Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has reiterated the need to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and girls.
She noted that responses of various governments to the p…
Huawei hosted the "Premium Networks, Better Digital World" session at Better World Summit 2020. During this online session, global carriers, IDC analyst, and Huawei discussed how carriers can differentiate their services and improve networ…
StormWall, an international cybersecurity company, is launching an infosec grant program for African ISPs. Internet service providers will get an opportunity to receive a $3,960 grant, allowing them to create a robust cyber defense system …
The first live NBA match sees the LA Lakers take on the LA Clippers in the ‘City of Angels derby’ early on the morning of Friday 31 July 1am LIVE on ESPN 2, while the evening of the same day sees the Brooklyn Nets face Orlando Magic 6:30pm…
The United Nations has commended governments in South-East Asia for acting swiftly to stem the most serious health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Robust regional cooperation, coordinated by ASEAN, has also resulted in South-East As…
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The 20th edition of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa may now be postponed in person, but is still scheduled to take place from 24-26 November this year as the organisers have promised …
Africa News Advisory - World Ranger Day: Panel of Rangers, Wildlife Scouts from Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe to Examine Conservation Challenges During Pandemic
Rangers and Community Wildlife Scouts from Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe to Prov…
Coronavirus - Africa: COVID-19 pushed victims of child trafficking and exploitation into further isolation - Save the Children
These children and adolescents are often deprived of their right to education, as 10% of them have never been…
Three scientists from the University of the Free State (UFS), together with authors from other institutions, are part of an international COVID-19 study published in an international peer-reviewed scientific journal recently.
Prof Paul …
At the Better World Summit 2020, Huawei announced that it will continuously work with global carriers to build new ICT infrastructure that runs on innovative 5G, cloud, and AI technologies to enable intelligent transformation across numero…
When I first wrote this article it was dedicated to the memory of Merari Alomele, a true legend. My first editor when I started this column almost a decade ago. There will never be another Alor – humour, wit, relevant information and many …
The benchmark index advanced by 11.85 points (+0.63%) on the back of MTN Ghana (+1.79%) to end today’s session at 1,877.64 with a -16.85% year-to-date return.
The market capitalization increased by 0.23% to close at GH¢52.60 billion.
T…
Empagliflozin meets primary endpoint in reducing risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure in Phase III trial in adults with and without diabetes
- Empagliflozin significantly reduced the risk of cardiovascular dea…
IKEA Foundation contributes $3.5 million to support Food and Agriculture Organization''s (FAO) work with refugees and host communities in eastern Africa
Initiative seeks to increase self-reliance of vulnerable populations and lay the gr…
GCB Bank Limited has held its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) via a virtual platform for its shareholders to consider and adopt the Reports of the Directors, Auditors and the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
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As part of its commitments to curb COVID-19 pandemic, telecom operator AirtelTigo has partnered Globe Productions to stage another live virtual play to intensify education on COVID-19 stigmatization.
Dubbed “COVID-19 edition of Judas a…
Overall, the pandemic is accelerating with the number of new cases increasing by 50% during the last 14 days compared with the previous fortnight
COVID-19 infections in Africa will exceed one million cases in the coming days as the pand…
Sir Sam Jonah, the Executive Chairman, Jonah Capital, an equity fund, has advised media practitioners to be focused in fighting COVID-19 and not sacrifice it for the impending elections.
“Elections should not be seen as a matter of life…
Amnesty International says children of the Yazidi religious and ethnic minority who survived brutal captivity at the hands of the Islamic State group in Iraq are suffering severe physical and mental health problems.
Many Yazidi children…
Australia's virus-hit state of Victoria has reported its worst death toll and case rise, prompting fears that a six-week lockdown of state capital Melbourne is not working.
The state confirmed 13 new deaths and 723 new cases on Thursday…
The Trump administration is planning to withdraw some federal security forces from Portland, Oregon, after weeks of clashes with protesters.
US Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said the pullout was conditional on local police prote…
The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG) has opened nominations for the 2020 edition of the Made-in-Ghana awards to local businesses marketing, promotion, and advertising made-in-Ghana products and Ghanaian-Owned companies.
The deadl…
The Swedru Divisional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mr Samuel Yankey has cautioned the youth not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to cause mayhem before, during and after the December 7 polls.
He …
Ivory Coast's ruling party RHDP has officially nominated President Alassane Ouattara to seek re-election for a third term.
Mr Ouattara on Wednesday asked for more time to consider the nomination, indicating he would announce his decision …
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured Ghanaians that the COVID-19 pandemic won’t affect the government’s decision to invest more in road infrastructure this year.
The government, in its 2020 budget and economic stateme…
The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has gone into self-isolation after his vice-president, Isatou Touray, tested positive for coronavirus.
