Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country.
"From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will …
The North Korean government is increasingly implementing the death penalty, including for people caught watching and sharing foreign films and TV dramas, a major UN report has found.
The dictatorship, which remains largely cut off fro…
The Women with Disability Development and Advocacy Organization (WODAO), a development not-for-profit organization has held a stakeholder engagement dialogue to advance the representation of women with disabilities in decision-making.
T…
A leading food, feed and fibre agri-business, Olam Agri, has launched a sustainability programme aimed at empowering communities and driving economic growth across key sectors.
The programme, the ‘Raising Generations Initiative’, is …
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed suggestions that he should be blamed for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) poor showing in the Bawku enclave during the 2024 general elections.
The NPP failed to secure a single…
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has commenced nationwide stakeholder consultations on proposals submitted by utility companies for the upcoming Multi-Year Tariff Order covering 2025–2030.
The process began with a media…
Mr Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu, the Savannah Regional Minister, has assured the people of the region that the government is taking concrete steps to address the persistent water crisis in Damongo to ensure reliable access to potable water.
H…
The Managing Director of SIC Financial Services Ltd (SIC-FSL), Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu, together with all staff of the company, will take a 20 per cent salary cut beginning October 2025 as part of measures to restore the struggling firm.
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Mr Gilbert Korbla Keklie, a concerned citizen in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has served the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana with a reminder notice to hold a by-election in the Anyako electoral
area.
The notice was bas…
The Integrated Social Development Center and the Africa Water Justice Network, a civil societies organization has urged the Public Utility and Regulatory Commission (PURC) to reject the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), proposed tariff i…
KRIF Ghana Limited, a stationary and office equipment suppliers, has awarded its loyal customers nationwide at a ceremony in Accra.
The 39 year old entity, give the awards to over forty clients for their continuous patronage of the compan…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, has advised newly admitted pupils in the municipality to take their studies seriously, emphasising that education is the foundation fo…
The government has taken initial action to join the more than 50 green corridor projects, a global decarbonisation agenda to help mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases contributing to climate change, the Deputy Minister of Transport has…
The price of maize has seen a marginal decrease in the Techiman Central Market in the Bono East Regional capital, a Ghana News Agency (GNA) market survey reveals.
During a visit to the market, a bag of maize which used to sell at betwee…
The Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Mr Eric Opoku, yesterday presented 900 water pump machines seized from galamsey sites to nine regions across the country.
The beneficiary regions are Upper East, Upper West, Savannah, Nor…
A two-day workshop on Ghana’s mid-term United Nations (UN) Universal Periodic Review (UPR) aimed at ensuring and strengthening human rights of member states ended in Accra on Tuesday.
It brought together stakeholders from the Commis…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof…
Many African scholars have explored the concepts of neo-colonialism and decolonialism. One noteworthy author is Dr. Yusuf Serunkuma, whose recent book, titled "Surrounded: Democracy, Free Markets, and Other Entrapments of New Colonialism,"…
Bamboo panels have emerged as a promising sustainable building material, offering a viable alternative to traditional materials like timber. Bamboo is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial plant recognized for its exceptional strength, durab…
Growing up in Canada as the child of African immigrants, Ngozi Iroanyah rarely heard conversations about chronic illness or disease in her community. Despite her parents' impressive academic backgrounds—her father with a PhD and her mothe…
Gallup’s Chief Scientist, Dr Jim Harter, joins Closing Distance host Dominic Wilhelm in a new episode, 70 Million Conversations Later, to explore why trust is fundamental for Africa and beyond. Drawing on Gallup’s research across more than…
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today welcomed the results of the first independent, end-of-phase evaluation of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) and its GCA-led Upstream Financing Facility, as conducted by the Boston…
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists of 2025 following the highly contested Semi…
For the second year in a row, The World's Best Companies list recognises Check Point's strong employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader o…
Krystal Birungi today announced her acceptance to The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program, joining more than 200 global changemakers for the 2025-2026 class. Following a competitive selection process, Krystal Birungi will be one of just 35 …
Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today announces the expansion of its cinema lens range with the launch of its widest-ever Cine-Servo lens.. With its ultra-wide 11mm focal length and expansive 100-degree angle of view, the Canon…
