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Police secure injunction against Democracy Hub, two others

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has secured an injunction at the High Court against a month-long planned demonstration by three group set for December. Two of the groups; Democracy...

Ghana reintroduces visa-on arrival for travellers ahead of Christmas

The government has reintroduced visa-on-arrival for travellers to Ghana ahead of the Christmas season. This takes effect from December 1, 2023, to January 15,...

Cigna Healthcare Announces Partnership with AAR Insurance to Provide New Services in East Africa

With Cigna's new insurance (www.Cigna.com) partnership in Kenya, policyholders can access medical treatment within Kenya and tap into a global network of top-tier healthcare providers; The...

Celebrating Excellence: 2023 STEMNNOVATION winners meet Education Minister

It was all joy as the victors of STEMNNOVATION 2023, Ahafoman Senior High Technical School (SHTS) were afforded a unique opportunity to engage with...

All my gods have deserted me because of dust – Goasomanhene weeps over underdevelopment [Watch]

Chief of Goaso, Nana Kwasi Bosompra shed tears while speaking about the poor nature of roads in the Ahafo Region. Though the main road linking...

Two electrocuted at Jei-Krodua

Two persons are battling for their lives after they were electrocuted by an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) high tension at Jei-Krodua in the...

Nanumba teachers threaten strike over delayed laptop supply

A group of concerned teachers in the Nanumba North District has issued a notice to embark on a strike over government's delay in the...

Okada riders endorse Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy

A group calling itself Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) has thrown their support behind flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama's...

Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM)-Sponsored MSGBC Session Explores Strategies to Strengthen Downstream Operations

The MSGBC region’s downstream industry represents a highly attractive investment opportunity owing to rising regional demand, industry-focused policies and the introduction of local oil...

Ghana has a huge food market for investment- Fairtrade boss

Managing Director of Fairtrade, Pau Marz, has noted that, with almost 40 million population, Ghana has a huge food market for Investment. He added that,...

Huawei unveils joint fellowship with ITU to promote digital inclusion

Huawei Technologies Ghana has announced a partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to promote digital inclusion. The initiative which was launched on Monday...

Ghana pledges collaboration with Huawei, other partners to close gender gap

Huawei and other business partners have received assurances from First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo that Ghana is fully committed to collaborating closely to help eliminate the gender gap and improve the lives of Ghanaians. Mrs Akufo-Addo made the promise when she graced the Huawei 2023 Sustainability Forum on Monday. The forum was themed, Thrive Together with Tech: Realising Sustainable...

Some Ghanaians lament low quality of fuel purchased at some stations

Vehicle owners are expressing concern about receiving poor-quality fuel at filling stations across the country. According to them, their vehicles are no longer operating efficiently...

National Security impounds smuggled vegetable oil, owner arrested

National Security operatives yesterday impounded a truckload of smuggled gallons of vegetable cooking oil from Togo into the country by land. The truck, with registration...

Prof Gyampo’s take on licensure exams cancelation

A senior political science lecturer of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has backed the proposal to scrap the teacher licensure exams. Former President John Mahama has vowed...

Ashanti region: Heavy security as Danso residents threaten to resist community mining

There is heavy security deployment in Danso, a community in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, as residents vehemently oppose government’s Community...

MSGBC Mauritania Roadshow: EPCM Launches Energy Service Zone Nouakchott Project

Global engineering, procurement and construction firm EPCM announced the launch of the Energy Service Zone Nouakchott project during a Mauritanian country spotlight session at...

MSGBC 2023: The Future of Natural Gas in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

An insightful panel discussion during the second day of the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 conference and exhibition, sponsored by national industrial and mining company,...

African Development Bank, African Guarantee Fund Kick Off Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series in Kenya to Unlock Financing for...

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative, in partnership with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and...

REGSEC to hold emergency security meeting over deadly clashes in Nkwanta

The Oti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) will be holding an emergency security meeting on Wednesday, November 22 over the clashes in Nkwanta that have so far...

