World, the biometric ID verification project co-founded by Sam Altman, released the newest version of its app today, debuting several new features, including an encrypted chat integration and an expanded, Venmo-like capability for sending …
Global investment in agrifood innovation reached USD 16 billion in 2024, reflecting the urgent push to modernize food systems.
Yet fewer than 5% of agrifood startups originate from low- and middle-income countries, despite these region…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles, led by Victor Osimhen, are looking to bounce back after failing to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive time. The quickest route to redemption, according to the star striker, is winning the 2025 Af…
The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, has rejected the proposed Private Members’ Bill by the Majority caucus seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecuto…
The Stanbic Business Incubator, in partnership with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has organized a tax compliance workshop for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Te…
The Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) has called on the Speaker and Parliamentary leadership to crack the whip and ensure that all members involved in last Tuesday’s chaotic incident on the floor of Parliament are held accountable …
A three-day workshop on green mining and responsible reporting is underway at Peduase.
The workshop seeks to deepen journalists’ understanding of the extractive sector to improve accuracy, uphold ethics and strengthen public accountabilit…
Ghana’s agriculture sector is poised to become the driving force behind the country’s economic transformation, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Chairman of Parliament’s Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee has said.
Speaking in a recent i…
Parliament has passed the Ghana Education Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025, effectively uncapping GETFund to provide financing for free secondary education, free education for persons with special needs, free tertiary education for pe…
African governments must view health financing as an investment rather than an expense to drive the continent’s development, the Country Lead for Africa Access Markets at Organon South Africa, Mokgadi Mashishi, has said. She emphasized t…
There is a $130 billion annual investment gap hindering the world’s mission to achieve universal access to climate-resilient water and sanitation services by the year 2030, Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) reports. In Africa, the gap is …
Ghanaian comedians, Jerry Ashinyo and Papayaw have made history after successfully performing Togo’s first-ever English stand-up comedy show.
The pioneering event, “Joke Ground”, took place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at La Fondation…
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency has addressed a social media report claiming that some visiting African American tourists were approached by people pretending to be police officers.
In a statement, the office noted tha…
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, on Friday, 12 December 2025 received H.E. Tong Defa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, in a courtesy call aimed at deepen…
The Ghana Tennis Federation, in partnership with New York Square and XS Tennis Academy, will host the *Elite Bootcamp: Africa’s Future Aces from December 14–19, 2025 at the University of Ghana and the Legon Tennis Club.
Th…
Ghanaian forward Frank Acheampong has wrapped up a spectacular season in China, finishing the recently ended Chinese Super League campaign with an impressive tally of 14 goals after 30 matches.
His explosive performance has cemented…
Ephron Mason-Clark's second-half tap-in put Championship leaders Coventry back to winning ways against a spirited Bristol City.
Coventry's Haji Wright and Bristol City's Sinclair Armstrong both hit the crossbar during an entertain…
A man has been arrested after the manager of Potters Bar Town needed medical treatment following an altercation that led to their match against Welling United being postponed.
Both clubs announced less than 40 minutes before the sch…
At a glance
Fulham go seven points clear of drop zone before Sunday's games
Harry Wilson scores one and sets up two - making it three goals and three assists in his past four Premier League appearances
Victo…
Mohamed Salah took everything in at full-time of Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton, applauding all four sides of Anfield while home fans serenaded their 'Egyptian king' with his familiar song.
By the time he reached t…
Investec Champions Cup, Pool One
Sharks (21) 28
Tries: Kolisi, Fassi, Van der Merwe, Williams Cons: Whitehead 4
Saracens (15) 23
Tries: Dan, Spink, Willis Cons: Burke Pens: Burke 2
Saracens' ill-discipline proved…
Angry fans attending Lionel Messi's tour of India ripped up seats and threw items towards the pitch after his appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.
Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catc…
"Off the pitch she is a fantastic human," said Arsenal manager Renee Slegers when questioned about her decision to start Alessia Russo over Stina Blackstenius at Everton.
Blackstenius came off the bench to score the winner against …
Investec Champions Cup Pool One
Clermont Auvergne (7) 14
Tries: Fall, Zamora Cons: Bezy, Zamora
Sale Sharks (20) 35
Tries: O'Flaherty, Louw, Reed, Bedlow, Wills Cons: Du Preez 2 Pens: Du Preez 2
Sale Sharks clinc…
Raphinha's second-half double helped Barcelona overcome a stubborn Osasuna and open up a seven-point lead on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
It looked set to be a frustrating evening for the defending champions, who had 21 shot…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described the build-up to Saturday's victory over Everton as "the worst 48 hours" since he arrived at the club.