Ms Touray said she was in "good spirits and will be going into quarantine".
President Barrow wil…
Kenya's education minister says colleges and universities will remain closed until January 2021 after failing to comply with safety protocols to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Minister George Magoha has told journalists in the capital,…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Wednesday broke the ground for the construction of the USD30 million Yendi Water Supply Project in the Yendi Municipality in the Northern Region.
The project, being financed with an India Exim Bank …
Many businesses across the world have been foisted with the burden of building resilience to withstand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their bottom line.
The concentration and conversation have understandably been about keeping b…
The US House of Representatives has ordered all members and staff to wear face masks as the national death toll from coronavirus rose above 150,000.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said members would be allowed to remove their masks when add…
mPharma the Ghanaian healthcare technology startup has announced it will be launching 200 free rapid hepatitis B (HBV) tests to mark World Hepatitis Day. The testing period started 28th July, 2020 and runs throughout the month of August 20…
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has said that the 2020 election must be on the platform of jobs for Ghanaians.
It said such a debate would guide Ghanaians in selecting the next President in the December 2020 election who was capabl…
The government is in discussions with four different international financial institutions to establish a new bank by September this year.
The institutions, which include KfW, World Bank, AFD and European Investment Bank (EIB), are worki…
Mr Daniel Yaw Domelevo (left), Auditor-General having a discussion with Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame , a Deputy Attorney-General
The Supreme Court has struck out an injunction application seeking to stop Mr Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu from actin…
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Running Mate of the former President, Mr John Dramani Mahama has called on the people of Komenda and its environs to appreciate the confidence reposed in her by the Party and vote for NDC in the upcomin…
Parliament on Wednesday approved GH¢ 11.896 billion as supplementary estimates for the 2020 financial year.
This followed a three-day debate on the estimates presented the House in the mid-year review budget by the Finance Minister last…
Torgbui Sri III, Awoamefia of Anlo State has commended the government of President Akufo-Addo for its commitment to the development of the fishing industry.
He said “government has not forgotten us.”
He said the interventions in the …
Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG), a grassroots food advocacy movement, has prayed the Government to withdraw the Plant Breeders’ Bill (PBB) before Parliament and rework its crucial sections including clause 23.
Mr Edwin Kweku Andoh Baffour,…
Seven Scotland caps will be among the pundits this week as Sportscene shows all the Scottish Premiership action.
Scotland boss Shelley Kerr and Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon join Jonathan Sutherland on Sportscene Saturday, after Steven…
Lionel Messi is a player who stirs feelings like no other. He turns sport into art.
Every time I watch him, even on his quiet days, there are moments when you just go 'how does he do that?' He does things three or four times in one game…
England begin a three-match one-day international series with Ireland on Thursday - the longest bilateral series the two sides have ever played.
A cramped schedule, and precautions to ensure both teams remain in a bio-secure "bubble" - …
West Midlands mayor Andy Street acted as a mediator in the ongoing row between Coventry City and Ricoh Arena owners Wasps, BBC CWR has learned.
Despite talks that have gone on for months between the two clubs over City returning to the …
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Wednesday announced categories for the 2019 Media Awards.
Mrs Linda Asante-Agyei, Vice President, GJA, said the awards, slated for November 2020 would have eight categories.
They are; Category …
World number one Ashleigh Barty has pulled out of the US Open because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
The first Grand Slam since tennis resumed is due to begin on 31 August at Flushing Meadows in New York.
The Australian, …
Peterborough United chief Barry Fry has told Celtic to stop "piddling about" over Ivan Toney, because he could make them £50m. (Scottish Sun).
Mikey Johnston is a major doubt for Celtic's Champions League qualifying campaign because of …
Aberdeen striker Sam Cosgrove faces being out until December with a knee problem.
The 23-year-old sustained the injury during the Scottish Premiership side's friendly draw with Hibernian and faces up to four months on the sidelines.
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First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo on Wednesday launched the Young Africa Works partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) in Accra.
In line with the government’s ‘Ghana Beyond Aid…
Without a great deal of transfer activity as yet, the race for top scorer in the Scottish Premiership looks like it will involve some familiar faces.
But, with the window open until October, Aberdeen's Sam Cosgrove out for the rest of t…
Brentford's victorious Championship play-off semi-final victory over Swansea, to end 116 years of football at Griffin Park, was a "magical moment" for head coach Thomas Frank.
The Bees, trailing 1-0 from the first leg, produced a superb…
Sol Bamba says "everything is in place" to allow Cardiff City to establish themselves as a Premier League club.
The Bluebirds will be a game away from an immediate return to the top flight if they can turn around their play-off semi-fin…
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