A Project Coordinator of WaterAid Ghana, a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) focused non-governmental organisation (NGO), Gilbert Asante, has underscored the importance of sustaining water infrastructure in the country.
That, he said…
Even though most newer iPhones and Android smartphones support wireless charging, you’ll rarely see a wireless charging pad included in the box of your device. That means you have to buy a wireless charger to take advantage of the feature,…
In a significant move towards ensuring environmental sustainability and responsible resource management in Ghana's energy sector, Tullow Ghana, Unit Operator of the Jubilee field, along with its partners - Ghana National Petroleum Corporat…
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed disappointment regarding the neglect of crucial projects initiated during his administration by the Akufo-Addo, Bawumia government.
Mahama pled…
Following a successful nomination period and bartending masterclass, Global Media Alliance, organizers of the iconic Ghana Beverage Awards have officially announced voting for the Product of the Year category for this year.
The voting e…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Operations, Louisa Atta-Agyemang (Mrs.), concluded a three-day working visit to the Greater Accra, Volta, and Oti Regions on March 28, 2024.
She conclud…
Ghana’s Futsal national team have intensified their training regimen at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, as they prepare for the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off from April 11 to 21 in Rabat, Morocco.
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ChatGPT can provide you with brief summaries of complex topics, brainstorm book ideas with you and even write code in different programming languages. But one thing the AI chatbot, developed by OpenAI, couldn't do for a long time w…
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has initiated a new project to support 100 women fonio producers in the country.
Fonio, a cereal, is a tasty alternative to quinoa, rice and couscous and is rich in iron, magnesium and calcium…
The Dome of the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi on Easter Sunday night saw an assemblage of revelers who thronged the place to take part in this year’s MTN Stands In Worship Concert.
The event which coincided with the resurrection of Chri…
To commemorate the Easter festivities, KGL Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the KGL Group, held its EasterFest food drive on Monday at Elmina – Ayisa in the Central Region.
The event on the theme,’A Day of Giving a…
Ghana’s Dreams FC took a bold step towards continental glory in the CAF Confederaion Cup as they defeated Stade Malein 2-1 in Bamako last Sunday , giving the club an advantagee into the return encounter in Kumasi on Sunday.
At the March…
Three premier league clubs, Bofoawka Tano, Legon Cities and Nsoatreman FC, are through to the semi-final of the 2023/24 MTN FA Cup after securing victories on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Bofoakwa Tano defeated last season's semi-finali…
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Kumasi Asante Kotoko has pledged its unwavering support for head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, despite the team’s recent string of losses in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
Th…
Following their impressive 2-1 victory over Stade Malien of Mali in Bamako last Sunday, Dreams FC took a bold step towards the CAF Confederation Cup glory and will be keyed up in ensuring qualification to the semi-finals of the competition…
Tonight, the spotlight shines brightly on the SG Mall in Kumasi as Stanley Nyantakyi, the Ashanti Warrior, returns to his roots for a historic battle against Emmanuel Quartey in a showdown for the National Featherweight title. It is the hi…
Cruiserweight fighter Abubakar Kamoko says he can get a qualification to the Paris 2024 Olympics if given the opportunity to fight at the final qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, in May.
According to him he believes he has what it takes…
Former league champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko have an uphill task to get their act together and make a swift return to winning ways to restore their invincibility as they face Bechem United in the Week 24 fixture in the 2023/24 Ghana Premie…
By Catherine Adodoadji-Dogbe, Programme Analyst and Fatima Farouta, Head of Solutions Mapping, UNDP Ghana, on International Day of Zero Waste
Globally there has been an increase in municipal solid waste generation. Predictions indicate …
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Illuminate Path to Digital Payment Dominance with 91% of participants expressing clear preference for digital payment
In a groundbreaking survey conducted across the continent, RegTech Africa and Agpaytech have revealed a seismic shift …
WTM Africa 2024 scheduled from 10 – 12 April 2024 in the City of Cape Town
Landmark WTM Africa's 10th anniversary programme spotlights discussion-based ‘Brain Box’ sessions driving collaboration & networking
Content sessions led & f…
Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Proudly South African Buy Local Summit. The event, which took place at the Sandton Convention Centre, brought together…
Calling all international and continental business leaders, both established and growing, whose expansion and new market strategies include the African continent. Join us at the groundbreaking 2024 Africa Shared Value and ESG Summit …
Hot dip galvanizing is a corrosion control mechanism. Yet, as with many things, hot dip galvanized articles are frequently – and inaccurately – judged on their surface appearance only.
