When was the last time you were actually excited about email? If you’re older, probably back in 2004, when Gmail was rolling out its first beta invites. If you’re younger, probably never. Over the years, numerous startups have tried and fa…
The Football Association has announced the rescheduling of Matchday 30 of the Premier League to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, following the suspension of this weekend’s fixtures in honour of the late Dominic Frimpong.
The rescheduling of Matc…
At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in India's southern state of Kerala, officials say.
The incident took place in Thrissur, where around 40 people were believed to be assembling firecrac…
Google has unveiled new generative AI features for its mapping and geospatial apps that are designed with enterprise users in mind. The new features, announced at Cloud Next in Las Vegas this week, add generative AI capabilities to Google’…
Democracy Hub is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to take urgent action, demanding the immediate release of the full Constitution Review Committee report as well as a clear, time-bound roadmap for constitutional reforms.
Spe…
Government is providing a framework to aid licensed international job recruitment agencies to ensure the dignity of Ghanaians and for them to receive appropriate wages for work done, the Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, has said.…
As Africa’s digital economy moves towards a multi-billion-dollar opportunity, cities are increasingly becoming the catalysts for innovation, investment and cross-border trade. In this context, the support of the City of Cape Town for C…
Samed Agirbas, COP31 (https://apo-opa.co/4u3OpBB) Climate High-Level Champion and President of the Zero Waste Foundation (www.sifiratikvakfi.org/en), participated in the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) held in Nairobi from 6–10 Ap…
Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G headlined Coachella 2026, closing out the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights on the Coachella stage. All three artists have experienced gains in terms of sales and streams of their work, but B…
Pope Leo used the last full day of his four-nation Africa tour on Wednesday to speak out against wealth inequality, urging believers to work to bridge the gap between rich and poor as he traversed oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.
The pope, who…
The U.S.–Iran conflict has triggered a sharp tightening of global oil markets, with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz constraining flows and pushing prices upward. As supply uncertainty deepens, buyers are scrambling to secure al…
African Corporates will have a unique opportunity to learn how to fully maximize the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) when the third edition of the AfCFTA Training Programme holds in Cairo, Egypt from 16…
The Chinese Language Day has been commemorated by the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (CIUCC) in the Central Region.
The 17th International Chinese Language Day event was held at the Perfect Peace Preparatory Schoo…
Angelica Vazquez claims she was "treated with hostility and exclusion" while working as a housekeeper at Jenner's Hidden Hills home from September 2024 to August 2025
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Angelica Vazquez filed a lawsuit against…
Oyster Agribusiness has reinforced its commitment to strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain by honouring more than 40 farmers at its 2026 Farmers’ Durbar.
The company also outlined plans to scale support, diversify production…
Waste disposal activities continue unabated at the Kpone Landfill Site, despite repeated warnings by authorities that the facility has reached full capacity and is due for closure.
The continued use of the site comes more than a month…
Ukraine says it has resumed pumping Russian oil through a pipeline into Hungary and Slovakia, bringing to an end months of deadlock over a €90bn (£78bn) loan seen as vital European Union support for Kyiv.
Soon afterwards, EU amb…
Snapchat is rolling out a new “Place Loyalty” feature that will show users when they’re among the most frequent visitors to a place on Snap Map over the past year, the company announced on Wednesday.
If you’re in the top 25% of users wh…
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has postponed all Ghana Premier League fixtures scheduled for Match Day 30 following the tragic death of player Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea which resulted from an armed …
Asante Kotoko interim head coach Hamza Obeng has taken charge of his first training session since his appointment.
The former Accra Hearts of Oak assistant coach was named to lead the Porcupine Warriors on an interim basis unt…
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, has announced the appointment of the current Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies, Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng, as the new Vice Chan…
German airline Lufthansa will cut 20,000 short-haul flights over the summer, saying soaring fuel prices have made many journeys "unprofitable" for the firm.
Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the US-Israel war with…
Rihanna's family is full of cover stars.
The Fenty Beauty mogul, who gave birth in September, debuted the youngest addition of the R house, baby Rocki Irish, on the cover of W Magazine's pop issue. Rihanna, 38, wears a gray, feather-lin…
A delegation from the Kingdom of Lesotho, an enclave in Southern Africa, is in the country to share ideas and understudy Ghana’s Public Procurement Authority (PPA).
