Swiss bank UBS (UBSG.S) said on Thursday it had successfully piloted a blockchain-based payment system it has developed to improve efficiency of cross-border transactions known as UBS Digital Cash. In the pilot, transactions were carried out with multinational clients and banks, including domestic transactions in Switzerland and cross-border payments in U.S. dollars, Swiss francs, euros and Chinese … The post UBS

Yango ride-hailing service, part of global tech company Yango Group, has marked the just ended cancer awareness month with a free breast cancer, prostate and general health screening for over 400 partner drivers, couriers, their families and passengers. The screening took place on Saturday, 2nd November 2024 at the Makola Market in Accra and was […] The post

The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year. Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as … The post Australia

The Campaign Team for the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has asked the Ministry of Education to shed more light on Ghana’s Educational Reforms, according to a statement released. In a statement signed by the Director of Communications for the Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 it […] The post Bawumia’s Vision for Education to be unveiled

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has said that his observations of the workings of the Executive and Judiciary arms of government have revealed that there is a seeming collaboration between the two government institutions to weaken the legislature. This, he noted, has been demonstrated through acts of interference in the […] The post Bagbin

Ghanaians have taken to social media to express outrage after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo unveiled a statue of himself at the entrance of Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi.

The government has signed a deal with the European Union (EU) to make Ghana the first African country to issue Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licenses, with June 30, 2025, set as the date for the commencement of the agreement. The deal, which was signed and unveiled at the 12th session of the […] The post Ghana, 1st country to issue Forest Law Enforcement License

The 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, will from January 20, 2025 begin another four-year term as the 47th President. Though not officially announced, projected results from last Tuesday’s elections show he has crossed the 270 Electoral Votes mark and is even likely to go over 280 by the time the […] The post ‘Stubborn’ Trump Returns To The White House appeared

American streamer and social media influencer Adin Ross has cash out big after the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Adin Ross has earned $1.6 million payout after betting on Donald Trump to win the US Presidential election. Adin Ross disclosed on his social media accounts that he had placed a $1 million wager on Donald Trump […] The post American influencer Adin Ross

Black Stars coach Otto Addo is set to name his squad for Ghana’s final two matches in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers today.

Owners of Cabest Jewellery, the jewellery shop at Adabraka, a suburb of Accra, where a robbery incident took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 have, according to ghanaweb.com, given details of the robbery incident. According to the online portal, one of the owners of Cabest Jewellery, Clement Amos Baffour, said that the robbers attacked one […] The post Editorial: Police

China from the beginning of the 21st century until now has succeeded and climbed to the second place in the world economy after the USA. Thus, it now claims global diplomatic and economic influence, competing with the other major powers in trade and investment, especially in Africa. Africa on the other hand is a vast […] The post China-Africa: A Dynamic Relationship appeared first on The

 The  MTN has invested more than GH¢1million this year to promote Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs) through its support programme aimed to boost the needed inno­vation and expansion. Speaking at an MTN support programme for SMEs in the Volta Region in Ho on Tuesday, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer (CCS­SO) of MTN, Ms … The post MTN invests GH¢1m to promote SMEs

 Two national policies that seek to strengthen sickle cell disease (SCD) care and advance Ghana’s quest for vaccine self-reliance for a healthier population have been launched in Accra yesterday. While the five – year “National Strategy for SCD” (2022-2028) is expected to prevent and control the disease burden through compre­hensive and coordinated health­care services, research … The post Ghana

The paramount chief of the New Juaben Traditional Area in the Eastern Region, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III, has called on Africa-Americans to use their connections to foster development and inspire unity between Ghana and the African American community. He made the call during a short but impressive ceremony organised by Hausa Tours, an entity which […] The post Africa Americans adopt Ghanaian names appeared

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) chairman for the Fenin Amponsah and Ayim Mmonsam of the Oyoko Royal Family of Akyem Anamase in the Akyem Bosome Traditional Area of the Eastern Region, Abusuapanin Kofi Asiedu, has charged members of the committee to be mindful of the responsibility to guide and uphold the cultural and traditional values […] The post Be mindful of your responsibilities

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju, has commended the launch of Phase 1 of the contactless passport application system, calling it a landmark achievement that showcases the power of innovation and the dedication of the Ministry of Interior under the leadership of Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Phase 1 of the […] The post APC chieftain hails

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the federal government to proffer lasting solutions to the power crisis in the country. Obi made the call on his X handle while raising concerns about the ongoing power crisis following another collapse of the national grid. The call came after Nigerians were plunged into a fresh […] The post Peter Obi Urges FG To Resolve Power Crisis Challenges

The Sekondi High Court will today, Thursday, November 7, 2024, determine the fate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe. The NDC escalated its legal battle over the recognition of its parliamentary candidate by filing a fresh writ at the Sekondi High Court. This comes in the […] The post Sekondi High Court to determine fate

 Nungua Tigers RLFC de­throned defending Ghana Rugby League 9s champi­ons, Skolars RLFC, after defeating them 13-10 to be crowned champi­ons of the 2024 men’s tournament at the University of Ghana’s (UG) Rugby Field. The captivating all-play-all two-round tournament, which ran throughout the month of October, witnessed some intense battles, showcased emerging talents, and attracted powerful … The post Nungua