The current state of Ghana requires a combination of upgrading, resetting, restoring, and restructuring across all sectors of the economy, particularly in relation to the numerous unprofitable, counterproductive, and redundant policies and programs. Comprehensive sustainability in national development is achieved through the continuous improvement of effective policies, alongside the upgrade, …

In 2021, but for the court’s intervention and decision, Tyrone Marhguy would have been denied admission to Achimota Senior High School (“School”), when he was required to choose between keeping his dreadlocks for religious purposes or cutting them as a precondition to enrol in the school. After that admission controversy …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

A North Texas woman was sentenced to 35 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a pair of theft cases. Prosecutors said Staci Blackmon began her crime spree in 2020. She stole $1.2 million from an account belonging to her former employer in Southlake and the company’s bank account. …

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 …

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 …

A NEW UN Cy­bercrime Treaty, which is expected to be adopted by the UN General Assembly later this year, is being denounced by over 100 human rights activists and civil society organisations (CSOs) as a potential tool for government repression. The treaty is expected to be ad­opted by a UN …

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. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Teachers and qualified Non-Teaching Staff of the Ghana Education Service ( GES) who are yet to receive their Laptop Computers under the government’s One Teacher – One Laptop Initiative are to generate their collection code by dialing *790*555#. A statement by the manufacturing firm, in Accra on Wednesday also urges …

The announcement by Mahama about Women’s bank proposal seems more like a broad, populist gesture rather than a carefully crafted strategy with clear, measurable outcomes Former President John Mahama’s recent pledge to establish a Women’s Bank if elected has ignited debate across Ghana. While the proposal is ostensibly aimed at …

Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Asamoah has recently married women to embrace stylish dressing to help maintain their marriages. She believes that looking good and feeling confident can positively impact a woman’s relationship with her partner. Miss Asamoah also emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-love in fostering a healthy marriage. …

Instead of dwelling on what went wrong in the relationship, focus on the positives in your life. Take this time to reflect on your own growth and the lessons you’ve learned from the relationship Breakups can be incredibly tough to deal with, but there are ways to help you move …

The Accra High Court has ordered lawyers and parties involved in the ambulance trial involving the Minority Leader, Dr Ato Forson, to desist from making public commentary that tend to prejudice the trial. The court, presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, warned that any party that failed to comply …

    Dr. Samuel Nsobila, a medical scenographer at Dosonic Hospital at Pakyi No. 2 in the Amansie West District of Ashanti Region has called on the public to refrain from self-medication and embrace regular health screening to ensure healthy living. He made this statement when the Ghana Electrical Contractors …

Ghana’s drive to advance into the 4th industrial revolution hinges on effective collaboration between academia, industry, the private sector, and the government. Executive Director of the Center for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS) Nana Gyamfi Adwabour who made the call highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving …

Ghanaian musicians Samini, Guru, and Praye joined the unveiling of NAPO in Kumasi. The musicians were unveiled as official members of the party. They greeted dignitaries including Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, and NAPO onstage. Also present were Eno Barony and Diana Amsamoah. Thousands of NPP supporters gathered at Jubilee Park, halting business …

Kumasi High School (KUHIS) has whipped Prempeh College and Opoku Ware School (OWASS) in the Ashanti Regional final of the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz competition(NSMQ2024#. Kumasi High School is now the champions of the 2024 NSMQ in the Ashanti Region. At the end of the contest, Kumasi High …