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British High Commission donates 8 ambulances to GAF

The British High Commission in Accra has donated eight ambulances to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of its annual Security Dialogue. The ambulances...

Man electrocuted after climbing high tension pylon in search of crow eggs

A man believed to be in his thirties has been electrocuted after he climbed a high-tension pylon at Buokrom in the Ashanti region. The deceased...

Court fines Asamoah Gyan GH₵1m for malicious prosecution

The High Court has ordered Asamoah Gyan, former Black Stars captain, to pay GH¢1,000,000 to Ghanaian journalist Osarfo Anthony, following a lawsuit of malicious...

Bridgestone Triumphs with Dueler All-Terrain A/T002 Launch in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region

Bridgestone (https://www.Bridgestonetire.com/), a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, recently marked a significant milestone with the successful regional launch of its latest...

Your demo was needless; stop tarnishing our image – Effutu chief scolds residents

The Omanhene of Effutu Traditional Council, Nenyi Ghartey, has expressed disappointment in residents who on Tuesday protested the alleged possible sale of the Ramsar...

London set to host The Best FIFA Football Awards on 15 January 2024

London will host The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 (https://www.FIFA.com); Ceremony to honour world’s best to be held on 15 January 2024; Lionel Messi...

Dangote Refinery Receives Its Maiden Crude Cargo

In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and attaining energy security (self-sufficiency), Dangote (www.Dangote.com) Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has purchased...

You have no powers over court – Judge ‘fires’ OSP

An Accra High Court has descended heavily on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for engaging in what the court described as over-stepping...

Drivers unions endorse Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has endorsed John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy, believing it will significantly benefit commercial drivers. The Association’s leadership believes...

Senya Bereku chiefs and residents clash with military over land

Residents and chiefs of Senya Bereku in the Central region have clashed with military officers in their attempt to prevent the commissioning of lands...

Man found dead near river in Kumasi

The Abuakwa Police in Kumasi of the Ashanti Region, are investigating the death of a man, in his middle 40s suspected to have been...

Anaesthetists call for separation from Medical and Dental Council

The Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) has called on the Ministry of Health to create a separate regulatory Council for Certified Registered...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) grants $1.8 million to boost entrepreneurship skills for...

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) and Export Trading Group have signed a technical assistance agreement...

Nigeria: African Development Bank and FSDH Merchant Bank sign $20 million Trade Finance Agreement to support Small and Midsize Enterprises (SMEs) and Corporates

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org/en) has signed a $20 million Trade Finance Facility Agreement with FSDH Merchant Bank to support small- and medium-sized businesses...

GUTA reacts to suspension of import restriction bill

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has welcomed the government's decision to suspend the Export and Import Regulations 2023 Bill. The President of...

We will celebrate Christmas despite impact of Akosombo dam spillage – Mepe queen mother

The queen mother of the Mepe Traditional Area in the Volta Region, Mamaga Adzo Sreku IV, has said despite the impact of the Akosombo...

Heavy security at court as NAM1 pleads to fresh charges

Security at the entrance of the Financial and Economic Division of the High Court in Accra has been enhanced following court directives. This was...

During Conference of the Parties (COP28) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Forge Strategic Partnership for Sustainable...

Mr. Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, Chief Executive Officer of the International...

Family of New Force spokesperson accuses government of kidnapping

The family of the spokesperson for the political movement, The New Force has accused Ghana's government of kidnapping their daughter. According to them, Shalimar Abbiusi...

Chinese national, 6 others arrested for mining in Oda forest reserve

A Chinese national and six Ghanaians have been apprehended by the Bekwai Forestry Commission for engaging in illegal mining known in local parlance as...

Opera Square traders storm Adom FM studios after clashing with AMA over eviction notice

Traders at Opera Square, an area within the Central Business District of Accra are up in arms with officials from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly...

Human Rights Day (December 10): Rugby as a Driving Force of Positive Changes in Africa (By Herbert Mensah)

By President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), Herbert Mensah. Sunday December 10 marks Human Rights Day. As the President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body...

GRA denies accessing a $75 million loan

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) management has refuted claims made by Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo that it has accessed a $75-million loan from...

Rugby: Cape Town is the second round of HSBC SVNS 2024, featuring the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams in the world

The stage is set for HSBC SVNS Cape Town on 9-10 December at DHL Stadium as the world’s best 12 men’s and women’s rugby...

Headteachers of O’Reilly and Ghana SHSs interdicted

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the headteachers of O'Reilly Senior High School and Ghana Senior High School over alleged unauthorized activities. Separate letters,...

Tony Elumelu Convenes Global Leaders and Calls for Immediate Climate Action for Africa at Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai

Tony Elumelu Foundation (https://www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org) Hosts US Administration, WTO, UNDP, IFC, UNICEF, Rockefeller Foundation Leaders; Champions equitable partnerships to catalyse a new generation of green entrepreneurs;...

Australian man dies after being buried in sand

An Australian man has died after being buried in sand on a beach, authorities say. Josh Taylor was at a beach campground on Queensland's Bribie...

Miner in court over land fraud  

A 48-year-old Miner has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a school principal of GH₵286,500.   Hope Korbla Patamia collected the amount...

Fixed-wireless access 5G is key to bridging digital divide in Sub-Saharan Africa (By Rami Osman)

By Rami Osman (https://apo-opa.co/3RuQqpU), Director for Business Development, MediaTek Middle East and Africa (https://www.MediaTek.com). Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) 5G is emerging as the technology of...

ECG to meet Sunon Asogli today over $60m debt

The management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is expected to meet with independent power producer Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited today, December...

Southern Africa’s Frontier Energy Developments to be Unpacked at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

Frontier developments in the southern African region will be on display at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum in Paris, connecting...

3 dead, 9 injured in armed attack at Zuarungu

Three people have lost their lives, while nine others have sustained injuries in a random gunfire attack on a Yutong bus with registration number...

One feared dead as stationary truck runs into bystanders at Anloga Junction

One person is feared dead after a long truck run into a billboard at Anloga Junction in Kumasi. About three others sustained injuries after being...

Two jailed for robbery in Wa

A Wa circuit court has sentenced two persons accused of robbery to a combined prison sentence of 33 years. The accused, Ibrahim Kassim, 30, and...

Empowering Communities: Health Promoters in Chitungwiza Undertake Comprehensive Training to Combat Cholera

Sheba Usanda, a dedicated community health promoter (CHP) at Zengeza Clinic since 2010, recently participated in vital training sessions on cholera prevention and control....

World Health Organization (WHO) and Government of Ireland collaborate to strengthen health system resilience in Tanzania

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Ireland have signed an agreement to pilot a new project that will improve ongoing efforts...

Saglemi trial: Court accepts Speaker’s request to excuse Collins Dauda

A request from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to the Accra High Court (Financial and Economic Division), seeking an excused duty for Collins...

Spokesperson for The New Force, Shalimar Abbiusi arrested

Spokesperson for The New Force political movement, Shalimar Abbiusi has reportedly been arrested. According to reports, she used a forged document to obtain a resident...

Dam Spillage: UPSA Vice Chancellor donates to North Tongu flood victims

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Abednego F.O Amartey, has donated relief items flood victims of North Tongu in...

Jospong Group to support dialysis patients at Korle Bu with over GH¢500,000

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility activities in thanksgiving to God for his unconditional mercies to the group for the year 2023, the...