“All international standards related to the evalua…
Independent energy company Vaalco Energy has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference as a platinum sponsor, showcasing the company’s vision for driving exploration and production in Africa.
With pla…
“The ten largest NO2 point sources identified in Africa are all thermal power stations, with nine in South Africa owned by ESKOM and the tenth in Côte d’Ivoire”.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 28 March 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Eg…
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has held its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 22, 2024. Over 2,000 shareholders participated in the event, which was held in person at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Center and stream…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has signed a $75 million loan agreement with Nigeria’s Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited. The loan will enable Indorama to increase its fertilizer production and develop a por…
By Michael Foundethakis, Partner, and Global Head of Project and Trade & Export Finance, Baker McKenzie Paris and Virusha Subban, Partner specialising in Customs and Trade, and Head of Tax, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
The African Conti…
Yango Delivery, a technology company providing a platform for placing and receiving in-city delivery orders has introduced Cargo Express, its latest offering designed to streamline the delivery of large and bulky items across Africa. This…
At the recently held Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Telecel Ghana and Huawei Ghana signed a new framework contract to promote cooperation and partnership for providing improved network experience and coverage in Ghana.
The ne…
Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is due to be sworn in for a third consecutive six-year term as the country's leader.
He was re-elected in December with an astounding 89.6% of the vote, beating three other candidates
His sweari…
A child has died and two others have been seriously wounded in a shooting at a school in Finland, police say.
Police said earlier that all three victims were 12 and that a suspect, also aged 12, had been detained.
Parents told Finnis…
The 2024 Flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to form the most youthful government ever in the history of Ghana if elected as president during the general elect…
In an inspiring act of generosity and collaboration, the Member of Parliament for Yagaba/Kubori and Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has initiated a groundbreaking healthcare project set to revolutionize services in the Mampr…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the timeline to hold the parliamentary primary in the Ejisu Constituency in relation to the upcoming by-election.
The party said parliamentary primary will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024.
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The Board of Universal Merchant Bank Ltd (UMB) hereby acknowledges the appointment of Dr. Joseph France as an Advisor to support the Bank in its recapitalization drive as contained in Bank of Ghana’s Press release dated 28th March 2024.
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Standard Chartered Bank PLC has moved from a loss making position in the year 2022 to a profit position in the 2023 financial year.
From a loss of GH¢299.6 million, the bank overturned the tables to record a whopping pr…
THE government expects the third tranche of US$360 million from its programme with the International Monetary Fund to hit the accounts of the Bank of Ghana by June this year, Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has indicated.
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Prices of fuel at the pumps across the country are projected to be maintained in the first pricing window in April 2024.
Projections for April’s first pricing window made by the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is pegging a li…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Saturday led the people of Kumasi to undertake a massive clean-up exercise in the metropolis.
Similar exercises were conducted in all the traditional areas of the Ashanti region.
The exerc…
Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, the President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has disclosed that approximately 6,000 nurses have left Ghana to seek better opportunities since August 2023.
In an interview on …
The Attorney General's Office has issued a directive to the Ghana Police Service to refrain from impounding and prohibiting the use of motor vehicles deemed to have violated minor road traffic regulations.
The directive, signed by the A…
The government’s 2024 tax revenue target of GH¢143.1 billion is under threat as it seeks to find alternative ways to make up for the potential GH¢1.8 billion shortfall created due to the suspension of the 15% VAT on residential electricity…
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, has called on Christians to leverage the blessings of Christ’s death for the betterment of Africa’s socio-economic development.
In a sermon,…
Sanitation & Literacy Ghana (SALG), a non-governmental organisation, has constructed and handed over a modern library and ICT centre to the Afari community in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality in Ashanti Region.
The w…
Ghana passport application processing fees have been increased starting Monday, April 1, 2024.
Per the new charges posted on the passport application website, an expedited application of a 48-page booklet will now cost GH¢800 whereas ex…
Parliament has approved GH¢6.87 billion to enable the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to pay health insurance claims and undertake its activities earmarked for the year.
The House also approved the 2024 distribution formula f…
A historic sale of an NBA title ring was made on Saturday.
Kobe Bryant’s title ring from the 2000 NBA Finals, which he gave to his father, sold for $927,200 at the Goldin auction, breaking the record for sale of an NBA title rin…