Strengthening urban health systems through gaps identification is necessary to ensure sustainable health improvements, a lecturer at the School of Public Health, University of Ghana and Country Lead, Dr. Genevieve Aryeetey, has said. That, she explained, involved continuous processes of implementing changes in policy and practice to improve access, coverage, quality and efficiency of the … The post Strengthen

The AI microprocessor is just half of the equation Security focused US storage company Cigent has announced its latest generation of SSD with a twist: its product can stand up to ransomware attacks in a world of heightened cyber warfare threat. The self-proclaimed first SSD that comes with built-in ransomware prevention capabilities uses an AI … The post This

Following an EU antitrust investigation Following the stink raised by competing collaboration tool Slack to the European Union in 2020, Microsoft has agreed to stop automatically bundling Teams with its office software. Per the Financial Times (paywall), the move is an attempt to escape what would be the company’s first antitrust investigation in over a … The post Microsoft

 Accra Hearts of Oak suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Tamale City on match day 28 of the betPawa Premier League at the Aliu Maha­ma Sports Stadium yesterday. It was the second consecutive defeat for the Phobains, after losing 1-0 to Bechem United on Sunday. Forward Sampson Eduku opened the scores in the 17th minute … The post Hearts lose again, Aduana win appeared first on

 The Economic Communi­ty of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative to Ghana, Mr Baba Gana Wakil, says the institution is focused on shaping the future of sports development for the African youth through the Youth and Sports Development Centre (YSDC). According to him, the youth constitute the most vibrant, ener­getic, innovative segment of the population … The post ECOWAS

Legon Cities recorded a third straight win yes­terday when they de­feated Accra Lions 2-0 in the betPawa Premier League game played at the El-Wak Stadium. A goal in each stanza of the game from Kofi Kordzi and Ebenezer Armegah on the 35th and 47th minutes, respectively, atoned for the Royals 3-1 loss to the same … The post Legon Cities tame Accra Lions at El-Wak appeared first

The police have arrested three suspects in connection with a robbery attack on a gold-buying shop at Akoon-Tarkwa, in the Western Region. The suspects, Ezekiel Stephen Oghenekaro, Samuel Amoashie and FatawuAwudu together with three other suspects, armed with weapons attacked the gold-buying shop on April 18, 2023, and made away with an unspecified amount of … The post 3 arrested

A-19 year old man drown in a well at Yawkwei in the Asante Akim Central, last Sunday. The deceased, identified as Prince Oppong, was reported to have fallen into the well when he attempted toremove a plumbing pipe, which fell into the well. The news of the tragedy attracted a large crowd to the scene, … The post 19-year-old man drowns in well at Yawkwei appeared first on

 Evangelist Dr Law­rence Tetteh, has called on all Ghanaians to participate in this year’s National Prayer Rally and Healing Service, themed ‘This Nonsense Must Stop,’ which has been slated next month. He said there was the pressing need for the country to call on God as a people to seek his face in a massive … The post Ghanaians asked to join

The Nation­al Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Special Prosecutor to (SP) thoroughly investigate all individuals cited in the illegal mining report by former Minster for Environment Science and Technology, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. The National Communication Office said the report on ille­gal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’, was scandalous. At a press briefing in … The post NDC

 The top United Nations (UN) envoy for Sudan said on Tuesday that the military leaders of the warring parties in Sudan are not ready for a complete ceasefire. “Both leaders (of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Sup­port Forces) have not been able to fully commit to a complete ceasefire or implement one. “The … The post ‘Sudanese military leaders

Peace talks between the Ethiopian government and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) have begun on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, a rebel commander has confirmed to the BBC. This is the first time the Ethiopian government is formally negotiating with OLA after years of conflict. No details have been shared so far about the format of … The post Ethiopia peace talks kick off in Zanzibar

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has targeted the planting of 10 million trees nationwide during this year’s Green Ghana Day. Slated for June 9, the exercise which will be held on the theme, “Our Forests, Our Health”, would be funded with a GH¢2.5 million allocation from government and donations from individuals, corpo­rate groups … The post Green Ghana

More than 11 million active Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMS) will by the end of May 2023 be deactivated if the owners of such SIMs fail to register by the said date, the National Commu­nications Authority (NCA) has warned. Mr Oppong Nkrumah (right) interacting with Mr Anokye (middle)and other officials The Authority said only Gha­naians on … The post Mass

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has invited investors from Austria to take advantage of Ghana’s economic and political stability to invest in the country. Speaking at the B2B session with the Austrian delegation led by the Federal Chancellor, Karl Nehammer, in Accra under the auspices of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Vice President reiterated … The post Veep

 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday nominated Justice Mrs Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo as the new Chief Justice. According to the President, her nomina­tion was to avoid any vacuum that would occur following the retirement of the current Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah on May 24. A letter dated April 25 and addressed to … The post President

 The National Com­munications Authority (NCA) has warned that it will deactivate more than 11 million active Sub­scriber Identity Modules (SIMS) by the end of May this year if the owners of such SIMs fail to reregister them by the said date and that with effect from June 1, 2023, SIM registration would involve only new … The post Don’t go back on your word, NCA appeared first on

Zone One leaders, Accra Athletic, will return to their favourite Community 11 Park today when they welcome relegation-bound side, Toma Mariners, on match-day 20 of the Greater Accra Division Two League. The Tema-based outfit are keen on returning to winning ways, hav­ing played out a pulsating 1-1 draw with debutants Felanth FC in their mid-week … The post Gt.

It was a massive showdown of strength and endurance when the Ghana Wrestling Association (GWA) organised a Freestyle Wrestling Champion­ship last Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium. The event, which was aimed at selecting a team for a con­tinental championship next month saw about 50 wrestlers in various weight categories competing for glory. At the … The post Thrills

The GFA Founda­tion has paid a visit to former Ghana Coach, Sellas Tetteh, at his residence in Accra. The Foun­dation also donated an amount of GH¢50, 000 to Mr Tetteh. According to the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the establishment and subsequent launching of the GFA Foundation is borne out … The post GFA Foundation donates