An African regional body involved in efforts to mediate over the war in Sudan at the weekend said it has secured a commitment from warring parties to implement a ceasefire and hold a political dialogue aimed at resolving the conflict. At talks on Saturday in Djibouti, the current chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development … The post African mediators
The United Nations mission in Mali has officially ended a 10-year deployment in the country, its spokesperson said in a pullout ordered by Mali’s military government. The mission, known as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), lowered the UN flag in its headquarters in the capital, Bamako, its spokesperson, Fatoumata Kaba, told … The post UN
A south African court has ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s official crowning of the new Zulu king last year was “unlawful and invalid”. The court has ordered him to set up an inquiry into whether King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini’s accession to the throne took place in line with customary laws. It follows a legal challenge … The post Zulu king’s state coronation
President-Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM), Mr. Alexander Nortey, has emphasised the importance of prioritising customer satisfaction and professional standards for businesses to survive in the evolving market of 2024. According to Mr. Nortey, it is important for businesses to embrace innovation, modernise their approaches and focus on data-driven decision-making to stay competitive. Mr. Nortey […] The post
Stanbic Bank Ghana, a member of the Standard Bank Group – Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been awarded the Financial Deal of the Year Award at the 9th edition of the Ghana Mining and Industry Awards (GMIA), held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra. The award celebrates a financial transaction between a local financial […] The post Stanbic wins financial deal
The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) pulsated with excitement as it hosted the biggest gospel musical event of 2023 so far, “Rhythms of Africa”. Curated by the iconic UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu, in collaboration with George Quaye’s Image Bureau, Rhythms of Africa was a resounding success, with the event […] The post I
Jannice Tagoe Ghanaian digital marketing expert, Jannice Tagoe, is one of the leading women personalities who won prestigious awards at this year’s edition of Women’s Choice Awards Africa. The Read More... The post Women’s Choice Awards Africa
King Misuzulu’s claim to the throne in a storied monarchy has been the subject of a bitter family feud. The drama has captivated a nation that is home to about 14 million Zulus.
Zenith Bank Ghana has seized yet another opportunity to stand out among its peers through the beautification of Accra’s cityscape. As the pacesetter of what has become a national initiative to beautify the city’s landscape during this festive period, it launched its Christmas festivities and lit up Zenith Heights and some very prominent parts of […] The post Zenith
Niger’s military leader has refused to release the country’s deposed president in exchange for sanctions being lifted. ECOWAS – an alliance of West African countries – made the offer after a summit on Sunday. It has demanded the release of Mohamed Bazoum several times since he was put under house arrest in late July. His … The post Niger junta rejects deal to free
A power blackout that plunged Kenya into darkness on Sunday was a possible act of sabotage, a minister says. It hit at about 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT) – Kenya’s third nationwide blackout in the past four months. The outage disrupted several services, including the main airport in the capital, Nairobi, where two terminals were … The post Kenya’s nationwide blackout
The Executive Director for Retail and Digital Banking at Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, Pearl Nkrumah has called on financial institutions in the country to extensively support the advancement and development of Ghana’s tourism and creative industries. Speaking at the just-ended Tourism Investment summit held in Accra, Ms. Nkrumah noted that the current growth and revenue […] The post Access
In collaboration with the French Embassy, the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) orchestrated a national para-powerlifting competition, featuring 30 para-powerlifters from five regions of Ghana, namely Ashanti, Bono, Central, Greater Accra, and Western. The event, held on December 6, 2023, at the African Paralympic Committee North Region office in Accra, was a commemoration of […] The post NPC-Ghana
A reliving judge has taken over the Special Prosecutor’s application seeking confirmation of the freezing and seizure of properties of former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Read More... The post New Judge Takes Over OSP, Cecilia Dapaah
The Staff and Management of Zenith Bank Ghana have held a Light-Up and Carols Night ceremony, in remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ and to formally usher in the 2023 Christmas festivities. Patrons at the event held last Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Bank’s Head Office at No. 37 Independence Avenue, Ridge, were […] The post Zenith Bank ushers
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, Evans Bobie Opoku, is optimistic that Ghana will meet the deadline for the completion and handover of the two designated facilities in preparation for the 2023 Africa Games. The nation has identified two key venues for the prestigious event. One is the Olympic site situated in Borteyman, designed to feature […] The post 2023
In a recent parliamentary session, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, expressed his disregard to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) describing it as useless in the fight against Read More... The post Office Of Special Prosecutor Is ‘Useless’
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin is advocating for traditional leaders, both chiefs and queen mothers to be brought up to national governance level as members of Parliament. He said that was why at the ongoing review of the 1992 Constitution, areas should be earmarked to allow some traditional leaders, both chiefs and […] The post Bagbin
The Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) reports that over 30 percent of its members have left the country for greener pastures in 2023. It stated that, apart from the concerning figure, hardworking, skillful, and experienced professional CRAs had vacated posts, noting that “this has brought about undue stress on the few left.” Mr. […] The post Over
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