You grab your phone, thinking it’ll just be for a minute. But that minute quickly turns into an hour of scrolling through headlines, TikToks, and Instagram reels.
Before you know it, you feel drained, anxious, and strangely disconnected…
China Daily published a report titled “Closer China-Africa cooperation energises Global South growth,” showing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s early-year visit to Africa and exalting expanding ties between Beijing and African countries.…
Report from SAS and United Nations shares best practices in climate risk management.
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with how to turn climate-related risks into credible stress testing scenarios, new guidance on climate stre…
As Africa emerges as a digital powerhouse, global and local companies are increasingly investing in transformative fields like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and information and communication technologies (ICT).
This …
Transforming workplace safety from risk management to competitive advantage
Globally, an estimated 2.78 million workers die from occupational accidents and work-related diseases each year. A further 374 million suffer non-fatal occupati…
Retail in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. Fueled by rapid technological adoption, shifting consumer expectations, and the rise of connected commerce, the industry is pivoting from traditional practices toward digital-first …
Further strengthening the event’s position as a key milestone for Africa’s digital ecosystem, and following demand for a shift to a mid-year edition, the GSMA have moved the event to earlier in the year
GSMA MWC Kigali will take place …
The Ministry of Education has responded to concerns raised by members of the Ga and Adangbe community over the exclusion of their language from a proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI)–powered education tool being developed in collabora…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has today officially terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings.
This decision follows a review of the relationship, and its firm belief that the c…
With an increased prize fund of US $7.2 million, the Zayed Sustainability Prize supports enterprises, nonprofit organisations and schools delivering transformative solutions.
Entries are now open, with applicants invited to submit inn…
The fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa lands in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2026 — and the call for pitchers is now open until 13/02/2026.
Since 2022, BlueInvest Africa has supported over 80 innovative startups, selected from m…
Account takeovers are one of the fastest ways users can lose their crypto. Attackers don’t typically “hack the blockchain.” They target victims directly, exploit their emotions, and manipulate them into giving away sensitive details throug…
The second day of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 in Tripoli sharpened Libya’s energy narrative around scale, long-term ambition and partnership depth. From gas megaproject timelines and AI-led production optimization to renewe…
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has stated that he has taken a 10-day leave to focus on the NDC parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East, rejecting calls for his resignation.
Baba Jamal is one of six as…
Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026, it was announced on the closing day of the 56th Annual Meeting of th…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) welcomes Libya’s accelerating recovery in the energy sector, as rising production, renewed investment and policy clarity signal the country’s re-emergence as a key Africa…
The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 opened in Tripoli on Saturday with a series of strategic announcements underlining its renewed upstream momentum and investment appeal. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibeh confirmed t…
Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has attributed the sharp rise in road accidents in 2025 primarily to reckless driving and overspeeding rather than poor road infrastructure.
His comment…
His Excellency Majid A. Alkassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos said the Kingdom stands to benefit from ongoing shifts in global supply chains.
Speaking in a session titl…
Telecel Ghana Foundation has begun the third cohort of its Digitech Academy, an after-school digital skills programme aimed at strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and addressing persistent digita…
The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025.
It comes as tensions between the US and NATO over Greenland have…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed as false reports circulating in the media suggesting that about 60 per cent of applicants who underwent medical screening for military recruitment tested positive for HIV.
In a press releas…
Chery SA to purchase Nissan factory in Rosslyn and nearby stamping plant
Majority of associated Nissan employees to be offered employment by Chery SA
Nissan to continue offering new products and services in South Africa through sale…
The UNCCD COP16 Presidency, led by Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat launched the Business 4 Land (B4L) Champions’ Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos to mobilize glob…
Transplanting Pigeonpea could significantly boost farmer incomes and climate resilience across India’s rainfed regions.
New research by ICRISAT shows that transplanting pigeonpea can increase yields by nearly 20 percent, raising product…
Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the southern African nation - the worst flooding in a generation.
Teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK have been helping with lif…
Ghana’s music community is in mourning following the passing of legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
His departure marks the end of a remarkable journey and the loss of one of the most influential voices…
A dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least seven people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes.
