As the global population living with glaucoma surpasses 70 million, with over six million individuals blind from the condition, the situation in Ghana mirrors this alarming trend.
Over 700,000 Ghanaians live with glaucoma, and 45,000 pe…
Ghana’s Black Starlets have been paired with Cote d’Ivoire and Benin in the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship which will be hosted in Accra from Wednesday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
In the other group, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Togo, an…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eulogised one of Africa's eminent philosophers, Emeritus Professor Kwame Gyekye, saying his advocacy for "African solutions to Africa's problems" ought to be upheld.
The thoughts and works of th…
Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has promised an improved performance from his lads in its high profile league tie against FC Samartex.
The game has the league leaders Samartex play at the Baba Yar…
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has highlighted the poor conditions his team endured before playing against Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League.
He said this as he engaged angry fans at the Dawu Pa…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has launched Feast Ghana on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC).
The Ghana Tourism Authority…
Meta has released the latest entry in its Llama series of open generative AI models: Llama 3. Or, more accurately, the company has debuted two models in its new Llama 3 family, with the rest to come at an unspecified future date.
Meta d…
Reconstruction works have begun on the 23-kilometer Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta dual carriageway in the Western Region.
The project, which is part of the National Highway (N1H1), involves the construction of four major bridges including t…
The Ghana National Association of Poultry Farmers (GNAPF) says the industry needs a $100 million capital injection to be revitalized.
According to the association, the funds will go toward the purchase of modern technology and services …
Apple has removed the Meta-owned end-to-end encrypted messaging app WhatsApp from its App Store in China following a government order citing national security concerns, the news agency Reuters reported Friday.
Meta’s newer, Twitter-esqu…
Chief Dr. Doli-Wura, Chairperson of the Africa Union Interfaith Dialogue Forum Steering Committee (AU-IFDF) has reiterated the pivotal role the play in bridging divides and promoting dialogue in their pursuit of peace and unity.
He said…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has re-affirmed its preparedness to work with the Ghana Immigration Service and other sister security agencies in the fight against any emerging threats, particularly at the country’s borders.
The Chief of D…
The founder and leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has pledged to lead a government that represents all segments of the country if elected as President in the upcoming presidential election.
He said the div…
Today, Apple Music has announced Highlife rapper (real name Thomas Adjei Wireko) the latest musician to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Ghana.
“I stayed underground for 15 years and never gave up on myself,” he …
Crystal Palace manager, Oliver Glasner, has described Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus as a brilliant one on one player.
He made this description ahead of Palace’s game against West Ham United in a London derby on Sunday, April 21 at Sel…
Samsung's new budget phone has a premium feel.
The Galaxy A35 5G starts at $400 and launches on April 18 in the US. It's Samsung's latest attempt to compete with phones like the Google Pixel 7A and Apple iPhone SE.
The Galaxy S24 m…
After months of delay, the US House of Representatives appears poised to hold a vote on tens of billions of dollars in American military aid for Ukraine and Israel this weekend.
Both measures have vocal opponents in Congress, however, a…
The ECOWAS Court will organize a training programme for lawyers and law students from Sierra Leone on the margins of its 2024 international conference to deepen their knowledge of the Court for improved practice, the President of the Court…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has encouraged small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in Ghana to welcome investments from investors as they strive to expand their operations.
SEC believes that investme…
Dr Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has appealed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to maintain its zero interest rate loans for Ghana and other low-income countries.
The Fund through its Poverty Reduction and …
The Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital Equity Fund, Sir Sam Jonah, has decried the lack of accountability in safeguarding the public purse, labelling it as “pathetic.”
Speaking at the launch of the 75th-anniversary celebrations of the …
If you've wanted to journal but haven't gotten in the habit, this app could help you change that.
When Apple unveiled iOS 17 at its WWDC event in June, the Journal app drew a lot of attention. While Apple didn't release the app with iOS…
Burkina Faso's military junta has expelled three French diplomats, accusing them of "subversive activities".
France said there were "no grounds" to expel the diplomats.
The expulsions are the latest sign of worsening relations betwe…
Dr Stephen Amoah, a Deputy Finance Minister, has articulated the government's readiness to partner with value chain stakeholders to solve logistical challenges in the country to boost intra-African trade.
Such collaboration, Dr Amoah sa…
Manchester City bounced back from the disappointment of the Champions League quarter-final exit to Real Madrid as Bernardo Silva’s late goal sunk Chelsea at Wembley to seal a place in the FA Cup final.
