The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have harmonised their reg­ulatory and certification activities to expedite approval processes for businesses as well as small and me­dium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative, approved by the Boards of both authorities, aims to reduce the cost of regulatory ap­provals and product certifications while also … The post FDA,

 In an effort to bridge the digital gap and equip stu­dents with essential IT skills, Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd. (CBG) has donated 30 desktop computers to three junior high schools in Agona. The beneficiary institutions are Agona SDA JHS, Bedomase D/A Basic School, and Bipoa JHS. They received 10 computers each, alongside a refurbishment of … The post CBG bridges digital gap with computer

Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency next week would muddle the outlook for Chinese technology firms far more than a win for Kamala Harris, with executives saying his unpredictable style could lead as much to a reprieve for the sanction-hit industry as increased restrictions. The Republican candidate initiated a Sino-U.S. trade war during his 2017-2021 presidency by … The post China’s

Frankfurt-listed shares of “Magnificent 7” stocks Apple and Amazon were broadly steady on Friday, in light volumes after both companies reported quarterly earnings after-market on Thursday. Apple’s Frankfurt listing was down just 0.1% after the company reported offered a modest growth outlook, even as early iPhone 16 sales grew faster than iPhone 15 sales. Apple shares … The post Apple,

Top Chinese research institutions linked to the People’s Liberation Army have used Meta’s publicly available Llama model to develop an AI tool for potential military applications, according to academic papers and analysts. In a June paper reviewed by Reuters, six Chinese researchers from three institutions, including two under the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) leading research … The post Exclusive:

 Intel’s (INTC.O),, upbeat revenue projections on Thursday masked a sore point for the embattled company: chips touted for artificial intelligence have not lived up to sales expectations. The chipmaker scrapped its recent forecast that in 2024 it would sell more than $500 million worth of Gaudi accelerator chips, so called because they speed up the performance … The post A year

The Ministry of Educa­tion, through its agencies, the National Council for Curriculum and As­sessment (NaCCA) and Ghana Education Service (GES), has announced its readiness to roll out the new secondary education curriculum when school reopens for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new curriculum covers Senior High School (SHS), Senior High Techni­cal School (SHTS) and Science, … The post Ghana

The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, James Klutse Avedzi, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called upon party supporters to concentrate on the “Umbrella” symbol when they cast their votes to secure a comprehen­sive victory on December 7. He said while “Number 8” de­notes the position of the Presiden­tial candidate, John Dramani Maha­ma, … The post Focus

 Ghana is committed in upholding democracy, regional stability and peaceful elections amidst West Africa’s security concerns, the Minister of National Security, Mr Albert Kan- Dapaah, has said. According to him, the ongoing great power rivalry has caused a decline in democracy, thereby shrinking the space for meaningful regional and international security cooperation. “The impact of … The post Ghana

 Hundreds of delegates from across the world have gathered in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, for the 11th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumi­nary which kicked off yesterday. Merck Foundation is a private, charitable organisation established to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through Science and Technology. The two-day event which coincided … The post 11th

The Volta Regional Secre­tariat of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed satisfaction about the gradual acceptance of the party in the region. It assured that the party would not take the support for granted and asked that the support shown to the Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, during his recent … The post NPP will not take Volta Region for

 The Vice Presi­dential Candidate of the National Democratic Con­gress (NDC) party, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stated that the forthcoming presiden­tial election will contrast tangible accomplishments with pledges of transformation. Speaking in the Ashanti Region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang touted NDC’s developmental record, cit­ing electricity, hospitals, education, roads, airports, and sea ports. The outcome of the elections, … The post Electorate

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday launched the national electronic health record (E-Health) project, to deliver integrated healthcare across the country for improved health outcomes. Otherwise known as the Lightwave Health Infor­mation Management System (LHIMS), the project seeks to enrol all public health facilities onto a com­mon platform, mainstreaming the medical records of patients … The post Veep

 The burden of inflation and low growth are impacting negatively on the vulnera­ble, and pushing more Ghanaians into poverty, the Acting Country Manager of the World Bank, Mrs Eunice Ackwerh, has stated. “The World Bank estimates that about 36 per cent of Ghanaians are poor and that more than a quarter of the people live … The post Inflation burden, low economic

A driver’s mate, who broke into the storeroom of a school and stole various items, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Abuakwa Circuit Court. Emmanuel Oteng, 22, alias “Sika Gari,” was said to have scaled into the storeroom of the Bantama M/A Junior High School (JHS) and made away table-top fridge, plastic … The post Driver’s mate jailed 4 years for theft appeared first on

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) have devised an initiative aimed at cleaning rivers polluted by illegal mining. The initiative termed as “Operation Clean the Water Bodies” is a technological exercise that will help reduce turbidity and metal load of water from two rivers (Pra and Bromo … The post MIIF, UMaT ‘Operation

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC yesterday presented a cheque worth of GH??1 million to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) as the cash prize to the National Best Farmer for the 2024 National Farmers’ Day celebration.   The Deputy Managing Director of ADB, Mrs Eno Ofori-Atta, presenting the money expressed the bank’s commitment to … The post ADB

The Accra Sports Stadium will host Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations Match day 6 AFCON 2025 qualifier against Niger on Monday, November 18. This comes after the stadium was approved for the previous qualifier against Sudan in October. The Black Stars will face Niger’s Menas in their quest to secure a spot at the 2025 … The post Ghana to host Niger in Accra Nov 18 appeared first on Ghanaian

Ghana lost 2-1 to defending champions, Nigeria, in the final of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship in Togo on Wednesday at the Stade de Kegue in Lome. A first half brace from Kparabo Arieri propelled the Flying Eagles to victory and ensured the successful defence of the title they won two years ago. He struck the double … The post Gallant Black Satellites lose to Nigeria

A former President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), Mr George Lamptey, has returned from Kinshasa, Congo, where he featured in the just ended 2024 African Elite Men and Women Boxing Championship. Mr Lamptey performed the role of an International Technical Officer (ITO) at the championship that saw Morocco retain the overall crown despite a … The post Lamptey