RemotePass, the all-in-one HR & Payroll platform for managing local and global teams, today announced the launch of "Ask AI." The world’s first tool that lets C-suite, HR, and finance leaders securely interact with private, real-time HR & …
The Longevity Store® (https://TheLongevityStore.com/) launches today as the first Dutch brand to focus 100% on healthy ageing & sports optimisation. Notably, Dr. Samefko Ludidi - former head of Nutrition at The South African UCI Cy…
Across Africa, farmers rely on water from dams to irrigate their crops through periods of drought. However, farmers and water managers often struggle to accurately estimate and monitor the available water in dams. To address the challeng…
Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is pleased to welcome the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MOC) as a Strategic Partner for the 14th edition of the summit, taking place at the Accra International Convention Centre…
Yango Group, the international tech company headquartered in Dubai, today announced the launch of Yango Motors, its new automotive business focused on bringing affordable, reliable, and well-adapted vehicles to local markets. Côte d’Ivoire…
Onafriq, Africa's largest digital payments network, today announced a strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Pay, a cloud-native Payments-as-a-Service platform designed to expand digital financial access across the Democratic Repub…
Onafriq, Africa's largest digital payments network, today announced a strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Pay, a cloud-native Payments-as-a-Service platform designed to expand digital financial access across the Democratic Repub…
Following the show’s announcement last week, Ai Everything Middle East & Africa Egypt (https://www.AiEverythingMEA.com) marked its first milestone moment in Cairo with an exclusive launch event at the iconic Sultan Hussein Kamel Pa…
Four students received scholarships to attend the Instituto Nacional de Petróleos (INP) in Sumbe at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Conference and Exhibition last week. The scholarships were awarded under the Albina Faria de Assis …
Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has directed all contractors and engineers working on projects in the Volta region to hold regular site meetings with stakeholders.
He said such meetings were necessary to update stakeholders …
FirstBank Ghana is set to commission its newest branch in the country today at Tamale, marking a historic milestone as the Bank extends its physical presence to the Northern Belt for the first time.
A statement issued by the bank …
South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite the country's civil war.
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges agai…
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, after an invitation by an organisation that supports Ukrainians with life-changing injuries caused by the war.
The Duke of Sussex said he wanted to do "everything possible" to help the r…
THE Chief Executive Officer of the National Theatre, Mr Henry Herbert Malm, has urged Ghanaians to embrace the performing arts as a tool for promoting national identity, unity and socio-cultural development.
He said performing arts …
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed a shocking abuse of Ghana's foreign exchange system, where over $42 billion exited the country in the past four years through payments for imports that never arrived.
Speaking at a media enc…
The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has called on parents, communities, and the church to play their roles effectively in nurturing the next generation of leaders.
He said the responsibility o…
President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to traditional leaders and other stakeholders, particularly religious leaders, to help the government deal with the substance menace currently plaguing the youth of the country.
He said the f…
Ghana has received $360 million World Bank funds to support economic recovery and fiscal stability.
The Daily Graphic gathered that the funds, a follow-up to the $300 million received last year, hit the country’s accounts at the Bank…
Ghana made a score of 95.8 per cent for universal detection of misinformation and robust verification processes, ranking best among three other West African nations, according to the Disinformation Index Report by Penplusbytes.
The repo…
A raft of measures have been outlined by the Water Resources Commission (WRC) to protect water bodies in the country.
The measures which include; media engagements, school outreach programmes, river tracing, signages, and buffer zone …
Officials of the Ghana International Trade Commission (GITC) have met with management of Sunda International, an international manufacturing company operating in Ghana, over unfair trade practices concerns.
The company, which produces d…
The National Film Authority (NFA) has announced its first-ever National Film Dialogue, set for September 16, 2025, at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon.
The event aims to unite Ghana’s film ecosystem—filmmakers,…
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has challenged civil servants to take the lead in driving the government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda by ensuring consistency and continuity beyond changing political leadership.
He explained that while …
President John Dramani Mahama say his government is reviewing the scope of the Pwalugu Multi-purpose Dam project for execution.
He noted that the project held the potential to end the perennial flooding caused by the spillage of th…
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