Some residents of Accra have raised concerns about the recent power outages in their localities.
They said the unannounced outages were hurting their businesses at work and home.
The areas that have experienced the outages the most…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo bid an emotional farewell to Ghanaians, expressing gratitude for the support and trust given to him during his eight-year tenure.
Speaking at a grand durbar in Anloga, Volta Region, on Saturday t…
The Managing Director (MD) of RIFE Energy Ghana Ltd, Kwaku Osei-Sarpong, has asked for a collaborative approach among stakeholders within the energy value chain to promote clean energy initiatives in the country.
He explained that a c…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has highlighted the Akufo-Addo government’s achievements in job creation, claiming they have outperformed previous administratio…
New research from Yale University indicates that short-term exposure to high temperatures significantly increases the risk of stroke among adults aged 18 to 64, with women particularly vulnerable.
This study, conducted by the Yale Sc…
ECOWAS is gearing up to host a key series of meetings from November 5-8, 2024, in Lomé, Togo, bringing together aviation ministers, DGs of Civil Aviation, officials, and industry stakeholders to chart a new course for air travel across W…
Quincy Jones, the musical polymath who contributed to remarkable albums in jazz, soul, and funk as well as several of the biggest pop LPs of the century — most notably producing Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad albums — di…
Omenaa Mensah, a prominent European philanthropist, recently broke ground on the Kids Haven Sport & Art Complex in Accra, a facility set to provide sports, arts, and holistic care for Ghana’s street children. Supported by an outstandin…
The International Bar Association (IBA), the CEELI Institute and the Center for International Law & Policy in Africa (CILPA) have released a joint statement outlining 12 recommendations for strengthening the effective implementation of uni…
Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) is set to recognize the exceptional talents of many Junior and Senior High School students at the highly anticipated 2024 School Farm Competition Awards Ceremony.
Scheduled to take place on November 8, 202…
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has been recognized as one of the top companies in Ghana, securing 3rd place at the 21st Ghana Club 100 Awards organized by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
This awar…
As a lawyer and member of Ashesi’s Law, Humanities, and Social Sciences faculty, Albert Agyepong has been preparing to welcome the University’s first class of Law with Public Policy students in January 2025. However, when Agyepong graduate…
In August 2024, the fifth cohort of the Ashesi Venture Incubator (AVI) completed their year-long program, designed to sharpen business acumen, expand networks, and cultivate innovation and resilience for sustained success in Afri…
Ashesi has received approval from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Ghana General Legal Council (GLC) to begin a new Bachelor of Laws with Public Policy (LLB) program. The program, now accepting applications, is aimed …
Undergraduate students from a range of Ghanaian higher education institutions—Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; University of Ghana; University of Professional Studies, Accra; and Takoradi Technical University—gathered on…
WISE, Qatar Foundation’s global initiative for education, has partnered with the Institute of International Education (IIE), Ashesi, and six other universities on a research effort to bring new insights into AI’s role in higher education a…
Ashesi celebrated a historic milestone as two outstanding faculty members, Associate Professor Nathan Amanquah and Dr. Ayorkor Korsah, were honored at an inaugural investiture ceremony on October 4th. The two were honoured with n…
On Tuesday 5 November, Americans will cast their votes to elect the 47th president of the United States of America. The latest polls shows that the current vice president and Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, has a slight, one point lead,…
Telecel Ghana Foundation has facilitated the mass discharge of 75 indebted patients from three government hospitals in the northern belt of Ghana, as part of its annual Homecoming Initiative. Homecoming is aimed at alleviating the financia…
ChatGPT may be the go-to source for comprehensive AI-powered travel itineraries, meal plans, content ideas, and more, but Open AI has bigger plans.
A new feature is here to shake up the AI chatbot game: ChatGPT Search.
What is ChatGP…
Singer Paul Okoye, aka Rude Boy, and wife Ivy Ifeoma have announced the arrival of their first child, Imani Ugomma Okoye, born in the United States.
Paul shared his joy on Instagram: “This past month and a few days have been the mos…
Another Tottenham home game, and another fightback from Ange Postecoglou's side to take the three points.
Sunday's 4-1 win over Aston Villa was the eighth time this year that Spurs have recovered from conceding first to win at home …
League Two Harrogate Town pulled off one of the upsets of the round, as they beat League One Wrexham 1-0 to reach the second round of the FA Cup.
