Isata, a single mother in her early twenties, epitomises the horrors of the lives of sex workers in Sierra Leone.
She has been beaten, robbed, kidnapped, trafficked to another country, rescued, trafficked and rescued again.
Amidst …
The Civic Forum Initiative (CFI), consisting of key Civil society organisations, including the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), has proposed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to commit to an independent audit of the final voters’…
Three presidential aspirants have dropped out of the December 2024 race, barely three months to the elections.
They are the founder of the National Liberation Congress (NLC), Stephen Atubiga, the founder of the Ghana Alternative Party…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the December 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has promised to improve the road network of the country.
He stated that, contrary to the government’s assertions of having b…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other relevant stakeholders of its commitment to producing a credible and robust voters register.
Responding after receiving a petition submitted b…
Executive Director of Bora Capital Advisors, Mr William Mensah, has called for long-term fiscal policies to ensure the stability and growth of financial institutions amidst Ghana’s volatile economic climate.
Speaking during the…
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned indigenous bank, is set to launch its new campaign, ‘?b? fa’, celebrating the unwavering spirit and visionary aspirations of its customers.
This initiative reaffirms the bank’s commitme…
The National president of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG), Kasser Tee, has emphasised the crucial role Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing in reshaping marketing strategies and business operations.
Speaking at the …
Visa, a global leader in digital payment, has organised a workshop in Accra to discuss payments through acceptance and the role of contactless payments in optimizing the payments ecosystem.
The event themed “Securing the Future of Payme…
The Honda Place (THP) Ghana Limited has launched the all new Honda CR-V-Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) 2024 model in Accra.
The Seven-seater car is a 1.5L Turbo Charged Engine vehicle with a bold and stylish exterior appearance that comes…
The Health Sector Workers Union (HSWU) has called on the government to expedite action on negotiations on employees’ conditions of service.
According to its General Secretary, Franklin Owusu Ansah, the delay in concluding negotiations…
The digitalisation of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) would ward off illegal operators popularly (goro boys) whose activities have tarnished the image of the Authority.
According to the DVLAChief Executive, Mr Kwasi Ag…
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has organised a free medical outreach for Brahabobom, a host community in the Tarkwa – Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region.
The programmes sought to ensure quality health care for all and …
A portal to enhance knowledge and skills acquisition by the youth in the country was launched in Accra yesterday.
Under the Ghana Knowledge and Skills Bank (GKSB) project, the portal provides a wide array of educational materials includ…
The Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, has lauded the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for his relentless efforts in driving the digitalisation agenda across various sectors of the Ghanaia…
Speakers at a two-day National Policy Dialogue (NPD) on the contributions of the forest sector to the economic development of Ghana have called on the government to put measures in place to formalise the activities in the forestry sector.…
Ghana lost over 15,000 people to Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C- related liver diseases in 2022, indicating 42 deaths per day.
Most of the victims, who died prematurely as young men and women, suffered from liver failure and liver cancer.…
The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Dr Eric Nkansah, last Tuesday toured the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) centre at the Labone Senior High School (SHS) as part of his monitoring activities o…
The Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Bill 2024, which had been in and out of the Parliament since 2011, and finally passed unanimously by Parliament on July 30, 2024, has been assented to by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
With…
SuperSport, the biggest sports broadcaster in Africa, brings viewers on DStv all the action from the DP World Tour’s BMW PGA Championship, which will be held at the Wentworth Club in Virginia Water in Surrey, England, from Thursday 19 to S…
The murder of Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by her former partner has reignited calls for stronger action against femicide in Kenya.
The 33-year-old Ugandan died days after being doused in petrol and set alight by her ex-boyfriend …
The UN General Assembly has adopted a Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution demanding Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months.
There were 124 votes in favour and 14 against, incl…
Musician Maradona Adjei Yeboah, popularly known as Guru, has won the University of Ghana (UG) SRC presidential elections.
Running alongside Jeffery Adu-Yeboah, they secured 9,455 out of the 18,659 votes cast.
This comes after…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has said it was looking forward to engaging the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) on their concerns on the voters register ahead of Election 2024.
In a press statement after Tuesday's nationwide…
The Soya Value Chain Association of Ghana has described the Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s recent decision to ban the export of grains from the country as “uncalled for”, saying it would go against the very interest of many poor farmer…
The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to lowering electricity costs by prioritizing solar power generation if elected as President.
