A lonely and potentially sexually frustrated dolphin has been blamed for a spike in attacks on swimmers in a Japanese seaside town. The bottlenose dolphin is believed to be behind 18 attacks near the town of Mihama so far this year, with one primary school-aged child’s finger needing at least …

Keta Municipal Hospital has officially opened a Renal Dialysis Centre aimed at easing the burden on kidney patients in need of dialysis treatment. This facility was made possible through the generous funding of Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, the Dufia of Anyako-Konu and Paramount Chief of the Amugo-Vego Traditional Area …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) between July and August, 2024, recorded a revenue shortfall of over GH¢893,158,654 as part of the on-going process of upgrading its prepayment metering system in its operational areas.  According to the company, the loss was as a result of customers not paying for the …

  – ’Find Your Soil’, Nurture Your AgriTech Innovation and Win $50,000 in Equity Funding   The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). This year’s challenge seeks to identify …

Researchers have introduced a groundbreaking smartphone charging technology capable of fully charging a device in under five minutes. The 320-watt charging technology, named “320W SuperSonic Charge,” was developed by Chinese electronics company Realme, setting a new benchmark in fast charging. This innovation surpasses previous records, including the 300-watt charger unveiled …

World Star Records Ltd, an artiste management and event organising company, is set to host the Ghana – Bahamas International Music and Cultural Festival. Slated for November 1 to November 4, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas, a similar event will be held at the Sports Stadium of the University of Ghana …

A Twitter tweep, Efe Moxie, took to the social networking site to reveal that Ashluxe, one of the biggest clothing lines and sponsors of the Big Brother Naija “Don’t Loose Guard” season, has reached out with a juicy deal to Onyeka’s team. If this eventually happens, this would make her …

The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association has called for an immediate increase in cocoa prices for the upcoming planting season. The Association insists that farmers will accept no less than GH¢6,000 per tonne and warns of serious consequences if their demands are not met, citing the currently low cocoa prices in …

In Botswana, internet subscriptions are expensive. 10GB of data can cost up to P1400 ($103) in a country where the minimum wage is P1500 ($111), cutting off a youthful population despite increased demand for internet connectivity. In 2019, Botswana introduced SmartBots, free WiFi routers in public spaces. Five years on, …

The Bank of Botswana (BoB) has reduced interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.9% despite rising inflation. It is the third consecutive rate cut in a year. The previous cuts were in December 2023 and June 2024.  Headline inflation in July rose to 3.5%, in line with the bank’s …

A Data Privacy and Information Security specialist, Desmond Israel, has warned that the country remains vulnerable to cyber-attacks and electoral interference. According to Mr Israel, attackers may not target the voting, counting, or collation processes—since they are fully manual—but instead exploit digital avenues such as political campaigns, communications, and social …

Popular Ghanaian blogger, Jeffrey Epprim Nyame has been sentenced to a 30-day jail term for the publication of false news A blogger named Jeffrey Epprim Nyame, who in 2022 spread fake information that prompted fraudulent bank withdrawals, was given a 30-day jail term. Prosecutors said publication compelled dollar account holders …

The 9th edition of Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ witnessed an epic moment as Shaun and Victoria, known as Team Shatoria, clinched victory in the season’s most significant task, sponsored by Supa Komando. Their win showcased remarkable strength and teamwork, leaving viewers in awe. In a thrilling competition against …

Renowned broadcaster Captain Smart has unleashed scathing criticism on the organizers of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 manifesto launch, which took place in Takoradi and lasted for almost 7 hours. On his Onua Maakye show, Captain Smart expressed his disappointment and frustration with the event’s organization, calling for the …

Pere Egbi has hit a milestone in Nollywood with his latest production, ‘The Silent Intruder‘, which claimed the award for the Best-Rated Film‘ for the first half of 2024. With an astonishing rating of 9.3, it tops the film industry and signifies an entirely new standpoint in Nigerian movie excellence. …

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, …