Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has said that his proposed 24-hour Economy policy is a deliberate intervention to stimulate economic growth by creating an enabling environment for businesses and public institutions to operate 24/7, in three shifts of eight hours each. He said this innovative policy represents an integrated […] The post The

A Ghanaian, Nana Kwame Opoku, will open his defence today before the High Court in Accra, Criminal Division “five” for allegedly assist­ing two Chinese to procure land in the Eastern Region for illegal min­ing, popularly known as galamsey. The accused is charged together with Li Wei Guo and Shi Mei Zhi for conspiracy to undertake … The post Ghanaian, 2 Chinese in court over galamsey appeared

 Daniel Asei­du, the man ac­cused of killing J.B. Danquah Adu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, has de­nied ever entering the lawmaker’s house to kill him. Asiedu, aka Sexy Don Don, also rejected claims by the police that his foot and fingerprints were found in the MPs house. Asiedu was before the Accra High … The post I don’t know anything about J.B Danquah

Ghana has launched an ambitious Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP) at COP 29 in Baku, a roadmap set to address climate change while boosting economic prosperity. Mr. Foster Aboagye Gyamfi, Principal Economics Officer at the Climate Finance Division of the Ministry, highlighted Ghana’s Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP) focusing on investment in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and […] The post Climate

 Former Presi­dent John Dramani Mahama, the NDC’s presidential candi­date for the Decem­ber 7 polls, has said that the time to vote out the NPP government is now. He stressed that the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-Mahamudu Bawumia government lack the ideas to develop the country and should be rejected at the polls. Addressing a rally at … The post Time to vote NPP out is now – Mahama appeared

The 28-year-old made history as the country's first deaf representative at the beauty contest.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

 The government has been urged to intensify tobacco control efforts in view of the rising smoker population on the African continent to avert a public health crisis. Mr Mamadou Biteye, the Execu­tive Secretary of the Africa Capac­ity Building Foundation (ACBF), a non-governmental organisation, who made the call, said that was crucial to not only protect … The post Govt

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) is predicting a 3 to 5 percent drop in fuel prices at local pumps starting this Saturday, November 16. This welcome relief comes despite the current petrol shortage affecting some outlets nationwide. According to Executive Secretary at COPEC, Duncan Amoah, the supply of petrol is expected to improve […] The post COPEC projects fuel prices to

Dancehall musician Shatta Wale's ex-girlfriend and mother of his son, Michy GH, has responded to his recent comments about their past relationship.

 Wolfs­burg picked up their first points in the Wom­en’s Champions League this sea­son with a 5-0 win at Galatasaray on Wednesday, while Real Madrid thrashed Twente. The 2013 and 2014 Champi­ons League winners started their latest campaign with back-to-back defeats against Lyon and Roma, leaving them third in Group A and in real danger of … The post Real Madrid, Wolfsburg

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has received a second term. As Nigeria’s former finance minister, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has a wealth of experience in international trade and finance. She had previously expressed her willingness to serve a second four-year term on September 16, 2024. The WTO had begun preparations […] The post Dr.

Black Stars head coach Nana Otto Addo has exuded confidence as his team gears up to secure their first win in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola.

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 The Talensi District Director for the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Dorcas Atia, has urged the youth to resist any attempts by extremist and Jihadist groups to engage them in acts that will mar the 2024 general election. She said as the country had less than a month to go for the crucial polls, … The post Extremists,

A Lagos-bound flight belonging to Air Peace experienced a bird strike shortly before take-off in the early hours of Thursday in Abuja. The bird strike prompted a ramp return ensuring the safety of passengers onboard. A bird strike is a collision between a bird and an aircraft in flight or on a takeoff or landing […] The post Lagos-Bound Air Peace Flight Experiences Bird Strike appeared