The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said Nigeria had recorded a total of 39 confirmed cases of mpox and zero deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory from the beginning of 2024. The Africa Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday declared a public health …

Ghanaian rapper Maradona Adjei Yeboah, known by his stage name Guru, has been disqualified from running for the University of Ghana’s Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidential election. A statement from the SRC clarified that Guru did not meet the necessary criteria to contest for the position. According to a vetting …

Local gold refining firm, Gold Coast Refinery, is looking forward to playing an active role in the nation’s drive to improve earnings from gold and other mineral resources through value addition. As Africa’s second biggest refinery only after Randgold Resources of South Africa, it can refine 180 tonnes of gold …

Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. This illness can spread between people and, in some cases, from the environment to people through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been closely monitoring the disease, particularly following significant …

In partnership with the National Lottery Authority (NLA),the promotion had customers saving GH¢500.00 and above for seven days to qualify for the promo. The Kumasi draw was the third and final draw of the promotion which had three mini and three major draws with over 7,000 customers being rewarded nationwide. …

Onyeka and Topher seem unwilling to give their followers a break on this Big Brother Naija street. They are out for their ‘bl00d’ knowing that voting is still going on and the tension it is causing them, because of their little ‘playfulness’. It may be that Onyeka and Topher have …

Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music   American Gospel singer, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin together with award winning American contemporary worship music group Maverick City Music will be performing at ICGC Christ Temple East ( Teshie Rasta Road ) in Accra, Ghana as part of the Kingdom World Tour 2024. The ‘Stomp’ hit …

Reggae musician and radio host Blakk Rasta has shared surprising remarks made by Ghanaian business mogul Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, during a recent visit to check on his well-being. Blakk Rasta recounted that he visited McDan after hearing rumors from some Chiefs in Ada that McDan was paralyzed. …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is projecting a significant boost in cocoa production for the 2024/25 season, anticipating over 800,000 metric tons, following a substantial GHC943 million investment aimed at rehabilitating aged and disease-ridden cocoa farms. This effort is part of a broader strategy to revive the cocoa sector and …

This event was part of the Women and Youth in Democracy initiative, a collaboration between the EU and the NCCE, and was held under the theme: “Together We Can Build Ghana, So Get Involved.” Ms. Addy emphasized that controlling the spread of misinformation and disinformation, especially leading up to the …

Things finally reached a head after this week’s live eviction show, with Shaun and Victoria, aka “Shantoria,” at an ultimate high in tension. Shaun after the show took Victoria aside to advise her about several pointed issues. He told her to socialize more and be interactive with other people in …

Dickson Naftali (left) and George Marechera By George Marechera and Dickson Naftali Across multiple industries globally, digital technologies are taking over, bringing about new efficiencies, enhanced productivity and resilient smart farming. Agriculture and food systems have not been excluded – precision farming, powered by GPS and IoT sensors, which allow …

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to publicly disclose the names of businesses and individuals penalized for issuing dud cheques.  The association believes that publishing these names in national newspapers is crucial for restoring trust in cheques as a reliable means of …

Manasseh Azure talked about a lot of things Ghanaians expected from Nana-Addo which he failed to honour or do them. He claimed that Ghana faced severe economic challenges after the Covid-19 Pandemic swept across the globe and the government frequently reminded citizens of the pandemic’s devastating impact on the economy. However, …

Awuku Family’s saga is truly extraordinary: a tale of four robust brothers who inexplicably lost their vision right after their sixth birthdays. This family of six, which includes four men and their father, now faces the profound challenge of blindness. The father, who survived a gunshot wound to one eye, …

IGP George Akuffo-Dampare   The overlord of Gadangme State, Gborbu Wulomor-Shitse has as a matter of urgency petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo-Dampare to call Theophilus Teiko Tagoe to order.   In a petition letter from the office of the Gborbu Wulomor-Shitse to the police boss, it …

The country’s economic figures stand in sharp contrast with the daily economic hardships faced by citizens, the Institute of Statistical, Social, Economic and Research (ISSER) has observed. It said although the country’s total income distributed per person, also known as per capita income, had increased by $386 from $1,979 in …

Ghana’s economy is still faced with significant financing challenges despite the government’s debt restructuring activities, a recent report by Fitch has indicated. As a result, the rating agency kept Ghana’s rating at a level that indicates that the country is effectively in default on its foreign debts. This rating, known …

A source who recently met with a section of the media has revealed new audios that provide further evidence supporting Richard Jakpa’s claims. The source stated that copies of these recordings will be distributed to the media along with additional damaging audios involving Attorney-General Godfred Dame in other cases. One …

It is again, the relationship between the African dancehall king, Shatta Wale, and the World boss, Vybz Kartel, that continues to get fans all excited. One passionate fan from Germany, using the handle Bianca Shatta, did share her love for the growing friendship between the duo by writing on X, …

Popular Ghanaian highlife and funeral artist losses mother in-law. One of the most popular Highlife and funeral artists in Ghana, Nana Nyarko has suddenly lost his 74 year old mother in-law at Sessiman in Nkoranza Municipal in the Bono East region. The death of Obaapanin Akosua Nyarko according to a …

Initial checks by Citi Business News have revealed that some foreign exchange bureaux have not fully complied with the Bank of Ghana’s (BOG’s) new directive on transactions. The directive which took effect on Thursday, August 1, 2024, requires all licensed foreign exchange bureaux to request the Ghana Card before completing …

Service Ghana Auto Group Limited has responded to allegations made by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa regarding the $34.9 million (GH₵538 million) ambulance spare parts procurement deal. This follows Mr Ablakwa’s concerns about possible corruption in the deal, prompting him to petition the Office of the Special Prosecutor. According …

The United States Embassy(US Embassy) in Accra has announced a change in its visa services operations. Effective August 26, 2024, the Embassy will transition to a new visa services provider which will be made known on the US Embassy website. Consequently, access to the current visa service provider’s website and …

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has predicted a downward trend in fuel prices for the first half of August 2024, driven by favourable international market conditions. According to the IES, this anticipated price drop is attributed to positive market dynamics globally. The institute predicts a 2-4% decrease in prices …

  The Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) hosted a pivotal breakfast meeting on Friday, July 26, 2024, bringing together key stakeholders from corporate Ghana, government bodies, and the educational sector to discuss the future of rugby league in Ghana. This landmark event aimed to introduce many attendees to the sport, …

Kenneth Ugwuanyi Kenneth Ugwuanyi, the Group Head of Transaction Banking at UBA, underscored the vital importance of mobile money interoperability across Africa during his presentation at the Africa Prosperity Network Symposium on Retail Payment through Interoperability, recently held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. In his presentation, Kenneth …

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has urged mining stakeholders and traditional authorities to actively support Atlantic Lithium Limited’s sustainability in Ghana. He mentioned that their backing would not only spur economic growth in the Central Region but also benefit the local youth and the …

Bel Aqua Mineral Water, which recently achieved a significant milestone by being inducted into the prestigious Ghana Manufacturing Hall of Fame, has signed Ghana’s young couple and Reality TV Stars Emmanuel Ankrah and Rose Owusu Konadu as their new brand ambassadors. The Bel Aqua Mineral Water company yesterday, July 26, …

Raju Gound said he had been leasing mines in Panna city for more than 10 years in the hope of finding a diamond An Indian labourer’s fortunes have changed overnight after he found a massive diamond in a mine in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. The 19.22-carat diamond is …