African countries wish to consolidate South-South cooperation, share their experiences in addressing the multiple and complex challenges they are facing
The Chair of the Bureau of the 5th Session of the African Regional Forum for Sustai…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday approved a $8 million-targeted financing to Kenya’s Credit Bank for lending exclusively to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in construction, agriculture, renewabl…
In a continued effort to back the development of renewable energy the African continent, the EIB and FMO support the “renewAfrica” initiative, championed by RES4Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and FMO adhere to the “renewAfric…
They're the most-famous animated family on the planet and have been entertaining viewers for more than 30 years.
From celebrity cameos and sometimes predicting the future, The Simpsons set the benchmark for other animated sitcoms.
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About 100 structures along the beaches behind the Black Star Square were on Thursday demolished to pave the way for the Marine Drive Project.
President Nana Akufo-Addo last year cut sod for the construction of the US$1.2 billion Marine …
MTN, Africa's biggest mobile operator, on Wednesday announced the appointment of former Vodafone Ghana CEO Yolanda Cuba as group chief digital and fintech officer, as the company continues its push to diversify its revenue base beyond th…
The Bishop's Palace outside the small Irish town of Ballaghaderreen is home no longer to the Bishops of Achonry.
But the huge and handsome house and its grounds, disposed of by the Catholic church a couple of years ago, are full as neve…
On Wednesday 17 July in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved a loan of €87 million to the government of Senegal, to implement its Project to Improve the Water Supply for the Development of Value Chains (…
Dame Sarah Connolly has pulled out of performances at English National Opera and the BBC Proms after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The mezzo-soprano, who was made a dame in 2017, said "imminent surgery" left her unable to attend t…
A vast artwork made from three miles (5km) of yellow fabric "sails" has been unveiled on the North Pennines.
Landscape artist Steve Messam is famous for making a paper bridge strong enough to hold a car.
His new work has been constru…
The University of Ghana (UG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Air Force to build capacity in the engineering sectors of the two institutions.
The agreement is focused on providing practical training for unde…
Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey, Gentleman Jack and Broadchurch will be on BBC and ITV's streaming service BritBox when it launches this year.
The broadcasters are joining forces to set up the subscription service in the UK as a …
The BBC Proms blasts off on Friday with a musical exploration of the moon.
The season opens with Zosha Di Castri's latest work Long Is the Journey - Short Is the Memory, which marks the 50th anniversary of the lunar landings.
The pie…
Forward sale of 2020/21 cocoa beans from Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire has resumed.
It follows the cancellation of a suspension that was enforced by the two countries on June 11, 2019, a communiqué from the cocoa sector regulators in Ghana an…
The agreement includes support to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement - AfCFTA and women’s economic empowerment in Africa
The Economic Commission for African (ECA) and the OCP S.A. (formerly known as the Cherifien Office of Pho…
MANY artiste managers and investors have often expressed their disappointment about how artistes show ingratitude after years of investing in their brands and music.
This growing trend has seen a number of industry players such as film …
SHE hasn’t been in the music industry for long, in fact it’s been about just two months since she released her first single So What, but Afrobeats artiste Fantana has already received her share of the baptism of fire new artistes experienc…
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has launched activities to mark its 40th anniversary celebration with a call on both academic and administrative staff to play complementary roles to bring efficiency and harmony to…
The involvement of the renowned international architectural firm, David Adjaye & Associates, in the design and construction of some landmark projects in the country is raising some concerns within the architectural industry.
While a G…
A 500-PAGE manual on the relevance, value for money, safety and sustainability of low volume roads in the country has been launched in Accra.
Low volume roads are roads that carry an average of about 300 vehicles per day (VPD), particu…
PROMASIDOR Ghana Limited (PGL), producers of Cowbell brand of beverages, has cut the sod for the drilling of 20 boreholes across the country.
The sod-cutting ceremony for the manual boreholes to be constructed in selected communities ac…
The Ministry of the Interior says it will not recognise the role of the Ghana Institute of Auctioneers (GhIA) until its members go through the right procedures to formalise its existence.
The Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr Henry …
The Ministry of the Interior says it will not recognise the role of the Ghana Institute of Auctioneers (GhIA) until its members go through the right procedures to formalise its existence.
The Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr Henry …
Smoked fish sellers at the Agbogbloshie Market in Accra have turned to frozen fish from cold stores for their business because of inadequate catch from the sea.
This has resulted in the high demand for frozen fish in Accra and Tema, w…
The Ga East Municipal Assembly (GEMA) has issued cheques worth GH¢27,300 to 18 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality.
