World’s leading clean, eco-friendly, automated, on-demand and instant logistics service will serve Jumia’s consumers upon launch Jumia (NYSE: JMIA), the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, and Zipline, the world’s largest instant delivery service, announced today a collaboration to deploy automated, on-demand delivery for e-commerce in Africa. Pilot program …

The new tariffs for utility services announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will take effect from today, Thursday, September 1, 2022. The new tariffs include a 27.15% increase in electricity and 21.55% increase in water. The utility service providers had requested for drastic upward review of tariffs to …

Male organ rise dysfunction occurs when a man’s private organ cannot rise or its rise cannot be maintained during intercourse. According to MedicineNet, some of the reasons for male organ rise dysfunction are: 1. Diabetes mellitus Male organ rise dysfunction seems to develop 10 to 15 years earlier in men with diabetes than …

Some workers of the Ghana Textiles Printing Company Limited (GTP) in Tema have been asked to proceed on leave following shortage in the supply of Residual Fuel Oil (RFO) for production. According to the managers, the RFO in which the machines depend on is regularly supplied from neighbouring countries. They …

The way you arrange the carbs, protein, vitamins, and fat on your plate of food and how you eat them can determine your health. According to Healthline, there’s a pattern in which we should eat our food to get its maximum benefit. The pattern in which we eat our food helps …

Menstruation is a natural part of a woman’s monthly cycle. At least it should last between four to eight days. The number of days spent menstruating can vary widely from person to person. Most people bleed for two to seven days. Tracking your menstrual cycles can help you understand what’s …

    The Ministry of Communications and Digitalization (MoCD) and the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC), as part of government’s commitment to accelerate the country’s digital agenda, have launched the “African Continental Free Trade Agreement, (AfCFTA) Hub” which seeks to promote, enhance and advance digital trading, electronic commerce, …

    Unilever Ghana has today unveiled a new look for its Pepsodent Cavity Fighter toothpaste. The new look reflects the brand promise of unleashing the power of healthy smiles and assurance of Pepsodent to give 10x stronger teeth. The formulation of the Pepsodent Cavity Fighter remains the same, but now …

President of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Reverend Paul Frimpong-Manso, has said he does not support the call for government to tax offerings and tithes collected by the various Christian bodies. Rather, he said, government should strengthen the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to identify churches that operate businesses on …

The Government of Ghana has rescinded its decision on the issuance of the 2-year cedi and 5-year cedi dominated bonds, a Joy Business report has said. According to the portal, the cancellation comes after bonds were initially issued back in May and March this year and were re-opened to both …

A condition known as morning hypertension occurs when the blood pressure becomes abnormally high in the mornings. Although it’s normal for the human blood to increase in the morning, however, this tends to reduce as the day goes. This article will show you four common habits that can cause your …

Meat is very important in this part of the world. Most older people would rather eat meat than fish. Consuming meat, especially red meat on a frequent basis, has been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Thus, as you get older, you should cut …

Earlier this week, it came to bare that a total of 23,495 people in Ghana tested positive for HIV in the first half of this year (January to June). This was disclosed by the Programme Manager of the National STIs and HIV/AIDS Control Programme, Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo. But despite …

International rating agency Fitch has downgraded the viability ratings of three Ghanaian banks to “CCC”. The Banks are Ecobank Ghana Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited (GTB Ghana), and United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Limited (UBA Ghana). The downgrade came after the rating agency downgraded Ghana’s creditworthiness to “CCC” or …

Some years ago, certain diseases killed several people due to a lack of drugs to treat them. Fortunately, we live in a generation where technology has advanced. We now have drugs to cure these diseases that once killed some people. According to Healthline, these diseases were once deadly and could not …

Prostate enlargement otherwise referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition that arises when the prostate gland gets swollen to the extent that it starts affecting a man’s quality of life. As we all know, the prostate gland is the walnut sized organ that sits close to the bladder, …

Treatment for childhood cancers and the cost of Hydroxyurea, a drug used for the treatment of sickle cell anaemia, are now covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who announced this, said: “We have started with four cancers among children for now, but we are determined …

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has abolished all Junior Common Room (JCR) systems of hall management by students. Hall weeks and Students Representative Council (SRC) celebrations coupled with morale sessions have also been suspended. “Any student who participates in the organisation of ‘morale’ and/or ‘procession’ …

According to Healthline, the kidney is an important organ that is saddled with many functions in the human body. Due to its delicate nature, the things we consume can easily affect it and that is why we need to be careful. Many people consume activated charcoal without the knowledge of its …

  Apples come in different varieties, some of them contain some important health benefits that are very good for the body. Generally apples are great but in this part of the world, the two most popular come in green and red colour. Some people prefer the green coloured apples because …

    Get the latest news in music, movies, sports, entertainment and more on Twitter. Here is a recap of some of the trending stories during this week on #TwitterGhana. Ashaiman To the World Festival to be held on 3rd September Burniton Music Group has announced the date for the …

    Property development and investment company, Lakeside Village, a subsidiary of Net 36 Vista, has rallied massive support for this year’s Ghana Outstanding Women Awards ( GOWA), scheduled for September 3, at the Tang Palace in Accra. The support worth thousands of Cedis forms part of the real estate …

Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Herbert Krapa, has announced that Ghana, together with seven other countries are set to commence trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). So far, 54 African countries have signed the AfCFTA agreement with 46 including Customs Union having submitted their tariff offers. …

An Obuasi based association, Appiani-Bonsec fun club is has sent a strong warning to illegal small scale miners (Galamsey operators) in the town to stay of the concession of the Anglo-Gold Ashanti (AGA) or face their wrath. According to the group, activities of the Galamseyers is affecting the smooth running …

The Coalition of Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold, say government’s move to drag the Chief Executive Officer for Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), to court was a deliberate way to protect him. The group believes government was consciously using the court to shield Menzgold from the aggrieved customers instead of pursuing …

Every one of us experiences problems occasionally, which could be mild or severe. To treat the aching symptoms that bother us and limit our performance, we use medications. The nerve is impacted and stretched when the blood vessels swell or become stretched because of excessive cholesterol deposits or the pressure …

Angry residents of Gomoa Appiakrom Debiso in the Central Region have threatened to pull down a school building which they say has become a death trap in the community. According to the residents, their children’s lives are in danger as the building may collapse if is not demolished. Speaking in …

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has served notice to the government that they will close down shops on Monday, 29th August 2022 in protest of the depreciation of the Cedi and severe economic hardship. Addressing the media on Monday August 22, 2022, the President for GUTA, Dr. Joseph …

The Bank of Ghana has sounded a strong warning to forex bureaus operating in the country, that any breach of the regulations under which they work will result in their closure or severe sanctions against them. The move is to stop all deliberate market practices that are fuelling the cedi’s fast depreciation, …

Sleep is very important for the body. It helps the body rejuvenate and also affect both the physical and mental aspect of a human being. This is why many people will do anything to get a good sleep. However, according to Healthline, sleeping with a fan can do more harm than good. …