SpaceX’s Starship rocket has completed its first-ever full flight, after surviving re-entry in a breakthrough for the prototype system that may one day send people to Mars. Three previous missions have ended with the rocket, which stands nearly 121 metres (400 feet) tall, blowing up or disintegrating, but this time Starship survived re-entry and made […] The post SpaceX
The second edition of the Africa Cinema Summit has officially been launched at the Accra Tourist Information Centre on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The Africa Cenima Summit is a means for stakeholders in the industry value chain worldwide, particularly in Africa, to discuss challenges and explore potential and opportunities in the African cinema space. The […] The post 2024
At least 150 people were killed and 200 injured in an attack by rebel forces in Sudan, local officials and witnesses said, in the latest atrocity in the year-long war that has displaced more than 7 million people. Eyewitnesses told CNN Thursday how fighters from Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) descended upon Wad al-Nour […] The post People
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address US lawmakers in Washington DC on 24 July, congressional leaders announced on Thursday. He will speak to both chambers of Congress – the Senate and the House of Representatives – as the Israel-Gaza war continues. Republicans and Democrats both invited the prime minister to speak, but the date […] The post Netanyahu
The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has provided shelter for individuals whose homes along the Accra-Winneba Highway were flooded. Over 150 houses in Gomoa Mampong were affected after portions of the highway caved in following the diversion of the Ayensu River by a contractor working on the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway. In an interview with Citi […] The post Gomoa
As part of UBA Ghana’s socio- economic partnership, the Managing Director/CEO, Uzoechina Molokwu, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. During the meeting, Mr Molokwa informed the Minister of UBA’s 2024 celebrations which included the UBA Group’s 75th anniversary, 40 years successful Banking operation in United States of […] The post UBA
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a key figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is gradually gaining momentum ahead of the December polls. A recent survey conducted by Professor Smart Sarpong, the Director of Research and Innovation at Kumasi Technical University, shows that Bawumia is the leading presidential candidate with […] The post Gabby:
The baking industry has long been a cornerstone of the culinary landscape, serving as a vital component of the breakfast economy and a source of nutrition for people all over the world. Globally, the baking industry hit a total market value of USD 203.8 billion in 2018 and is expected to increase by 3.2% by […] The post
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO As the country advances in embracing cutting-edge technology, addressing power supply issues and developing digital public infrastructure (DPI) is crucial, the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation (ACDT) has said. 5G network, it explains, promises to deliver ultra-fast speeds, massive connectivity and ultra-low latency, enabling innovative new applications and services. However, ACDT […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE Ghana is set to introduce a new legislative framework aimed at restricting the export of raw bauxite, according to Samuel Abu Jinapor, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. Speaking at the 2024 West African Mining and Power Conference and Exhibition (WAMPOC/WAMPEX) opening ceremony in Accra, Mr. Jinapor outlined government’s strategy for harnessing […] The post Gov’t
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is set to visit the Ga state on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The historic visit will be crowned with a special durbar to be hosted by the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at the forecourt of his palace. The event follows the Ga Mantse’s recent participation in […] The post Asantehene to embark on historic visit to Ga State June 9
The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong has said Ghana and Africa has a lot to gain from their relationship with South Korea in terms of business and development. “Opportunity is important in business, he said adding, South Korea has advanced technology in renewable energies such as solar and […] The post Jospong
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has partnered the European Lotteries for training on responsible gaming. The move forms part of NLA’s commitment to promoting responsible gaming practices in accordance with the standards of the World Lottery Association. The training which was attended by management of the NLA, held sessions for retailers, private lotto operators, third […] The post
The migrants, who the UN says are refugees, say they feel isolated and unsafe in the African country.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
Videos showed paramilitaries opening fire on the village in what had been Sudan’s breadbasket region, causing the latest mass civilian casualties in a brutal yearlong war.
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