The Italian delivered a cryptic message in his post-match news conference despite the 2-0 w…
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was an "easy decision" to include Mohamed Salah in his squad against Brighton and there was "no issue to resolve".
The 33-year-old made his first Liverpool appearance since claiming he had been "thro…
Five million requests for 2026 World Cup tickets have been made since the latest ticketing phase opened on Thursday, says Fifa - despite growing criticism over their cost.
Football's world governing body says fans from more than 200 c…
RegTech Africa today formally announces the publication of the 2024 State of RegTech in Sub-Saharan Africa Report, a comprehensive, data-driven industry report examining the rapid evolution of regulatory innovation across Africa’s financia…
Check Point Research for November reports increased global cyber attacks at 2,003 weekly per organisation as ransomware rises 22% and emerging GenAI threats fuel new data risks
One in every 35 GenAI prompts posed a high risk of data lea…
Every four years, Ghana’s political landscape erupts in a vibrant, costly spectacle of democracy. Rallies swell with colour, airwaves hum with party jingles, and convoys of branded vehicles crisscross the nation. Yet, beneath this veneer o…
In 2026, Slovenia invites travelers – and storytellers – to explore a year rich in cultural milestones, outdoor adventures and experiences that redefine slow, meaningful travel. With the Slovenian Tourist Board at the helm, the country sho…
Recently, as the official designated vehicle partner for the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, Dongfeng Motor (https://Dongfeng-Global.com/) delivered an outstanding performance, successfully completing all transportation support ta…
Only 12% of employees think their organisation does a great job onboarding new people, according to Gallup (https://apo-opa.co/44PhYwk). Manual onboarding processes create many problems for the overall onboarding experience, such a…
Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another 5 global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain. Adding to its impressive portfolio of more than 20 accolades rece…
The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture today advanced Nigeria’s gas commercialisation and environmental stewardship agenda with the symbolic signing of Gas Flare Commercialisation Agreements under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisa…
Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster to accelerate the development of next-generation financial and investment solutions and expand the emirate’s role as a global capital hub.
Sp…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (http://AfDB.org) meeting in Abidjan today approved a €102.12 million loan to Benin to implement the first phase of the Agriculture Transformation Programme in the countr…
Proparco is contributing a senior loan to finance the first wheat flour production and storage facilities being developed by Sonoco SL in Freetown. A major step forward in the country’s food supply security.
Proparco has signed a $23 mi…
Telecel Group has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to support the Government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, a national digital skills init…
Several international energy companies are expected to join the MSGBC region’s upstream market in the coming months, as operators target exploration opportunities in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry. Speaking at the MSG…
Exness (www.Exness.com), one of the world’s largest multi-asset brokers, has officially opened its new office in Cape Town, marking a major milestone in its long-term commitment to traders and partners in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
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A 2M sqft masterplan inspired by Japanese garden principles, crafted around balance, clarity, and the quiet rhythm of coastal life
BEYOND Developments, the bold and design-led real estate developer shaping next-generation waterfr…
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), through the World Bank–funded AICCRA project, has intensified efforts to strengthen climate resilience and improve livelihoods in Kenya’s drylands by deliverin…
A Kenyan court has suspended the implementation of a "landmark" $2.5bn (£1.9bn) health aid deal signed with the US last week over data privacy concerns.
It follows a case filed by a consumer rights lobby seeking to stop the alleged tr…
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has developed what scientists describe as “a ground-breaking research” which can significantly alter HIV care if other tests prove as effective as those conducted in the laborat…
The cedi has recorded a slight depreciation against major foreign currencies as the Bank of Ghana released its exchange rates for Thursday, 11th December 2025.
The US dollar is now selling at ?11.45, compared to lower levels recorde…
Ghana has launched the Education Plus Initiative to strengthen education, health, protection, and empowerment systems for adolescents, particularly girls.
The initiative, on the theme “Moving forward together to empower every adolescent a…
A steady stream of water trickles through openings in the tent Ghadir al-Adham shares with her husband and six children in Gaza City. Her family is still displaced after the war and waiting for reconstruction to begin.
"Here we are, l…
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has a US$ 517 million debt to clear, Mr Edmond Kombat, the Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), has disclosed.
Mr Kombat explained that even though at the time the previous government of the New …