The Accra High Court yesterday rejected a GH¢ 90m settlement agreement between William Ato Essien, founder of the defunct Capital Bank who is standing trial for misappropriation of funds and the state. The court found the proposed amount unsatisfactory and of no punitive cause to the accused. The court was ready to deliver judgement on … The post Court

A call has been made for the people of Obuasi to stop all forms of discrimination and stigmatization against people living with HIV. Henry Yeboah, the HIV Focal person at the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, made this call when he interacted with the media on the sidelines of an event held in Obuasi to mark this […]

Social commentator Seth Osei Asiedu, popularly known as Kwaku Rafik has been granted bail after he was arrested by National Security operatives for allegedly commenting on Moody’s latest downgrade of Ghana’s creditworthiness. Kwaku Rafik was said to have been arrested at dawn on Thursday, December 1, and denied access to a lawyer, according to North […] The post Social

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Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Mining George Mireku Duker has stressed on how critical the work of river wardens will be in government’s unrelenting efforts at clamping down on the activities of illegal miners on the country’s river bodies. At an orientation programme for the first batch of 87 river […]

Western Region Minister Kwabena Otchere Darko-Mensah has cautioned newly oriented river wardens to be wary of the many impediments that will be thrown their way by illegal small-scale miners in their bid to stop them from engaging in their illegality. According to the regional minister, the river wardens must be fully prepared to fight the […]

The Municipal Chief Executive for East Gonja, Richard Broni, has commissioned electrification projects at Kinklin, Accrape and Kiklin Nkwanta, all in the East Gonja Municipal of the Savannah Region. The MCE at a mini-durbar acknowledged the level of patience exhibited by residents in the beneficiary communities. “The anxiety to get this project done for you […]

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

The rapid expansion of Indian healthcare firms in Africa has not been without problems.

The surprises created by Group E and F will see Morocco play Spain in the round of 16, Japan meet Croatia and Germany watch from home.

  Spokesperson for the aggrieved Majority Members of Parliament (MPs) Kwame Andy Appiah-Kubi has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to respect the roadmap agreed on with them and sack Read More... The post Respect

  National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has sent a strong warning to his General Secretary, Johnson Aseidu Nketiah who is contesting him for the Read More... The post Back

Japan have qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup as Group E winners after a shock 2-1 win over Spain. Alvaro Morata’s header gave La Roja the lead in the first half, but two quickfire goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka after the break were enough for Hajime Moriyasu’s side to seal […]