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Google is pushing an update to Workspace customers that includes Gemini-backed summaries for unread conversations.
A "summarize" button will appear when hovering over conversations and interacting wit…
Ghanaian music sensation Kuami Eugene has categorically denied rumours of his departure from Lynx Entertainment.
In an exclusive interview on Hitz FM, Eugene dismissed speculation surrounding his exit, labeling it as baseless.
Sho…
A few weeks ago, police in India discovered that scammers had set up a fake bank branch - complete with a logo, office furniture and even some employees - in a village in Chhattisgarh state. BBC Hindi pieced together what happened.
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The planetGOLD Ghana project has conducted several initiatives to raise awareness on reducing mercury exposure among artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) actors in selected districts of the Ashanti and Central Regions.
These eff…
South Korean researchers have developed a transport drone flying on multiple flexible rotors that self-correct to stay level in flight and can be used as a "flying shopping cart" to carry goods over uneven terrain such as stairs.
The pr…
Mr Felix Owusu, Greater Accra Regional Planning Manager, National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has disclosed that a total of 1,817 people lost their lives in 9,820 road crashes reported in Ghana between January and
September 2024.
Mr Ow…
A Nigerian investigative panel has dismissed allegations that transgender socialite Bobrisky, sentenced to six months in jail for abusing the national currency, lived in a flat outside prison and did not serve her full term - but found s…
Cocoa prices have made headlines this year. On the London futures market, the price of the DEC-2024 contract increased by nearly threefold from £2,741 per tonne at market close on 2 October 2023 to £8,218 per tonne on 19 April 2024 (Figure…
Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya has been seen in public for the first time in six weeks amid speculation about his ailing health.
His absence from the public eye led to unfounded rumours of his death.
But on Monday after…
The Acting Head of Tariff and Trade Unit at the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Jonathan Dabrah says collaboration between Customs and stakeholders is key to the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (Af…
The Ghana School of Law entrance examination should be scrapped immediately, the Rector of the Mountcrest University College (MCU), Ms Irene Ansa-Asare, has advocated.
She said the current system was hampering the development of well-r…
Meta is bringing facial recognition tech back to its apps more than three years after it shut down Facebook’s “face recognition” system amid a broader backlash against the technology. Now, the social network will begin to deploy facial r…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has disclosed that he will implement a major initiative aimed at transforming the agricultural sector in Ghana by establishing a district mechanisa…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged the Government to consider local investors for the sale of the Newmont Akyem Gold Mine when the lease with the Company expires in January, next year.
Citing national security concerns, t…
The New Juaben South Municipal Assembly (NJSM), in collaboration with its Social Welfare Unit, distributed items and cash to 40 persons with disabilities (PWDs) last Friday, aimed at making them self-reliant.
The NJSM distributed deep f…
Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has broken a record on Spotify as his latest single, “Piece of My Heart,” featuring Brent Faiyaz, achieved the biggest streaming day on the platform.
The iconic Nigerian singer’s new release became t…
The Ghana Science and Technology Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge 2025 held a virtual launch in Accra last Friday to empower the next generation of Ghanaian innovators.
It was on the theme “Empowering the Next Generation of STEM Innov…
The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the rank and file of the NPP to stay focused to ensure an emphatic victory in both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections on December 7, 20…
Mr Mohammed Samara, the Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Port Services (MPS), has called for emphasis to be placed on the Customs' risk engine for cargo clearance, to reduce the 100 per cent inspection of freight at the Terminal 3.
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Ferrari will look to build on their brilliant form when the 20th round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, the Mexico City Grand Prix, is held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on the evening of Sunday 27 October.
DStv is your u…
Motorsport fans, gear up for the 18th round of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship, the Grand Prix of Thailand, held at the Chang International Circuit, on the morning of Sunday 27 October – with all the action live on SuperSport on DStv!
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Get the opportunity to see all your favourites in action all over the world with the Supa+ package. Life is short, why mi…
Apple iOS 18.1 is officially coming next week, bringing hearing aid software for the AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Intelligence across devices, multiple sources report, including The Wall Street Journal and Tech Crunch. The company previously re…
Some personnel selected from various security agencies have begun a specialised training course on Election Violence and Security ahead of the country’s 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The course, put together by the K…
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has trained broiler poultry farmers on how to adopt behavioural change and attitudes on the prudent use of anti-microbials and control of antimicrobial resistance in their poultry production.
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The Director-General of the Commission for Technical Vocational and Education Training (CTVET), Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, has made a case for the adoption of Ghana’s Sector Skills Bodies (SSB) as a model for skills development in Africa.
