The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved initial funding of $99.16 million to develop regional rice cultivation value chains as part of the Regional West Africa Rice Development project.
The aim of th…
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has been awarded Telco of the Year at the prestigious Africa Tech Festival Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa. This award recognizes MTN Ghana's innovative approach to addressing 4G traffic suppression in Accra …
The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity:
We cannot overlook how much technology has simplified our lives today. The availability of fast, reliable internet and affordable smartphones has revolutionized businesses and empowered countless…
On December 7, Ghana will elect a new government—a historic step as we enter the second quarter of the 21st Century facing both immense challenges and boundless opportunities on our journey toward. As we look towards the next twenty-five…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced the former head of the Islamic police in Mali's historic city of Timbuktu to 10 years in prison for war crimes.
Prosecutors said al-Hassan ag Abdoul Aziz ag Mohamed ag Mahmoud led a…
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, which has accused him of orchestrating a $250m (£198m) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise money in the US.
The criminal charges, filed on Wednesday in New Y…
Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, founder and leader of the Movement for Change and Presidential Candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, has taken his transformative campaign to the Western North Region, pledging to establish a Tra…
The spokesperson for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has expressed strong confidence in former President John Dramani Mahama’s chances of winning the December 2024 elections.
She noted th…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), of plotting to incite chaos in the Ashanti Region ahead of the 2024 elections.
The NPP claims this is part of a broader strategy by the NDC…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, says he will go after government officials and individuals who have misappropriated state funds through acts of corruption and mismanagement of Ghana’s e…
Ghana's Foreign Exchange Act needs urgent revision to account for the growing influence of financial technology companies in the currency market, banking expert, Dr Richmond Atuahene has advised.
Speaking against the backdrop of recent …
The Founder and Lead of Guzakuza, Nana Adjoa Sifa Amponsah, has called for deliberate policies for women in agribusiness and systemic change to bridge the resource gap between female and male entrepreneurs in agribusiness.
She said w…
One of the largest oil and gas companies in the United States (US), ExxonMobil’s planned $10 billion investment in Nigeria’s offshore oil operations is intended to significantly improve deep-water operations and production.
Exxon said…
Herbert Krapa, who was serving as a minister of State at the Energy Ministry, has been elevated to a full minister and a substantive Minister in charge of the Energy Ministry.
His appointment took effect from Tuesday, November 19, 2024.…
Various agencies, departments and institutions under the Ministry of Education have held a fair to showcase and highlight policies, strategies and interventions they had put in place to improve the quality of education over the past eigh…
Rebecca Akufo-Addo (3rd from left), First Lady, presenting toiletries to staff of the Dome Market Crèche.
The crèche was built for the market women some three years ago by the First Lady.
The items included pampers, washing powders…
The Country Director of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), Ben Gomado-Cobblah, has stressed the importance of exposing students to diverse cultural perspectives in an academic community.
That, he said, would e…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to receive 28 gold ornaments and regalia from South Africa, marking another restitution of Asante cultural heritage looted during the 19th century.
The artefacts include linguist staff, swo…
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has seized a 40-foot container at the Tema Port.
The container numbered MEDU4496951 was shipped from the United States.
Officials found 53 pistols, 74 magazines, and 65 live…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in a High Commissioner and four Ambassadors to represent Ghana in missions abroad.
They are Dr Senalu Kwabla Yaolui, High Commissioner to Australia; Mathilda Aku Alumatu Osei Agyeman, A…
On the back of four successive defeats in all competitions, the chances of Manchester City signing a replacement for injured midfielder Rodri have increased once again.
The Ballon d'Or winner is set to miss the rest of the season af…
Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared in a Manhattan court on Nov. 19 for a hearing related to his federal sex trafficking case. Arguments centered upon Combs's handwritten notes from his jail cell, which were recently seized by the government.
U…
World Animal Protection is calling on livestock farmers to take urgent action to reduce the overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture, a key driver of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This was raised during a virtual event to Commemorate…
Honouring the Pioneers and Leaders Shaping the Future of Regulation, Policy, Compliance, and Technology
RegTech Africa is proud to announce the inaugural WIRE 50 Event, a prestigious celebration honouring 50 women driving innovation, le…
The Royal African Society (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Gala on Friday 22nd November 2024 is set to deliver a spectacular evening of cultural excellence with riveting performances from international superstars. Experi…
Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort and MultiChoice (www.Multichoice.com) is …
Netflix touted the fruits of its massive international content expansion, promising a vast slate of upcoming films and television series from across the globe.
Chief content officer Bela Bajaria, along with content executives from aroun…
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent of the leading pan-African Ecobank Group, today opened the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to celebrate the successful issuance of its US$400 million Senior Unsecured Eurobond on t…
Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, including 29 pro…
The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org), a prominent organisation dedicated to advancing economic relations between Europe and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-Afr…
Sofie, one of Ghana’s most exciting stars, has been on a roll this year with back-to-back hits every month since May. She is back with another captivating track ‘Fame’.
Known for her powerful blend of R&B, Afrobe…
As the Baku climate negotiations enter the final stretch, we are still very far from an agreement. There is no clarity on the climate finance target, the quality of the finance, or how it will be made accessible to developing count…
Both companies extend their collaboration to introduce cloud gaming in South Africa.
MTN Cloudplay aims to revolutionize digital entertainment with affordable, high-quality gaming access.
MTN, Africa's leading telecommuni…
OpenAI and non-profit partner Common Sense Media have launched a free training course for teachers aimed at demystifying artificial intelligence and prompt engineering, the organizations said on Wednesday.
The move comes as OpenAI is st…
Ghanaian musician Stay Jay has expressed his deep concern about the declining standard of songwriting in Ghana's music industry.
In a recent interview on 3FM , Stay Jay lamented that the art of songwriting has been reduced to a mere for…
Sony has rolled out a new PS Portal update, which allows players to bypass their PS5 consoles and stream games directly from the PS Plus catalog. The cloud streaming portion of the update is currently in beta, and only available to PS Plus…
We know that there’s been a Squid Game-inspired video game in the works since July. Now, Netflix is announcing Squid Game: Unleashed and dropping a trailer on YouTube. The game will be available on Netflix starting December 17.
The mu…
Uber is rolling out some new features for the holiday travel season. On Wednesday, it announced a new, super-duper-sized option with extra trunk space for airport travel. In addition, there will be a third shuttle route for NYC travelers.
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Humans are innately curious and we're surrounded by people and things that pique our interest. Maybe a cute pair of shoes catches your eye while scrolling through your social media newsfeeds. Or it could be a friend's houseplant that you n…
Black Stars and Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has stated that he feels good after undergoing surgery to address a knee injury.
Issahaku picked up the injury while on duty with Ghana’s National Men’s Foo…
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has paid a heartfelt tribute to Ghana’s sporting icon, Clement Isaac ‘Ike’ Quartey Snr, who passed away in London on November 2, 2024, at the age of 86.
A pioneer whose achievements reshaped the lands…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has handed over buses to nine Division One League (DOL) clubs as part of its Bus Acquisition Strategy.
The presentation, held yesterday at the Accra Sports Stadium, fulfilled a pledge made by GFA…
THE Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Nana Otuo Owuahene Acheampong, has called on Ghanaian Creatives to dedicate their respective platforms to promote peace, particularly with the general election just around…
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…
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 …
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 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…
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…
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