Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) and the Government of Kenya have signed a Host Country Agreement establishing AFC’s first regional office in Nairobi, expanding the Corporation’s platform for scaling infrastructu…
Meta will start tracking the way employees work, including their keystrokes and mouse clicks, to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
The company, which owns Instagram and Facebook, told workers on Tuesday that a new t…
Medical information of 500,000 participants of one of the UK's landmark scientific programmes, UK Biobank, were offered for sale online in China, the government has confirmed.
Technology minister Ian Murray said information of a…
MrBeast's media company has been sued by a former employee over claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
The 27-year-old, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is the world's most-followed YouTuber and employs more than 500 p…
The US Department of Justice has officially reclassified cannabis as less dangerous, marking a major shift in the country's drug policy.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday changed the classifications of products co…
Plan International Ghana has signed a six-year agreement with 15 organisations under the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Ghana Project to advance gender equality and empower women, girls and youth-led organisations.
The RW…
Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz has said players in the Ghana Premier League and other domestic leagues will be given fair opportunity and that will be widely based on performance.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony at Alisa hote…
A Round-Table dialogue on women’s entrepreneurship has underscored the urgent need to strengthen institutional systems, address structural barriers, and rethink support mechanisms to enable women-led businesses to thrive in Ghana.
Hel…
With five games to go, Manchester City and Arsenal are only separated on goals scored at the top of the Premier League table.
"It's a new league now," says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, whose side had been top of the table for 209 days unt…
Carlos Queiroz spoke to the press in Accra on Thursday during his official unveiling.
The Black Stars Head Coach addressed the Ghanaian media for the first time since his appointment last week. He assessed the Black Stars squad and touc…
Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has reaffirmed a renewed vision for African unity and traditional diplomacy, following a historic courtesy call by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, at his residence in Accra.
Addressing t…
The 2026 PA Conference has been launched in Accra, with business leaders urging personal assistants, executive assistants and administrative professionals to position themselves as strategic partners within organisations.
The two-day …
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed p…
The Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) is working towards doubling current production figures when the revitalisation efforts by the government are complete.
It is seeking to change its obsolete equipment to be more efficien…
Kpanshegu and Kpaliguni communities in the Salaga North Constituency of the Savannah Region have been connected to the national grid under the Rural Electrification Project (REP).
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Alhaji Alh…
Charging cables are the most overlooked technology in your life, until they break and you're stuck with a dying phone. You're the reason they keep failing. Here's how to take better care of them.
Michael Pecht tortures charging …
Focuz Afriq Media is set to host the 2026 edition of its April Fool Comedy and Poetry Night on Saturday, April 25, at the Alisa Hotel.
The event, which starts at 7 p.m. blends stand-up comedy with spoken word. The show has grown into …
Match Officials have been announced for Matchday 27 of the Access Bank Division One League. Find the details below:
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About three million people in Ghana remain vulnerable to food insecurity despite generally stable national consumption levels, a new report by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed.
The findings are contained in the Mobile Vulner…
Farm 360, a leading Ghanaian agritech company, on Friday, April 17, 2026 commenced a moringa seedling nursery programme in Adelakope, near Shai Hills in the Eastern Region, under itsTree Planting and Land Restoration Initiative.
The e…
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, and the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Tatale-Sanguli, Ms Mary Tagba, have cut the sod for the construction of a new fire station in the district.
The project, which is …
The Football Association has successful completed the first phase of interviews for the appointment of Regional Scouts.
This initiative is part of the FA's commitment to strengthen its Talent Identification and Development regime acros…
The Black Starlets, continued their preparations for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with an impressive 4–2 victory over Division One League side True Life FC in a friendly encounter on Friday morning at the Accra Sports Stadium…
Low rainfall and rising temperatures in Peki and surrounding communities are leaving many farmlands dry and increasingly difficult to cultivate, especially during the dry season.
It is against this backdrop that a team of students at th…
MTN Ghana has announced the appointment of Esi Mmirba Wilson as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective 15 April 2026.
