Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any cases in the country.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a press conference on M…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO).
"Oooh, that's a big one," the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document…
From behind his desk in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders and decrees aimed at cracking down on immigration.
From one order tackling the definition of birthright citizenship, to another declar…
Professional services firm, Deloitte, has reiterated that the persistent rise in inflation in Ghana and Nigeria will hinder economic growth.
This is because businesses are experiencing increased costs, whilst consumers are cutting back…
Eric Opoku, the Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, has stressed the urgent need for reforms in Ghana’s poultry sector, describing it as being in crisis.
Speaking during his vetting on Monday, January 20, Opoku highlighted that…
Ghana has been ranked as the best in the world for Mobile Money regulation, according to the 2024 GSMA Mobile Money Regulatory Index (MMRI).
Ghana scored 95.06%, improving on its previous score of 92.56% in 2023, which had placed it…
The Head of the Child Marriage Unit at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MOGCSP), Hajia Saphia Tamimu, says 13 girls were rescued from child marriage last year.
According to her, six of the girls were sent back …
About 80 residents of Amasaman in the Ga West District of the Greater Accra Region over the weekend benefited from a free medical screening and surgeries exercise organised by the Korean Foundation for International Health Global Alumni …
The Education Minister-designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to uncap the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) as a matter of urgency to bolster infrastructural development in the education sector.
Speaking before the Appoint…
The Minister-designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has criticised the implementation of the E-Gate project at Kotoka International Airport (KIA), stating that it was supposed to have been delivered at no cost to the go…
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has urged the government to prioritise the passage of the Conduct of Public Officers Bill.
Similarly, the commission also called on public officers of the new government…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is on high alert for acute respiratory infections particularly those caused by the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) to contain a possible outbreak in the country.
So far, the service says, surveillance acr…
The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that approximately GH?345 million will be needed to fully implement the government’s proposed free tuition policy for first-year tertiary students.
Speaking during h…
The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has raised alarm over a deepening financial crisis within Ghana’s road infrastructure sector, calling for urgent reforms to address mounting debts and unsustainable financ…
The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that students who have already paid tuition fees for their first year in tertiary institutions will be reimbursed under the government’s proposed free tuition policy.
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"A watchable brand of cricket."
That was the phrase on Brendon McCullum's lips when he spoke to the media on Monday.
Those words gave a hint that the New Zealander, unsurprisingly, wants to bring much of England's red-ball approa…
Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic says he will stop coaching world number six Elena Rybakina after the Australian Open.
The pair started working together in mid-December on a trial basis.
Rybakina, a former finalist at M…
Paula Badosa stunned Coco Gauff at the Australian Open to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final - just one year after fearing she would have to retire from tennis.
The Spaniard, a former world number two, spent almost two years str…
"You know what football's like, it's about that one night," professed Bruno Genesio in the wake of Lille's victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League in October.
Managers usually steer clear of prophecy in press conferences, f…
Holders Celtic and city rivals Rangers were both handed home draws against second-tier opponents in the draw for the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.
Celtic will take on Raith Rovers, while Rangers host fellow Glasgow side Queen's Park.…
Trevoh Chalobah is the unbreakable man at Chelsea.
The 25-year-old centre-back has gone from the so-called 'bomb squad' - a group of nearly a dozen players exiled out of Enzo Maresca's first team - to being described as "the best s…
Using a hand to comb away his thick white hair as he joyfully commented on the "very entertaining" Atalanta versus Juventus game last week, Gian Piero Gasperini couldn't help but chortle.
It was the moment when Sky Italia asked abou…
No wonder Dundee manager Tony Docherty suggested "there was a bit of redemption there" as his side battled to victory over city neighbours Dundee United to reach the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.
It was their first derby success in s…
Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina will not play for the club while the January transfer window is open, says boss Vitor Pereira.
Lemina, 31, wants to leave the club and asked not to play in their 3-0 defeat at Newcastle last Wednesday…
A dominant second-half display helped Chelsea beat Wolves to end their five-game winless run in the Premier League and move into the top four.
