The United States government through the US Department of Agriculture USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) says it is ready to continue partnership with African states on initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable business practices…
Kenya’s Catholic Church has rejected a donation of about $40,000 (£32,000) made by President William Ruto.
He offered the money towards the building of a priest’s house and as a gift to the choir during Mass on Sunday at the Soweto Ca…
Two non-governmental organisation (NGOs) have partnered to provide life-changing reconstructive surgeries for more than 200 individuals at the Agogo Asante Akyem Presbyterian Hospital.
The NGOs, Brogya Foundation and RESTORE Worldwid…
Israel’s prime minister says it hit part of Iran’s nuclear programme last month, despite pleas from the US not to do so during the strikes it carried out in response to a missile attack.
“It’s not a secret. It was published,” Benjamin…
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Mrs Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has urged Ghanaians to put an end to open defecation, as part of efforts to combat the recent cholera outbreak.
According to her, the recent reports of …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will petition Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over an alleged rigging plot in the Ashanti Region involving the General Officer Commanding the Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces…
Republic Bank is proud to announce the inauguration of its Techiman branch to a new, modern, and spacious location, now rebranded as the Premier Branch.
This relocation reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering en…
The Fire Aid and International Development (FAID) and the Dubai Civil Defence have donated 19 pickups, four command vehicles, and a Wildfire Rapid Intervention Vehicle for bushfire response to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
T…
The Member of Parliament for Juaboso in the Western North Region, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has raised concerns over recent actions by the Electoral Commission (EC) in his constituency.
Akandoh accused the EC of appointing 26 polling …
In a groundbreaking move to bolster support for Ghanaians in the United States, THRIVE, a comprehensive mobile application designed to address the unique challenges newcomers face, has officially been launched.
Named, THRIVE, it aims …
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has declared that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is Ghana’s best option in the upcoming December elections.
Speaking to me…
CFAO Mobility has just staged one of the boldest and most dynamic multi-country launches for one of the world’s highly awaited pickup trucks, the Mitsubishi L200. Starting from Côte d’Ivoire and making its way through …
One of the world’s leading science and technology research institutions, the Imperial College, London, has set up a hub in Ghana.
The hub, Imperial Global Ghana, will be a knowledge centre that serves as an anchor point to build on a…
An independent parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central, Peter Yaw Kwakye-Ackah, has withdrawn from this year’s parliamentary contest.
Mr Kwakye-Ackah, who is the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for the …
The global beauty, makeup and wellness industry is worth over $700 billion in 2024 and estimated to increase further in subsequent years.
This according to the Fund Manager, Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF), Mr Dunwell Eku, presen…
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has uncovered that some mattress manufacturers are using unauthorised materials, specifically polystyrene instead of polyurethane, to make their products.
This, according to the GSA, is a blatant d…
A Senior lecturer at the Department of Religious Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Rev. Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has called on religious organisations and other groups to commit to zero tolerance for el…
The Assistant Commissioner of Research and Policy of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Dr Alex Kombat, has urged the public to honour their tax obligations to help accelerate the country’s development.
According to him, individuals …
President Nana Addo Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday commissioned a 200-megawatt Ghana Bridge Power Plant at Kpone, near Tema, in the Greater Accra Region.
The project constitutes the first phase of a 515MW bridge power plant owned and …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Chairman of the National Election Security Taskforce, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has assured Ghanaians of a comprehensive and robust security plan to ensure a peaceful, free and fair election on D…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is urging private institutions and metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) to partner it to bolster its data resources, a move deemed critical for shaping effective policies and driving…
Leaders across the world have been urged to promote the value of love and truth as a way of sustaining global peace.
According to a Board Member of the Centre of Awareness (COA) of Global Peace Mission, Ms Princess Duncan, the promotio…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the new state-of-the-art headquarters of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in Accra, marking a significant milestone in the Central Bank’s efforts to enhance its operations a…
As part of its 19th Anniversary Celebrations, StarLife Assurance has made a presentation of assorted items and a cheque to the Senior Correctional Centre in Accra.
The items donated include bags of rice, bags of beans, gallons of oil, pro…
The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he has been kidnapped in neighbouring Kenya and sent back home where he is being held in a military jail.
