Telecoms, entertainment and fintech industries all facing major DDoS attacks A new report has warned that as more cybercriminals learn the potential of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, the popularity of such tactics are growing exponentially.  Research from SonicWall claims there has been a 90% increase in DDoS attacks in just 12 months, with … The post DDoS

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is simply a brilliant phone at everything it does The Google Pixel 7 Pro is every bit as good as the best smartphones from Apple and Samsung. It looks great, takes amazing photos, and stands out in a crowd. Google made lofty promises for this phone, and it delivers on … The post Google Pixel 7 Pro review appeared first on Ghanaian

The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, (MESTI) Dr Kwaku Afriyie, has charged the new board of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) to boost efforts to include nuclear power in the country’s energy mix. He said the committee was obligated to initiate pragmatic policies and actions to prepare the Authority to effectively deliver on … The post NRA

Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have arrested three people for allegedly murdering two women in a suspected case of human sacrifice. The remains of the women, who were allegedly murdered months apart, were found on Tuesday. Police say the accused – a couple and another man – “severely tortured” the victims before … The post India state stunned

At least seven people were reported killed in an attack on a market in the eastern town of Avdiivka. Donetsk regional military head, PavloKyrylenko, said the strike in the Ukrainian-controlled town took place at a busy time, adding that at least eight others were injured. He advised all residents of the region, which is partly … The post 7 killed in market attack in Avdiivka appeared

Hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition are on the rise in Africa with the latest data showing that one in five people in Africa is facing hunger, African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) officials have said. This came at the high-level food and nutrition conference held on Monday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, … The post Hunger, food insecurity rising in Africa appeared

The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid fighting among armed groups in Fashoda County in Upper Nile State of South Sudan. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), urged all leaders — political, civic, … The post ‘Fighting

Eritrean authorities have intensified military mobilisation and are hunting down draft dodgers across the country, as the war in neighbouring Ethiopia escalates, multiple Eritrean sources have told the BBC. The latest round-ups are the worst so far as women have not been spared, with many elderly mothers and fathers detained in a bid to force … The post Eritreans hunted down

The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday cut sod for the construction of a $2 million Astroturf at Tumu in the Upper West Region. Measuring 100 by 120 feet respectively, the multi-purpose pitch being sponsored by Ghana Gas will be completed in six months. Speaking at the ceremony the Vice President stated that the … The post Veep cuts sod for $2m astroturf for Tumu appeared

A national policy for aflatoxin control in food and feed has been launched in Accra. It is focused on protecting humans, animal health and increasing the income of farmers, the food industry and value chain actors. The policy also comes along with a five-year implementation plan from 2021 to 2025 which requires major inputs from … The post Aflatoxin control policy launched appeared first

Accra Great Olympics and its former Head Coach, Daniel Annor Walker, are expected to be high profile guests for the second time at the Player Status Committee (PSC) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) sitting today at the FA’s Secretariat. The two ‘combatants’ would be joined by a third party, FC Samartex 1996, hoping that … The post Oly, Annor Walker,

The organisers of the first ever Kushea Marathon has disclosed the prize package for the 21-Kilometer race fixed for Saturday, October 29, in Kushea in the Central region. The event, under the auspices of the Assin Owirenkyi Traditional Council and the distinguished patronage of Ehunabobrim Prah Agyensaim IV, President of the Owirenkyi Traditional Council, would … The post Kushea

Accra Hearts of Oak have released rates for Sunday’s second preliminary round game against Malian side AS Real Bamakoat the Accra Sports Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at exactly 3pm According to a statement from the club, tickets for the Upper VIP area would be sold for GH¢70 with the lower VIP seats … The post Rates out for Hearts, ASR Bamako match appeared

In a few years’ time, Ghana might be hunting hungrily for her. She is real dynamite and can explode anytime on the field. Her name is Suweba Jawula, a 15-year-old US-based female soccer player – whose speed and aggression at the flanks are a delightful lasting bother to the most skilled defender. The five-feet-eight-inch-tall utility … The post US-based Suweba Jawula

A ring announcer is described as an in-ring (and sometimes on-camera) employee or contractor for a boxing, professional wrestling or mixed martial arts event or promotion, who introduces the competitors to the audience. This stimulating business is predominantly male, and women desirous of breaking into the ring, would have to be mentally tough, artful and … The post Gloria

The 19th edition of the esteemed Ghana Club 100 awards is set to take place on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. Under the theme “Ghana’s private sector, a catalyst for post-pandemic economic transformation”, this year’s event will see outstanding Ghanaian companies ranked and honoured, for standing the test … The post Ghana Club 100 awards

A group of researchers from the Economics Department of the University of Ghana, working on economic empowerment for women, has called for enhanced interventions to enable women to actively participate in Ghana’s labour market. According to the researchers, women’s participation in the labour market for paid work in both the formal and informal sectors, remained … The post Researchers

Shoe Fabriek, the only and largest safety boots manufacturer in Ghana, is celebrating its 1st Anniversary after its new factory in Akropong-Akuapem was commissioned by the President of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on October 6, 2021. The company has a factory equipped with ultramodern machinery, making it the largest safety boots manufacturer in Ghana and … The post Shoe

The country’s year-on-year inflation rose to 37.2 per cent in September from 33.9 per cent in August, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. It represent an increase of 3.3 per cent of the rate recorded in September and the highest in about 21 years. The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel K. Annim, who disclosed this … The post Inflation jumps to

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has introduced an electronic payment system to allow employers and self-employed workers pay their SSNIT contributions with ease. The payment platform, ‘ssnitpay’, went live on October, 10 2022, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, disclosed at the 2022 Employers Breakfast Meeting held in Accra on Tuesday. Third in the series … The post SSNIT