Ghana: SMEs Get Ghs100 Million Funding From Absa Bank

Absa Bank has disbursed GHs100 million under its 10 per cent Small and Medium-sized Business (SME)loan programme, marking a significant milestone that demonstrates the Bank's… Read more »

Ghana: 1,433 Die, 10,367 Injured in Road Crashes This Year

At least 1,433 people died from road accidents across the country, from January to August, this year, the National Road Safety Authority (NSRA), has said. Read more »

Ghana: MCE Cautions La Dade-Kotopon Residents Against Use of Illicit Drugs

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of La Dade-Kotopon (LaDMA), Solomon Kotey Nikoi, has cautioned residents, that the use of illicit drugs, has serious health and psychological… Read more »

Ghana: Celebrating International Peace Day in the Context of National Peace Council

Last week, precisely on Thursday, September 21, the Greater Accra Regional Peace Council organised a lecture at the St. Mary's Senior High School, Accra, to commemorate the… Read more »

Ghana: Move to Reduce Poultry Importation Lauded

The government has started the move to regulate the importation of poultry products into the country as part of measures to revamp the industry, the National Chairman of the Ghana… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana to Become First African Country to Issue FLEGT Licence

Ghana is in the final stages of becoming the first African country to issue Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licence to cover its timber and wood products traded… Read more »

Ghana: NPP Not 'Hijacked' ...Party Denies Alan's Claim

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) , Mr Justin Frimpong Kodua, says the party has not been 'hijacked' by neither a group of party leaders and elders nor by… Read more »

Ghana: Collapsed Doli Bridge - Commuters Forced to Pay More!

Commuters in Wa in the Upper West Region say they are compelled to pay astronomical hikes in transport fares by transport operators and a stressful travel ever since Doli Bridge in… Read more »

Ghana: Work On Ho-Sokode Dual Carriageway Begins Soon

The phase two of the Ho-Sokode Dual Carriageway road project would soon begin to ensure smooth transportation of goods and services in the Volta Region. Read more »

Ghana: Road Named After Winnie Mandela

The city of Johannesburg in South Africa has named a road after anti-apartheid hero, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Read more »

Senegal: 60 African Journalists, Rights Activists Attend Confab in Dakar

Sixty African journalists and rights activists are attending an international conference to raise awareness on minority issues, community tensions and conflicts. Read more »

Ghana: Protect Indigenous Business - Tanker Union Secretary

The Executive Secretary of the Tanker Owners Union, Ignatius Koku Doe, has called on the government to protect indigenous businesses since its collapse would spell doom for the… Read more »

Ghana: Tackle Root Causes of Flooding!

It is sad to learn that three persons got drowned in floods following last Friday's heavy rains in Accra and its environs. Read more »

Ghana: NDC Condemns Police Brutalities On Occupy Jubilee House Protesters

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is disappointed with the brutality meted out on the Occupy Jubilee House protesters in the early hours of Thursday. Read more »

Ghana: Accra Lions, Medeama Draw, Dreams FC Pip Nations FC

Reigning betPawa Premier League Champions, Medeama SC, were held 2-2 at home in their opening match of the season against Accra Lions FC. Read more »

Ghana: Solomon Tagoe Wins 2023 Tour Du Ghana

Young cyclist, Solomon Tagoe,won the 2023 Tour du Ghana cycling championship which ended at Ablekuma in Accra on Sunday. Read more »

Ghana: Media Practitioners Tasked to Showcase More Ghanaian Content

Award winning gospel artiste Sofobea Gloria has urged media practitioners to showcase more Ghanaian content to educate the populace about the rich heritage of the country. Read more »

Ghana: UBA Records Strong Growth in Revenue ....Profit Before Tax Jumps to $829.7 Million

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa's Global Bank, in spite of the difficult macroeconomic challenges in the region delivered strong performance for the first half of 2023. Read more »

Ghana: Police Prevent Anarchy At Amansie West District Assembly

A peaceful demonstration by the Manso Nkwanta-Abore Drivers Union of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, nearly turned violent when the irate demonstrators attempted to burn… Read more »

Ghana: Using Stories to Inspire Change - Betty Osei Bonsu, Founder B.Isa

"Reflecting on my childhood in the heart of a rural African slum, I'm transported back to a world where waste wasn't a matter of choice; it was a lifeline. I lived in a community… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Urged to Apply Tougher Sanctions to Stop Illicit Arms Proliferation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged to review its Arms and Ammunition Act to ensure much stricter sanctions against offenders. Read more »

Ghana: NAM 1 Denies Defrauding Customers of Gh¢1.6 Billion

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, accused of defrauding some Ghanaians of GH¢1.6 billion, pleaded not guilty, when he… Read more »

Ghana: GSA Outdoors €600,000 New Weigh-Bridge Truck

The Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) has outdoored a new weigh-bridge truck valued at €600,000 as part of its efforts to ensure standards across all sectors in the country. Read more »

Ghana: VRA Spills Akosombo, Kpong Dams Following High Inflows

The Volta River Authority has started a controlled spillage at the Akosombo and Kpong dams in the Eastern Region as the water levels continue to rise. Read more »

Ghana: 100 Hospitality Front Desk Workers Undergo French Literacy

About 100 front desk workers of hotels and hospitality institutions are undergoing training in the French language in Accra as part of efforts to enhance hospitality service… Read more »