A factory hand has been sentenced to 180 days imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court for fondling the breast of a 10-year-old and asking her to suck his manhood. This was after the court found 26-year-old Emmanuel Mbachu guilty on the charge of indecent assault. The prosecution, led by Superintendent Read more…
Singer and songwriter, Kasar, is out with a new song titled âOyiboâ, which details his breakup experience. The Lynx Entertainment signee enchants listeners with his smooth vocal delivery while recalling his time with an ex-lover. âOyiboâ was produced by the veteran, Richie Mensah of Lynx Entertainment. Kasar accompanies the track Read more…
The Ghana cedi continued its strongest performance against the dollar in recent weeks, as the local currency improved in value against the American today March 23, 2022. This has narrowed its year-to-date loss to the American greenback to about 17%. The cedi started the week selling at ¢12.60 to one Read more…
Former Finance Minister, Dr Kwabena Duffour has submitted his nomination form to enable him to run as flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This comes as the party readies to attempt to take over the reigns of power from the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). Mobbed by supporters, Dr Read more…
Ghanaian afrobeats artiste Kelvynboy has said that despite the low success of his ‘Down Flat’ remix, it helped him to establsih a relationship with the featured artistes. He told Andy Dosty when he appeared on Hitz FM’s ‘Daybreak Hitz’ that he was more concerned about the collaboration than just churning Read more…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called for the intensification of stakeholder efforts and engagement on the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP). The NACAP was unanimously passed in 2014 as the countryâs coordinated anti-corruption policy in line with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). Implementation of the strategy began Read more…
Social media users had shared images of chat histories with AI conversations they said were not theirs. Source: BBC
Former President John Dramani Mahama, has recommended that an explicit Public Funding of Political Parties Bill be put before parliament in future to deal with issues surrounding funding for political parties. According to him, while there is still support for the state to fund the activities of political parties, he Read more…
The video-sharing app’s chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling. Source: BBC
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has condemned attacks by illegal miners which left some persons injured and properties destroyed at the Benso concession of Golden Star Wassa Limited in the Western Region. The Chamber, in a press release, expressed its greatest concerns about the spate of attacks on mines in Read more…
The 40-year-old is facing questioning from US lawmakers amid growing suspicion of the Chinese app. Source: BBC
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is urging his scholars to exhibit high levels of integrity as they step out into the world of work. The former president wants members of the Kufuor Scholars Program known as the Kufuor Scholars to additionally display honesty in all things they do, so other Read more…
Boris Johnson has repeatedly insisted he did not intentionally mislead Parliament over Partygate in a heated grilling by MPs. The former prime minister began the marathon three-hour session with a Bible in his hands, as he swore: “Hand on heart, I did not lie to the House.” He admitted social Read more…
The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer has announced $5 million in new U.S. funding to improve the performance of the National Health Insurance Scheme and ensure quality of health services in Ghana. The Ambassador joined the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Bernard Okoe Read more…
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities for the first quarter of 2023, Bolt, the ride-hailing platform, has made two separate donations to the Orthopaedic Training Centre (OTC) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). Under the theme, âSupporting mobility for all,â Bolt embarked on a donation Read more…
The North Dayi Health Directorate recently held its 2022 end of year performance review meeting with a call on the workers to work harder in achieving the goals of the directorate. The District Director of Health Services, Irene Eve Passah noted that the Ghana Health Service has a mandate to conduct periodic reviews Read more…
On Monday, President Akufo-Addo swore in 3 new members of the Electoral Commission (EC). But the Buem MP and former National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Adams has accused President Akufo-Addo of packing the Electoral Commission (EC) with known members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This Read more…
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is set to join forces with the government to pay public sector workers based on their level of productivity. This, the commission believes, will ensure efficiency and increased productivity. Speaking on JoyNews‘ The Pulse, on Wednesday, the Chief Executive of the Commission, Benjamin Read more…
The US government is threatening to ban TikTok – how would that work? Source: BBC
Fabrimetal manufacturing company has been taken off the national grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The large-scale iron steel manufacturing company owed the power distribution company ¢28 million in electricity bill debt over a five-month period. The ECG taskforce team said the disconnection has become necessary because the Read more…