The visit follows a request by the PPA in Kingdom of Lesotho to visit…
Eni Ghana, in collaboration with its Offshore Cape Three Point (OCTP) partners, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to reinforce primary healthcare delivery and emergency response systems in…
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Supreme Court to expedite hearing of the pending constitutionality case on prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
That, it said, would provide clarity on the ma…
Over his 15-year reign as Apple’s top banana, Tim Cook has become instantly recognizable, powerful beyond imagination, and exceedingly wealthy. Most estimates peg Cook’s current net worth at roughly $3 billion, assets that he amassed large…
The Youth Platform on Constitution Reform, a youth advocacy group, has called on the government to immediately establish a multi-stakeholder Constitution Reform Implementation Committee with a defined mandate, clear timelines and regiona…
The Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) has disclosed that a significant proportion of gas cylinders submitted for refurbishment under the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) are no longer safe for use, raising fresh concerns ab…
Credit growth in Ghana’s banking sector slowed to 15.6 percent in February 2026, with total net credit flows easing to GH¢14.57 billion, as banks adopted a more cautious lending stance and shifted toward safer assets.
This is accord…
Ghanaian rapper Kojo Cue has stated that he is willing to engage in rap beef but will not disrespect industry pioneers.
Speaking in an interview on Angel FM in Kumasi, the rapper made it clear that while competition is part of hiplif…
The Greater Accra Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Robert Amesiya, has called for stronger collaboration with the media to enhance public awareness and improve health outcomes.
He said that despite ongoing efforts …
Football legend Asamoah Gyan has opened up on why he is yet to venture into coaching, despite holding the required qualifications. [Scroll down to watch video]
The Black Stars’ all-time leading scorer says his decision comes d…
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is pressing for the elimination of dormant licences as part of urgent reforms to streamline Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.
This follows what it describes as widespread over-licens…
Ghana’s Cabinet has approved three visa waiver agreements with the Maldives, Zambia and Antigua and Barbuda, paving the way for Parliament to ratify the deals and allow visa-free travel among the countries.
The Minister for Foreign Af…
It used to be easy enough to distinguish between human-made and AI-generated imagery — just two years ago, you couldn’t use image models to create a menu for a Mexican restaurant without inventing new culinary delights like “enchuita,” “ch…
Ghana and Sierra Leone have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations with the opening of a technical session of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) in Accra.
The three-day meeting, which brou…
The Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mali Shippers' Council (CMC) to strengthen and facilitate transit business between the two countries.
It would also enable the two institution…
With Carlos Queiroz appointed to lead the Ghana national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, has Ghana made the right choice at the right time, and what tactical, structural, and psychological changes must Ghana implement to compe…
THE German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshoeft, has undertaken a four-day working visit to northern Ghana as part of efforts to ground Germany’s partnership with Ghana in the realities on the ground, assess what is working and reaff…
Techiman Eleven Wonders FC have been hit with an indefinite transfer ban after failing to pay former player Moses Afriyie despite multiple deadlines and sanctions from the Ghana Football Association.
The ban, which covers both…
SC Freiburg has registered interest in highly rated Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako Junior. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported the development on the social media platform X, highlighting growing attention around the FC Nord…
Ghana’s presence on the continental mixed martial arts stage has received a major boost after Daniel Wadieh clinched gold in the lightweight division at the 2026 African Mixed Martial Arts Championship in Luanda, Angola.
Wadieh produc…
Leicester City have suffered a dramatic fall to English football’s third tier after their relegation to League One was confirmed following a 2–2 draw with Hull City at the King Power Stadium.
The result seals back-to-back relegations …
Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), the continent’s longest-running and most influential technology event, today announced that registration is open for the 29th edition of the event, taking place from 16 to 19 …
As global energy governance shifts from negotiation tables to courtrooms, Africa is facing a new and urgent challenge: ensuring its voice is not only heard, but aligned. The recent intervention by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (…
The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially opened applications for its Bright Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The Bright Scholarship aims to ease the financial burden on students by covering the cost of tuition, accommodation …
With just 50 days to go, the world stands on the brink of football’s most anticipated spectacle - the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This milestone represents more than a countdown; it signals a rare opportunity for discerning clients, corp…
Ronnie O'Sullivan quickly wrapped up victory over China's He Guoqiang at the World Championship to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against four-time winner John Higgins.
Seven-time world champion O'Sullivan, 50, will now pla…