The Indian Railways has ordered an investigation after a freight train trav­elled more than 70km (43.4 miles) without drivers. Videos shared on social media showed the train zooming past several stations at high speed. Reports say the train ran without a driver from Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir to Hoshiar­pur district in Punjab on Sunday. … The post Runaway Indian train travels 70km without

Two youths were shot dead on Monday in Conakry as Guinea’s capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike against the military government that seized power in 2021, which stands accused of stifling dissent. A confederation of the main unions has urged public and private sectors to strike for the release … The post Two people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody

Three members of a drug cartel involved in a series of gang­land killings have been jailed for life in the biggest criminal trial in Dutch history. The gang’s “undisputed” ringlead­er, Ridouan Taghi, was for years one of the Netherlands’ most-wanted fugitives. Taghi was jailed for murder, firearms offences and aggravated robbery. Two other men, Said … The post Dutch

 New boxing promotional outfit, Twinstars Boxing Promotions, is set to host its maiden show on March 30 at Weija in Accra. It would feature eight thrilling bouts including a super lightweight national championship between Samuel Quaye and a yet-to-be announced opponent. There would also be a super bantamweight contest between Aziz Seidu and Vandorf Okrah … The post Twinstars Boxing

The President, Nana Addo Dank­wa Akufo-Addo, has made the boldest declaration about Ghana’s preparation to host the 13th African Games, affirming that the country was ready to welcome all sports athletes to the continental showpiece. Presenting his message of the State of the Nation (SONA) to the Parliament yesterday, President Akufo-Addo minced no words about … The post 2023

The Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) International, Apostle Samuel Amponsah-Frim­pong, has admonished politicians to think about Ghana first and work together to render an ac­ceptable electoral process. He said as this year is dedicated for electing the country’s next president and parliamentarians, saying “destiny calls on all of us to manifest our political … The post Think

 The German government has provided €1.1m grant to Prefos Limited for the construction of a 75 MW Solar Assembly Plant in the Ashanti Region. The project, which started last month and expected to be ready in 2026, would produce “semi-knocked down” solar-powered streetlights and solar panels for domestic and international market. The plant is poised … The post Germany grants

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s much-anticipated address on the state of the nation lived up to its billing yesterday, despite the initial fear of boycott by the Minority caucus. As expected of election year addresses, the stakes were high and signs of an event-filled day were obvious on the wall when only Members on the … The post Drama in Parliament as Minority caucus

 The Lagos State Gov­ernment in Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies for it to provide solutions to recycling, treat­ment and processing of waste in the State. In a speech after signing the MoU on behalf of Lagos State, Mr Tukunbo Wahab, the Commissioner of the Ministry of … The post Jospong Group deserves every support appeared first

The President, Nana Addo Dank­wa Akufo-Ad­do, has said the government is committed to con­cluding the external debt restruc­turing process as soon as possible to enable the country move past its current economic challenges. That, he also said, would enable the government to complete proj­ects that had been constrained due to financial challenges. Mr Cassiel Ato … The post Govt

Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has said the true state of the Ghanaian economy is one of joblessness and hopelessness. According to Dr Forson, MP for Ajumako/ Enyan/Esiam constituency, the hopeless­ness explains the recent exodus of Ghanaian professionals to other countries for greener pastures. Reacting to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s message on … The post Our

The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has commended the Gamey and Gamey ADR Institute for its immense contribution to the growth of the ADR industry in Ghana by offering quality training and develop­ment of professional ADR practitioners. According to her, the provision of quality training remains vital in promoting profes­sionalism in the fast-growing ADR … The post Chief

On this blessed occasion of the centenary celebra­tion of Ahmadiyyat in Gha­na, let me focus attention on a short biography of the very Amir who is currently steering the affair of the movement in Ghana. Ahmadiyya, the world-wide Islamic movement from Punjab in India, was introduced into Ghana in 1921 by Alhaji Maulana Abdur Rahman … The post Maulvi

 The 8th governing council of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ghana has been inaugu­rated with a pledge to develop strategic partnerships to improve the institute and the sector. Comprising 16 members, the President of the Council is Mark Amoamah, an engineer, who is leading the Institute for a second two-year term. In … The post 8th governing council of CILT inaugurated

 The maiden edition of the bartenders masterclass organised as part of the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) has been held in Accra. The uniquely curated activ­ity, instituted as part of efforts to groom young talents for the bartending profession and retool  already existing practitioners, brought together stakeholders and well-wishers of the beverage industry as well as … The post Maiden

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) started this year with improved performance with favour­able returns in both the GSE composite and Financial Stock indices. A statement issued by the GSE on the January, 2024 market activities copied to the Ghanaian Times said the improved perfor­mance in January demonstrated the increasing level of inves­tor confidence in the … The post GSE starts year with improved

 A witness in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, yesterday said none of the farmers investigated said they drank lithovitfertiliser like water. Mr Paul Adjei Gyan, Op­erations Directorate of the Economic and Organised Crime Organisation (EOCO), was a member of the team that inves­tigated Dr Opuni, … The post COCOBOD

Four persons have been confirmed dead following a gory accident at Awutu Bereku, near Kasoa, in the Cen­tral Region yesterday. The accident also resulted in the injury of six persons, who are currently receiving medical attention at St. Gregory Hospital. The incident involved a tipper truck with registration number GS 2820-21 and a Ford transit, … The post 4 killed, 6 injured in gory accident

MR Yaw Dankwah, the defence counsel, in the murder case of former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, told the Accra High Court that Daniel Asiedu, first accused, did not kill the former legislator.Mr Dankwah alleged that the former MP, J.B Danquah Adu, was killed by three police impersonators, who visited the home of … The post 3 police impersonators killed J.B

 A total of 115 students of African Freelancers (TAF) College, a tuition-free school, have graduated with various employable skills to enable them to become entrepreneurs. The students, some of whom are from Cameroon, Liberia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria, were trained in graphic designing, cinematography, music production, digital market­ing, cosmetology, fashion design, real estate management and … The post TAF