When Ro­berto Macri built his luxury hotel in the Ken­yan coastal village of Kipini, it was about 100m (330ft) away from the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. For nearly two decades his busi­ness thrived as tourists arrived in droves to enjoy the pristine beach and sunny weather. The Tana Lodge Hotel, which was built … The post Despair as sea slowly swallows Kenyan beauty spot appeared

Nigerian lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose punishments of up to 10 years in jail for actions deemed subversive, a move that crtics see as an attempt to crack down on dissent following a wave of anti-government protests. The proposed Counter Subversion Bill, current­ly in its early stages of debate, introduces a 10-year … The post Nigeria considers tough

The death toll from a landslide at a vast gar­bage dump in Uganda’s capital Kampala last week has risen to 26, while 39 people remain missing, police said on Wednesday. Late on Friday a mountain of garbage collapsed at a landfill site on the outskirts of Kampala, burying dozens of homes as people slept. As … The post  Uganda garbage landslide death toll rises to 26, 39 missing

Contractors working on the second phase of the Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange in Accra have started applying bitumen as they work around the clock to complete the project by next month in order to ensure free flow of traffic in the capital. When the Ghanaian Times visited the project site yesterday, the dust covering commuters had reduced, … The post Asphalt overlay on Obetsebi-Lamptey

Ghana and five northern Euro­pean countries have advocated reforms in the structure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reflect a more balanced representation of the UN member countries. According to the countries, which include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, the imbalanced structure of the council made it unable to fulfill its mandate … The post Ghana, Nordics call for reforms

 The President of the Ghana Football Associa­tion (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has backed Nsoatreman FC to excel in their debut CAF Confederation Cup campaign. Nsoatreman, which clinched the 2023-24 MTN FA Cup, will host Chad Premier League side, Elect Sport FC, in the prelimi­nary round. President Simeon-Okraku told the players: “You carry the aspirations of … The post GFA

 Desmond Offei, Head Coach of the National U-20 team, Black Sat­ellites, has commenced camping ahead of this year’s WAFU Zone B Championship. The 35 players reported to the camp venue, Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram, on Sundayfor the first phase of preparations. Among the 35-man squad were players drawn from the just-end­ed Africa Games … The post Black Satellites in camp

Manchester United have signed Bayern Mu­nich pair, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, in a move that could cost nearly £60m. De Ligt has signed a five-year contract, and Mazraoui a four-year deal, both with the option to extend for a further year. Mazraoui could be immediately called upon by United to deputise at left-back … The post Man Utd sign De Ligt, Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabe­na Dwumfour, has stressed the commitment of the association to promote responsible journalism in the era of technological transfor­mation. He explained that, while the association would push for the protection of media freedom, there was the need for media practitioners to guard against pub­lication of defamatory … The post We

 Nominee for Supreme Court Justice, Sophia Rosseta Bernasko Es­sah,says she is committed to her judicial oath stating that fairness will be her guiding principles if she gets the nod to sit on the bench of the apex court. According to her, the judiciary held a “priestly place” in the administration of justice and judges must … The post I’m committed to my oath — SC Justice nominee

 Women’s Advocate, Ms Agnes Opoku Sarpong, has urged the youth, particularly women, to discover their talents as a means to self-development and empow­erment. “Harness your talents, pursue education, and uphold moral values as integral steps towards personal empowerment and socie­tal advancement,” she said. Ms Sarpong, who is also a journalist, made the call during the … The post Women’s

 Olympic javelin gold medalist, Arshad Nadeem, received a total of 250 million rupees ($897,000) on Tuesday as Pakistan continued to celebrate his record-breaking throw at the Paris Games. Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced 150 million rupees ($538,000) for Nadeem at a special ceremony to honour the star athlete in Islamabad. Sharif ’s announce­ment came … The post Pakistan

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Friday deliver a lecture on a wide range of issues in foreign policy and global affairs at the Accra International Conference Centre. The lecture originally scheduled for July 25, this year is being organibed by the Council on Foreign Relations- Ghana. According to a statement issued and copied … The post PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO TO SPEAK ON GLOBAL ISSUES

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a former President, Mr John Dramani Mahama has begun a four- day campaign tour of the Volta Region to solicit votes for the 2024 general election. The first day of the tour took the former President to Juapong in the North Tongu District, Dededo in the … The post Ex-President Mahama begins 4-day  campaign tour of Volta

Meta has launched the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants program, offering up to $2 million in funding. This initiative aims to support companies that envision utilizing Llama, Meta’s AI technology, to address social challenges within their respective communities. The grant program is open to applicants from across the globe, with a particular focus on regions including … The post Meta

Flutterwave, a prominent payments technology company, has received an Enhanced Category Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana. This development marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations in Africa and enables it to offer a wide array of payment services in the country. Ghana has emerged as an attractive market for Flutterwave’s … The post Flutterwave

In June 2024, several employees from TikTok’s African team were laid off following the social media giant’s announcement of planned global staff reductions. Prior to the official notice of these scheduled layoffs in May, the ByteDance-owned company had already eliminated a few positions within its African team in March, according to an individual familiar with the … The post TikTok

Sports betting offers excitement and potential rewards. However, selecting a reputable sportsbook is crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. This guide explores the key factors to consider when choosing a sportsbook, ensuring a secure and fair betting environment. Understanding Licensing and Regulation Reputable sportsbooks operate under strict regulations. Licensing by recognized authorities ensures … The post Choosing

 THE 3rd Social and Be­haviour ChangeSummit opened in Accra yester­day with a call for strengthened multi-sectoral partnership to drive innovations that promote positive health seeking behaviours among the populace. The Summit, Organised by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and USAID, providesa platform for stakeholders to delve … The post 3rd

The Presi­dent, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo–Addo, and His Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday presented food items to the Osu, La and Teshie traditional Councils to support activities towards the upcoming Homowo festival. The items which was pre­sented by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, included, sacks of rice, schnapps,bottled … The post President, Veep