The 21st meeting of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) Board of Trustees, held at the Knowledge City Campus in Kokomlemle, Accra, saw the election and swearing-in of Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah as the new Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees. Emeritus Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah is a world-renowned Professor of Chemistry and a former Vice-Chancellor […] The post AIT

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana on Friday, December 15, 2023 cut sod for its new state-of-the-art head office building project located at West Cantonments in Accra. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including government officials, customers of the bank, project consultants, architects, engineers, religious leaders, and prominent figures within the banking sector. […] The post UBA

President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed bewilderment over the underwhelming performance of the national football team, the Black Stars, in recent tournaments despite the abundance of talent in the country. Addressing the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at the Jubilee House, he acknowledged the heightened expectations stemming from Ghana’s 41-year trophy drought […] The post President

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has threatened to sue the government and the Volta River Authority (VRA) if swift measures are not taken within weeks to construct resettlement facilities for victims of the Akosombo dam spillage whose homes have collapsed. In an interview with Citi News on Thursday, the […] The post Ablakwa

Bernard Avle, the General Manager of Citi FM/Citi TV, has encouraged the youth to actively participate in governance matters, particularly at the local level. Speaking to a group of youth in Accra, Mr Avle emphasized the importance of not allowing themselves to be used as tools by politicians and urged them to take charge of […] The post Don’t

Strategic Communication Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), Ghana’s premier communication agency, has held another successful edition of its Brand Reputation Week with a comprehensive communication skills capacity-building clinic and training programme focusing specifically on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). The 2023 Brand Reputation Week, under the theme, “Driving SME Growth Through Strategic Communication”, was held […] The post Stratcomm

Some Stakeholders have urged political party leaders to leverage the Youth Manifesto in drafting their manifestoes for the 2024 general elections. A staggering 60% of young people surveyed want the next government to focus on creating jobs, a dramatic shift from the 2020 Youth Manifesto where employment only ranked second. Education and access to loans […] The post 60%

The Minority caucus in Parliament has launched a scathing critique of the 2024 budget allocations for the Office of the President and the Chief of Staff Secretariat. Citing a 100% increase in the President’s office budget to over 1 billion cedis and a 277 million cedis allocation for the Chief of Staff’s office, Minority Leader […] The post Minority

Strategic Communication Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa), has this year chosen in place of its annual Praise Jam to make a Praise Offering in support of the Citi FM/Citi TV “OperationRebuild” project in respect of communities affected by the spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The donation in the amount of Thirty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 30,000) […] The post Stratcomm

The Vodafone Ghana Foundation has extended its free ultrasound scan services to the residents of Mafi Seva, bringing vital maternal healthcare directly to this community. The program aimed to provide free maternal healthcare to expectant mothers in the area and nearby communities. A total of 85 expectant mothers from neighbouring villages convened at the Mafi […] The post Enhancing

The Ashanti Regional Security Council has announced a new restriction on motorbikes and tricycles in the vicinity of the Kumasi Airport. Effective immediately, all riders are prohibited from travelling beyond the Airport Roundabout towards the airport itself. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council cited safety concerns as the reason for the restriction. They […] The post Ashanti

The National House of Chiefs has asked traditional leaders across the country to play key roles in addressing the long-standing issue of illegal mining as it continues to pose threats to water bodies and forest reserves. Following the recent arrest of individuals over illegal mining, the National House of Chiefs has tasked traditional leaders to […] The post Galamsey:

The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi has reaffirmed that Catholic priests cannot bless same-sex marriages or unions. This follows reports of Pope Francis formally permitting Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions which has sparked varying opinions on social media. Already, Rev Gyamfi in an interview on Eyewitness News […] The post Priests

Asante Akyem North Assembly members and other elected officials picked up nomination forms for Kwadwo Baah Agyemang. Mr. Kwabena Osei, an engineer, led a team of young men who have benefitted from Kwadwo Baah Agyemang both in Ghana and in the diaspora. Elected assemblymen on Wednesday afternoon picked nomination forms for their choice, Kwadwo Baah […] The post NPP

After fiercely contested zonal and national competitions, a 23-year-old graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Okyere Fred Acheamfo, known by his showbiz name ‘Jay Wilder’, emerged as the ultimate winner of this year’s edition of Orijin Untamed. Jay Wilder secured the much-touted grand prize at stake, walking away with GHS 80,000.00 […] The post Jay

The High Commission of the Republic of Malta in Ghana, on Wednesday 13th December, 2023 celebrated Malta’s 49th Republic Day in a colourful event at the premises of the High Commission, located at Ridge in Accra. The Guest of Honour at the well-attended event was Honourable Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, the Minister for Tourism, Arts and […] The post Malta

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has cautioned the public to reduce outdoor activities where necessary and take all precautionary measures to stay safe. This follows the increased particulate levels (dust levels) observed at its monitoring sites since 13 December 2023. In a statement issued on Wednesday, it said “We have observed an increase in particulate […] The post Harmattan:

December salaries for officers of the parliamentary service may not be paid before the Christmas Holidays, the Director of Finance of Parliament, Daniel T. Chirawura has said. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 20, Mr Chirawura explained that the service was yet “to receive Notification of Transfer of Salaries for December 2023.” He, however, […] The post Parliamentary

Former Big Brother Naija winner, Josephine Otabor (known to fans as Phyna), is facing a tangled legal dispute over a seemingly simple hairpiece. The reality star has been invited by the Nigeria Police to answer allegations of refusing to return a rented wig after the agreed-upon period. The controversy erupted when a hair vendor publicly […] The post Police

AmaliTech, a leading IT training & IT services company in Europe and Africa, celebrated the official opening of their new office in Accra recently. This comes months after they moved into the space and started making an impact on the local community. AmaliTech, which is headquartered in Germany and has offices in Rwanda and Ghana, […] The post AmaliTech’s