At the sidelines of COP29, Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has revealed plans to secure $400 million in funding from the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) for comprehensive waste management and rice projects in…
Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a directive to all Regulated Finance Institutions (RFIs) in the country on how they can effectively manage the risks associated with their outsourcing activities.
The move is in line with Principle 25 (Ope…
The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development has inaugurated two modern markets for the people of Techiman, the Bono East Regional capital, and Nkoranza.
They are the Nana Abena Market in Techiman South Met…
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has certified nine companies to operate under the implementation of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme to facilitate trade and enhance revenue mobilisation.
The A…
Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), a Ghanaian waste management enterprise, has been awarded the Earthshot Prize, securing a £1 million ($1.2 million) grant to advance its work in environmental protection.
The award was presented …
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called on world leaders at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) underway in Azerbaijan to commit to new climate finance goals that meet the demands of the moment.
He said the new finan…
The government has signed two agreements with the Health Services Workers Union (HSWU) and the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) on behalf of staff of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA).
The agreements are meant to improve the working…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked world leaders at the ongoing conference of parties (COP29) in Azerbaijan to walk the talk by shifting from mere dialogue to tackling global climate crisis.
"As we gather here, we must de…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has once again expressed confidence in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Candidate, describing him as “unique” and “the man of the moment” for Ghana.
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been awarded the distinguished title of Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The award, conferred during an official state visit to France on November 14, …
In the lead-up to the opening of the season, the general view from market participants was that the 2024/25 global production would increase above that of the past season and possibly lead to a limited surplus. Bearing in mind that Côte d’…
Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee has announced he will be retiring from Test cricket later this year.
Southee, 35, will call time on his Test career following the three-match series with England across November and December, u…
Liam Livingstone was dropped three times before taking England to a series-clinching three-wicket win over West Indies in the third T20.
Having been set 146 to win in St Lucia, Jos Buttler's side slipped to 37-3 in the powerplay but…
American tennis player Frances Tiafoe has been fined $120,000 (£94,737) for a furious outburst, in which he repeatedly swore at the chair umpire, during last month's Shanghai Masters.
Tiafoe reacted angrily towards Jimmy Pinoargote …
Billie Jean King turns 81 next week, but does not want tennis targeted at people like her.
Instead, she wants to see names and numbers on the back of shirts and a simplified scoring system to entice the young.
And even though the…
Carrick Rangers v Crusaders (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound)
This one won't be short of a few goals with both teams scoring freely at the minute. With Stephen Baxter up against his former team it's going to be an exciting o…
Joe Allen says even though Harry Wilson did not establish himself at Liverpool, it was obvious from their time together that Wales' new talisman would become a "brilliant player".
Midfielder Wilson, 27, has become the first Welshman…
"This group deserves a bit of luck. We have been unlucky for a long time."
After a rocky start, it finally feels like Heimir Hallgrimsson is building some momentum with the Republic of Ireland.
On paper, it looked like a routine…
Greek police have been criticised after it was claimed they used riot shields and tear gas to control England supporters during the Nations League match with Greece in Athens.
The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) is asking fa…
Lee Carsley's reign as England's interim manager has not been without its obstacles, but the most impressive performance of his reign may just have made the road to succession a lot smoother for incoming coach Thomas Tuchel.
The low…
Steve McClaren's Jamaica were beaten 1-0 at home by a USA side managed by Mauricio Pochettino in the first leg of their Concacaf Nations League quarter-final.
Demarai Gray missed a penalty for Jamaica while team-mate Mason Holga…
Ghana’s head coach Otto Addo has acknowledged the challenge his team faces as they prepare to clash with Angola in their fifth match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Speaking after the team’s final training sessi…
Great quality doesn’t have to come at a high price; a mantra 1More continues to perpetuate each time it releases new headphones or wireless earbuds. What makes this all the more compelling is that the company doesn’t skimp out along the wa…
Spotify is aiming to give YouTube some competition with its new partner program for video creators and content that goes viral. The music and podcast app announced a new “Partner Program” that monetizes audio and video beyond income from…
Spotify is doubling down on video, and bringing creators along for the ride.