Having seen Tosin Adarabioyo's opener cancelled out by Matt Doherty, two goals in five …
Treasurer of the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), Mr William Berekorang Asare has successfully completed International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) regional competition management examination.
He completed the exams on Saturda…
Legon Cities produced an impressive second-half performance to demolish Dreams FC 3-0 in a vital Matchday 17 fixture of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon.
It was a dominant performance that e…
Ghanaian boxing promofer, Alex Ntiamoah-Boakye, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the presidency of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), setting the stage for a high-stakes election scheduled for June.
With the current GBA Pr…
The Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, has lauded the Boxing Ghana Awards for celebrating excellence within Ghana’s boxing fraternity.
Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the inaugural awards ceremony…
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a series of key appointments to the Office of the President, aimed at bolstering governance and enhancing operational efficiency. The announcement, made on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, reflects the…
The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has dispelled rumours that President John Dramani Mahama intends to cancel the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy.
Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee …
President John Dramani Mahama has named Shamima Muslim as the new Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, tasking her to work closely with the Acting Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
A broadcaster, gender advocate, and develop…
Cocoa futures finished December 2024 on a strong increase. Weather conditions have so far supported cocoa prices. Based on the nearby contract, compared to the start of the 2024/25 season, prices were up by 66% in London from
US$6,896 p…
In December 2024, Vanuatu experienced yet another harrowing reminder of its vulnerability to disasters—a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation’s capital, Port Vila, leaving 14 dead, over 200 injured, and thousands mor…
Apple delivered a notable upgrade to the Mail app a few weeks ago, introducing intelligent categories to keep the inbox uncluttered and make discovery of relevant content easier. The trick, however, was limited to the mobile platform, and …
Imagine a world where cooking, cleaning and grocery shopping are no longer all-consuming recurrent chores. This vision is fast becoming a reality as the rapid evolution of automation and artificial intelligence transforms households across…
Winners in the sixth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards (https://StevieAwards.com/MENA), the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, have…
As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to a Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) survey. In a new study the cybersecurity company rev…
At the start of the Gates Foundation’s 25th anniversary year, its governing board approved the largest budget in its history. The foundation will operate with a budget of US$8.74 billion in 2025 as it continues working toward a world where…
Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, is proud to announce that the company is the first in its industry to receive ISO 42001 certification for responsible development and use of AI systems. ISO 42001 is th…
Africa is on the precipice of accelerated growth, with major energy projects and untapped resources creating an attractive environment for project developers and financiers. With the continent’s energy demand projected to more than…
PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform targeting the deployment of 120 MW of renewable power, including battery energy …
Technology leader, Siemens (www.Siemens.com) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its transformative Meter Management System, successfully integrating 950,000 smart meters across Ghana. This innovative solution is revolutio…
Africa No Filter (ANF) is bringing a powerful message to this year’s World Economic Forum, calling on global leaders to move beyond rhetoric and forge meaningful partnerships with Africa. As world powers pledge “equal partnerships” and a b…
“The future of humanity and of our planet lies in our hands. It lies also in the hands of today's younger generation who will pass the torch to future generations.”
- 2030 Agenda, paragraph 53
Energy transition is one of the most pre…
Getting a free smoothie for exercising regularly may sound like a nice reward, but what about the privacy risks of fitness apps? Research shows that health and fitness apps collect on average 13.8 personal data points per user (htt…
What could explain “the US constant reactionary onslaught against the people of Haiti, punishing their repeated attempts at upholding their sovereignty with decades of instability designed to secure and expand US hegemony for two centuries…
The Schwab Foundation Awards 2025 celebrate 18 social entrepreneurs and innovators from 15 organizations spanning 13 countries who are driving systemic change worldwide.
This year's awardees are transforming healthcare and educati…
UPDATED: As it’s early January, we are still largely in holdover mode. But that shouldn’t discount the performance of those movies that released at the end of last year and are still doing solid business. Among them are Disney’s Mufasa: Th…
At just 15 years old, Awudu Iddrisu is already making waves in the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) Division Two League, turning out as a first-choice goalkeeper for Doxa-H United FC. Despite his youth, the teenage sen…
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