H…
Award-winning Ghanaian singer Camidoh has expressed an effusion of joy following the feature of Coded of 4×4 fame on the remix of his ‘Nothing Lasts Forever.’
After the release of the remix of ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, a lot of music…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will do everything possible to retain the Wenchi seat and make it a safe seat for the NDC, the National Chairman of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has given an assurance.
"As long as I remain t…
Weta Rice Farmers Association of Ghana (WRIFAG), a farmer-based organisation has urged government to create an enabling environment for the agriculture sector to thrive, saying agriculture is the base of industrialisation.
Mr Sampson Kl…
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) has unveiled a project aimed at creating 120,000 jobs after training 100,000 in skills areas.
The programme, dubbed “Skills for Jobs Project”, and launched in Accra last Thu…
The 2023 FinTech Sector Report by the Bank of Ghana (BOG) has revealed significant growth in the country's digital financial landscape, with mobile money accounts surpassing 65 million and transaction values exceeding GHC 1.9 trillion.
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has settled outstanding debt owed to health services providers on the Scheme.
Dr. Da-costa Aboagye, Chief Executive Officer, NHIA, said the claims had been settled up to August 2024…
Mr. Dintie Tayiru Sule, Director of Sustainable Aid through Voluntary Establishment (SAVE)-Ghana, has won the prestigious award of the 2024 United States Secretary of State's Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions (GARC).
He is one of six…
Parliament does not have the numbers to take decisions and following that the House has been adjourned indefinitely.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin informing the House Tuesday afternoon [Oct 21, 2024] said even though the…
Fans of the WWE can gear up for another thrilling week of action on DStv, with live airings of the NXT, SmackDown and Raw shows running from Wednesday 23 to Tuesday 29 October 2024.
DStv is the only place to see all your favourites from…
Prepare for bone-crunching action in the WWE Universe, as the programmes continue on GOtv.
Make sure that you don’t miss out on the Supa+ package promotion, where you’ll have access to premium sports and entertainment at a discounted pr…
SuperSport, the biggest sports broadcaster in Africa, brings viewers on DStv all the action from the PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship, held at the Narashino Country Club in Inzai, Japan, from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 October 2024.
DStv is t…
Over 100 organisations from more than 35 countries contributed to the production of the Manifesto Unlocking the Power of Rural Social Enterprise launched at SEWF Policy Forum 2024
The Manifesto outlines 11 ways in which policymak…
Despite high hopes and dedicated budgets for GenAI, government agencies need to increase guardrails, training; synthetic data could be missed opportunity
A new global study, Your Journey to a GenAI Future: A Strategic Path to Success fo…
Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, continues to champion biodiversity and community development through its latest tree-planting initiative…
Crowdpen is excited to announce the launch of the #MyLoveHateChallenge, a thought-provoking writing competition that invites everyone to explore the complex love-hate relationships we have with various aspects of our world.
From Septemb…
Ecobank Ghana, an affiliate of Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, in partnership with Ghana Code Club, donated various items to two beneficiary basic schools in Ghana, as part of the bank’s annual Ecobank Day celebration…
The African Forum on the Environment in Extractive Industries (FAFEIX) aims to encourage constructive debate, foster strategic partnerships, and encourage practical actions for the more sustainable and inclusive use of natural resources on…
João Marques, Director of Strategy at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), has been appointed as a strategic advisor to Decarb.earth, a Swiss-based sustainability start-up operating in the carbon credit landscape, to help accelerate renewa…
Brazil’s state-owned oil and gas company Petrobras is leading a delegation of Brazilian companies to the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town. The move follows a st…
The 1 billionth pneumococcal vaccine dose was delivered to Ethiopia
Since 2010, Pfizer pneumococcal vaccines have reached 57 Gavi-eligible countries to help protect an estimated 300 million plus children
The collaboration is a par…
Africa long a centre of innovation and creativity is fast becoming a hotbed of climate innovation, finding dynamic new ways of addressing the effects of climate change and pollution.
Acknowledging Africa’s role at the frontline of the c…
Academic City University College secured second place in the recently concluded Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge, held from October 7-8, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The university was also recognized with the award for Most Creative Pol…
Big-money rugby league convert Joseph Suaalii has been named in Australia's 34-man squad to travel to the northern hemisphere next month.
The 21-year-old former Sydney Roosters wing or centre is yet to play a professional rugby unio…
Larne manager Tiernan Lynch does not feel Thursday's Uefa Conference League meeting with Shamrock Rovers will prove anything about the respective strengths of the Irish Premiership or League of Ireland, although he believes there remai…
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