This new season of People & Places started with a tour at the fourth biggest forest and resource reserve in Ghana. The Shai Hills has served Ghanaians for 60 years, not only as a tourist site but as a place whose resources have greatly benefited the nation in numerous ways. …
Read More »Full list of AFCON winners since 1957 to 2021
Throughout the AFCON’s history, from 1957 until the most recent edition in 2021, three trophies have been given to the competition’s champions. The original and first trophy, made of silver, was the Abdelaziz Abdallah Salem Trophy, the second trophy was named “Trophy of African Unity” or “African Unity Cup” and …
Read More »Pilot rushed to hospital after light aircraft crashes into maize field
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will investigate what caused a light aircraft to crash into a maize field in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands on Tuesday. Midlands Emergency Medical Service spokesperson Roland Robertson said the incident took place at about 10am in Merrivale, near Howick. “Crews found a plane had crashed into …
Read More »Bodyguards of Assin North MP threw Baliff out – Registrar tells court
A registrar at the Supreme Court of Ghana, Matthew Antiaye, has told the court how a bailiff tasked to present court documents to the embattled Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, was thrown out by a bodyguard of the legislator. Briefing the court on the matter, the …
Read More »Ebony is unhappy wherever she is – Father claims
Father of late Ebony Reigns, Nana Opoku Kwarteng popularly known as Starboy Kwarteng, has claimed that his daughter is unhappy wherever she is currently. Mr. Opoku Kwarteng who claims to be in touch with his late daughter in the spiritual world said the deceased artiste is unhappy because justice has …
Read More »Majority of Ghanaians against E-levy; listen to them – Emile Short to gov’t
A former Commissioner on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Short, has called on the government to pay heed to the majority of Ghanaians’ views regarding the passage of the controversial E-levy. According to Mr Short, most Ghanaians have kicked against the levy’s passage and, therefore, the government …
Read More »Video of DJ Switch imitating Shatta Wale attracts laughter
Fans of DJ Switch have burst with laughter following a latest video the young Ghanaian entertainer posted on her social media handles. DJ Switch in a 15-second video imitated Shatta Wale who was in his elements while addressing a relationship that went left. As part of a Tiktok challenge, the …
Read More »Maxam Company Limited fined US$6million for Appiatse explosion
The government of Ghana has fined mining company, Maxam Company Limited has been punished for the recent explosion that occurred at Appiatse, a mining community in the Western Region. The company has fined cedi equivalent of US$6,000,000 at the prevailing commercial rate for regulatory breaches in respect to manufacture, storage …
Read More »Parents withdrawing wards from Adjikpo Dokuyo M/A Basic School over lack of furniture
Inadequate furniture at the Adjikpo Dokuyo M/A Basic School at Adjikpo, a suburb of Somanya in the Eastern Region is affecting academic work in the school. Reports say most parents end up withdrawing their children from school as a result of the problem. Despite a fairly good classroom block to …
Read More »Soldiers arrest fake soldier at Akosombo
A 24-year-old man, identified as Abubakar Sadique, who is parading himself about as a military officer has been arrested by some Military personnel on duty at the VRA Hospital checkpoint at Akosombo, in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. The suspect was arrested by two military officers namely; Sergeant …
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