Sweeping job cuts at Big Tech companies have become an annual tradition. How executives explain those decisions, however, has changed.
Out are buzzwords like efficiency, over-hiring, and too many management layers.
Today, all…
A Russian military plane has crashed in the occupied Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, killing 29 people on board, the Russian defence ministry has said.
Wreckage of the An-26 aircraft was found on Tuesday after the plane lost cont…
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East Mr Safo Nketia, has spearheaded a massive lakeside cleanup exercise, mobilising residents and stakeholders to tackle pollution and safeguard water resources in the municipality.
The in…
The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) in Ghana, has awarded grants totaling GH? 1.1 million (USD 100,000) to four Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Volta Region.
This assistance is under the Community Development an…
President John Dramani Mahama has hailed the contributions of civil society organizations (CSOs) in nation building.
He described them as indispensable to nation-building, accountability, and the enhancement of democracy.
“Civil so…
Anthropic says it is looking to resolve an issue which is blocking users of its AI coding tool.
Claude Code, the AI-powered helper for writing computer code, has become popular in recent months.
The company announced on Reddi…
The Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) has declined further to 10.06% for April 2026, down from 11.71% in March, extending the downward trend in the benchmark used by banks to price loans.
In a notice issued by the Ghana Association of Bank…
The Maamobi District Church of Pentecost came alive with colour and creativity on March 25, 2026, as it hosted a lively World Poetry Day celebration spearheaded by the National Theatre of Ghana in partnership with the Ayawaso North Mun…
Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has rejected claims that Africa was an equal or active participant in the transatlantic slave trade.
He described such assertions as historically inaccurate and misleading.
Mr …
The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama, his team of experts and officials, and the government for leading the successful passage of a United Nations resolution on reparative just…
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has intensified public education on rainfall patterns and safety measures to enhance preparedness.
The initiative formed part of the Agency’s awareness campaign on the theme “Observing Today, Prot…
Government is preparing to roll out nationwide digital maps as part of a broader effort to modernise Ghana’s land administration system, improve transparency, and eliminate longstanding inefficiencies in the sector.
Mr Jones Ofori Boad…
The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has initiated discussions with the Ministry of Health to revive Ghana’s long-standing health sector devolution agenda.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, forms part of…
Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to help with things like research, writing, school or work projects, and analyzing data — but they’re not exactly happy about it.
Even as AI use and adoption rises, Americans…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is speaking out about Kanye West’s recently announced performance at the 2026 Wireless Festival in London. The rapper, who now goes by Ye, is set to perform in the city’s Finsbury Park on July 10, July 11, and July …
Authorities in the Democratic Republic Congo have declared Wednesday a public holiday after the national football team qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years.
The Leopards reached the finals on Tuesday when Axel Tuanzeb…
The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have released the nominations for the 12th edition, with The Herd and Gingerrr emerging as the most nominated productions, earning nine nods each.
The announcement was …
The Information Services Department (ISD) has organised a series of activities to promote social cohesion, teamwork and cultural awareness among its staff as part of the Heritage Month celebration.
The programme, held on Friday, March …
Some teams did not hold back in an action-packed NFL free-agency period with some big headlines made by some huge contracts.
Two NFL strugglers splashed the cash hoping for a better future, while the Baltimore Ravens grabbed as …
Just like the Apollo missions, Artemis II will be run from a mission control monitoring every instrument from here on Earth. How has it changed since the days of the space race?
The rocket scientists get the acclaim, the astrona…
Nasa's Artemis II mission is sending four astronauts on their way to the Moon.
Their voyage around our nearest neighbour will pave the way for a lunar landing and, eventually, a Moon base.
The Artemis programme has taken year…
GHANA’S digital economy is at risk as damage to submarine cables continues to rise, threatening over 95 per cent of the country’s international communications.
Industrial fishing activities, including trawling and anchoring, have been…
ECOGLASS Ltd, a Ghanaian-owned glass processing and aluminium solutions company, has officially launched its operations in Ghana with a commitment to deliver high-quality yet affordable glass products while positioning itself to take adv…
Ghanaian singer and songwriter Rama Blak has described her nomination in the Record of the Year category at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) as a significant boost to her growing music career.
