Ghana has started assembling Cash-in-Transit (CIT) armored trucks to keep the country’s banks’ movement of large sums of money secure and impervious to robbery assaults. The first four vehicles that DIHOC- KE­NAKI Manufacturing Company Limited (DIKMAC) equipped at its armored vehicle assembling facility at Burma Camp in Accra are now …

The Upper East Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Kasimu Abudulai, has bemoaned increasing reports of clients being asked to pay illegal charges when they visit healthcare facilities in the region. He said some members of the public in the region, who are beneficiaries of the National …

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has described the God-for-Oil policy the government is implementing as a scam. According to him, the aim of the policy is to reduce the prices of oil products but the prices of these items are set to increase again this …

The nerves of the penis play a crucial role in $exual function and sensation. Damage to these nerves can lead to a variety of conditions that can greatly impact a man’s quality of life. Some of the most common conditions that can damage the nerves of the penis include diabetes, …

CANCER! As scary as the word sounds, means a lot of different things. However, the most common among all these is the disease. This is caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. There are many types of cancers that attack the human body …

  Naa Korkoi Essah   The term Public Relations (PR) has gained notoriety over the years, but it isn’t everyone that understands its true meaning. An organization remains alive due to its relationship with the public. Strengthening public relations means strengthening institution’s visibility and reputation and this is what Naa …

Some concerned students of the University of Ghana (UG), have held a protest dubbed ‘Ya br3 Mo’ to register their displeasure with the recent increment in Academic Facility User Fees (AFUF). The protest, which took place today, Friday, 3 February 2023, saw the students converge at the Obra Spot in …

    The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between the UK and Ghana, applauds the inauguration of the Independent Tax Appeals Board (ITAB) in Ghana by Government.   The Board, created in accordance with the Revenue Administration (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act 1029), will …

    The Board of Directors of the United Bank for Africa Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, today announces the appointment of Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. Bawuah will also join the Group Board as an Executive Director, overseeing the Group’s operations across the African …

Of all the stories many Ghanaians know of the man who first brought cocoa seedlings to Ghana, the narratives that they came from Fernando Po (now Equatorial Guinea) and that Tetteh Quarshie was only able to smuggle the seeds by swallowing them have been the most predominant. Well, while only …

Human immune virus (HIV) refers to an infection that can be spread from person to person through intercourse, or the use of sharp objects with an infected person. It can lead to the weakening of your immune system thereby exposing you to diseases. According to Mayo Clinic, what people can do …

cle WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Email This File photo The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has hinted of a possible increase in transport fares due to hike in fuel and spare parts cost in the country. According to the GPRTU, prices of spare parts and lubricants have not been reduced …

A sod-cutting ceremony has been performed for the construction work to begin on an ultra-modern market complex at Sabin Akrofrom in the Atwima Kwanwoma district in the Ashanti region.   The three-storey market when completed will have facilities such as lockable stores, stalls, restaurants, police station, fire station, banking halls, …

  If you have O positive or O negative blood, there are certain foods that you should avoid in order to maintain optimal health. These foods can have negative effects on your body, and can even increase your risk of certain health conditions. One of the main foods that you …

The presidency spent over GH₵191 million cedis in a space of nine months (i.e. January to September 2022) according to official documents analyzed by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The North Tongu Member of Parliament disclosed in a January 31, 2023 social media post that he was poring over the expenditure items, …

The Korle Bu Doctors Association (KODA) is threatening to withdraw its services to the Out-Patient Department and elective surgeries over unpaid arrears. The strike is expected to commence from February 6 to 10, should Management fail to come up with clear timelines for payment of 13th-month salary areas. “If nothing …

Staff of Empire Builders Limited have appealed to the government to intervene in ongoing instances of brutality being meted out to them on land at Adjiringano belonging to the company which is part of the Trasacco Group.   According to them, languards wearing camouflage uniforms of the Ghana Armed Forces …

Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a widely used ingredient in cooking. While it can enhance the flavor of food, it is important to be aware of the potential negative effects of consuming too much salt on one’s health. According to WebMD, various studies have linked excessive salt intake to …

The 37 Military Hospital has been sued together with a doctor, the Chief of Defence Staff and government by a family of a 48-year-old man who died at the facility. The plaintiff is also demanding GH¢2 million damages for medical negligence leading to the deceased’s death. The family contends that …

Dr. Paul Adu said in a recent tweet that men who eat gobe (also called gari and beans) are more likely to get women pregnant faster than men who don’t. Many people may be surprised by this statement, but there is scientific evidence to back it up. Gobe is a …

Hon. Abdul Aziz Moniesson Suleman   One of the topmost Israeli-owned technology firms in the world, Gulf Technology Systems (GTS), and the Upper West Regional Manager for Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Hon. Abdul Aziz Moniesson Suleman, are set to spearhead a number of Economic Growth projects in the …

Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah (left) and Samuel Shay (right)   Leading UAE-based Israeli technology company, Gulf Technology Systems (GTS) and the Government of Ghana through the Western Regional Coordinating Council are set to collaborate on agricultural and industrial projects. The Western Regional Coordinating Council on January 18, 2023, agreed to …

Ghana recorded four deaths and 116 confirmed cases of the Monkeypox disease in 2022, in 14 out of the 16 regions. Two deaths were recorded in Upper East and one each in the Greater Accra and Central regions. The Savannah and Ahafo regions did not record any cases, Dr Farida …

Pupils of Wiaga Kpandema Primary School in the Builsa North municipality of the Upper East Region are forced to sit or lie on the bare floor for studies due to the lack of adequate furniture in the school. The pupils from KG one to primary six sit on the bare …

  African American man holding his chest. A heart attack is a medical emergency. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. If you were to suffer a heart attack while in the company of people, calling out for help is probably the …

The International Monetary Fund is pushing Ghana’s cash-strapped government to stop borrowing from its central bank, according to people familiar with the matter . The IMF wants the two entities to sign a commitment to zero-financing, said the people who asked not to be identified because they’re not authorized to speak …

An 18-year-old girl and her 32-year-old aunt were arrested in Lusaka, Zambia on Monday for the girl’s choice of clothing. The girl, who recently graduated with high marks, was arrested for wearing a miniskirt that allegedly caused several male police officers to become distracted and nearly led to a traffic …

The West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) has cancelled the subject results of 416 School candidates who took part in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This follows the completion of WAEC’s investigations carried out into some cases of examination malpractice detected during the conduct of the examinations. The results …

    An award-winning Ghanaian musician, Bashir Annan, popularly known in showbiz as Gambo, is billed to embark on his tour of the United States of America (USA).   The ‘Drip’ Rapper will commence his major tour of 2023 in Washington DC in February.     His tour will see …

  Zipline has commissioned yet another facility in Nigeria to support the Cross River State government in delivering on its mandate to improve access to universal health coverage for all. The facility, one of three to be built, is situated at Ndok community within the Ogoja LGA in Cross River …