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FIFA media rights tenders commence for Sub-Saharan Africa

FIFA World Cup 26™ (www.FIFA.com) and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ tender processes now open for Sub-Saharan Africa; African nations excelled at last year’s FIFA...

Gomoa, Effufu chiefs kick against ‘sale’ of Ramsar site for galamsey

Paramount chiefs in Gomoa Akyempim, Effutu and Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Areas are opposing the release of the Winneba Ramsar site to Green Metals company...

‘Coup’ plotters face judgement in January

A High Court in Accra has set January 24, 2024, to deliver its judgement in the case of nine (9) persons accused of plotting...

Police apologise for causing traffic on Accra-Ofankor stretch on November 22

The Ghana Police Service has apologised to Ghanaians for the traffic disruption that occurred on the Accra-Ofankor stretch of the N6 Highway on November...

ECG begins digitalised payment of bills in Volta Region

The Volta Regional branch of the Elec­tricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has joined the compa­ny’s nationwide ex­ercise to capture the consumption of customers through...

Visit Bawku, other conflict zones to help bring peace – Nayiri urges Bawumia

The Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Abdulai Mahami Shariga has urged Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to...

Tier IV Onix Data Centre in Ghana to Connect to Angola Cables Network to Expand Digital Offering

The carrier-neutral, colocation Tier IV Onix Data Centre in Accra, Ghana, is joining the Angola Cables Global Data Centre Interconnect. This integration will enhance...

UGBS student dead after armed robbery attack on UPSA-UGBS stretch

A Master's student of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has been reported dead after a robbery accident on Tuesday night. According to reports,...

ChaLoG supports Mahama’s 24-hour Economy

The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has endorsed the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy. ChaLOG has...

Arsène Wenger completes landmark visit to India to help unlock country’s potential

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development (https://www.FIFA.com) met Indian football leaders and visited the new academy in Odisha;Talent Development Scheme is a fundamental part of...

Royal Couture CEO, Irene Giacobbe donates uniforms, supplies to schools in Eastern region

In a heartwarming demonstration of benevolence, Irene Giacobbe, the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Couture has donated to two schools in the Eastern Region. Accompanied...

Kintampo sitting on a time bomb – MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kintampo North, Joseph Kumah has expressed worry over the ongoing feud between two chiefs. In an official statement, the lawmaker...

East African Community and Federal Republic of Germany mark 25 years of cooperation

The East African Community (EAC) and the German Embassy Dar es Salaam, jointly celebrated 25 years of partnership between the EAC and the Federal...

Mother rescues son from baboon’s mouth

A Zimbabwean mother saved her son from the grips of a baboon’s mouth after the animal tried to snatch him away. Speaking to Voice of America (VOA), Petronella Moyo...

Two New National Basketball Association (NBA) Stores to Open in Cape Town and Durban, South Africa

New NBA Stores at Gateway Mall in Durban and V&A Waterfront in Cape Town Will Feature Extensive Range of Officially Licensed NBA Merchandise, Including...

Adom FM’s People’s Forum advocacy gets death trap ‘Peace Be Town’ bridge fixed

Residents at Peace Be Town, a suburb at Ashaley Botwe in the Adentan constituency of the Greater Accra region are heaving a sigh of...

The Gambia launches national plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Two years ago The Gambia carried out an analysis to better tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance. The analysis, the country’s first of its...

Government will operationalize Mahama’s E-block schools – Adutwum

The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has appealed for a 3rd term for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) put all E-block projects...

Central African Republic: Red Cross project gives a boost to a weakened health system

From schools to universities and health facilities, nothing has been spared by the crisis that has hit the Central African Republic since 2012. To...

Pro-poor policies must be district targeted – GSS to government

Head, Social & Demographic Statistics at the Ghana Statistics Service, Omar Seidu has urged government to adopt a district-by-district targeted approach in its policies...

Isaac Adongo reacts after Maguire accepted his apology

Bolgatanga Central MP, Isaac Adongo is a happy man after Manchester United's defender, Harry Maguire, accepted his apology over his disparaging comments on his...

Bagbin directs Parliamentary Affairs Committee to expedite work on anti-gay bill

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee to expedite work on the promotion of proper sexual...

The Philippine Embassy Participates in First ASEAN Film Festival in South Africa

The Philippine Embassy in Pretoria jointly organized the inaugural ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) in South Africa which was held from 17 to 19 November...

GRA commends Damongo sector Commander

The Damongo Collection point of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of the Custom and Excise Division in the Savannah Region, has for a second...

Illicit cigarette trade in Ghana stands at 39 per cent – Study

A research conducted by Euromonitor International Limited has revealed that illicit cigarette trade accounts for 39 per cent of total cigarette volume sales in...

GAF reacts to alleged sale of land to private developer

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed media report purporting the sale of portions of lands, including the official residences of the Chief of...

African Development Bank strengthens partnership with the African Network of Delivery Units

The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) participation in the 2023 Dakar Forum of The African Delivery Units Network, provided a unique platform to share success...

School Accommodation: A new student headache unlocked

“My dad pleaded with me to reduce my pocket money. Now I can’t even afford to eat a balanced diet on campus.” Stephen, University...

15 Laboratory scientists graduate from Noguchi Memorial Institute

About 15 laboratory scientists from nine West African countries have graduated from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research in Accra. This was after...

Court restrains Dormaahene from attending Berekum chief’s funeral

A Sunyani High Court has restrained the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Nana Agyemang Badu II, from attending the burial rites of the late Chief of Berekum,...

OSP orders TOR to suspend proposed deal with Tema Energy Limited

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has ordered management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to suspend its proposed partnership with Tema Energy...

1D1F needs thorough investigation – Prof Gatsi

The Dean of the School of Business of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor John Gatsi, has called for a ‘proper investigation into and...

Germany pledges continued support for Ghanaian farmers

The German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, has assured farmers in the country of support to cope with the challenges they encounter. According to him,...

Akosombo Dam spillage: Don’t drink water from affected communities – GHS warns

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has warned that the victims of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam, will be unable to use water from...

Businessman granted GH₵50K bail for allegedly stealing cement

An Accra Circuit Court has granted GH₵50,000.00 bail to a businessman, who allegedly appropriated quantities of cements valued GH₵134,644.00 belonging to another businessman. Mr...

Sekondi-Takoradi Metro partners JoyNews for Clean Ghana Campaign

The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has partnered with JoyNews’ Clean Ghana Campaign to embark on an aggressive campaign to rid the metropolis of filth and open...

Armed robbers attack traders at Jeffisi market 

 Six masked armed men reportedly fired warning shots at the Jeffisi market in the Sissala West District and robbed some of the traders. The...

Govt seeks World Bank support for victims of Akosombo dam spillage

Government is seeking additional funds from the World Bank and climate-change agencies to facilitate the restoration of the victims of the Akosombo Dam...

Election 2024: Maintain high standard of professionalism – Bawumia tells Police Service

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the Ghana Police Service to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in ensuring security in the 2024...

Senegal: African Development Bank agrees loan of nearly €87 million for Agropole Nord

Meeting in Abidjan on Wednesday 22 November 2023, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a €86.89 million loan to...