President Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to put their shoulders to the wheel as his government puts measures in place to revive the economy. He said that is the only option we have as a people. The President said this in an address to the nation on Friday to mark the Read more
A Welsh family has been living in the middle of a roundabout for over four decades, after refusing to leave as the circular road was built around them. In 1960, when David John and Eirian Howatson moved into their bungalow in Denbighshire, Wales the area was just a regular neighborhood Read more
Government has reviewed its strategy to fight illegal mining with an assurance of sustaining the momentum to clamp down on persons involved in the destruction of Ghana’s water bodies and forests. According to the Lands Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, there will be sustained efforts by the Ministry and the military Read more
Take a moment, think of your favorite meal. That goat light soup, chicken stew and pork khebab. And if you have a sweet tooth, the chocolate and red velvet cake. Now – imagine not being able to taste any of these savories and sweet bombs. That is the daily struggle Read more
The Trade Minister, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen on Thursday, January 5, 2023, tendered his resignation letter to President Nana Akufo-Addo. The Minister has long been rumoured to contest the flagbearership position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). But it’s unclear if his resignation is to allow him to focus on Read more
Bloodsucking insects including mosquitoes, flies, lice, and bed bugs do not transmit Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV) Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programmes Manager, National AIDS/STI Control Programme (NACP) has defused this myth among certain people. He said “even if the virus enters a mosquito or another sucking or biting insect, the Read more
Kumawood actress Yaa Jackson is starting the year 2023 as a mother. The actress took to Instagram to announce she had welcomed a baby boy, JJ Nana Yaw. The baby is named after her partner of five years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBA MaNueL (PMG) Read more
Former Communications Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah has described the resignation of Trades Minister, Alan Kyerematen, as ‘too late’. Reacting to the news of the minister’s resignation, the former NDC appointee said the move is behind time, given that Mr Kyerematen has already contributed to the deterioration of Ghana’s economy. Read more
Gladson Awako believes the unity in the camp of the Black Galaxies will ensure they do well at the 2023 African Nations Champion (CHAN). The Black Galaxies have been in camp for more than two months since commencing their preparations in Prampram last year prior to the start of the Read more
Black Galaxies captain, Gladson Awako, says the target is to do well at the 2023 African Nations Champions (CHAN) and ensure they put smiles on the faces of Ghanaians. Ghana is returning to the tournament for the first time since their last appearance in 2014 when they finished as silver-medalist. Read more
The bank has had to sell $5.2bn in assets to cover two-thirds of its customers withdrawing their deposits. Source: BBC
Pollster Ben Ephson has suggested a cabinet reshuffle for President Akufo-Addo may be in the works latest by end of next week. He is even sure it is likely by Tuesday or Wednesday. It follows the sudden, although long-rumoured resignation of Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, who tendered his Read more
Confidential details including child passport scans and SEN data is published online, the BBC finds. Source: BBC
The global economic slowdown is impacting memory chip prices and demand for devices. Source: BBC
The alleged suicide of a television actress has been making headlines in India because of the circumstances surrounding her death and the arrest of her former boyfriend amid accusations of religious manipulation. Tunisha Sharma was found dead on 24 December in a toilet on the set of her show Alibaba Read more
A stream of sensational claims and accusations from Prince Harry’s autobiography, Spare, have been leaked. The book outlines grievances and bitterness in the Royal Family, such as a claim he and Prince William urged their father not to marry Camilla. But one of the most striking claims from Harry, first Read more
The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. Source: BBC
A 42-year-old man shot seven members of his family before killing himself in the US state of Utah after his wife filed for divorce, police said. The family of eight were found dead inside a rural home in Enoch City, Utah on Wednesday night during a welfare check at the Read more
Two scrap dealers who on 31 December night embarked on a motorbike aided robbery spree, dispossessing three persons of their mobile phones and money, have been remanded into police custody by an Accra Circuit Court. Hakam Zakaria, 21, and Yakubu Mohammed, 24, were arrested after Police officers on patrol duties Read more
When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite. Source: BBC