The country’s present meteorological and atmospheric changes are not harmattan; but extreme kind of air pollution with detrimental effects on human health. Information from EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), G, MA/GMet (Ghana Meteorological,l Agency), and GHS (Ghana Health Service) are that the current change in weather/atmosphere across the country …

  Awulae Agyefi Kwame, the Pacriticizedief of Nsein Traditional Area in the Western region, has strongly criticized the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration for the deplorable state of roads in the region. He particularly criticized the persistent issues with the Takoradi to Agona-Nkwanta road, which faces ongoing intermittent blockages due to its deteriorating …

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), says all is set for its presidential primary on Saturday November 4, to elect a flagbearer for the 2024 general election. In all, a little over 208,000 delegates are to cast their ballot across the 270 constituencies of the country to elect one out …

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Local Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC’ from ‘RD’. The ratings agency has also affirmed the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR at ‘RD’ and the Country Ceiling at ‘B-‘. Fitch has assigned ‘CCC’ ratings to two interest-only bonds issued on completion of pension funds …

  MFS Africa, Africa’s largest digital payments network, is thrilled to unveil its new identity: Onafriq. This rebranding is not just a name change but a reflection of the company’s evolution and its vision for the future. As Dare Okoudjou, founder and CEO, puts it: “The name MFS Africa, just like …

    Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, has raised concerns and sought transparency from the government regarding the reported sale of Vodafone Ghana for a sum of less than $100 million, despite the company’s estimated worth of $1 billion. In a parliamentary address, the former …

  The sanitation minister Freda Prempeh has tasked WASH stakeholders to focus a bit more on delivering comprehensive district-wide sanitation services to meet the set targets. According to the Minister, meeting these set targets will require coordinated, cost-effective, and inclusive efforts by all. The recently launched Ghana WASH Sector Development …

    Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered today in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum. The convening brings together a cross section of leaders to explore innovative approaches to fostering a vibrant media …

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) emerged the winner in the 2023 Statsbank Hackathon, after beating the University of Ghana(UG), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University for Development Studies (UDS) and the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in the final last Thursday. In a thrilling …

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has rejected a demand by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to remove the judge handling the case of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resouces, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. This development was revealed by the OSP on Wednesday, October 25. “By a letter dated 25 …

    If you keep an eye on the news pertaining to the economy, one word you’ll keep hearing is inflation. This concept is a strong determining factor in our everyday lives, from the worth of your salary compared to what it’s able to buy month on month, to the …

    A leading Ghanaian sanitary pads trading company, Reflo Company Limited, has in collaboration with the Florence Mensah Foundation, made a donation of sanitary pads to head potters in Accra.   The donation to the head potters known in the local parlance as Kayayes was done on the occasion …

  Blue Ocean Investment announces the launch of its cutting-edge LPG Bottling Plant, a revolutionary facility that will transform the LPG industry. The plant, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and boasting a storage capacity of 4,000 Metric Tonnes, is set to revolutionize the bottling process and enhance customer satisfaction.   During …

    Recently, TAILG Group reached a formal cooperation with Kofa, a Ghanaian company focusing on battery swap networks, to jointly develop a battery swap electric motorcycle called Jidi. First orders of the Jidi are expected to arrive in Ghana at the end of 2023.   Based on the advantages …

Mortgage, also called, Home Loan is a financial arrangement or a legal agreement by which a lender lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the borrower’s landed property as collateral, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the full repayment of the loan. …

    The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, is leading a delegation, made up of government officials and individuals from the private sector, to attend the 25th China Mining Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Tianjin, China, from 26th-28th October, 2023.   Since …

  A Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has given the assurance that the Conduct of Public Officers Bill would be enacted into law under the tenure of the current Parliament. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, the Deputy Attorney General described the Bill as a “sunshine Bill” …

Professor Edwine Barasa, Deputy Executive Director, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program has mentioned Rwanda, Ghana, Gabon and Burundi as the only four African countries with over 20 per cent coverage levels with any type of health insurance even though the overall health insurance coverage in Africa is low. “Only four countries …

Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum   The stage is set for the maiden edition of Teen Queen Ghana beauty pageant, ASKOF Productions, organizers of the event have said. And bearing any unforseen circumstances, the audition is scheduled for November 4, at the premises of CTV, Lobone in Accra.   The reality …

    One of Ghana’s most-gifted disc jockeys, Michael Ayenu Mensah, popularly known as DJ Mensah, is the holder of a highly prestigious master’s degree from the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA).   DJ Mensah – a highly popular disc jockey who has played at major shows in Ghana …

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is optimistic that the board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would approve the second tranche of the country’s deal with the Fund. Speaking on the business edition of JoyNews’ PM Express, the Minister said he has engaged external creditors who have, in turn, given him …

A Professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana has criticised the National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah’s comment to the effect that some Ghanaians in academia and civil society were fuelling a coup. In an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story, Prof. Ransford Gyampo described it as ‘quite misplaced’ and ‘jaundiced.’ …

Tony Elumelu   People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book? Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader?   Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in …

  GBfoods Ghana, producers of Ghana’s favourite Gino and Pomo range of products, has today launched another National Consumer Promotion to reward its loyal customers across the country for their continuous loyalty and support. Dubbed “Anigye Aba Fie”, the promo will reward consumers with prizes including TV sets, rice cookers, …

Parents rejoice as over 300 pupils get free uniforms, books, pens and free feeding from a business man.   Parents of school children of B rakwa Methodist Basic school at Brakwa in the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District in Central Region rejoice after Mr Nathaniel Opong Gyeniaw a businessman offers free …

A distressed Zambian woman has come out after months to lament about an infidelity that has happened between her husband and four Bridesmaids from their wedding. According to the woman, her husband impregnated all of the four beautiful bridesmaids who happened to also be her friends. “I once told them …

    Annual gathering to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa    Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa, the USA and beyond will convene in Cape Town, South Africa to participate in the annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum on October 30 – November …

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated emphatically that his government’s investments in the education sector is in the short, medium and long term, leading to the positive shaping of the future of education in the country which will guarantee excellent outcomes.   Over the past six …

  Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has asked Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame to admit that he erred in his opinion on the former Environment Minister, Prof Frimpong Boateng’s report on illegal mining. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, October 11, Mr Kpebu reiterated that a thorough …

Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, expressed his aspiration to witness a Nobel Prize laureate emerge from the University believing it would bestow immeasurable benefits upon the institution and elevate its prestige. During an engaging event involving former leaders of the University, Prof Aryeetey shared …