Schools and roads across the country have been closed and flights have been cancelled as "life t…
US President Donald Trump says his administration is "reviewing everything" after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday.
In his comments to the Wall Street …
Last week, the Treasury recorded yet another oversubscription, raising GH¢2.97 billion above its target of GH¢9.83 billion.
Data from the Bank of Ghana show that total bids across the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day Treasury bills reach…
Ghana has formally stepped out of the regulatory shadows of digital finance, with Parliament positioning the country to become a governed, trusted hub for virtual assets, Open Banking, and cross-border digital transactions.
This is …
A GH¢900,000 office complex for the Adaklu Traditional Council has been inaugurated at Adaklu-Abuadi, amid pomp and celebration.
The edifice, constructed with funds from the MP’s Common Fund, comprises a 150-capacity conference hall, …
Going forward, drivers’ licences in the country will expire on the holder’s birthday.
The Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, who made this known, said the policy formed part of…
The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Council of Elders, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, has cautioned flagbearer hopefuls against using private security groups or "machomen" during the party's presidential primary on Saturday.
He str…
President John Dramani Mahama, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, has cut the sod for the construction of 2,000 housing units for the Ghana Armed Forces.
The project forms Phase One of a 10,000-unit housing initiative t…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced an upward adjustment in salaries for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, with the new pay structure set to take effect in March 2026.
He further disclosed that salary arrears for January an…
THE Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced moves to expand the country’s tourism calendar beyond the usual December festivities and open its doors for faith-based tourism through Christian concerts and major religious events.
Thi…
Two games falling victim to the wet weather but it was another eventful weekend in the Irish Premiership.
On Friday night the league's top two both secured three crucial points, and Larne remain eight points clear at the summit of …
Danny Rohl is relishing Rangers' role as the "hunter" in the Scottish Premiership title race after delivering a "statement" victory to reduce Hearts' advantage at the top.
The 3-0 win over Dundee cut the gap between Rangers and Hear…
Michael Carrick is far too experienced to get coaxed into giving away whether he wants to become Manchester United's next permanent manager.
He is happier revealing his kids were in the away section at Emirates Stadium, joining the thro…
Liverpool are unlikely to sell left-back Andy Robertson to Tottenham in the transfer window as things stand.
After considering an offer worth £5m from Spurs for Robertson, who is out of contract in the summer, the Reds have determin…
When Tomas Cvancara stretched his neck and planted a header on Craig Gordon's crossbar an hour into this exhilarating clash of the champions and the wannabe champions, a sense of shock swept around Tynecastle.
Cvancara? Was he still…
A full-blooded Scottish Premiership title encounter between leaders Hearts and champions Celtic ended with a share of four goals and the points - as well as a controversial red card.
So it was no surprise there were differing views …
This was a very different matchday experience for Bruno Guimaraes.
Instead of being involved in the thick of it on the field, the injured Newcastle United captain could only watch on helplessly from the stands alongside his family a…
Steven Taylor was dismissed for handball before Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer were sent off for fighting each other. Juan Pablo Angel scored and Gareth Barry converted two penalties in a 3-0 victory for the visitors.
That infamous Apri…
When Liam Rosenior arrived at Chelsea, the club had won just one of their previous nine Premier League matches.
But the Englishman has started life with the Blues by securing back?to?back league victories.
Goals from Estevao Will…
When Aston Villa's public address announcer reads out the teams at home games, Emiliano Martinez is introduced as the world's number one.
Villa herald Martinez as the World Cup winner he is. Twice he has won the Yashin Trophy, whic…
Sunday's win at Arsenal was another unbelievable result for Manchester United and I was hugely impressed with the way they got it.
Just like in last weekend's Manchester derby, ultimately this victory came down to the fact that thei…
Arsenal are still four points clear at the top of the Premier League - but are things just starting to get a bit nervy for the Gunners?
Only eight days after spurning the chance to go nine points ahead of second-placed Manchester Ci…
Medeama SC continued their relentless march toward the Premier League title with a commanding 3–1 victory over Karela United at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, extending their lead at the summit to eight points.
Right-back Kamaradini Mamudu …