Afrobeats artiste Haruna Buhari, known in showbiz as Nanky has featured King Promise on his new song dubbed, ‘Cassette’. Produced by Killbeatz and Methmix, the video was directed by Yaw Skyface under Sultan Incorporation label. Nanky is Ghanaian singer and songwriter deeply rooted in Afro-pop, Afro RnB, and highlife. His name Nanky means ‘Effective Contributor.’ Having […] The post Nanky
A retail-tech startup from the Ashesi Venture Incubator, Swoove, represented Ghana in the UNESCO-sponsored Worldwide Afro Network event (WAN 2021). Swoove represented the country in Afrobytes’ ‘Pitch My Country’ segments, where several African entrepreneurship and tech ecosystems shared how they build up resilience and offer digital solutions that help address some sustainable needs. This year’s […] The post Swoove
The Autotronic Laboratory of the Takoradi Technical University’s Mechanical Engineering Department has received a boost with a donation of a $20,000 live Caterpillar Engine from Mantrac Ghana for students’ practicals. The 3,406-capacity live engine was donated to the University, under Mantrac Ghana’s Caterpillar Technician for Africa social responsibility programme, to give students a hands-on feel […] The post TTU
One of Ghana’s fastest-growing television stations, Citi TV, is three years old today, June 4, 2021. The station started its operations on June 4, 2018, and has for the past three years given its viewers locally-produced yet world-class content. The television station has a number of programmes with ‘The Point of View, Citi Newsroom (CNR), […] The post Citi TV is three years
Nigeria’s government is suspending Twitter operations in the country “indefinitely”, the country’s information minister has announced. The ban is due to “the persistent use of the platform for activities… capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence”, according to a statement released on Friday. It comes just days after a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari was removed […] The post Nigeria
The vast majority of the work we do, the entertainment we consume and the way we connect with others is now done digitally. As such, audio devices are playing an increasingly important role in our lives. So, whether we are watching our favourite movie, listening to music, or taking a call from a friend there […] The post Looking for a new earphone? Huawei’s
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), is asking the Akufo-Addo government to refrain from muzzling free speech in the country. According to the party, journalists and the entire citizenry must not be attacked for criticizing the government. In an interview with Citi News during the 42nd Anniversary of the ‘June 4 Uprising’, the National Chairman […] The post ‘Ghanaians
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), is asking the Akufo-Addo government to refrain from muzzling free speech in the country. According to the party, journalists and the entire citizenry must not be attacked for criticizing the government. In an interview with Citi News during the 42nd Anniversary of the ‘June 4 Uprising’, the National Chairman […] The post ‘Strangulation
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South in the Volta Region, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has raised alarm over what many describe as a humanitarian crisis following the impact of tidal waves in four communities in the constituency. About one thousand residents in Amutsinu Salakope, Adina, Agavedzi, and Blekusu have been displaced following the latest […] The post Keta
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South in the Volta Region, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has raised alarm over what many describe as a humanitarian crisis following the impact of tidal waves in four communities in the constituency. About one thousand residents in Amutsinu Salakope, Adina, Agavedzi, and Blekusu have been displaced following the latest […] The post Ketu
The co-founder of Rancard, Kofi Dadzie, has singled out a culture of innovation as vital for businesses looking to take advantage of trends that will shape businesses in the next decade. Speaking on the topic, ‘Digital Economy; trends that will change your business in the next decade as part of this year’s Citi Business Festival […] The post Culture
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, is dragging the Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to Parliament to account for proceeds from the COVID-19 testing regime at the Kotoka International Airport. In an urgent question scheduled to be answered next week, the Tamale South Member of Parliament (MP) is seeking information regarding the funds accrued from the […] The post Transport
A 31-year-old teacher of the Ghana National College in Cape Coast, Sheila Afful, met her untimely death on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 after a vehicle which was being driven by a police officer run her over. The driver, Lance Corporal Euodia Adu Gyamfi of the Twifo Praso police station, was driving a Toyota Corolla saloon […] The post Ghana National College teacher
Members of the social media movement, #FixTheCountry protesters, clashed with the Police on Friday June 4, 2021, at the premises of the Accra High Court. The protesters were peacefully marching to the court premises in solidarity with their conveners who were arraigned after the Police secured an exparte injunction against their demonstration slated for May […] The post Police
One of the dreadlocked students who was at the centre of the Achimota School-Rasta rigmarole, Tyrone Iras Marhguy has landed in his dream school. He was finally admitted on Friday, June 4, 2021, after initial resistance from authorities of Achimota School despite a High Court judgment. The student reported and concluded his admission procedures, and […] The post Rasta
Ensuring an increase in the levels of productivity among Ghanaians will attract wages that match the work done by the average worker, the Deputy Finance Minister-Designate, Abena Osei-Asare has said. She believes Ghana’s overreliance on the minimum wage as a means of remunerating employees, is a result of the low levels of productivity in the […] The post Increasing
Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has called on the government to consult broadly in finding solutions to the current challenges facing the country. According to Mr. Mahama, this will go a long way to help the government in meeting the needs and aspirations of the citizenry. The former President made the call in a post […] The post Let’s build consensus
The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, has extended its ongoing strike to include other departments under its umbrella that were exempted from the action. According to the Association, the earlier decision was to provide the government an opportunity to address their concerns, which include demands for improved conditions of service and the payment […] The post Strike
Some parents and their wards were on Friday June 4, 2021, left stranded at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Basic School following an extension of a strike by members of the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana. The Association has extended its strike to essential services on University campuses such […] The post Parents
India has ordered 300 million doses of an unapproved coronavirus vaccine amid a devastating second wave. The unnamed vaccine from Indian firm Biological E is in Phase 3 trials, and had showed “promising results” in the first two phases, the federal government said in a statement. The $206m order is the first India has signed […] The post India orders 300 million
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