It was redemption for Silva after …
Former England midfielder Izzy Christiansen wants to raise awareness of bowel cancer when she runs Sunday's London Marathon in memory of her aunt.
Christiansen was driven to run after her aunt, Lucy, died from the illness.
"A lot…
Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati says Chelsea have "a big squad that can compete for everything" as they prepare to meet in the Women's Champions League semi-finals again on Saturday.
Bonmati, the current Ballon d'Or holder, was na…
Apple finally updated its App Store guidelines to allow global developers to host retro game emulators on iOS. Now, you don’t need to jailbreak your iPhone or download any sketchy software — you can get a sophisticated emulator right in th…
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period.
Similarly, 3,823 others suffered various injuries as against 3,747 last year, …
The Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) has started moving Burkinabe asylum seekers to the designated settlement it has put up at Zini in the Sissala West District in the Upper West Region.
It said although the settlement, located at Zini in the…
Kenya's government has sent a team to investigate the helicopter crash that killed military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others.
It was not immediately clear what caused the crash.
Gen Ogolla was among 12 occupants of the milita…
Black Stars goalkeeper coach, Fatau Dauda, has sent a heartfelt message to Nigeria National Men’s Football Team goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as the Super Eagle inches towards an exit from South Africa Premier League side Chippa United.
Nw…
Netflix added 9.33 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2024, for which Wall Street had anticipated 4.9 million net adds. That’s a legit wow, as is Netflix’s new grand total of 269.60 million global paid subscribers.
Sure, Netfli…
Huawei's phone business has shown signs of recovery, but it's not yet back to where it was before US sanctions.
Huawei's new flagship Pura 70 series has a sleek and stylish design as well as multiple rear cameras. The company la…
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is donating 100,000 doses of the anthrax vaccine in support of the Government of Ghana and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s (…
Colonel Dr. Mohammed Wumbei, Command Logistics and Gender Advisor at the Army Training Command, has underscored the Ghana Armed Forces' (GAF) loyalty in upholding the Ghana Gender Policy.
He said because of the policy enacted in 2015, t…
By Alex Therrien & John Sudworth in New York, BBC News
US officials have again raised concerns with their Israeli counterparts about Israel's plans for military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The White House…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has submitted a request to the government to change the name of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy to reflect the levy’s real purpose.
Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic R…
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé is being criticized for adding sugar to its baby food in some countries, according to analysis by an organization which campaigns for the observance of human rights by Swiss-based companies.
Developi…
Take advantage of these audio quality settings to improve your Spotify listening experience.
Whether you're a Spotify loyalist or a new subscriber, Spotify has a lot to offer. Spotify excels in creating personalized recommendations, whe…
The Ghana Army Headquarters has received an undisclosed consignment of Personnel Body Protective armour from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence through its High Commission in Ghana.
The equipment include several boxes of bullet p…
Celebrated Ghanaian comedian Funny Face has visited victims of his recent accident at Kasoa.
Funny Face crashed his car into five people, according to an eyewitness who was present at the accident scene.
The five included a mother an…
International afrobeats singer, Davido surprised the sold-out crowd at his Timeless Concert at Madison Square Garden when he brought out BET Award-winning Dancehall & Afropop singer Stonebwoy.
The duo performed an electrifying rendition…
Mr Kwaku Ampratum-Sarpong, a Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, and Madam Nguyen Minh Hang, the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday held discussions in Accra to promote bilateral cooperations be…
Mr. Mustapha Ussif, Minister for Youth and Sports (MOYS) has urged world leaders to establish global urban resilience fund to support youth-led projects in addressing urban challenges.
Speaking at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC…
Clean your digital files this spring instead of paying for more storage.
Google Drive, Google's cloud storage service, has over 2 billion active monthly users, according to Google partner Patronum. And if you're one of those people, you…
It’s been a challenging decade for soaps.
For the first time in 25 years, a new daytime drama has entered production: The Gates — following the lives of a wealthy Black family in their gated community — comes to CBS in January 2025.
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, a number of political groups joined forces to create an alliance aimed at challenging the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) duopoly that has dominated Ghana’s political landscape…
The World Bank Group (WBG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group have committed to providing at least 300 million people in Africa with electricity access by 2030.
While the World Bank would work to connect 250 million people to…
SY Electronics, who pitched a unique business idea together with other eight Startups, has emerged the winner in the 2024 Startup Takoradi business initiative.
Lantos Creative concept emerged the first runner up in the same event organi…