The case filed by media personality Richard Dela Sky against the anti-LGBTQ Bill has been dismissed by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 18. TV3’s Laud Adu Asare who was in court reported that the apex court unanimously dismissed the suit. Richard Sky was contesting the legality of the bill, arguing that it violates several […] The post Richard Sky’s suit against anti-LGBTQ

The outgoing Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its supporters that they will bounce back from their defeat in the 2024 general elections. He admits that the NPP faltered, leading to their defeat in the 2024 general elections however with commitment and dedication, they will reorganise themselves and come […] The post We

Mahama appoints ‘solid’ team to launch Operation Recover All Loot: Meet the members

 Elon Musk said Starlink satellite internet is inactive in India, his first comments since authorities seized two of the company’s devices in recent weeks, one in an armed conflict zone and another in a drug smuggling bust. Starlink is seeking approval in India to provide satellite broadband services and the Musk-owned company is trying to … The post Elon Musk says

 Shares of Kioxia (285A.T),  soared 14% in their market debut on Wednesday, valuing the Bain-backed chipmaker at more than 890 billion yen ($5.80 billion) and highlighting strong investor demand for the third biggest IPO in Japan this year. Kioxia, a major manufacturer of memory chips, raised 120 billion yen after pricing its IPO in the middle … The post Kioxia’s shares

The newly elected Member of Parliament for the Essikado-Ketan constituency Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah, has made a commitment to fulfill her mandate. Her historic win broke the 20-year hold of the NPP in the constituency, which was previously part of the Sekondi constituency. In an interview with 3news’ Ebenezer Atiemo after her victory thanksgiving […] The post I’ll

How digital trends are changing the education system in Ghana

 Bitcoin’s soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further interest in offering cryptocurrencies as a means of payment to tap in to fresh pockets of wealth and build loyalty with crypto investors. Until recently, only a handful of luxury brands including LVMH (LVMH.PA)watch labels Hublot and Tag Heuer as well as … The post As

Melcom opens its doors at Accra Mall with special appearance by Sarkodie

The Winneba District Court has dismissed the case against, Louisa Buabeng, an independent parliamentary candidate who contested in the recent elections in the Effutu Constituency. This follows prosecution’s failure to gather enough evidence on the charges against the candidate and her campaign coordinator Dauda Murtalib Moukazil. The independent candidate was initially arrested by police immediately […] The post Court

Prof Kweku Asare petitions President Akufo-Addo to sack Chief Justice

 Members of the Joint Transitional Team have been asked to keep their deliberations in confidence, to ensure a smooth transfer of politi­cal power. Dr Gabriel Gbiel Be­narkuu, the President of the College for Commu­nity and Organisational Development (CCOD), a private technical univer­sity at Sunyani, said trust and truth were required from the transition team. The … The post Joint

So far, almost all the sto­ries I have told readers of New African who chose to sit Under The Neem Tree with me, have been funny ones. But in doing that, I have not done justice to the concept of sitting Under The Neem Tree. One of the most important aspects of the experience is … The post Under the Neem Tree Goodbye to the dear departed appeared first on Ghanaian

Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, the Volta Regional Minister, has said the region has immense potential to transform not only itself but also the entire country, if adequately harnessed and utilised. He said the region was an attractive destination for investment, particularly agriculture and tourism. Dr Letsa, who was speaking at the second Regional Coordinating Council […] The post Volta

Some youth in Ashaiman-Lebanon?say they are awaiting President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s scrapping of the 10 percent sports betting tax, as promised in his campaign messages, ahead of the December 7 general elections. The 10 percent withholding tax introduced in 2023 by the current government is intended to increase the country’s domestic tax revenue. The introduction […] The post Ashaiman

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to a story we published yesterday, has urged the National Election Security Taskforce to provide security for the Electoral Commission to undertake the re-collation of parliamentary results of constituencies in contention. According to the party, it is necessary to provide adequate security to avert the reoccurrence of the mayhem […] The post Editorial:

The idea of a 24-hour economy is seen as a major advancement for Ghana. It promises greater productivity, job creation, and a more diverse economic landscape. In this model, businesses, services, and government operations would function continuously, improving efficiency and fostering economic opportunities. The model could transform areas such as healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and hospitality, […] The post The

HOPin Academy, an entrepreneurial support organisation based in Tamale in the Northern Region, has educated and mobilised youth to become agents of change within their communities. It also empowered them to actively promote peace, tolerance and development. This follows the launch of a transformative, non-partisan project – Youth Empowerment for Peaceful Elections – which began […] The post

The President-elect, John Mahama’s Transition team has announced that as a preparatory measure towards the rollout of the promise to recover proceeds of corruption and hold persons responsible for such corruption accountable when he assumes office, a Team has been set up to receive and gather information from members of the public and other sources, […] The post ORAL: Mahama intends

Incoming NDC gov’t to reverse all last-minute recruitment and payments