The game's only goal came midway through the first half, as Jack Muldoon was left …
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes says he spoke to sacked manager Erik ten Hag and apologised for not doing more to stop him losing his job.
The Dutchman was dismissed on Monday following United's 2-1 defeat at West Ham, whi…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has predicted fewer points will be required to win the Premier League this season. But do the stats back that up?
With Bournemouth ending the champions' 32-game unbeaten league run and last seas…
If Ruben Amorim spent his Sunday in Lisbon tuning into events at Old Trafford, he will have witnessed a graphic illustration of the task awaiting him when he finally arrives as Manchester United manager.
United, under the temporary …
Chelsea thrashed Everton at Goodison Park in the Women's Super League to maintain their perfect start to the season under new boss Sonia Bompastor.
The defending WSL champions set the tone from kick-off with Aggie Beever-Jones f…
If Rangers manager Philippe Clement did not understand the pressure he was under going into the League Cup semi-final against Motherwell, he did at half-time.
The boos from the Rangers fans at Hampden were deafening as they went int…
Christophe De Jenlis has earned the honour of representing Accra in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Finals in Türkiye after an impressive victory at the Achimota Golf Club.
De Jenlis clinched the champion’s position with a sc…
Jordan Ayew came off the bench to salvage a point for Leicester City with a stoppage-time equalizer, denying Ipswich Town their first Premier League win since returning to the top flight.
Ayew’s 94th-minute strike capped off a dramat…
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo delivered a remarkable performance as the Cherries stunned Manchester City with a 2-1 victory, ending City’s 32-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League.
Semenyo’s early goal set the tone for an …
American voters will face a clear choice for president on election day, between Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
Here's a look at what they stand for and how their policies compare on different issu…
The Adventist Heritage Co-operative Fund Limited (AHCoF), a development fund of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, in the 2023 financial year recorded a surplus of GH¢2.7 million driven by strategic investments.
Consequently, the Fund …
Ms. Ernestina Biney, the Acting Executive Director of the Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD) Ghana, has emphasised the need for collective efforts to empower women and girls to achieve their dreams and for community and national de…
AQ water source intervention dubbed "Securing & Water Access Project (SWAP)" has been launched in Bolgatanga, as part of efforts to respond to climate change effects on water resources and vulnerable communities.
The 36-month climate re…
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stated that the forthcoming presidential election will contrast tangible accomplishments with pledges of transformati…
As part of its mandate to accelerate growth of the competitive private sector, Development Bank Ghana (DBG), under the auspices of the SME-GO programme, has committed to supporting women-led SMEs under “AdvansHer”, a pr…
The Volta Regional Secretariat of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed satisfaction about the gradual acceptance of the party in the region.
It assured that the party would not take the support for granted and asked that t…
Ghana’s deco and wall company, Modern Floors and Walls, has been crowned Ghana’s Most Outstanding Decor and Design Company of the Year at the just-ended 7th edition of the Ghana Business Awards.
This esteemed recognition underscores the…
Mr Sulemamu Koney, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has urged mining firms to put in place appropriate measures to ensure the safety of their workers on site.
He said that given the nature of work and the…
The Council of State has pledged its preparedness to assist in resolving any impasse in Parliament, to pave the way for a recall of the House.
Nana Otuo Serebuor II, Chairman of the Council, said members were ready to work with the Spea…
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will intensify the special reforms, initiatives and interventions to be implemented to boost the country's revenue generation and build a robust GRA, the Commissioner of the GRA-Cus…
The Canoe and Fisheries Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) has advocated the establishment of Safety and Fisheries Sector Coordination Division at the Fisheries Commission to coordinate safety issues among small-scale fishers.
C…
Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched a Youth Banking Proposition, a platform to meet the financial needs of youth between the ages of one and 29.
The initiative comes in two forms - the BluFirst Account and the GenBlu Account, both aiming …
Ghana is committed in upholding democracy, regional stability and peaceful elections amidst West Africa’s security concerns, the Minister of National Security, Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah, has said.
According to him, the ongoing great power ri…
Dr. Ebenezer Laryea, Associate Professor for Sustainable Development at the University of Northampton, UK, has urged a reduction in the use of plastics to help protect the environment.
Speaking at a stakeholder workshop in Accra, he emp…
The Ministry of Education, through its agencies, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and Ghana Education Service (GES), has announced its readiness to roll out the new secondary education curriculum when school reope…
The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated two newly designed boats, “Western Princess GHS#6” and “Western Express GHS #5,” to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to enhance healthca…