Five Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Kumasi Metropolis led by the MP for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, have visited Suame Magazine, in the city, that recently suffered devastating fire outbreak. The fire resulted in the destruction of several busi­nesses, loss of livelihoods, and significant economic setback for traders and artisans in the enclave, a … The post  Kumasi MPs visit fire-ravaged

Mr Wilber­force Petty Brentum, the West­ern North Regional min­ister, has assumed office with a call on stakeholders, including chiefs, Regional Co-ordinating Council (RCC) staff and the general public for comprehensive collaboration to ensure accelerated development in the area. Mr Brentum lauded the assur­ance from the RCC to support his administration, and asked the workers to … The post Western

 A swedish woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for committing genocide and war crimes against the Yazidi people after she joined jihadist group Islamic State (IS) in Syria. Lina Ishaq, 52, was found guilty of holding three Yazidi women and six Yazidi children as slaves in Raqqa between 2014-2016 in September last … The post Swedish woman convicted of genocide for

 Italian police have launched a series of raids targeting mafia clans operating in and around the Sicilian capital Palermo. More than 1,200 officers were in­volved in the operation, which the mil­itary Carabinieri force said was aimed at “dismantling” the area’s mafia. The raids, the biggest for several years, were seen as a bid by Italian … The post  Italian

The Sunyani District Court ‘B’ has granted GH¢300,000 bail with two sureties each, one to be justi­fied to the two females suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Francis Frimpong, supporter of the Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC. When they appeared before the court on Monday, Eric Dan­ing, the Presided Judge directed suspects, Elizabeth Akosua … The post  2 females granted

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, says the defeat at Plymouth Argyle was “not acceptable” and that his side have to bounce back against Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday (19:30 GMT). A much-changed Reds side were on the end of an FA Cup upset when they were beaten 1-0 at Plymouth, who are bottom of … The post ‘Not acceptable’ …Slot wants Liverpool response

 THE Minister of Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has commended Ghana Water Limited (GWL) for its efforts in expanding urban water supply and improving service delivery. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring universal access to potable water, following a working visit to the GWL head office, in Accra. Mr Adjei … The post Minister

 Real Madrid forward Rodrygo said he is grateful for the inter­est from other clubs but wants to stay with the LaLiga side for many years to come. Rodrygo has scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in 31 games for Real across all competitions this sea­son and the 24-year-old Brazilian was reportedly the recipient of … The post I want to stay at Real Madrid – Rodrygo appeared first on

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Attor­ney-General to launch immediate investigations into the findings contained in the report of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee with the view to prose­cute anyone found liable for corruption and related offences. Receiving the report of the committee at the Presidency in Accra yesterday, President Mahama said … The post Act on ORAL report!

In Ghana, the shift towards a cashless economy is gaining momentum, and small business owners like Ms Hannah Bilila are at the forefront of this revolution.  As the owner of an online clothing store, Ms Bilila has witnessed firsthand the convenience and efficiency of cashless transactions. “It’s through the digital payments system that we online … The post MSMEs leveraging

 Mr Emmanuel Kwaku Tay, a shortlisted aspi­rant for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) position in Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has vowed to transform the area into a thriving business hub in the region. He said the visions were cen­tred on unlocking the economic potential of Keta, by leveraging its natural resources to create … The post  Keta: MMDCE candidate promises

 A financial expert, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, submitted his nomination on Monday in Ho to vie for the Council of State position representing the Volta Region. In an interview with the Ghana­ian Times following his clearance by the Electoral Commission, Mr Wuaku stressed his commitment to attracting investments that were in harmony with the region’s … The post  I’m

A nationwide blackout in Sri Lan­ka has been blamed on a monkey that intruded into a power station south of Colombo. Power is gradually being restored across the island nation of 22 million people, with medical facilities and water purification plants being given priority. “A monkey has come in contact with our grid transformer, causing … The post Minister blames monkey for Sri

President Donald Trump has said he will announce a 25 per cent import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US, a move that will have the biggest impact in Canada. Trump also said that there would be an announcement later in the week about reciprocal tariffs on all countries that tax imports from … The post Trump says tariffs coming on steel and aluminium appeared first on Ghanaian

 The Sudanese military has called for diplomatic sup­port for a new government that it says it wants to form after it recaptures the capital, Khartoum, from rival forces. The Sudanese army has been regaining control of areas in the city previously held by the paramili­tary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in recent weeks. Army leader Gen … The post Sudan civil war: Army plans

 A Tunisian man went on trial in France on Monday on terrorism charges over the killing of three people in a basilica in the French Riviera city of Nice in 2020, one of multiple attacks that year linked to Islamic extremism. The assailant, who was shot and seriously wounded by police, says he remembers nothing. … The post A Tunisian extremist on trial accused of killing

 Old Mutual Ghana has appointed Mr Roy Punun­gwe as the new Group CEO taking over from Mr Tavona Biza, who has led the business with distinction for nearly six years. Mr Punungwe joined Old Mutual Limited in 2015 and has held several senior roles across South Africa, Botswana and Malawi, including serving as the COO … The post Old Mutual Ghana welcomes new Group CEO appeared first on Ghanaian

 Tawa Bolarin, Director of Enterprise Business at Telecel Ghana, says there is a critical need for businesses to recognise the value of technology in accelerating growth. She emphasised that the chal­lenge is not only the inaccessibility of technology for small businesses, but in the underutilisation of basic connectivity options, it can serve as gateways to … The post Businesses

The Tarkwa Dis­trict Court One has remanded nine persons in prison custody for allegedly murdering a taxi driver at Ako­tom in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region. The accused, who made their third appearance in court, would be charged with conspiracy to commit crime and murder. They are Nana Kwabena Agyarko, 45, Evans … The post 9 remanded over alleged murder of cabbie appeared

Plan International Gha­na has presented assorted farm equipment to women groups to economically empow­er them to improve their farm produce and promote economic growth. The items include motor king (tricycle), grinding mill, sprayers, packaging materials, honey vari­eties, Wellington boots, threshers, soya planters, soya and snail dryers, poly tanks (Rambo 400) and gas cylinders. At a … The post Plan