Israel's government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war i…
The youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Constituency in the Central Region has embarked on a “24-hour economy” walk to highlight the significance of the policy.
The walk which took place las…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has provided clarification on his proposal to grant tax amnesty to businesses and introduce a flat duty rate in cedis if elected President.
Dr. Bawumia emphasized …
South Africa's governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), has postponed a disciplinary hearing against former president Jacob Zuma amid security concerns.
The ANC had charged the former president with contravening the party's…
As the country transitions to a low-carbon economy, the need for renewable energy sources in our energy mix has become increasingly important. During the power supply challenges, some experts suggested that consumers (individuals and ins…
James Klutse Avedzi, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC), has attributed the depletion of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) reserves to unprofitable investments.
The International L…
Introduce a policy that encourages public and private institutions to incorporate facility management as a key component in their operations, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA-Ghana) has entreated the government.
T…
Truck drivers operating at the Tema port have declared their intention to commence a sit-down strike on Monday, May 6, 2024.
The drivers are protesting against a series of issues including attacks by armed robbers, harassment by uniform…
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has destroyed seized tobacco products from Pulmakom in the Upper East.
The tobacco products were impounded after they illegally entered the country, evading taxes to the detrimen…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and its partners have climaxed a “Feast Ghana” event in Accra, with about 2,000 workers from various institutions in the public service trooping to the venue to experience the country’s culture throu…
Ghanaian alumni of the Oxford and Cambridge universities have been urged to take active roles in the fight against corruption to help shape the political, social and economic transformation of the country.
The Chief Executive Officer (C…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians of the Government’s determination to maintain the country’s enviable democratic credentials and territorial integrity before, during and after the December 7 general election. …
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has opened its recruitment portal to employ 229 medical professionals, including 204 doctors and 25 dentists.
In a statement shared on its social media on Friday, May 3, 2024, the GHS encouraged newly qual…
The Vice-President and flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general election, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has convened a meeting with ambassadors from the European Union (EU) alongside some private sector executives at the EU …
As Emma Hayes walked down the Kingsmeadow tunnel one last time, Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' rang out through the stadium speakers.
But there was no time for tears for the departing manager after her final home match in charge of…
Lawrence Shankland has been named PFA Scotland player of the year.
The Hearts captain, 28, has scored 28 goals for his club across all competitions this season and is the Scottish Premiership's top scorer with 21.
The Scotland fo…
Tottenham Hotspur walked out at Liverpool with the door ajar for their Champions League hopes, only for Ange Postecoglou’s fading side to trip and fall flat on their faces at Anfield.
Do not be fooled by the 4-2 scoreline in Liverpo…
Liverpool got the response they wanted from Mohamed Salah in their win over Tottenham. My only disappointment is that his performance came a couple of weeks too late.
I'm not suggesting Salah hasn't been on top form because of an at…
Ghana's national women's table tennis team, the Black Loopers, showcased their skill and determination at the just-ended 2024 ITTF West Africa Regional Championships in Lome, Togo, where they clinched the silver medal in an impressiv…
The highlight of last Saturday's Diplo Rumble came after the Azumah Nelson-Irchad Razaaly draw, with Seth Gyimah aka Freezy Macbones stopping his tough-talking opponent Gabriel Adoku in a light heavyweight clash.
In what appeared to be …
Azumah Nelson, the boxing hall of famer showcased his enduring boxing prowess in an exhibition match on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
At 65 years old, Azumah engaged in a spirited three-round bout with Irchad Razaaly, the European Union (EU) A…
Ghana's 4x100m relay team failed to grab the opportunity to book a ticket to the Paris Olympic Games after the team dropped the baton and were disqualified in Heat One at the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Bahamas.The incident placed Team …
In a pivotal match to climb out of the relegation zone, Black Stars captain Andre Ayew showcased his leadership on the field by scoring for the second consecutive game, guiding Le Havre to a vital 3-1 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
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The first eight teams to have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in each the five disciplines being contested at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 have been confirmed following the opening day of competition in Nassau.
Fourt…
Google I/O kicks off on May 14, and you can expect to hear more about Android 15, which you can beta test right now, as well as some AI-powered features for the latest phones, tablets and other devices from Google. But you don't ha…
Dwayne Johnson is celebrating a 52nd turn around the sun!
