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My life is in danger – Lawyer for alleged killers of Major Mahama cries out

George Bernard Shaw, one of the lawyers defending the 14 persons accused of killing Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, has expressed fear for his life...

IET inducts 288 new members, pledge to bridge the gap between experience and technology

In a significant stride towards expanding the professional landscape of engineering and technology, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on Thursday, 23rd November,...

Korle-Bu Cardio Centre celebrates Prof. Frimpong-Boateng

The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has organised a dinner in honour of celebrated Ghanaian heart surgeon, Prof. Kwabena...

African Development Bank, African Guarantee Fund make business case for investing in Africa’s women-led enterprises at Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA)...

The call for greater gender-inclusivity highlighted the opening day of the AFAWA Finance Series Kenya, which drew an audience of senior Kenyan government, Chief...

Fourth Edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power to Take Place in December 2024 in Senegal

The fourth edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power Conference&Exhibition will take place in Senegal on December 3-4, 2024. Organized by Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com),...

The African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) High-Level Annual Coordination Online Meeting: Charting the Course for Animal Resources Development in Africa

The African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is set to host its highly anticipated High-Level Annual Coordination Online Meeting on the 24th of...

Chinese software firm inks deal with Kenya to boost geospatial technology cooperation

Chinese technology firm, Supermap International, signed an agreement with Kenya's Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing the...

Empowering Nigerian Women for Sustainable Business and Environmental Impact

Nigeria ranks second worldwide, trailing only China and India, in terms of the percentage of its population lacking access to clean cooking solutions. As...

KNUST master’s student who passed away 3 days to graduation remembered with emotional vigil by colleagues

The KNUST community has held a vigil for Christian Nsiah Aboagye, a Master's of Architecture student who tragically passed away just three to his...

Orange Introduces its Super-app, Max it, to Simplify Everyday Life for People in Africa and the Middle East

Following the success of its My Orange and Orange Money applications, used by over 22 million customers every day, Orange (www.Orange.com) is launching its...

Some roads to major tourist sites have been fixed; more to follow soon – GTA CEO

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, has said the government through the Roads Ministry has fixed some roads leading...

Committee set up to probe alleged killing by Forestry Commission task force

A Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, says a committee has been set up to investigate the killing of two...

Asantehene’s majestic arrival steals the spotlight at late Berekumhene’s funeral

The final funeral ceremony for the late paramount chief of the Berekum Traditional Area, Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II, held on November 23, 2023,...

Review of the progress towards the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) implementation in South Africa

The National Department of Health (NDOH) , in collaboration with provincial health departments, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South Africa and partners such as John Hopkins  Program for...

Health needs to be front and centre of national plans to fight climate change

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-28), WHO has published its “2023 review of health in nationally determined contributions and long-term strategies” highlighting the actions...

Government must withdraw L.I. seeking to restrict import of strategic products -Minority

The Minority in Parliament has called on President Akufo-Addo to immediately cause the withdrawal of a regulation seeking to restrict the importation of rice,...

30% of Ghana’s crude oil consumption purchased through Gold for oil programme – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has lauded President Akufo-Addo and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for introducing the Gold...

Law to ban import of ‘yemuadie’, rice, others: Trade Minister sets records straight

Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond, has clarified that the government is not imposing a complete ban on the importation of essential goods...

Ghana to get 5G wireless data communication soon – NCA boss

The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye, has said that plans are far underway for Ghana to hook on to...

UCC, IET sign MoU to pioneer sustainable engineering programmes

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has solidified a strategic partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), aiming to bridge the gap...

Dormaahene reacts to ‘ban’ from Berekumhene’s funeral [Watch]

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyeman Badu II, has addressed the injunction preventing him from attending the final funeral rites of the late Paramount...

Converting Bono Regional Hospital into Teaching hospital deceitful – NDC to NPP

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described the conversion of the Bono Regional Hospital into a teaching hospital as insincere and deceitful to...

Conflicts in Nkwanta: Peace Council seeks collaboration with IGP

The National Peace Council is counting on the Police and the various regional security councils to help expedite investigations and mediation on conflicts in...

More support coming for flood victims – Chief of Staff

Government is taking steps to make available adequate resources to support communities grappling with the aftermath of the recent spillage in the Volta region...

UGBS reacts to death of student

The management of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has expressed its deep sorrow regarding the passing of a Master's student at the...

Electricity tariffs slashed, water up

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has announced a downward review of electricity tariffs effective December 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024. The adjustment is in...

Islamic Development Bank Institute Hosts Lecture on Prize-Winning ‘Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk’ Developed by Indonesian Finance Ministry

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) hosted a lecture in which the representative of the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal...

Uganda: Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), G77 summits to boost tourism

Uganda’s tourism sector will greatly benefit from the two upcoming international summits scheduled for January 2024, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John...

Choir master cries out after pastor snatched his wife

The founder of Christ High Commission Church, Pastor Noah Abraham, has been accused of snatching and impregnating the wife of his choir master. The church...

High tension cable poses danger to Kwawu Praso residents

Residents of Kwawu Praso No.1 in the Eastern region are living in fear as a high tension electricity cable is posing danger to the...

Akufo-Addo congratulates Liberia’s President-elect, Joseph Boakai

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has extended warm congratulations to President-elect Joseph Boakai on behalf of the people of Ghana. The presidential candidate of...

Corruption is holding Ghana back – UK High Commissioner says

The UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has expressed concerns about significant levels of corruption in country stating that, it hinders development. She said...

IGP Dampare has not fallen for the ‘big man’ syndrome – Prof Kwesi Yankah

Former Education Minister, Professor Kwesi Yankah has waded into the social media conversation regarding the viral photo of the Inspector General of Police Dr...

Cancelling licensure exams doesn’t mean non-licensing – Edudzi Tamakloe

https://youtu.be/XYTBxBlKSMg A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, says the cancellation of the teachers’ licensure examination does not imply...

Journalists urged to critically examine govt’s 2nd phase of PFJ

Dr. Kojo Mprain, the Director of Research and Advocacy at the Media Foundation for West Africa, has urged media practitioners nationwide to critically examine...

I don’t need envelopes; I need development – Adansihene fires MPs

The Paramount chief of Adansi, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, has descended on the Members of Parliament in the Adansi Traditional Area of Ashanti region. Speaking...

At COP28, more failure on climate change is not an option for vulnerable communities

Too little is being done to protect the most vulnerable people against the negative impacts of climate change, warns Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). World...

Ho dualization project: One-way scheme implementation unveiled for streamlined traffic movement

The Department of Urban Roads (DUR), under the Ministry of Roads and Highways, has unveiled plans to implement a One-Way Scheme as part of...

Commercial drivers not overpricing fares – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has denied reports that its members are overcharging passengers. Media reports suggested that, commercial drivers were charging passengers...

Clerk-to-Parliament’s house was sold in 2015 – Abu Jinapor tells Parliament

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has told Parliament that the residence of the current Clerk-to-Parliament was sold to a...