The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has said it is time for the government to concentrate on formulating policies rather than getting involved in business.
“It is about time Ghana realised that it is not going to work for government t…
Britain's Emma Raducanu produced a dominant display against Linda Noskova to set up a last-eight meeting with Iga Swiatek at the Stuttgart Open.
Raducanu needed 81 minutes to claim a straightforward 6-0 7-5 victory.
The 21-year-o…
Lewis Hamilton says he will join his old rival Fernando Alonso in racing in Formula 1 "well into my 40s".
Alonso's new Aston Martin deal will keep him in F1 until at least 2026, past his 45th birthday.
Hamilton will be 40 next ye…
Kenya's military chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, has died after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country, the president said.
Ogolla - Kenya's highest ranking military officer - was in the helicopter alongside 11 o…
A full 12-person jury has been sworn in for ex-US President Donald Trump's historic criminal trial in New York City.
"We have our jury," Justice Juan Merchan declared after seven men and five women were selected for the panel. Two j…
The General Secretary of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Jerry Owusu Appauh, has urged political parties to refrain from tainting the image of the Electoral Commission (EC) in the build-up to the country's general election.
In an inte…
A day’s fair to allow farmers to showcase farm produce and products that do well in the Sahel region has been held in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region.
Products exhibited included varieties of improved maize, cashew and soya bean see…
The Ministry of Works and Housing has called on private investors who are interested in assisting the government to complete and operationalise the Saglemi affordable housing project to submit their proposal.
Proposals are expected betw…
The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has suggested that the National Security apparatus should immediately act on vile speeches and slander of some social media users.
He said although such persons had resorted to insults on so…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has said it has handed over individuals suspected to be involved in the alleged theft of the missing five laptops, which were part of the Biometric Voters Registration (BVR), kits to the police.
The Directo…
The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, has urged past students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School to be intentional in carrying forward the school’s values.
She mention…
For only the third time in the 21st century, England has no teams in the semi-finals of the Champions League or Europa League - so what has gone wrong?
Manchester City and Arsenal both exited the Champions League quarter-finals on Wed…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) launched its second Food Price Variability report today at the Accra Technical University (ATU), revealing significant differences in food prices across the country.
The report, which tracked prices f…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the first phase of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) at Anwomaso in the Oforikrom Municipality in the Ashanti Region, with a call on the private sector to make use of government…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a cautionary statement regarding the use of chemicals to accelerate the ripening of mangoes, citing potential health hazards.
Released on April 17, 2024, the FDA expressed concern over a vir…
Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland, Papa Owusu-Ankomah, has urged leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to use their resources to help retain the party in power and secure a majority in Parliament.
He sa…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD has taken a pivotal step forward in promoting intra-African trade through its latest initiative, the Absa Export Advantage Forum. This event, held under the theme “Promoting Ghana’s Intra-Africa Export & Unlocking New E…
Get the perfect audio companion for your PS5 with one of the best headsets available.
You don't have to keep using your TV's unimpressive speakers for your PlayStation 5 audio. Once you've tried a PS5 headset, you won't want to turn bac…
The Ghana chapter of Women in Aviation, has celebrated the achievements and contributions of women in the aviation industry to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day.
The day was celebrated with speeches, panel discussions and interact…
Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo has declined to respond to teammate Ilkay Gündogan’s criticism of his sending off against Paris Saint-Germain.
Gündogan was frustrated with Araújo’s 29th minute red card in Barça’s 4-1 loss to PSG in Wed…
West Ham United’s run in the 2023-2024 season UEFA Europa League is over after getting eliminated by German side Bayer Leverkusen.
The Hammers drew 1-1 at the London Stadium in the second leg of the quarterfinal game. West Ham missed ou…
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery thought Emiliano Martinez had been sent off in a chaotic penalty shootout against Lille before the goalkeeper made the save that sent his side through to their first major European semi-final since 1982.
In…
Roma progressed to the Europa League semi-finals by beating Serie A rivals AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico.
Gianluca Mancini opened the scoring for the hosts after 12 minutes before Paulo Dybala doubled Roma's lead 10 minutes later to cem…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has been included in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024.
Legendary Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo wrote Ogulu’s tribute on Time’s website.
She noted that …
Two weeks is a long time in football.
Heading into the weekend before their Premier League trip to Manchester United, Liverpool were two points clear at the top.
A Europa League quarter-final against Atalanta and a potential semi…
Sony simplifies its home theater offerings, including OLED and mini-LED TVs and some interesting speakers -- all under the Bravia name.