The young Highlife artiste s…
This year's delegation brings together startups operating in future banking, healthcare, cyber security, AI & mobility, sustainable energy and agri tech:
– MoneyGuard Service Inc. – A platform that structures financial transaction …
The Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID) successfully held its sixth (6th) Exchange Programme, hosted by the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) Bank in Accra from March 22 to 23 March.
T…
Promasidor Ghana has launched the 2026 edition of its flagship youth engagement campaign, Cowbell Coffee Dreams N Vibes, at the University of Education, Winneba, igniting excitement among students with a vibrant blend of inspiration, ent…
Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has indicated that a future government led by the New Patriotic Party will pursue broader reforms of the Gold Board if the current amendment fails to address existing challeng…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has procured four motorized boats to transport staff across Volta Lake, aiming to improve access to healthcare in island and hard-to-reach communities.
Each of the four regions border…
Governments across the world are turning to digital policing systems to improve crime detection, manage information and respond faster to security threats, but North-West University (NWU) legal expert Advocate Justice Khoza say the expansi…
Even in a season full of highs for Arsenal supporters, Max Dowman's goal against Everton stands out.
Not simply because it clinched a crucial win in a tense title race, or because it broke a 21-year Premier League record, but be…
A mass robotaxi outage in the Chinese city of Wuhan caused at least a hundred self-driving cars to stop mid-traffic, sparking renewed debate around the safety of driverless vehicles.
Local police said initial findings suggested …
Mr Sunil Dahiya, the Senior Program Officer for Inclusive Markets and Trade, AGRA, has called for intensified efforts to improve the quality and competitiveness of locally produced rice in Ghana.
He said rice remained a critical staple…
The Paramount Chief of Asokore in the Ashanti Region, Nana Susubribi Krobea Asante, has urged the youth to follow the “straight and narrow path” and avoid the rush for quick wealth as they make efforts to succeed in life.
He said the …
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has challenged the 261 local Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to liaise with their diaspora constituents to give back to the co…
A high-yielding hybrid maize variety that is tolerant to maize diseases prevalent in the Ghanaian farming environment has been launched to shore up maize production in the country.
The variety, known as CRI-Nkomo hybrid maize seed, …
A five-day capacity-building training programme for boat owners and operators aimed at combating rising inland water accidents ended at Dambai in the Oti Region last week.
The programme, organised by the Ghana Life Saving and Diving …
The Nsowah-Nuamah Statistics and Artificial Intelligence Institute (NNSAII) has inaugurated a seven-member governing board to spearhead the adoption of artificial intelligence and data science in education, policy development and industr…
Hassan Tampuli, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee, has criticised the introduction of the Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC), describing it as insensitive to current global economic condi…
The government of Ghana has welcomed a decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on the issuance of Special Export Authorisations (ASE) for fresh tomatoes, a move expected to restore cross-border trade flows and ease pressure on th…
The Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, says the bank is focused on building a resilient and enduring franchise, following a historic financial performance in 2025.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View wit…
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has assured Parliament that no rice or maize was lost under a government food distribution programme, despite challenges that disrupted the programme's rollout.
Officials from the ministry gave the…
Government has commenced a nationwide assessment of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme as part of efforts to undertake major reforms.
According to the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr.…
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in the Molucca Sea off Indonesia's Ternate island early Thursday, killing at least one person.
The quake, which struck at 06:48 local time (22:48 GMT) at a depth of 35km, sparked tsunami warning…
President Donald Trump's address from the White House on Wednesday evening was - despite some speculation beforehand - largely a rehash of what he has been saying for days about the Iran war.
In a 20-minute primetime speech, he said the…
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned former Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, and the former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to account for alleged irregularities surrounding a GHS…
Casual staff at the Northern Regional Hospital, also known as Tamale Central Hospital, have for the third time embarked on a sit-down strike over the delayed payment of five months’ salary arrears.
The orderlies, who called off an e…
The Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, has attributed the recent strong performance of banks in Ghana to the impact of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), noting that the policy compelled financial institutio…
Ghana has welcomed the decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply pressures and stabilise local markets.
The ban on export of tomatoes from Burkina Faso was announced on M…
Children and Youth in Broadcasting (CYIB), widely known as Curious Minds, has officially launched its 30th anniversary celebration at the British Council in Accra, marking three decades of amplifying the voices of young people and shap…
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