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More than 100 judgements not enforced – ECOWAS Court

Approximately 131 judgements out of over 400 judgements delivered by the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (CCJ) have not been enforced. The Court said there...

Neosun Energy Expands to South Africa to Bolster Business Operations

Neosun Energy (https://Neosun.com/), a Global Solar Energy company focused on construction of solar power stations and battery storage solutions has recently ventured into the...

World-leading broker Exness Invites Applications for its Fintech Scholarship Program

Multi-asset broker Exness (https://www.Exness.com/) announces it is now accepting applications for its Fintech Scholarships program from exceptional South African students. This marks the second...

Nsutam Chief to authorize dog vaccinations after 7 child deaths from rabies in 2023

"Henceforth, I will ensure the rigorous enforcement of dog vaccinations, and non-compliance with the directive will face consequences. To guarantee the effectiveness of this...

“It’s about our health and our future”: Ensuring sexual and reproductive health support in northern Mozambique

Early in the morning, queues begin to form outside the Lichinga health centre in Mozambique’s northwest Niassa province, as staff prepare to treat patients. Nearby,...

Eduwatch condemns ‘inhuman treatment’ of UG student for allegedly being ‘gay’

An advocacy organisation, Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has condemned the 'inhuman treatment' meted out to a University of Ghana student for allegedly being gay. In a...

Govt must partner private developers to end accommodation crisis in tertiary schools – Nortsu-Kotoe

The Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe is calling for private and public sector partnerships to address the perennial accommodation...

Teacher arrested for allegedly impersonating Akan MP

The Jasikan Municipal Police Command in the Oti Region has arrested Bless Agbenyenu, a teacher, for allegedly impersonating Yao Gomado, the Member of Parliament...

Self-styled fetish priest arrested for duping clients

A self-styled fetish priest, alleged to have duped many people at Osem in the Asante Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has been arrested...

We rejected bribes this Christmas ‘by God’s grace’ – Police

Some police personnel on patrol duties during the festive period have disclosed that they rejected bribes from civilians. The revelation was made on Monday, January...

Shell to Sell Nigerian Onshore Assets to Consortium: African Energy Chamber (AEC) Calls for Fast-Tracked Approval

British multinational oil and gas company Shell has decided to sell The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) – which owns onshore...

Nana Appiah Mensah, companies failed to honour dividends — Witness

The second prosecution witness in the trial of Nana Appiah Mensah, aka NAM1, has told the Accra High Court that NAM1’s two companies failed...

Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania

The government of Tanzania on Tuesday thanked the Chinese government for dispatching medical teams to help improve healthcare for people in the East African...

African Guarantee Fund and Vista Group Holding Partner to Boost Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) and Women-led Businesses Financing in West Africa

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (www.AGF.africa) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance for small and...

Latest on JB Danquah’s murder trial

The High Court in Accra has adjourned the case in which Daniel Asiedu is standing trial for the death of the late Abuakwa North...

I will continue to take ‘gari and shito’ when travelling abroad – Dan Kweku Yeboah responds to Nyantakyi

A sports presenter with Accra-based Peace FM, Dan Kwaku Yeboah, says it is not an unusual thing for a Ghanaian to travel abroad with "gari"...

Jospong Chairman sets tone for Innovation and Excellence at JLC 2024

Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, has opened the 11th edition of the Jospong Leadership Conference at...

NDC officer who assaulted Treasurer arrested

The Police have arrested a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who attacked the Northern Regional Treasurer, Hajia Shamima Yakubu. Hajia Shamima Yakubu...

We’ll rely on technology to maintain road order – NRSA

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has announced plans to utilise technology for road management and safety enforcement throughout the country. Speaking to JoyNews, the Director-General...

President El-Sisi Meets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the French Shipping and Logistics CMA CGM Group

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of French shipping and logistics company, CMA CGM Group, Mr. Rodolphe Saadé....

South Africa: Travellers urged to be vigilant following detection of cholera in Limpopo

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has urged citizens to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as the country has recorded two laboratory-confirmed...

Payroll monitoring exercise to cover health sector — FWSC

The payroll monitoring exercise is to be extended to the corridors of public health institutions in the country this year.  The exercise is intended to...

Akufo-Addo to host 3-day Africa Prosperity Dialogues from January 25, 2024

The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) in collaboration with the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat is set to organise the Africa Prosperity Dialogues in...

Dzodze Traditional authority calls out Daniel Kodzo Dzaka over false claim to chieftaincy title

The Dzodze Traditional Area has vehemently disputed recent claims made by one Daniel Kodzo Dzaka, who asserted himself as Torgbuiga Dzoku V at the...

Charles Bissue’s application to stop OSP from arresting him fails

Former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue was on Monday, January 15, unsuccessful with his judicial review application seeking...

Cecilia Dapaah’s trial adjourned to January 25

The Accra High Court has adjourned the hearing of a case involving former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah to Thursday, January 25, 2024. The case...

Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

“I was seated beside my friend when an unexpected wave of unease and fatigue washed over me. Abruptly, a sudden onset of slightly whitish...

I made my first million pounds at age 21 – Cheddar

The leader of the New Force movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, widely known as Cheddar has recounted how he made his first million pounds at...

Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo urges citizens to be vigilant following detection of cholera cases in Limpopo

The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo urges members of the public to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as country records two...

Tears flow as young Immigration officer is laid to rest

Family members and colleague Immigration Officers shed tears for a young officer as his casket was moved away by a burial party in a...

Stalled infrastructure projects to resume soon – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed that stalled infrastructure projects around the country funded by donors should resume in the coming weeks. According to...

Boy, six, can return to school with twin brother after his bowed legs are repaired

A six-year-old boy who developed severely bowed legs, when his twin brother did not, has been able to go to school after a surgical...

Hannibal Mejbri: Manchester United midfielder joins Sevilla on loan

Sevilla have signed Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri on loan for the rest of the season. Hannibal was expected to be in Tunisia's squad at...

We’ll only grant honeymoon period if … – UTAG-UG to Mahama

Labor unions are asserting their commitment to providing relief and flexibility to the next government but under a specific condition. They insist that such support...

Man caught after disguising himself to write girlfriend’s exams

A man has been caught allegedly impersonating his girlfriend during a recruitment examination held by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in India. This...

15% VAT on electricity to help govt pay energy sector debts – Agyapa Mercer

The government has outlined the rationale for the imposition of a 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption. This measure is part...

Akufo-Addo attends World Economic Forum in Davos, Nam conference in Uganda

President Akufo-Addo on Monday, 15 January 2024, left Ghana to attend the 2024 edition of the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings being held from...

Brave Generation Academy: Pioneering the Future of Education in Africa

In a groundbreaking stride, Brave Generation Academy (BGA) (www.BraveGenerationAcademy.com) is redefining education across Africa with its innovative and personalised approach. Having established a successful...

Egypt Secures US$250 Million Boost for Economic Resilience from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading provider of infrastructure financing solutions, is to provide a US$250 million Sharia-law compliant trade loan facility...

Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi crowned at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023™ in London

Lionel Messi retained his title, winning the top men’s player award; Aitana Bonmatí was acclaimed as the best player in the women’s game; Mary Earps, Ederson,...