Speaking to community …
Nana Kwame Bediako, an independent presidential aspirant has said his running mate will be a she and he is going to unveil her very soon.
"We will unveil when we are ready. So when I unveil, you will see everything clearly but for now…
Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited has indicated that it will resist the termination of the FGR Bogoso and Prestea mining leases by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
The new operators of the FGR Bogoso and P…
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has denied claims that Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has been sold to a foreign investor.
This follows CBG’s earlier dismissal of the same rumours.
MoF in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 1…
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has joined forces with the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) in a nationwide strike, effective Friday, Septe…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on all passport applicants who made payments before April 1, 2024, but have not yet completed their biometric details, to visit their designated Passport Application Centres (PACs) and finalize …
A deputy Minister of Education, Prof. Kingsley Nyarko, has paid a working visit to three agencies under the ministry to familiarise himself with their operations.
They are the Ghana Technical and Vocational Educational and Training (TVE…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has commenced the disbursement of an additional GH¢402 million to healthcare facilities across Ghana.
This latest payments covers claims submitted and vetted for June and July 2024…
Value lost due to fraud in the banking sector has shot up to GH¢88 million in 2023 compared to GH¢82 million recorded in 2022, indicating an increase of about seven per cent.
This is according to the ‘2023 Banks, Specialised Deposit-Tak…
The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye on Wednesday gave an account on the health sector and outlined investments the government has made in infrastructure and digital platforms to improve healthcare delivery across the country.
…
Leading medical experts, doctors and physician assistants from Ghana and the United States of America are expected in the country from September 25 to 27 for a medical conference that is aimed at providing cutting-edge updates on diagnos…
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has highlighted the country’s groundbreaking success in medical drone delivery, positioning it as a global leader in healthcare innovation. His remarks came after reports that hospitals in the UK are s…
As the global environmental crisis deepens, the need for innovative solutions to combat climate change, foster sustainability, and create jobs has never been more urgent. By 2050, it's projected that 12 billion tons of plastic waste will h…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and all stakeholders of its commitment to deliver a credible and robust final voters’ register ahead of the December 2024 elections.
The commission said it…
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has said the record of the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in road infrastructure development is unparalleled.
His comment comes after former president John Draman…
If survival was the priority last season for the Welsh regions, the new campaign is set to mark the start of the rebuild.
After last summer's bloodletting, the build up to the United Rugby Championship (URC) 2024-25 season has been …
Simon Easterby says he expects Andy Farrell to "leave us to crack on with it" when he takes a sabbatical to become the British and Irish Lions head coach.
Easterby will become Ireland's head coach while Farrell takes charge of the L…
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou warned "there is no quick fix" for his side despite their dramatic win over Championship side Coventry City in the Carabao Cup third round.
Brennan Johnson scored a stoppage-time winner as two …
As the Champions League anthem played at Celtic Park, the TV camera panned down the line of players amid a deafening din.
The noise was incredible, and there was a mix of expressions from players. Some blank faces, nervous stares, a…
Manchester City know "what they need to do to go to the next step" in order to win the Women's Super League title, says manager Gareth Taylor.
They lost out to Chelsea on goal difference last season and have finished runners-up seve…
Fresh from a summer projecting himself as one of Europe's finest playmakers, the loss of Dani Olmo may well have sparked concern at RB Leipzig.
Instead, the Bundesliga club celebrated the transfer as confirmation of a philosophy th…
Welcome to the Champions League's new 36-team league table.
It is the first time since 1992 that Europe's elite competition has seen such a major revamp.
In recent years, the group stage was set up with 32 teams in eight groups o…
First there was Jadon Sancho, then there was Jude Bellingham. Is Jamie Gittens about to become Borussia Dortmund's next English star?
The 20-year-old England youth international suddenly finds himself in the form of his life.
On …
Manchester City's Champions League campaign opened in frustrating fashion as they were held to a draw by impressive Inter Milan at Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola's side were never at their most fluent, not helped by an injury to …
Budding Ghanaian boxer, Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey also known as Theo Lopez has departed Accra in the company of his trainer, Ofori Asare to British Cayman Islands for a training tour aimed at sharpening his ring skills in preparation for t…
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