The appointment reflects MTN Ghana’s continued focus on strengthening its people strategy and building a high?perfor…
The Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA) has launched a nationwide outreach and advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening professional standards, promoting licensure compliance, and deepening industry engagement across Ghan…
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme Secretariat (24H+) has initiated the process to develop a new cooperative legal framework aimed at modernising the sector and driving structural transformation.
This was d…
Ghana is shifting its economic focus beyond macro stability to the financial well-being of households, as government pushes for a more inclusive system that translates growth into real opportunity.
Finance Minister Dr.Cassiel Ato Fo…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHO’s African Region and the 29th country globally to achieve this significant milest…
Industry leaders have intensified calls for stronger cybersecurity systems, with MTN Ghana and its partners leading conversations at the Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) Summit in Accra.
The two-day summit, organised by Sapien…
The Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has defended the government’s decision to introduce the Publican AI system at Ghana’s ports, despite growing resistance from sections of the trading community.
The i…
It is the battle of the billionaires as two of the most powerful heavyweights in the tech industry will step into the ring on Monday 27 April in Oakland, California, when Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman goes to trial.
The s…
The Road Home is a story of the power of music that changed the world, bringing to life the inspiring story of the creation of the Graceland album and band
The film’s budget is roughly ZAR 300 million
Production to commence …
The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has shut down about eight facilities following a 15-day enforcement exercise in Accra aimed at clamping down on unlicensed operators in naturopathy, homoeopathy, chiropractic care, massa…
Kenya and France have signalled a new wave of high-impact strategic partnerships across Africa, as preparations intensify for the Africa Forward Summit (AFS) 2026, following a highlevel engagement with the Kenya Editors Guild.
In a deci…
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has appointed Bernice Asabea Kissi Boateng as Group Head of Personal and Business Banking, in a move aimed at accelerating its growth strategy and strengthening its position within Ghana’s competitive financ…
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has announced a nationwide demonstration by teacher trainees and trained teachers affected by the 2022–2024 recruitment backlog, citing limited employment opportunities.
The Associat…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed tensions and attacks targeting foreign na…
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Cabinet has approved three visa waiver agreements, paving the way for Parliament to ratify them and allow visa-free travel among the countries.
The count…
Kenyan President William Ruto has faced a social media backlash after publicly suggesting that Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible and required a translator.
Addressing Kenyans living in Italy on Monday, Ruto said: "I…
Donald Trump has said the Duke of Sussex was "not speaking for the UK" when he called for the US to show "leadership" on Ukraine - comments which came days before King Charles was due to meet the president.
Speaking during a sur…
Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa has intensified its consular support services for nationals living in the country, with officials assuring continuous communication and round-the-clock assistance amid concerns over xenophobic…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has criticised the Ghana AIDS Commission over what he described as the distribution of lubricants to m…
The immediate past President of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA), Dr. Edward Ackah Nyamike Jnr, has urged the newly sworn-in national executives of the Association to champion the effective and inclusive disbursement of the 1 percent…
The 8th Annual Synod of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana opened in Accra yesterday, with a strong call on the government to maintain the current structure governing mission schools in the country.
Delivering hi…
The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has announced tougher sanctions for public institutions that misuse state funds and fail to follow spending rules.
Speaking at the Controller and Accountant-General’s D…
The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’ has received a boost following the procurement and imminent deployment of advanced drone systems by the Minerals Commission.
The drones, scheduled to begin operations nex…
A renewed national mindset and stronger public institutions have been identified as critical to Ghana’s economic recovery and sustainable development at the 15th edition of the Heroes of Distinction Conference 2025 held in Accra.
The …
Residents and businesses across the Volta, Oti, and Tema Regions were without electricity on Thursday, April 23, 2026, following a combination of a technical challenge from GRIDCo and multiple network faults that left scores of communit…
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has confirmed a major fire outbreak at its Akosombo Substation in the Eastern Region, resulting in disruptions to power supply in parts of the country.
According to a press statement issued on A…
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