Former head coach of the Black Stars, Charles Kwabla Akonnor has given a candid assessment of the team’s player selection process, describing it as chaotic and often contentious.
Akonnor, who managed Ghana’s senior national team from …
Google Maps launched an update to help last-minute shoppers find nearby products.
The new "products nearby" tab lets users search in Maps for nearby in-stock items.
Other updates are designed for EV own…
Selena Gomez discussed how entering showbiz at a young age impacted her personal growth and the struggles of growing up in the spotlight.
The singer recently addressed body-shaming comments, candidly explaining how her health challenges…
Google’s focus on Android safety and security has been pretty evident this year. From partial screen recording and private spaces to protection against juice jacking attacks, Android 15 has been quite a reassuring iteration.
Google is n…
Donald Trump has moved speedily since winning the US presidential election to set the foundations of his second term in the White House.
He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world whil…
The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has marked its 20-year journey this year, reflecting on its impact on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana and the challenges it faces in its activities.
Speaking on the achievements and cha…
Bluesky smiling at Lizzo, nothing but Bluesky does she see. As countless former X users have been flocking to the alternative social media platform following the results of the 2024 election, the “About Damn Time” hitmaker revealed Wednesd…
Ivory Coast will create a $500 million green finance fund to support sustainable growth initiatives, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement.
Africa's 54 countries have borne the brunt of climate change, despite releas…
Apple is exploring new headsets and smart-home devices to expand its lineup.
Its plans don't always work out; it scrapped a car project and faces weak demand for the Vision Pro.
Apple's future profits d…
The race for the Awutu Senya East parliamentary seat has intensified, as the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), madam Mavis Hawa Koomson, is facing stiff contest from Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, parliamentary candidate of the National Dem…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has called on hoteliers to provide comprehensive data for the upcoming Accommodation Unit Survey (AUS).
The survey aims to collect critical information on Ghana’s accommodation sector in order to enh…
The National Media Commission (NMC) has welcomed the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)’s Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition initiative.
The initiative seeks to mitigate the menacing threat misinformation and disinformation pose to the …
Fresh off the success of his “BAR 7” concert, E.L. returns with an electrifying new single, ‘See Boday’ adding another gem to his impressive discography.
Known for his versatility across Hip-Hop, Afrobeats and Highli…
The Development Bank Ghana has denied claims of misused of funds meant for its operations by the country's development partners.
DBG said it was initially capitalised with GHS1.135 billion (about $200 million) and not $750 million in 2021…
Mr Clement Wilkinson, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Ga West Municipal Assembly, has urged citizens to adopt home gardening as a sustainable solution for enhancing food security and resilience.
He said embracing home gardening was a p…
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences has inducted new fellows with a call on them to share their knowledge to achieve the collective vision of the Academy.
The inductees were drawn from various academic disciplines to participate in nat…
Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon in the Greater Accra Region, is confident of retaining the seat in the December elections to continue her good works.
She said her performance over t…
The government says it will ensure that the Africa Oil Week (AOW): Energy 2025 maintains its Pan-African focus as it contributes to the global Oil and Gas industry.
AOW: Energy is a vital platform for discussions and innovations that have…
THIRD time, they say, is a charm. However, that didn’t work for Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni. After being eluded by a Grammy in 2015, 2021 and 2023, he is in the race again for the highly coveted music award for a fourth time.
His 'Rise' a…
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The OnePlus 13 has been updated with macro photography, letting you capture super close-ups.
Users can access the new macro feature by tapping the "little petal" icon in the camera app after …
Mr Patrick Tampugre, the Atebubu/Amantin District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Bono East Region, has urged voters to analyse the visions of the various Parliamentary Candidates (PCs) before endorsin…
The Nsoatreman Rural Bank Plc raked in GHC1,494,751 profits before tax in the 2023 financial year, a significant increase of 142.89 per cent in the previous year.
This was made known by Mr Daniel Hinneh, the Board Chair of the Bank who …
Mr. Ben Abdallah, Coordinator for Zongo and Inner City Development, emphasized that STEM and TVET education can drive entrepreneurial growth, foster self-reliance, and contribute significantly to national development and progress.
He no…
Twenty-five women and youth, selected from constituencies with female Parliamentary Candidates or an election-related violence hotspot areas in the Northern Region, have been trained as election observers.
