The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on public sector lawyers to continue with the pursuit of ethical prac­tice and shared dedication in order to establish a legacy of legal excellence. He said this was the only way by which they could strengthen the foundations of public service. • President Akufo-Addo interacting with Helen … The post Govt committed to

The British government on Wednesday ordered China-registered Future Technology Devices International Holding Ltd to sell 80.2% of Scotland-based chip company FTDI over national security risks. “The order has the effect of requiring FTIDHL to sell 80.2% of FTDI within a specified period and by following a specified process,” the government said in a statement. The … The post UK

 Apple (AAPL.O), is set to be fined by the European Union’s antitrust regulators under the bloc’s landmark rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech, making it the first company to be sanctioned, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. The regulators charged in June that the iPhone maker had breached the … The post Apple set to

The presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has outlined the vision of the next NDC government for the six new regions. The former president said the creation of a new region goes beyond just the name on paper and must reflect in devel­opment on the ground. Addressing a mini rally … The post Mahama outlines developmental projects for 6 new

Private equity firm KKR (KKR.N), has acquired a 35% stake in Japanese software developer Fuji Soft (9749.T), after the first part of its two-stage buyout tender offer, the latter said in a statement on Wednesday. Although rival Bain Capital had proposed a higher offer in October to take the Japanese company private, KKR now owns enough Fuji Soft shares to be … The post KKR

Investigators searched the offices of U.S. streaming giant Netflix (NFLX.O), in France and the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud laundering, a French judicial source said. The French investigation, carried out by the Parquet National Financier (PNF) – a special financial crime prosecution unit known for pursuing high-stakes white-collar probes that … The post Netflix

Bitcoin surged to a record high in Asian trade as investors leaned towards Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency rose 7% to $75,060, topping March’s peak, with the prospect of Trump’s return to the White House seen ushering in a softer line on cryptocurrency regulation. Republican Trump won 15 states while … The post Bitcoin

 The Director General of the Ghana Health Ser­vice (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has entreated the public to keep up with hand hygiene and sanitary practices to curtail the spread of cholera in the country. “We need to go back to the san­itary systems that were put in place during the COVID-19 era. Hand washing, eating … The post Let’s revisit COVID-19 sanitary

More young women in the country are engaged in various forms of smoking on a daily basis than their male counterparts, a new survey by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed on the back of the rise in cancer, heart and lung-related diseases in recent times. It says, while traditional ciga­rette smoking may be … The post Women smoke more than men in Ghana – WHO survey appeared

 The  Head Coach of Premier League side, Legon Cities, Samuel Paa Kwesi Fabin, has allayed fears of the club suffering relegation this season, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to move away from the ‘danger’ zone. Coach Fabin, who joined the Royals in August 2023, finished the 2023-24 league season in 13th position. The 2024-25 … The post Legon Cities will avoid relegation

 The High Court in Accra has thrown out an application against Commis­sioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno’s appointment as the deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP). This is after a private citizen had gone to court over the contention that under the laws of Ghana, there was no appointment as deputy IGP in charge … The post Court throws out application

The concept of leadership is essentially about critical wellbeing of a group of people; the idea of ensuring sustainable societal stability. Leader­ship is not mere influence; it is the delivery of public good. True leadership is essentially one without post, without pay, without paid followers, without legacy and among others, without popularity. True leadership is … The post Pointers

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has appealed to Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to reconsider its planned strike action and return to the negotiating table. The strike slated for Thursday, November 7, 2024 comes amid ongoing salary structure nego­tiations and disagreements with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) … The post Don’t

Taiwan’s Foxconn (2317.TW), the world’s largest contract electronics maker and Apple’s (AAPL.O), biggest iPhone assembler, on Tuesday reported revenue for October rose 8.59% year-on-year to reach the highest on record for the month at T$804.8 billion ($25.20 billion). “Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, operations are anticipated to show both quarterly and yearly growth,” the company said … The post Foxconn

Nintendo (7974.T), cut its operating profit forecast for the year to March 2025 by 10% to 360 billion yen ($2.36 billion) on Tuesday, as sales of its ageing Switch console lost steam. The forecast is below analyst estimates for profit of 391.4 billion yen. The Kyoto-based gaming company sold 4.7 million Switch consoles in the first half … The post Nintendo cuts annual profit forecast

Elon Musk’s SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers to transfer manufacturing off the island, leading to some relocating portions of their supply chain, according to sources employed by and close to the equipment makers and corporate documents. A source at a company that is one of the numerous subcontractors that provide components for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet … The post After

 The Presidential Candi­date of the Movement for Change, Mr Alan Kyere­maten, has pledged to stabilise the economy and reduce the exchange rate to below GH¢5 if elected President. During his mega victory walk in the Greater Accra Region, on Saturday, Mr Kyerematen voiced his dismay over the current eco­nomic challenges, emphasising his commitment to an … The post My

The Presidential Candidate of the Convention Peo­ple’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimpomaa, has called for equal representation of women in governance. She said women played an important in building a prosperous societies and should be included in decision and policy making processes. Nana Frimpomaa was speaking at the African Women Leaders Network (AWL), Ghana Chapter, … The post There

 Rescuer workers in Argentina were scrambling to reach people trapped under debris after a hotel collapsed, with one person confirmed dead. The 10-storey Dubrovnik hotel, in the coastal city of Villa Gesell, collapsed early on Tuesday, with a local describing the scene as re­sembling a “horror movie”. Up to 15 people are believed to have … The post Rescuers search for hotel

 The Spanish city of Barcelona has been hit by flooding on Monday, as search and rescue efforts continue following devastating flooding around Valen­cia last week. Spain’s state meteorological agency has placed parts of Catalo­nia on red alert for torrential rain, with local media showing footage of cars partially submerged on a highway. Parts of the … The post Spain