Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has mourned a Kenyan fan who died following a crush at his concert at a stadium in Nairobi.
The victim, 20-year-old Karen Lojore, was reportedly amid the long queues near a gate into the Nyayo National St…
Amazon-owned Zoox issued a recall Tuesday over concerns its autonomous driving system caused vehicles to cross over the center lane line near intersections or block crosswalks. The voluntary recall of its software affected 332 vehicles, …
The acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, has reaffirmed the university’s commitment to partner with private investors and development partners in addressing accommodation challenges fa…
MTN Ghana has recognised its Mobile Money (MoMo) agents and merchants in the five northern regions for their contributions to the success of the business this year.
A total of 49 agents and merchants from the Northern, North East, Savan…
Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has described the media as the “lifeblood of democracy” commending the Parliamentary Press Corps for their dedicated coverage of parliamentary proceedings during the Third Meet…
The Vice-Chairman of the Public Services Commission, Dr Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng, has urged women in the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to continue to work hard alongside their male counterparts to maintain peace, ensure public safety an…
Forbes Africa has featured CIPA Holdings Group in its 2025 Spotlight on Ghana Edition for its role in advancing Ghana’s green transition and helping shape a new model for climate-aligned infrastructure development in the country. The featu…
Chool-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is a pervasive issue affecting hundreds of children across the country.
It encompasses physical, emotional, and sexual violence inflicted on pupils, students, teachers, and staff within educ…
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburudiba, has commended security agencies, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders for sustaining relative peace and calm in the region over the past year.
He attributed the…
There is growing anger in Malawi over a post-Christmas fortnight trip to the UK that one of the country's vice-presidents is due to take.
Jane Ansah's visit will be in a private capacity but the reported size of both her entourage and…
Venezuela has accused the United States of the "greatest extortion" at an emergency session of the UN Security Council in New York.
Washington's seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers was "worse than piracy," the Venezuelan ambassador …
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has called for better remuneration for journalists, emphasising that their work is crucial to the country’s democratic development.
He said Parliament was open to consideri…
Women in PR (WiPR) Ghana has inducted a new Executive Committee to lead the organisation for the 2026/2027 term.
The induction took place during the organisation’s end-of-year hangout, dubbed “PR in the Park,” held on December 13, 2025, a…
The Konnected Minds Podcast has set a new milestone for Ghana and Africa’s creative industry by staging what organisers describe as the continent’s first full podcast event inside a cinema, signalling a shift in how podcasts are produced…
Ghanaian music star Bashir Annan, popularly known as Gambo, has reached a major milestone in his career with his debut appearance on the BET reality television series Love and Hip Hop Miami.
The rapper delivered a special performanc…
Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has entreated Members of Parliament (MPs) to uphold the rights of the vulnerable and needy persons in society and conduct themselves with integrity, free from selfish ambition.
…
Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment has commended Nutrifoods for operating a 24-hour shift system, in line with the government’s 24-hour economy policy He also commended the Company for its contribution to jo…
Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has reaffirmed the Minority Caucus’ commitment to defending freedom, justice, and democratic accountability. He noted that the opposition will not remain silent in the face of allege…
TikTok Shop has rolled out a new feature that allows users to purchase digital gift cards, making it easier to help friends and family buy from the millions of products on the app.
?The feature was strategically launched during the holi…
The 9 th annual meeting of the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) has called on Africa and the global south to take their rightful position in the global economy.
A communique by the GITFiC and coped to the Ghana…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed serious concern over the increasing pollution of Ghana’s seas caused by illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, and the indiscriminate dumping of plastic …
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has said plans were underway to make Sign Language the 13th official language in Ghana as part of reforms aimed at strengthening inclusive education for persons with disabilities.
The move, h…
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has called on the Government to address challenges facing key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and to provide support for initiatives that will create jobs for youth.
The Union said the…
A nine-member Ministerial Advisory Board of the Ministry of Justice has been sworn into office and tasked to apply its expertise to support the Ministry’s mandate.