Sony fans, are you tired of endless strings of letters and numbers to designate products? Can'…
The internet giant is adding details about electric vehicle charging locations to help drivers plan stops in real time.
Google Maps is getting an upgrade, focused on helping electric vehicle owners keep their cars charged. And the com…
Uber has agreed to pay A$271.8m ($178.3m; £140m) to settle a lawsuit in Australia, according to a law firm for taxi operators and drivers.
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers filed the class action on behalf of over 8,000 taxi and hire car owners…
The Ghana Prisons Service says it is actively pursuing the Chinese convict who absconded from custody after deceiving two prison officers with a KFC meal and soft drinks.
CCTV footage showed that the prison officers accompanied the Chin…
Marseille are through to the Europa League semi-finals after beating Benfica 4-2 on penalties at the Stade Velodrome.
Substitute Faris Moumbagna scored the only goal of the second leg after 79 minutes to take the tie to extra time wit…
US-based Ghanaian musician and DJ, Richard Essien, popularly known as Magic Rocker, has unveiled his latest single which features his rapper son, Young Wiggle.
To him, the collaboration marks a significant milestone in his career, as i…
West Ham boss David Moyes was involved in a frosty exchange with a reporter as he was asked about his future at the club following their Europa League exit.
Moyes' contract is set to expire at the end of the season and there has been …
Playwright, Kobina Ansah is set to stage his latest play, In The Pants of A Woman at the National Theatre on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 at 7:00pm each day.
The latest play comes after Once Upon A Riddle which premiered in 2…
You can use the new Instagram Cutouts and Frames features on your stories and reels now.
Instagram is rolling out new features for Stories, Reels and Notes. Here's what we know about each, when they'll be available and how to be…
A senior Lecturer at the University for Development Studies (UDS, Professor Gideon Danso-Abbeam, has backed calls for increased investment in the agricultural sector to help make it viable and create opportunities for the teeming youth.
…
Four submarine cables running along the coast of West Africa have been damaged or are experiencing downtime, leading to internet outages in numerous countries across the region.
The impacted cables include the WACS, MainOne, SAT3 and AC…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has challenged Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club players to prove that they are capable of turning the club’s horrible form around.
He said this in address to the team in a meeting held earlier tod…
Food security is the focus of every country since food is a matter of security concern.
The popular saying that a hungry man is an angry man is a truism of the practical situation on the ground.
Consequently, every country strives to…
JamRok Bar and Event Centre, has sued Ghanaian artiste Andrew Nii Commey Otoo popularly known as Mr. Drew, for failing to perform at their event dubbed 'Easter Dance Party with Mr. Drew' which was slated for Monday, April 1, 2024 at Asuogy…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Friday donated assorted food items to the National Chief Imam to support needy Muslims to observe the Ramadan fast.
The items included bags of rice, sugar, cooking oil, packs of milo, milk, and wa…
Ghana is estimated to lose $1.4 billion annually through Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), an international fair tax advocacy non-governmental organisation (NGO), has cautioned.
Ishmael Zulu, policy office…
National Peace Ambassador, Clemence Gyato, has launched the project known as “Boame Ghana Foundation” in Accra to empower the less privileged in pursuit of giving them a bright and more sustainable future.
The foundation aims to address…
The lack of integration between birth records and national identity platforms opens up a variety of potential problems and risks which impact national security, voter registration, social services delivery and overall governance, the Vice-…
President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, yesterday inaugurated two key energy projects in the Ashanti Region to enhance energy supply to the middle and northern belts.
The projects are the 110- kilom…
Tullow has affirmed its commitment to Ghana’s socio-economic growth through its operations in the country.
The UK-based multinational oil and gas company, currently operates the two main oil fields in Ghana – Jubilee and TEN.
Togethe…
The National Blood Service (NBS) collected 182,696 units of blood last year, a volume which fell far below the annual demand of over 300,000 units recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a 2023 performance review report of the …
The University of Ghana says it has affirmative action for women when it comes to student admissions.
With almost half of the overall students admission to the university (50.31 per cent for males and 49.69 for females), it said it has …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected an end-year single-digit inflation of 8% for Ghana for 2025.
This aligns with the government’s target for the same period.
Ghana’s end-year inflation target according to the governm…
Zenith Bank, one of Ghana’s leading financial institutions, has proudly opened its newest branch in Techiman, in the Bono East Region of Ghana.
Strategically located in the heart of Techiman, this expansion underscores Zenith Bank Ghana…
The Judicial Service is set to begin implementing a shift system which will allow some courts to sit in the evening as part of efforts to reduce the backlog of cases.
Dubbed the Court Shift System (CSS), the innovation, introduced by th…