A digital platform to enhance and stream­line the operations and services of the Rent Control Department (RCD) was launched in Accra yesterday. Dubbed; ‘Rent Control On­line Portal,’ the digital platform would intensify the efficiency and transparency of services of the department such as resolving dispute between landlords and tenants and rent advocacy. Unlike previously, where … The post Rent

 A lot of child­hood cancer cases remain undiagnosed and untreated in the country, a Pediatric Oncologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Dr Lily Gloria Tagoe, has disclosed. This, she said, was due to factors, including a lack of aware­ness among parents, difficulties in diagnosing cancer early while many children with symptoms were either … The post More childhood

The police have arrested four suspects in connection with a violent attack that resulted in injury to three per­sons at Oyarifa, near Accra. Latif Bako, Ebenezer Ewuzie, Stephen Owusu and Ebenezer Adjei, among others, attacked and inflicted machete wounds on the victims during the Homowo festival at Oyarifa, Accra. A press release issued by the … The post Police arrest 4 suspects over Oyarifa

The Kwabenya Circuit Court has adjourned the case of Newwell Gavu to September 18, the man being held for destroying statues of the Big Six at Airport Roundabout, in Accra. Thisis to enable the court to receive a comprehensive report on the mental status of accused Gavu, 37-year-old CCTV install­er. Meanwhile, the court has received … The post Big Six effigies’ destruction case adjourned

The prosecution handling the case involving the Police Consta­ble accused of shooting a driver to death over transport fare at Satellite Kuntunse, near Amasa­man, has prayed for more time to complete investigations. General Constable Smith Gyekyi is being charged with murder of Stanley Ahadzi. Prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Apewah Achana told the Adabraka District … The post Kuntunse

 Cardinal Namdi­ni Mining Limited (CNML), a member of the Shandong Gold Group, has donated medical equipment to the Haemodialysis Centre and Clinic of the Bolgatan­ga Regional Hospital in the Upper East Region. The equipment worth GH¢466, 505.00 include a dialysis mane-fit­ted with bicart holder, a dialysis manual bed and chair, 240 hollow fiber dialysers, 240 … The post Mining

 Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. has retained the coveted Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Hall of Fame Motor Firm award for the seventh consecutive year. The company was also named the Motor Firm of the Year 2023 during the 35th CIMG annual National Marketing Performance Awards, held in Accra. In its citation, CIMG praised … The post Japan Motors retains CIMG Hall of

 Regulatory certainty is crucial to attract more investments to the oil and gas sectors to add on to the country’s fossil reserves, the Co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Initiative (GHEITI), Dr Steve Manteaw, has stated. He noted that numerous oil and gas companies have expressed concerns regarding regulatory ambiguities and the unpredictable nature of … The post Regulatory

 Mr Andy Annobil, a digital marketer who works for a nonprofit organisation in education, has won the coveted GH¢30,000 weekly prize in the ongoing Telecel’s ‘More Money’ promotion. A resident of Effiakuma, Takoradi, Mr Annobil’s work performance hinges heavily on the speed and stability of his internet connection. He relies on quick access to online … The post Fibre

 Female football admin­istrators of the Regional Women’s Division One clubs have been advised to be the change agents to revolutionise women’s football in their various communi­ties and regions. “Don’t go and compete with your male counterparts; create your own space and shine through that space and the rest would take its course.” These remarks were … The post Course

 A Daycare Centre to create a sup­portive nurturing environment for children born to incarcerat­ed women and babies of female prison officers, was on Monday inaugurated at the Nsawam Medi­um Security Prisons in the Eastern Region. The facility has been put up by the Nsawam Prisons Ladies Asso­ciation (PRILAS) in collaboration with Blue Skies and Women … The post Nsawam Prisons gets daycare centre

More candi­dates from political parties and individuals who desire to represent their constituencies in parliament are filing their nomi­nations at Electoral Commission (EC) District Offices to compete in the December polls. With less than 24 hours to the close the process, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP hopefuls and … The post More parliamentary candidates

Thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, as the Red River surges to its highest level in two de­cades, flooding the streets. By Wednesday, flood waters from the swollen river reached a metre high in parts of the city, forcing some residents to navigate their neighbourhoods by boat. … The post Thousands flee Vietnam floods after typhoon hits

A small-scale farmer in northern Malawi, Emily Nkha­na used to discard over-ripe bananas or just let them rot, but she has now found a profitable use for them – banana wine. Extreme heat was causing bananas to ripen too quickly, resulting in heavy losses for Ms Nkhana and many other farmers who live in Karonga … The post Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers

Three presidential candidate hopefuls filed their nominations on day four of the five-day window offered aspirants to file their nominations to contest the 2024 presidential elections. They are Madam Akua Donkor of the Ghana Free­dom Party (GFP), Janet Asana Nabla of the People’s National Party (PNP) and Nana Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankuma, Convention People’s Party … The post 3