Parliament welcomes probe into alleged attempt to sell Speaker’s residence

The Parliamentary Service has welcomed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' probe into the alleged attempt to sell off the Speaker of Parliament,...

Ghana secures northern frontiers amid sub-regional threats – Akufo-Addo

Work on the construction of military operating bases along Ghana’s northern frontiers has reached an advanced stage of completion, says President Nana Addo Dankwa...

Man sues father-in-law, demands full refund of bride price after wife cheated

In a startling turn of events in Harare, a man identified as Maxmillan Tapiwa Kondowe has sued his father-in-law, Charles Bandera, aiming to get...

Kenya – President Ruto: Private Sector Key to Attainment of Universal Health Coverage

The government will work with the private sector to actualise Universal Health Coverage. President William Ruto said the Government will support the pharmaceutical sector to...

South Africa Hosts first-ever Primary Health Care Conference

From November 14 to 17, 2023, the National Department of Health (NDOH), the National Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Health Systems Trust and the  World Health...

The National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Forest Whitaker Unveil Refurbished Basketball Court in Cape Town, South Africa

Whitaker Peace&Development Initiative Founder and CEO Forest Whitaker Attends Launch Event; new Court Will Host Year-Round Youth Basketball Development Programming and Serve Broader Athlone...

FIFA renews longstanding partnership with Qatar Airways, extending through to 2030

The renewed collaboration will include FIFA World Cup 26™ (www.FIFA.com), FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™, FIFA World Cup 2030™, as well as youth tournaments; Qatar...

Ghana’s poorest district revealed

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released scorecards on multidimensional poverty for all 261 districts in Ghana. The scorecards reveal that the Nabdam District in...

Two in court for alleged assault on Ga South Assembly taskforce

Two individuals, David Kobia and Peter Kobia, are facing charges for allegedly assaulting the Ga South Assembly Taskforce in Dunkonah, a suburb of New...

Zim Cyber City is open to investors

In a momentous event held in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mulk International and Zimbabwe Global Investments proudly introduced the world-class and groundbreaking property development, Zim Cyber City...

Adam Bonaa sends important message to Oti Regional Minister

A security analyst, Dr Adam Bonaa has asked the Oti Regional Minister to ban all public activities in Nkwanta South following a shooting incident on Monday. About eight people are feared...

St Luke’s Hospital takes delivery of medical supply worth GHS52,000

The St. Luke’s Hospital in Apam has received some medical items worth GHS52,000 to boost its maternal and neo-natal care. The hospital is currently rebranding...

Two directors arrested after GSA shuts down cement factory

A cement manufacturing company in the Ashanti Region has been shut down for allegedly using inferior materials in its cement production. Two directors of the...

The African Development Bank’s regional member countries endorse a collaborative framework to spur inclusive development

Under the auspices of the Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat, in collaboration with the Regional Development Complex, the African Development Bank...

Death toll in Nkwanta shooting rises to 8

The death toll in the ethnic clashes at Adele Challa and Akyode communities in the Oti Region has risen to eight. Several properties have been...

Fire guts over 10 shops in Buduburam

A fire outbreak at Golden Gate junction, a suburb of Gomoa Buduburam, has left more than ten shops in ruins, resulting in property damage...

Mahama Ayariga petitions Parliament over Gold Coast Fund

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has petitioned Parliament to look into the delay in funds to be released to over 61,000 customers of defunct company, Gold Coast Fund Management. He...

Chinese firm training program contributes to Malawi’s development agenda: minister

Malawian Minister of Information and Technology Moses Kunkuyu said on Monday that Huawei is a trusted partner and its Information and Communication Technology (ICT)...

Teacher licensure exams a necessary evil – Educationist

The Director of the Institute of Education at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Eric Anane has described the teacher licensure exams as a...

Afoko retrial: Prosecution, defence lawyers clash over retrial of convicted Asabke

It was a battle of wit in Court on Tuesday November 21 as State Prosecutors and defence lawyers clash over the retrial of convicted...