The streaming giant opened doors of it’s Los Angeles campus located in the city’s Arts District on Wednesday for “Now Playing,” a five-hour, invite-only event …
Bluesky may still be the underdog in the race for alternatives to X, but the once Twitter-affiliated service is gaining momentum. The app just passed the 15 million user mark after adding more than a million new users over the last week, t…
Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Sam Nartey George has assembled Gospel musicians to perform at Ningo Prampram In Worship concert.
The star-studded event will take place at the Anglican Park in Prampram on Nov…
Young girls in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) and Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) districts have called for the inclusion of young girls in decision-making processes in their communities.
They made this appeal during a mock parlia…
The Glow Up Season has witnessed young beautiful ladies who went through a rigorous process of tag-a-queen; face-to-face-auditions, bootcamp and final selection.
20 of these ladies entered the competition proper and they have experience…
Police have named the man as Francisco Wanderley Luiz, who stood unsuccessfully in council elections for ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's Liberal Party (PL).
He was found dead outside the building shortly after two blasts rocked the area. …
Ghana’s Most Respected Human Development Foundation, the Olinga Foundation for Human Development, has been honoured with Inspiring Literacy Change Award for their remarkable determination to build human capabilities to …
The number of people dying because of the civil war in Sudan is significantly higher than previously reported, according to a new study.
More than 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state, where the fighting began last year, accordin…
Dophil Roofing System, in conjunction with Societe Generale, have launched a new initiative to provide affordable roofing for building projects of public servants.
The consumer credit programme dubbed, ‘Roof Now, Pay Later’ aims to p…
The contractor working on the 23-kilometre Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta dual-carriageway in the Western Region has appealed to residents living along the project site to be patient with the contractors, as they were doing everything possible to…
Last week, Xumo announced that it’s bringing a 55- and 65-inch TV to Target for $250 and $360, respectively, both from manufacturer Hisense. While neither of these TVs are new to the world (Hisense Xumo TVs have been exclusively available …
A business mogul, Dr James Condua Orleans-Lindsay has been inducted as the first Chancellor of the Cape Coast Technical University, pledging to transform the university into one of the best in the country.
At an investiture ceremony at …
Don’t allow religion to take centre stage in Ghana politics, an Emeritus Professor of Politics at the London Metropolitan University, Jeffrey Haynes, has admonished.
He said that while religion was essential, keeping a balance of that…
In a bold step to position Ghana as the destination of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO) in Africa, German Cooperation, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and partners on Tuesday, November 13, officia…
Stonebwoy and Black Sherif’s now memorable performances at the 2024 edition of Tidal Rave Festival have made it to the BBC.
In what appeared to be a patriotic and bold move to speak against the pressing issue of illegal mining in Ghana,…
The First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has urged the electorate to consider the social intervention policies introduced by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government and vote massively for the NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, …
Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has assured customers that the suspension of its foreign exchange license will not disrupt its core banking operations.
The bank confirmed that all branches and digital platforms remain fully operationa…
After seven years of leadership (2017-2024), Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah has officially retired as Executive Secretary of Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA).
Reflecting on his tenure, Professor Attafuah highlight…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two…
At 29th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), as world leaders gather under the banner of climate action, criticism has reached a fever pitch from climate activists and vulnerable nations, who accu…
Vantage Health Technologies, part of the South Africa-headquartered BroadReach Group, is taking its groundbreaking African artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to the US to enhance access to quality cancer care.
Based out of Cape Town…
Strava, a popular app for tracking fitness activities, is expanding its Hatmaps feature to help improve the safety of its users. The update should be especially useful now for users in the Northern Hemisphere, which is heading into winte…
African policymakers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP29 on Tuesday highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2 billion people …
Global leaders in the critical minerals industry have today launched the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, empower companies operating in Af…
A group of top African investors made a stop in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday, November 12 to mobilise Moroccan investors and business leaders a few weeks ahead of the Africa Investment Forum’s Market Days event.
The Africa In…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is participating at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where it is doubling-down on its commitment to facilitating a just energy transition for Africa that supports the contine…
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