As the actor-wrestler, formerly known as The Rock, turns 52 on Thursday, May 2, he’s continuing to keep a remarkable number of plates spinning — as an entertainer, entrepreneur, …
Microsoft confirmed this week that its latest Windows security update might cause VPN connections to fail. The company acknowledged on its health dashboard that Windows devices with the KB5036893 update, released on April 9, or the…
Iconic Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade has called out her colleagues for constantly downplaying the importance the Afrobeat genre has played in every artiste’s development.
She urged them to quietly establish their own if they didn’t…
Veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale has clarified rumours surrounding her alleged arrest for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia.
During a recent episode of the ‘King of Talk’ podcast with Nigeria’s Teju Babyface, the 58-year-old film …
Anthropic, one of the world’s best-funded generative AI startups with $7.6 billion in the bank, is launching a new paid plan aimed at enterprises, including those in highly regulated industries like healthcare, finance and legal, as well a…
Mr Emmanuel Appoh, the Managing Consultant of Envirofit, an Environmental Consultancy Firm, says poor driving patterns produce particulate matter - tiny particles from parts of vehicles - that pollute the air.
These particles, he said, …
Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADOI) Christian Nyarkosah of the Ashaiman Fire Station, has reiterated the call on the public to desist from syphoning fuel from spilling tankers.
The act could lead to a fire outbreak and even death, he …
Record-breaking heat means ice cubes now cost more than bread and milk in parts of Mali.
"I've come to buy ice because it's very hot now," says 15-year-old Fatouma Yattara as she visits her local vendor in the capital, Bamako.
With n…
Chief Dr Zakaria Doli-Wura, Chairperson of the Africa Union Interfaith Dialogue Forum Steering Committee has called on members of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to ensure that the rights of Indigenous Peoples are p…
Coca-Cola is gearing up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its African bottling business as soon as next year after previously putting the plans on hold, people with knowledge of the matter said.
The drinks company is …
The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced his plan to amend the Minerals Act if he wins the upcoming presidential elections.
He emphasised that the proposed amendment would incorporate the Chiefs into the …
Promasidor Ghana (PGH), producers of Cowbell powdered milk and other dairy and food seasoning products, has marked 25 years of its flagship brand, Cowbell, unveiling a 12-month calendar of activities to celebrate the milestone.
Themed 2…
Professor Elsie Effah Kauffman, Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana, has challenged Africans to participate in the creation of digital technologies to address their own challenges.
She observed that the engin…
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to revolutionize the fishing sector when voted into power.
He made this known in an address to the fisher folks in the Western Region, as part of his ong…
RENOWNED choral soloist Lordina The Soprano is advocating for the integration of choral music into mainstream music to diversify and enrich Ghana’s music industry.
The songstress posited that choral music, despite its significant stride…
In an effort to capture more ad dollars, despite the looming U.S. ban, TikTok is introducing new advertising products and opportunities that will allow marketers to better control what sort of content their ads appear against.
The compa…
Persons suffering kidney diseases are to receive some form of subsidy in the treatment of dialysis by the end of this year, the Minister of Health designate, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has said.
He promised to lead discussions with National…
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has indicated its commitment to strengthen the agency’s alert distribution systems, refine communication strategies and ensure timely warnings reach those most in need.
The move, it said, would h…
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has established a fund of funds designed specifically to support Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms, Mr. Michael Mensah-Baah, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, has announced.
Addressing the Ghana Ven…
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has urged the government and private sector to increase investment in technologies suitable for climate change mitigation to enhance nutrition for the citizens.
Dr Maxwell D. Asa…
Trade officials from Ghana and India have begun the fourth session of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Accra, to strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties between the two nations.
A bilateral trade agreement signed in 1981,…
Ed Sheeran is opening up about his new music.
The singer-songwriter, 33, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Gala at Dodgers Stadium on May 2 and revealed that he won’t be releasing his new work anytime soo…
Health workers have successfully distributed 1,004,278 long-lasting insecticide-treated nets across the Volta Region as of March 31 this year.
The figure constituted 98 per cent of the region, target for the exercise. The Volta Regional…
Scandal, hush-money payments, secret recordings and Donald Trump's alleged gag order violations took centre stage during his tenth day in court.
The court heard testimony from Keith Davidson, a lawyer who brokered porn star Stormy Danie…
It might feel like everyone in the world is connected to the internet 24/7, but there are plenty of situations where connecting to the web just isn't possible -- consider your last airplane flight, for an obvious example. Even if you can't…