In a post on X, Winnie Byanyima wrote that her husband had been seized …
Los Angeles, the second largest US city, is setting itself up for a standoff with President-elect Donald Trump over immigration.
On Tuesday, its city council passed a "sanctuary city" ordinance to bar using local resources to help fed…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has accused the Jubilee House of orchestrating a campaign of fake news on social media aimed at undermining him and his political efforts.
…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghanaians to be moderate in criticising key state institutions.
He said a cautious critique was crucial to maintaining the dignity of those democratic bodies such as the Executive, Parlia…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has no solution to the crises facing the double track Senior High School (SHS) educational system, the vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Naana Jane Opoku…
The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region has received and formally unveiled its share of equipment under the government’s District Road Improvement Project (DRIP).
At a brief ceremony held in Accra last Friday,…
Six basic schools in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region have benefitted from a generous donation by Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited (BOST).
BOST distributed over 11,000 exercise books and su…
Some customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) using NURI Prepayment Meters have been unable to recharge their meters for the past 48 hours, causing widespread frustration.
The issue is linked to an ongoing emergency upgrade …
Seven persons have been confirmed dead from cholera out of 47 confirmed cases recorded in the Central Region.
Since the first case was confirmed on October 31, 2024, the region has recorded 720 suspected cholera cases.
Cholera is a…
About 6,200 jobs have been created through the successful implementation of the first phase of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project in the six beneficiary regions.
The jobs include 3,800 unskilled labour, 2…
Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will on Friday, November 22, 2024, commission the Walewale Watermelon Factory in Walewale, located in the North East Region.
Dr. Bawumia initially…
An international arbitration tribunal in London has ruled decisively in favor of the Government of Ghana in its legal dispute with Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet).
The tribunal rejected GCNet's claims and awarded Gha…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday officially opened the newly constructed Flower Pot Interchange in Accra to traffic marking the completion of the infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic flow between key parts of Accr…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a $3.6 million (over GH?58.3 million) contribution from the United States and the United Kingdom to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to 70,000 people impacted by …
The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will on Friday, November 22, commission the newly constructed Walewale Central Mosque in Walewale, North East Region.
The mosque, facilitated by…
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says he is excited at the prospect of being able to pick centre Tamati Tua.
The 27-year-old joined Exeter in the summer from Super Rugby's ACT Brumbies, but a neck injury meant he missed all of pre-seas…
Northampton Saints defence coach Lee Radford says the Premiership Rugby Cup is a "great concept".
Saints failed to make the knockout stage of last season's competition but went on to win the Premiership title for the first time in a…
Matt Taylor expects a close encounter when Scotland and Australia meet in the latest instalment of the "great rivalry" between the sides on Sunday.
A former defence coach for both Scotland and the Wallabies, Taylor has had a front r…
When Brian O'Driscoll won his 133rd and final Ireland cap against France in the Six Nations finale of 2014, it was a record that figured to stand the test of time.
The legendary centre had made his Test debut as a 20-year-old in the…
Rafael Nadal's illustrious career came to an end as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on an emotional night in Malaga.
Spanish great Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, recently announced the men's team event would…
Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as "a kid who followed their dreams" as the tennis great bid a poignant farewell to the sport.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion's 23-year career came to an end in Malaga on Tuesday nig…
Marty McCann and Colin Coates have joined Glenavon as part of new manager Paddy McLaughlin's backroom team.
The former Cliftonville manager was appointed Lurgan Blues manager on Sunday after the departure of Stephen McDonnell 24 hours e…
Departing Larne boss Tiernan Lynch says that the timing of his exit from the east Antrim club was "probably perfect" as he prepares to begin a new challenge as manager of League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.
Lynch was…
Tiernan Lynch is the man tasked with leading the latest Derry City rebuild after a disappointing end to Ruaidhri Higgins' tenure.
The 44-year-old has signed a three-year deal to take over at the Candystripes on Monday after a succes…
Kyle Lafferty says he blames himself for the "massive" regrets he has about his career, which include feigning injury to avoid playing Northern Ireland matches when he was younger.
Lafferty scored 20 goals in 89 caps for Northern Ir…
Lautaro Martinez moved level with Diego Maradona in the all-time Argentina scoring charts in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Peru in Buenos Aires.
Martinez, 27, smashed home a left-footed volley from Lionel Messi's cross aft…