The three-day training, which …
The Ghana Library Association (GLA) has held its biennial congress and annual general meeting with a call on members to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve service delivery.
The congress, which was held in Kumasi on the them…
Ghana has boosted its preparedness to respond and combat infectious disease outbreaks, with a three-day comprehensive simulation exercise, positioning the country as a regional hub for health emergencies.
The simulation exercise would s…
OpenAI is set to launch a new AI agent in January, code-named Operator, that will enable ChatGPT to take action on the user’s behalf. You may never have to book your own flights ever again.
The company’s leadership made the announceme…
One of the year’s most unexpected collaborations has come to fruition, with T-Pain teaming up with Mark Zuckerberg to deliver an acoustic version of Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz’s “Get Low”.
News of the nascent cover broke on Tuesday (N…
“The Lincoln Lawyer” isn’t just a Netflix hit; it’s a certified TV hit. The legal drama from David E. Kelley garnered 1.6 billion minutes viewed on Nielsen’s Top Streaming list for the week that spanned Oct. 14 to 20. Considering the fact …
Nigeria plans 47 trillion naira ($28.18 billion) spending for its 2025 budget, using an assumption of an oil price of $75 per barrel and target production of 2 million barrels per day, the country's budget minister said on Thursday.
The…
Microsoft soft-launched a redesigned version of its Outlook app this year, and it hasn’t received the best reception. Not only will the new version of Outlook replace the old one, but it’ll also replace the default Windows Mail & Calenda…
Stanbic Bank Ghana has reiterated its commitment to supporting the youth to create their own businesses to drive the growth of the economy.
According to the bank, the youth who represented 57 per cent of the population, were the future…
The boss of Tesla and the social media site X, Elon Musk, suggested last month at Donald Trump’s rally in New York City that it would be possible to cut “at least $2 trillion” from US government spending by eradicating “waste”.
Musk h…
In an era where open communication and inclusivity are essential to fostering positive change, Dr. Maame Afua Nikabs has launched a new book titled Speak Up, Speak Out.
This powerful guide is a must-read for leaders, educators, and a…
About 166 participants from the social enterprise sector yesterday took part in the 5th edition of the Ghana Social Enterprise Forum held in Accra.
They included policy makers, government officials, the investor community, academia, r…
A Senior Lecturer of the Department of Environmental Management, School of Natural Resources, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Dr Abdulai Darimani, has called for the establishment of a state institution to coordinate the Uni…
Microsoft has confirmed that it is going on holiday break for Windows 11 updates, indicating that any major software features won’t be released until January 2025.
The company rolled out its latest software update, OS Build 26100.2314…
Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, wife of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, at the Manhyia Palace.
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The Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA), has supplied 17,600 mango and 47,000 oil palm seedlings to farmers in the Dormaa Municipality, Mr Drissa Quattara, the Dormaa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has said.
Additionally, the Author…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced that his policy to train one million youth in digital skills will include 5,000 young people from the Kwadaso Constituency.
This initiativ…
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has presented nine companies with a certified Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) to facilitate trade at the ports.
The companies are the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Merid…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in collaboration with the Centre for Learning and Childhood Development-Ghana and Elma Foundation has launched Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Dashboard.
The Dashboard i…
Social media platform Bluesky has seen a boom in new accounts since the election.
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House has solidified a position for Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, on Trump's newly-f…
Acclaimed gospel musician Sonnie Badu has issued a clarion call to fellow gospel artistes, urging them to strike a balance between commercialising their craft and maintaining the spiritual essence of their music.
While acknowledgin…
The Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edudzie Tamakloe, has disagreed with the rationale behind the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s ruling.
…
A meeting of the Technical Working Group on the Regional Special Economic Zone (RSEZ) Regulation to consider the document for the creation of a community-wide legal, regulatory and institutional framework that will guide the creation of Sp…
Dr Bryn Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture, says the government Poultry Intensification Project is aimed at making the country self-sufficient in five years.
The project, he stated, was to establish major poultry anchor farmers in …
Ghana has earned about $800 million through carbon credit trading with other countries, the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has disclosed.
He said the amount would go a long way to help Ghana finance its climate-resilient proje…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stated that Ghana’s current legal framework is insufficient to effectively combat corruption.
According to Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Evaluation, and Communication at th…
The Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA) has organised a two-day training for selected female journalists to empower them on journalists' safety and election reporting to help shape the country's democracy.
The pioneering initiativ…