Health financing is a challenge any country has to deal with to provide good healthcare services. It’s especially important for developing countries such as Ghana, where ability to pay is a hindrance to accessing all the healthcare services that people might need. The “cash and carry” system, where sick people have to pay out of […] The post Ghana’s

Up to £210 million of funding to partner with countries across Asia and Africa to tackle antimicrobial resistance and reduce the threat posed to the UK Largest ever investment in global AMR surveillance by any country and sees the launch of the second phase of the Fleming Fund’s fight against AMR Announcement comes as the […] The post UK commits £210 million

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its decision to organise a series of actions to force the government to withdraw the 10% betting tax. The party described the tax as unfair saying it will only worsen the burden and deteriorating economic conditions of young people in the country. Deputy Youth Organiser of the NDC, Osman […] The post NDC

The Nkrumahist movement, the Economic Fighters League, has joined the growing chorus of individuals and organizations calling on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reconsider its decision to intervene in the Niger crisis by deploying troops to the troubled country. General Abdourahmane Sani Issoufou Tchiani, leader of the presidential guard, led a […] The post ECOWAS

Fintechs, notably mobile money, have transformed banking and finance in developing and emerging economies in Africa and beyond. Financial technology (better known as fintech) is used to describe new technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. Mobile money in Africa was spearheaded by Kenya’s M-Pesa in 2007. Ghana’s MTN MoMo […] The post Mobile

The Nungua Stool Committee on Lands has backed the Greater Accra Regional Security Council’s (REGSEC) declaration of a portion of land at Borteyman (Trassacco Area) as a security zone. The committee says two feuding factions, Empire Builders and Top Kings, have been fighting over the land with land guards wielding machetes and guns, and in […] The post Borteyman:

Participants, members of the Association of Startups Ghana, and young business owners who took part in the Green Skills for Ghana Youth event held to commemorate the 2023 International Youth Day are calling on the government to revise its unpopular decision to tax digital advertising in the country. The government announced on August 1, 2023 […] The post International

In an increasingly interconnected world, where the boundaries of physical and virtual realms blur, it is imperative to ensure the safety and security of nations, businesses, and individuals. As countries grapple with evolving threats and challenges, international collaboration and knowledge exchange have emerged as indispensable tools in fortifying Homeland Security (HLS). Israel’s unparalleled reputation as […] The post Israel:

Freddy Hirsch Nigeria, a leading supplier of spices, ingredients, and flavours to the food, dairy, confectionery, and related industries has announced that it is expanding its production and application facilities in Nigeria. The expansion will include the installation of additional blenders and packaging lines, which will enable Freddy Hirsch to meet the growing demand for […] The post Freddy

The distance between Ghana and China may be measured in about 10,000 kilometres, spanning almost a day’s flight, but it is much more than a mere numerical value. Separated by vast continents, deep seas, and majestic mountains, these two countries are a world apart with a stark difference not only in terms of complexion, cul­ture, […] The post China’s

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has announced plans to introduce Quick Response Codes (QR codes) on textbooks to help users differentiate between approved and unapproved ones. The council made the announcement during an inspection tour of selected public and private schools in Accra. Director-General of NaCCA, Professor Edward Appiah, said the council […] The post NaCCA

The top 10 finalists for this year’s The Literacy Challenge organised by Citi TV and Citi FM will be announced tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, 2023. The announcement follows the successful roll-out of the second stage of the competition which saw the writing of a General Knowledge Aptitude Test in Accra over the weekend for the […] The post Top 10

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has resolved to introduce a fine of GH¢500 for the release of tricycles that will be impounded for flouting its ban on the use of tricycle activities within the Central Business District. Several tricycles were impounded, and the owners were arrested during the implementation of the ban by the Assembly […] The post Tricycle

The family of slain journalist, Ahmed Suale, has expressed fear that justice will not be served in the murder of the journalist if the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, is elected president. The family, in a statement, expressed dissatisfaction with comments made by Kennedy Agyapong, who is seeking to represent the New […] The post Ahmed

Former President John Dramani Mahama is lamenting over the alleged folding up of a Ghanaian-based UK subsidiary company, due to what he said are unwarranted taxes slapped on it by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Officials of the subsidiary of the UK-based group in a LinkedIn post alleged that the company winded up because some […] The post Mahama laments

The family of Ahmed Suale, the Ghanaian investigative journalist who was murdered in 2019, has taken a dig at Kennedy Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central and New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful, for recent pronouncement on the death of their relative. In a statement released on August 16, 2023, the family insisted that Agyapong’s […] The post Ahmed

Stonebwoy has assured fans that he is safe and sound after news of him being robbed in the US went viral at midnight. Known in real life as Livingstone Etse Satekla, Stonebwoy was reported to have been robbed at gunpoint after he had concluded a successful concert in Washington DC on the 14th of August […] The post ‘I’m safe and sound’

The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) and Quantum Terminals (QT) have jointly cut sod to upgrade the Anyinase Health Centre to a 20-bed-capacity health facility at a cost of $2 million. The upgrade is in response to the deteriorating infrastructure of the Anyinase Health Centre and the limited services it offers to the more than […] The post Ghana

As part of measures to augment the government’s efforts to improve police presence, visibility, and prompt response to emergencies in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region, the Newmont Akyem Development Foundation (NAkDeF) has constructed a 6-unit accommodation facility for the Ghana Police Service in the district. The all-new, modern facility, which consists of […] The post E/R:

In a magnificent fusion of luxury and recognition, Caveman Watches, Africa’s foremost emerging luxury brand, stepped into the spotlight at the EMY Awards 2023 Soireè in Lagos, by crafting bespoke timepieces for the distinguished winners like Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Don Jazzy, Tony Elumelu and other astute personalities. Caveman Watches helmed by multi-award-winning entrepreneur Anthony […] The post Caveman