The Board is chaired by Mr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Minister of Justic…
Madam Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff in-charge of Administration, has called for a more deliberate and structured engagement with the African diaspora. She described it as an integral extension of Ghana’s political, economic a…
Chris Hemsworth suffered a nasty leg injury during a surfing expedition in Fiji.
Hemsworth, 42, shared a carousel of happy snaps from a festive family vacation via Instagram on Tuesday, December 23, one of which captured a large gash on…
Obuasi Trade Show, an initiative introduced by AngloGold Ashanti in 2019, has grown into a flagship annual event that continues to transform lives and stimulate economic growth at Obuasi and its surrounding communities.
The 2025 edition m…
Some selected officers from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) from the northern sector, have attended a trainer of trainers’ workshop on gender-based violence in Kumasi.
The programme, the second in a series, followed the one hosted in …
South Africans have long suspected corruption and political interference were at work in the police force but in the past few months allegations appearing to confirm this have been aired in two public inquiries.
President Cyril Ramaph…
The curtain fell on an unforgettable run of Ola Rotimi's classic, "The Gods Are Not To Blame", at the National Theatre, Accra, on Friday, December 19.
The play, which was first staged by Image Bureau and April Communications in Decem…
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has given details of an updated peace plan offering Russia the potential withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the east and the creation of a demilitarised zone in their place.
Detailing the 20-point plan ag…
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has urged all municipal, metropolitan and district chief executives (MMDCEs) to take immediate steps to clear filth and properly manage waste within thei…
What was the last thing you asked an AI chatbot to do for you?
Maybe you asked it for an essay structure to help answer a tricky question, provide an insightful analysis of a chunky data set, or to check if your cover letter matches t…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has assured the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) of the readiness of the legislature to take a critical look at the enactment of the Electronic Communication Act Amendment Bill…
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford Abbey, has assured cocoa farmers of sustained engagement and improved policies to boost productivity and welfare, despite mounting operational challenges. and a GH¢33 billion…
It is the wish of every married couple to give birth to healthy babies.
However, the joy of Atia Salifu and his wife was cut short when they welcomed their first child with severe deformities.
The couple, who are illegal miners a…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) yesterday launched two major reports as part of its mandate to generate evidence-based data to inform national development planning.
The reports include the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey …
Fresh data released by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed deep district-level inequalities in access to basic services, health outcomes and social protection, with more than half of children in 53 districts lacking any form of bi…
Transport operators across the country have intensified road safety education and driver monitoring to reduce accidents and ensure the safe movement of passengers during the festive season.
According to the operators, the initiative a…
The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya's prime minister has said.
Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad was on board a Falcon 50 aircraft flying out of the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Tuesday evening. He was…
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TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US.
But what does this mean for the over 170 million Americans (or so the social media platform claims) who use the app?
The key may lie i…
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Thousands of music fans thronged the Accra Sports Stadium last Friday for the GT Muzik Concert, where leading artistes from Ghana and Nigeria delivered back-to-back performances that kept the crowd entertained deep into the wee hours of …
A British national in Australia has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols.
The 43-year-old man living in Queensland was arrested and charged earlier this month, after allegedly using a soci…
A man from Devon has turned losing his job into a dog walking adventure with a new app.
When Christian Jones from Bideford adopted his Staffordshire terrier Bud, he wanted an app that would give him ideas for new walks and when he was…
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has presented 20 brand new twin-turbo engine Toyota Prado vehicles to selected Colleges of Education.
The gesture, an initiative of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), with the su…
Parliament last Friday went on recess, bringing to an end the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament. The recess is to allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to return to their constituencies to engage with constituents an…
GNPC Explorco, the upstream exploration and production subsidiary of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has intensified stakeholder engagements in the Northern Region as part of preparations towards the commencement of expl…
The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has completed a two week practical training exercise for newly recruited caterers in the Volta, Oti and Bono Regions, as part of efforts to strengthen implementation and improve the quality of me…