The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after a cancer diagnosis. In a video statement, Catherine says it was a “huge shock” after an “incredibly tough couple of months”. But she sent a positive message, saying: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” Details of the cancer have […] The post Kate, Princess

Ghana’s public debt increased to GH?610 billion as at December 2023. Comparatively, this is a 26. 85 percent rise from the GH?446.3 billion recorded in December 2022. The new debt figure represents 72.5 % of Gross Domestic Product. According to the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial Data for March 2024, the country’s […] The post Ghana

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Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, has initiated legal proceedings against Attorney General Godfred Dame. This action follows a controversial directive from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, communicated through a letter to Parliament, which recommended halting the transmission of the contentious anti-gay bill. The letter from the Presidency urged Parliament to desist […] The post Dafeamekpor

In the wake of recent internet disruptions, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been compelled to address concerns regarding the erroneous imposition of E-Levy on certain electronic transactions. According to the GRA, the interruption in internet connectivity impacted the real-time routing of electronic transactions to the Electronic Transfer Levy Management and Assurance System (ELMAS), prompting […] The post Internet

Despite mounting atrocities in Gaza, the U.N Security Council remains deadlocked. Russia and China on Friday (Mar. 22) vetoed a U.S. resolution that determined the imperative of an immediate and sustained cease-fire”. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favour and three against, including Algeria, the Arab representative on the council. […] The post Gaza war:

Shareholders of MTN Ghana have approved a total dividend of GH? 2.31bn for the 2023 financial year. This follows the recommendation of the Board for a final dividend of GH? 0.175 per0. share to reflect the robust performance of the company for the year. The total dividend for the 2023 financial year will be 0.225 […] The post MTN Ghana to pay ¢2.316bn as

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has clarified concerns about the security of their Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) following recent speculations from a circulating memo titled “Return of biometric verification devices” which was reportedly signed by the Deputy Chairman of Operations. EC, in a memo dated Thursday, March 7 directed its regional offices to return all […] The post EC

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, has reiterated that ‘Okada’ operations remain illegal. This statement follows promises made by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, that he would legalise the operations of commercial motorbikes popularly known as okada when he interacted with residents of Worawora […] The post ‘Okada’

To understand how much the US government’s new lawsuit strikes at the heart of the identity Apple has forged for itself, let’s first consider the firm’s fanbase. Apple has a unique position as a tech brand. I’ve sat through a lot of Apple events in my time, both virtually and in person, and one thing […] The post Apple becomes the latest tech giant under

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that road crashes for the first two months of January and February 2024 saw a slight increase. The Director-General of the NRSA, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, at the launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign, disclosed that 2,260 road crashes were reported involving 3,910 vehicles, with […] The post 369

A million people are without power across Ukraine after Russian missiles targeted energy infrastructure. There is no electricity in the second-largest city of Kharkiv, the regional head says, and more than 53,000 households in Odesa are without power. Ukraine’s energy minister, German Galushchenko, accused Russia of trying to provoke “a large-scale failure of the country’s […] The post Ukraine

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has indicated that findings from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) indicate that one in every five (19.1%) persons in Ghana did not have enough drinking water in the month preceding the survey. In the Northern Region, which recorded the highest percentage, one in every three (32.1%) persons […] The post 1 in 5 Ghanaians

One of the most respected actresses of our time Martha Ankomah has called for assistance from the National Film Authority (NFA) in getting Ghanaian movies onto major streaming platforms like Amazon and Netflix. The National Film Authority on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, organized the inaugural Film Investment Breakfast Meeting at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel. The […] The post “Help

Leading communications and broadcasting company, Global Media Alliance, successfully hosted a thought-provoking thought leadership event for the women in the organization as part of the International Women’s Month activities. The event, centered on the theme “Inspire Inclusion” held on 20th March, 2024 at Silverbird Cinemas, featured esteemed panellists who shared valuable insights and experiences to […] The post Global

Algeria will hold its presidential election on Sept. 7, giving President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign should he decide to seek a second term leading the oil-rich North African nation. The presidency announced the date in a statement Thursday after meeting with a group that included high-ranking members of Parliament and the […] The post Algeria to

Large areas of Ukraine are suffering blackouts after Russian missiles targeted energy infrastructure. Fifteen blasts were reported in the second-largest city, Kharkiv, said the mayor, while more than 53,000 households in Odesa were without power. Ukraine’s energy minister, German Galushchenko, accused Russia of trying to provoke “a large-scale failure of the country’s energy system”. A […] The post Blackouts

Legendary Ghanaian songstress, Becca has penned an emotional message after releasing her new single dubbed ‘’Makoma’’ ‘’Makoma’’, released on Friday, March 22, is a mid-tempo highlife song that celebrates love. The feel-good track encourages listeners to wear their hearts on their sleeves and express their deepest affection. Before the release of the song, Becca, known […] The post “Sorry

Legendary Ghanaian songstress, Becca has penned an emotional message after releasing her new single dubbed ‘’Makoma’’ ‘’Makoma’’, released on Friday, March 22, is a mid-tempo highlife song that celebrates love. The feel-good track encourages listeners to wear their hearts on their sleeves and express their deepest affection. Before the release of the song, Becca, known […] The post “Sorry

The Executive Director (ED) for the Center for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), Nana Gyamfi Adwabour has revealed that 15 Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country will be the beneficiaries of the first phase of the Ghana Smart Schools Project. The project, which is set to be launched by President Nana Addo […] The post 15 schools