The beneficiaries received cheques, which ranged from GH¢500 to GH¢2,500, primarily to cater for their …
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has asked the government to give “special attention” to the wages of public sector workers in the Mid-Year Review (MYR) of the 2019 Budget that is due to be presented to Parliament next week.
In a stateme…
The Registrar of the Scholarships Secretariat Ghana, Mr Kingsley Agyemang, has launched the first-ever decentralised district level scholarship scheme as part of a blueprint to free meritorious tertiary education in the country.
As part…
A former National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sidii Abubakar Musah, has expressed confidence to win the Madina parliamentary seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) come 2020.
According to him, Madina cons…
A Former National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sidii Abubakar Musah has pledged a “rescue mission” to win the Madina parliamentary seat from the incumbent governing New Patriotic Party’s candidate, Abu-Bakar…
The Director General of Elections, Senegal, Mr Tanor Thieuolella Siely Fall, has said external voting has enhanced the legitimacy of the country’s regime and its democratic image, and symbolically integrates key economic groups into its pu…
The Minister of State in Charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah, has said the conversion of the Wa Campus of the University for Development Studies into a fully-fledged university will attract development into the Upper West…
All is set for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in 11 out of 17 constituencies in the Western Region.
Thirty-one aspirants have so far picked nomination forms to contest the primaries in readiness for the 2…
West Bromwich Albion striker Salomon Rondon has followed Rafael Benitez to China to join his former Newcastle United manager at Super League side Dalian Yifang.
The 29-year-old has moved for an undisclosed fee.
Venezuela internationa…
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he may have left the club if they had won the Champions League.
The Argentine led Spurs to their first final in June, where they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool.
Pochettino said prior to the ga…
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has said, it will establish a team, that will monitor the establishment of new rules made for zonal level competitions.
In addition, CAF would also fund the salaries of Executive Directors of t…
New Zealand Rugby has cancelled more than 700 tickets for an All Blacks Test match against South Africa.
The sport's governing body in New Zealand said they were "fraudulent" tickets because they had been re-sold on the secondary market…
Popular teen drama Gossip Girl is being rebooted for a new generation and will be set eight years after the original series ended.
The 10 one-hour episodes have been ordered for HBO Max, the upcoming streaming service from WarnerMedia.
…
Ben Stokes is already receiving award nominations for his match-winning role in England's Cricket World Cup win - but not from who you would expect.
Despite breaking Kiwi hearts at Lord's, he has been nominated for the New Zealander of …
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), has increased the annual grant for member association from $100,000 to $200,000.
Mr. Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF announced at the 32nd General Assembly of CAF held at Marriots Hotel in Cairo…
The new Terminator movie and the TV version of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials will provide some of the big revelations at this year's Comic-Con.
Thousands of fans will gather later at the annual blockbuster TV and movie convention …
New Newcastle manager Steve Bruce says he wants to "prove the doubters wrong" after his appointment was criticised by supporters.
Some fans have threatened to boycott the club after ex-Sunderland manager Bruce succeeded Rafael Benitez.
…
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), has conducted draw for the 2021 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) to be staged in Cameroon.
The draw was conducted at the 32nd Annual General Meeting on Thursday. July 18.
According to CAF, th…
Jozo Simunovic will miss Celtic's first two Scottish Premiership matches of the season after being sent off during his side's pre-season game with St Gallen.
The Croat was dismissed for a high boot after consultation with VAR on 2 July.…
Instagram is hiding the number of likes on posts in several countries, including Australia and Japan, in order to "remove pressure" on users.
At the moment, Instagram users see a running total of people who have liked a post. In the tri…
Over the course of his career, Sir Paul McCartney has written films, oratorios, poetry collections, children's books and more than 100 hit singles.
Now, at the age of 77, he has a new challenge: His first stage musical.
The star is w…
Championship side Hull City have signed defender Ryan Tafazolli on a two-year contract and Everton winger Josh Bowler on a season-long loan deal.
Tafazolli, 27, has been training with the Tigers following his release by League One side …
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson and assistant Keith Lasley have signed new deals which will keep them at the club until 2022.
The pair had been contracted until next summer, with Robinson having taken charge in 2017 and been joined …
Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi has confirmed his retirement from international football.
The 32-year-old midfielder made 89 appearances for his country between 2005 and 2019, scoring six times.
Mikel, who has just signed for Trabzons…
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer has called for an investigation into FaceApp, which alters users' photos to make them look older or younger.
In a letter posted on Twitter, Mr Schumer called it "deeply troubling" that personal data …
