Ghana re­corded 20,599 tuberculosis (TB) cases last year, with over 90 per cent of diagnosed patients successfully treated and cured. The milestone, which is the first in history for the country, also saw a decline in TB-related deaths to 5.1 per cent, a signifi­cant improvement from previous years where mortality rates ranged between eight and … The post GHS records 20,599 TB cases

Adu-Boahene to sue A-G for defamation - Lawyers hint amid $5.2m looting scandal

All company accounts of Bills Micro-Credit and Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit have been frozen by the Financial Intelligence Centre. Fresh details emerging also indicate that all personal accounts of the companies’ Founder, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, and CEO, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie, have also been frozen. The action was taken by the FIC in accordance […] The post FIC

On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns.

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hon. Andrew Asiamah Amoako has ordered the Parliamentary Select on Defence and Interior as well as the Local Government and Rural Development Committee to consider the circumstances leading to fire outbreaks at various market places in the country in recent times and report to the House. In addition, Hon. […] The post Speaker

Dr. Louisa Satekla, a dentist and wife of Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has disassociated herself from a widely circulated report which claims oral sex is dangerous and can cause cancer. A post circulating on social media and attributed to Dr. Satekla indicated that the dentist had cautioned the public against the practice of oral sex, citing […] The post Dr Louisa disassociates herself from

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has urged the government to take proactive measures to curb the frequent market fires across the country. He emphasized that a key solution lies in implementing the recommendations from previous investigations into similar fire outbreaks to prevent recurrence. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Monday, March […] The post Proactively

Some workers at the Ghana Deposit Pro­tection Corporation (GDPC) have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently reconsider the appoint­ment of Mr Galahad Alex Andoh, a former basic school teacher, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GDPC. According to them, the position of CEO for such a critical institu­tion should be given to … The post GDPC workers kick against appointment

 The Federation of Mus­lim Councils (FMC) has commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling his promise by declaring Monday, March 31 2025, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr festivity. “We are grateful to President Mahama for recognising the signif­icance of Eid-ul-Fitr and declar­ing an additional public holiday to enable … The post FMC

 The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has pledged to liaise with the office of the National Chief Imam to sensitise motorcycle operators on the country’s road safety regulations. Such a move, the Chief Ex­ecutive of the DVLA, Mr Julius Neequaye Kotey, said had become necessary in view of the govern­ment’s move to legalise the … The post DVLA

The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Mr Morgan Ayawine, has commended the government’s 24-hour economy policy, which aims to create new job opportunities for the country’s youth. This initiative is expected to improve income and social protection for Ghanaian workers. At the Ashanti Regional Council’s 2025 Dele­gates’ Conference in Kumasi … The post ICU

 Students of Odorgonno and Accra Girls Senior High Schools have been taken on a tour to the Weija Water Treat­ment Plant as part of activities to commemorate World Water Day 2025. The separate tours organised by the Accra West and Accra East Regions of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) last Friday was part of activities … The post GWL educates Odorgonno, Accra Girls SHS

 The  first US black Repub­lican congresswoman, has died aged 49 in Utah, her family has announced. “She passed away peacefully” on Sunday, surrounded by family at her home in the town of Saratoga Springs, a statement said. Love, a daughter of Haitian immigrants, had represented the state of Utah in the House of Representatives. Her … The post First black Republican congresswoman

GRA confirms it's investigating Richard Armah, denies freezing bank account

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has described the inauguration of Namibia’s first female president, Netumbo Nan­di-Ndaitwah, as a powerful reflection of the resilience and determination of African women. In a message shared on her official Facebook page on Saturday, March 22, 2025, Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said she was honoured to witness what … The post Veep

Tullow Ghana and partners have announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown at its Jubilee field later this month. The maintenance activity, set to begin today for 16-days, will upgrade operations, boost pro­duction capacity, and reduce risks in the field. A statement issued by the company in Accra yesterday said “During this period, Tullow Gha­na will focus … The post Tullow announces maintenance

 Yango Ride, part of global technology com­pany Yango Group, is set to launch the 2nd edition of the Yango Digital Mobility Awards in Ghana. The event, expected to take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Accra is aimed at celebrating and recognising the achievements of Yango’s partners, partner’s drivers, passengers and other stakeholders who … The post Yango to hold 2nd edition

 The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has tasked the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the BoG to decide on a policy stance that reinforc­es the disinflation path without undermining the recovery or destabilising market expecta­tions. Speaking at his first MPC meeting as the Governor of the BoG, he stressed … The post Decide policy

Genetic testing firm 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States amid weak demand and losses from a 2023 data breach. Its co-founder and CEO has resigned. San Francisco-based 23andMe announced on Sunday that it will look to sell “substantially all of its assets” through a court-approved reorganisation plan. The company’s […] The post Genetic

Club apologises for holding a minute’s silence for a player who's not dead