The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have harmonised their regulatory and certification activities to expedite approval processes for Businesses and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This initiative, approved by the Boards of both authorities, aim to reduce the cost of regulatory approvals and product certifications, while also providing significant […] The post GSA,

U.S. tech companies have warned Vietnam’s government that a draft law to tighten rules on data protection and limit data transfers abroad would hamper social media platforms and data centre operators from growing their businesses in the country. The Southeast Asian nation with a population of 100 million is one of the world’s largest markets … The post US

Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Educational Institution of the Year” at the 2024 Ghana Business Awards, held at Kempinski Hotel, in Accra. This esteemed event celebrated notable achievements by leaders and institutions across Ghana’s business, education and public sectors. Competing with several prominent institutions, Wisconsin International University College […] The post Wisconsin

When the Speaker of Parliament enforced Art. 97 (g/h), in the House, which made four MPs, running on tickets other than the ones they entered Parliament with, to be kicked out, and subsequent stay of execution order given by the Supreme Court, we have been tortured with cacophony of songs, which are breaking our ear […] The post Can We Have Some Sanity and Good Sense, Please? appeared first on

Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against social media giant TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing their adolescent children to harmful content that led to two of them taking their own lives at 15, their lawyer said on Monday. The lawsuit alleges TikTok’s algorithm exposed the seven teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and … The post French

The Bank of Ghana (BoG), according to Starrfm.com.gh report, is taking proactive steps to stabilise the cedi by building up its reserves, particularly as the festive season approaches and the demand for foreign exchange surges. Currently, the news portal continues, the cedi is trading at a rate of nearly GHS17 to a dollar on the […] The post Editorial: The Cedi-Dollar

Residents of Twedie in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti region have petitioned Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, to rescue them from the harassment of Yabihene, Nana Kwame Frimpong Okotomene II. The Yabihene is said to have imposed himself on Twedie, as the overlord of Twedie lands. They have protested against the alleged dominance […] The post Twedie residents

The Chiefs and people of Odumase in the Asante Akim Central Municipality of Ashanti Region have observed the 10th anniversary of the enstoolment of Nana Yaa Koah III, as the Queenmother of Odumase. Known in private life as Ama Bafowaa, the Queenmother was enstooled on July 15, 2014 to succeed her mother, the late Queenmother, […] The post Odumase marks 10th anniversary of Queen Mother’s

Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah on Saturday , November 2 won the best actress in a leading role for her performance in the movie “Red Carpet” at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in Lagos, Nigeria. Jackie faced a tough competition from Girley Jazama, Oyin Oladejo, Unati Faku, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Laura Pepple and Ife Irele. […] The post 2024 AMAA Awards: Jackie Appiah wins

Residents of Asotwe, in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region, can now boast of an ultra-modern police station. The facility, which was built by Dr. Kwame Agyemang Budu, the former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and his spouse, Mrs. Nana Abrefi Agyeman-Budu has been commissioned. The donors explained that the project […] The post Ultra-modern Police Station

 Mr Mustapha Tassah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for Akan constit­uency in the Oti Region, has taken his campaign to the major market centres in the Kadjebi District. The markets include; Ahaman­su, Poase-Cement, Dodi-Papase, Dodo-Amanfrom and Kadjebi markets. This is to familiarise himself with the traders, especially women to know their problems … The post Akan

 In a show of force and strength, Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change brought Accra to life, as thousands of supporters turned out for a political walk. The event drew citizens from across the spectrum, with the youth leading a vibrant wave of enthusiasm and unity. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra … The post Alan Kyerematen paints Accra yellow in a

Kemi Badenoch on Saturday won the election to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the Conservative Party. She is the first person of African heritage to lead the Tories. The Conservative Party announced her win in a post on X on Saturday. ” ANNOUNCED: @KemiBadenoch has been elected Leader of the Conservative Party,” the party […] The post Nigerian Becomes First African

Ms Esther Amevor, Hohoe Parlia­mentary Candidate (PC) of the National Demo­cratic Party (NDP), says the Party would develop the rich resources in the Volta Region when voted into power in the 2024 general election. She said the Region had var­ious resources, which would be tapped for its progress. Ms Amevor, speaking at the Southern Sector … The post NDP will develop rich resources of Volta

The Rivers State Police Command has debunked reports of an altercation between supposed military forces allegedly loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt. In a statement on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the state command clarified that no such […] The post Rivers

Electorates in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region have been encouraged by Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to cast their votes in large numbers for the National Dem­ocratic Congress candidate, John Dramani Mahama, in the upcom­ing December general elections, with the aim of fostering develop­ment in … The post Vote for NDC in

By Korsi DZOKOTO John Dramani Mahama’s 2024 manifesto outlines significant reforms aimed at modernizing the Ghana Prisons Service and improving the welfare of its personnel. The manifesto presents a two-pronged strategy that focuses on the modernization and humanization of the prison system, alongside much-needed infrastructural development. By changing the very nature of the Ghana Prisons […] The post

Anti-aging ONE study (Va­ziri et al. 2013) suggests that activated charcoal helps to prevent cellular damage to the kidneys and liver and supports healthy adrenal glands. This is done by removing toxins and chemicals routinely from the body. It supports major organs by helping the body flush out the toxins and chemicals that cause internal … The post Activated

  Amamere Folk Music N Dance Ensemble, a renowned cultural music and dance group, performed brand-new dance pieces and compositions for fans of traditional music and dance lovers over the Read More... The post Amamere Folk Music N Dance Ensemble

Nigerian comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has shared a chilling account of a close encounter with Nigeria’s former military leader, General Sani Abacha. Describing it as a “near-death experience,” Ali Baba revealed the tense exchange during an appearance on the Leadership Podcast. The 59-year-old comedian recalled a particular event he was […] The post My