May 17
Ghana: Speaker Swears in New Ejisu MP
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has sworn in newly-elected Ejisu MP, Kwabena Boateng during an emergency parliamentary session on Friday. Read more »
Ghana: Chief Justice Demands Response From Kissi Agyebeng On Misconduct Allegations
Other allegations by the petitioner against Agyabeng include violations of citizens' rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper… Read more »
May 16
Ghana: Cecilia Dapaah - Husband Tells Court Cash Stolen By Househelps Kept for 20 Years
Daniel Osei Kuffuor, (80) an Architect by profession, said the stolen cash which had aroused public suspicion, actually belonged to himself, his wife (Cecilia Abena Dapaah), and… Read more »
Ghana: 'Mahama Bought 200 Tickets to Support Me' - Lilwin Discloses
"I was surprised by a call from Mahama around midnight. He was concerned my film might be politically charged, but after I explained, he supported it" Read more »
May 15
Africa: Nick Cannon Set to Host 'Wild N Out' Show in Africa
This latest information about the show comes after Nick Cannon visited Botswana on May 10, 2024, as part of his Forbes Under 30 Africa submission, during which he gave insights… Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Says AI to Be Used to Monitor Illegal Mining If Elected President
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has proposed to use Artificial Intelligence Technology to monitor small-scale mining and illegal… Read more »
Ghana: Who Takes What? Ghana's Biggest Musical Night Is Upon Us
This year is said to be special for two reasons; the event is in its 25th year, and this will be the new sponsor, Telecel's first music awards since buying out and rebranding from… Read more »
Africa: 'It Is Yours, but I Will Loan It to You - Why the Looted Artefacts Must Be Returned!'
It is therefore imperative that all the looted artefacts are returned irrespective of any laws enacted to wrongfully keep them in the hands of those who looted them. You cannot… Read more »
Ghana: Bright Simons Files Rti Request for Clarity On Kma's Alleged Gh¢3.6m Discrepancy
The legal firm representing the Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has formally submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request under Act 989. The request aims to… Read more »
Ghana: 'I Have Never Been an Asakaa Boy', Kofi Jamar Discloses
Jamar said people connected most of the rappers in Kumasi with Asakaa because they were all involved in the fast-rising of the Kumerica drill type of music. Read more »
Ghana: Taxing Content Creators Will Affect the Industry - Kwadwo Sheldon Discloses
Sheldon argued that implementing additional taxes would drastically reduce the revenue of content creators and hamper the growth of the content creation industry. Read more »
May 14
Ghana: Dialysis Patients in Crisis As Price Hike Puts Lives At Risk
The sudden increase in treatment costs has left them with an agonizing decision to make, one that feels like a cruel fate. The situation is a harsh reality for them to confront, a… Read more »
West Africa: Ghana to Receive $200 Million From Ecowas Bank
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Government of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to inject some $200 million into the Ghanaian… Read more »
Ghana: Government Intends to Leverage Fintech for SME Financing
In Ghana, SMEs constitute 92% of manufacturing, 70% of growth, and provide 80% of jobs Read more »
Ghana: Dollar Hits 15 Cedis Mark At the Forex Bureau
Despite interventions by the Bank of Ghana, analysts foresee the cedi's depreciation persisting until the next tranche of funds from the International Monetary Fund is received. Read more »
Africa: Africa Has an Advantage in the Digitisation Race, Says BoG Boss
Africa is projected to become the world's fastest-growing continent when it comes to fintech revenue. By 2030, the African fintech market will be worth around $65 billion Read more »
Ghana: Andy Dosty to Host 'Live Konnect' Concert
The "Live Konnect" concert is a platform that brings celebrities together to perform with a live band, providing thrilling entertainment for music lovers, every month. Read more »
May 13
Ghana: Stevie Wonder and Family Arrive in Ghana, Receives Ghanaian Citizenship
The legendary singer revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 that he wants to relocate to Ghana permanently. Read more »
Ghana: NDC Condemns Police Bias in Arrest of MP Collins Dauda
This fact was corroborated by the Police in their investigative report read to Hon. Collins Dauda, MP for Asutifi South, in the presence of Hon. Eric Opoku, MP for Asunafo South,… Read more »
Ghana: NDC MPs Oppose Appointment of New NIB MD
Minority MPs are protesting the appointment of Mr. Tweneboah Kodua Fokuo, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Manso Nkwanta, who's been recently appointed as… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Democracy Safe So Long As It Corresponds With Our Traditions - Asantehene
Otumfuo was speaking at the banquet organised by Manhyia Palace as part of his silver jubilee celebrations Read more »
May 09
Ghana: 70-Year-Old Woman Graduates As Best Student
Reflecting on her journey, Desbordes-Hill expressed her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and her eagerness to contribute to global diplomacy. Read more »
Africa: Harnessing AfCFTA in Repositioning Africa's Agricultural Sector
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a unique opportunity for African countries to leverage free trade and overcome the challenges hindering this sector's… Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill - Supreme Court Adjourns Case Indefinitely, Orders Richard Sky to Submit New Motion
The Supreme Court has directed Broadcast Journalist, Richard Dela Sky, who is challenging the constitutionality of the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, to file a new motion for an… Read more »
May 08
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Bill - Attorney-General Ask Chief Justice to Allow Full Media Coverage of Proceedings
The recommendation comes in the wake of high public interest on the controversial issue of LGBTQ criminalisation in Ghana after Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family… Read more »