Today, Microsoft and GrowthAfrica announced their partnership to launch the #Insiders4Good East Africa Fellowship, which seeks to support emerging entrepreneurs as they turn their business ideas into reality and scale. This initiative is a new partnership between Microsoft and GrowthAfrica, designed to empower East African entrepreneurs with mentorship and technology, and amplify their voice through ... Today, Microsoft and GrowthAfrica announced their partnership to launch the #Insiders4Good

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has expressed disappointment in the lack of representation of persons with disabilities in the ministerial nominations made by President Nana Akufo-Addo. In the organisation’s, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government is not ensuring an all-inclusive government as promised since no person with disability has been nominated for any ... The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has expressed disappointment in the lack of

The Ghana Police Hospital in Accra will shut down for mandatory fumigation exercise at some of its Departments including that of the Paediatric and the Outpatient Unit. The exercise, scheduled to start from February 6, will also be executed at the Radiology and Dental Units, Chemist and Quartermaster stores as well as the area of ... The Ghana Police Hospital in Accra will shut down for mandatory fumigation exercise at some of its Departments including that of the Paediatric and the Outpatient

Saido Berahino served an eight-week suspension before leaving West Brom, Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has said. His comments follow newspaper reports the striker was banned after failing an out-of-competition drugs test. Hughes said the 23-year-old, who joined the Potters for £12m in January, was banned for a “Football Association disciplinary matter”. The Welshman said ... Saido Berahino served an eight-week suspension before leaving West Brom, Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has said. His

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has threatened to sue the Ministry of Health over State medical institutions that charge unapproved fees to patrons. The CPA has charged the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, to as a matter of urgency, put an end what it calls some of these negative practices currently ongoing at some public hospitals ... The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has threatened to sue the Ministry of Health over State medical institutions that charge unapproved fees to patrons. The

Olam Ghana’s Nutrifoods Biscuit factory became the first biscuit manufacturing facility in West Africa to earn international recognition for compliance in food safety standards after it was awarded FSSC certification along with the company’s tomato paste plant in Tema. The two processing facilities have been accorded FSSC (Food Safety System Certification Scheme) 22000 accreditation which ... Olam Ghana’s Nutrifoods Biscuit factory became the first biscuit manufacturing facility in West

Travis Kalanick, the chief executive of ride-sharing service Uber, has stepped down from President Donald Trump’s economic advisory group after strong criticism from staff and the public. The board, which also counts Tesla chief executive Elon Musk as a member, is due to meet the president on Friday. Uber is one of several technology firms ... Travis Kalanick, the chief executive of ride-sharing service Uber, has stepped down from President Donald Trump’s economic advisory group after

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has hit back at Twitter users who threatened to burn her books following her criticism of President Trump. Rowling’s recent Twitter feed has been filled with her retweets criticising the president’s recent travel ban. Some followers have taken umbrage with her stance, with several saying they have burned her books ... Harry Potter author JK Rowling has hit back at Twitter users who threatened to burn her books following her criticism of President Trump. Rowling’s

A 57 year-old teacher in Bimbilla in the Nanumba North district of the Northern Region, Tia Musah David, is in the grips of the police for allegedly beating his wife to death. The incident reportedly occurred during a misunderstanding between the two which resulted in the unfortunate death of the woman. In an interview with ... A 57 year-old teacher in Bimbilla in the Nanumba North district of the Northern Region, Tia Musah David, is in the grips of the police for allegedly beating his wife to

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Tewolde GebreMariam has expressed the group’s readiness to partner with Ghana to help rebuild national airlines. According to him, the plan is part of the group’s agenda to expand its reach in West Africa by owning a substantial part of sub-region’s aviation industry. Speaking to Citi Business ... The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Tewolde GebreMariam has expressed the group’s readiness to partner with Ghana

Mobile telecom company, Airtel Ghana, has donated medical items to the Abokobi Community Clinic in Greater Accra Region. The donation is in line with telecom operator’s commitment to support the delivery of quality healthcare in vulnerable communities across the country. The donated items included; wheelchairs, clutches, mattresses, disinfectants among others. The items donated included, wheelchairs, ... Mobile telecom company, Airtel Ghana, has donated medical items to the Abokobi Community

The Black Star International Film Festival, Ghana’s first ever film festival of international scale, is scheduled to take off later in 2017. The organisers of the festival have therefore asked for filmmakers to submit their works for the various categories of the viewings and awards in the festival. The films that will be submitted should ... The Black Star International Film Festival, Ghana’s first ever film festival of international scale, is scheduled to take off later in 2017. The organisers

Parliament is expected to approve the report of the Appointments Committee on the second batch of ministerial nominees from President Nana Akufo-Addo, later today [Friday]. The list of Ministerial nominees awaiting approval includes Dr. Anthony Osei Akoto, Otiko Djaba, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Joseph Kofi Adda among others. With the exception of Gender Minister-nominee, Otiko Djaba who ... Parliament is expected to approve the report of the Appointments Committee on the second batch of ministerial

Staff at social media company Twitter have donated more than $1m (£790,000) to the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU has pledged to fight President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries. The civil rights group has reportedly raised more than $24m in online donations in the past few days. ... Staff at social media company Twitter have donated more than $1m (£790,000) to the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU has pledged

The US defence secretary James Mattis has said any use of nuclear weapons by North Korea would be met with an “effective and overwhelming” response. Mr Mattis is in South Korea, where he has been assuring Seoul it has America’s continuing support. He also reconfirmed plans to deploy a US missile defence system in South ... The US defence secretary James Mattis has said any use of nuclear weapons by North Korea would be met with an “effective and overwhelming” response. Mr

Professor Aba Bentil Andam, has been elected as the new President for the Ghana Academy of Arts (GAAS) and Sciences. Prof. Andam will be holding the office for the next two years from January 2017 to December 2018. GAAS at its 191th general meeting also elected into office 4 other executives and 6 members of ... Professor Aba Bentil Andam, has been elected as the new President for the Ghana Academy of Arts (GAAS) and Sciences. Prof. Andam will be holding the office for the next two years from

Transport Minister Nominee, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah says his outfit will reconsider the proposal to create a free port at Atuabo in the Western region to assess its contribution to the development of the country’s transport sector. Mr. Asiamah explains that the project should propel private sector growth if its operations are streamlined in order not ... Transport Minister Nominee, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah says his outfit will reconsider the proposal to create a free port at Atuabo in the Western region

The entire Breman Jamra Township was thrown into a state of mourning on Thursday as they laid  to rest the remains of the six pupils who died when their dilapidated classroom collapsed on them at the Jamra Methodist  KG building. Students, teachers and bereaved parents could hold back their tears as they bid farewell to the kids who ... The entire Breman Jamra Township was thrown into a state of mourning on Thursday as they laid  to rest the remains of the six pupils who died when their dilapidated