Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to on March 24, 2022 announce a number of measures aimed at addressing Ghana’s current economic challenges. The move comes after government held a crunch Cabinet meeting at the Peduase Lodge last weekend. Some key measures set to be announced by the finance minister will …
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Tarkwa: One dead, others injured after clash between two galamsey groups
One person has died after a free for all fight between two illegal mining (galamsey) groups at Bonsaso near Tarkwa in the Western Region. Several others have also sustained deep machete wounds as a result of the clash. Reports point to the fact that, there is an existing tension between …
Read More »Government to pump US$2 billion into economy to rescue cedi – Presidency
Government has announced it will inject a capital of US$2 billion into the economy to curtail the sustained depreciation of the cedi against major trading currencies. This was captured in a circular released by the Presidency on March 23, 2022. The Presidency said the move forms of measures adopted by …
Read More »Nigeria arrive in Kumasi for Ghana showdown
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Kumasi, Ghana for the first leg of their World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The Eagles who announced nearly two hours ago that they are enroute to Ghana have safely arrived and gone through the necessary process at the Kumasi airport. …
Read More »Kaaka’s brother granted GHS100,000 bail
Iddi Mohammed, the brother of murdered social media activist Kaaka, has been granted a GHS100,000 bail with two sureties by the Kumasi High Court. Mr Mohammed, per the conditions of his bail, is to report himself to the regional office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police …
Read More »Boy, 12, allegedly hangs himself at Opeikuma
A twelve-year-old boy has allegedly committed suicide by hanging at Opeikuma in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region. Report gathered indicates that the deceased known as Junior went missing after returning from school Wednesday evening. This prompted his parents and other family members who mounted a search …
Read More »WATCH: Ghanaian spiritualist predicts scoreline of Ghana vs Nigeria game
Ghanaian spiritualist, Seer Gyan has claimed that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are favorites to pick a positive result in their 2022 World Cup qualifiers against the Black Stars of Ghana. The Black Stars of Ghana will host their West African neighbors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Friday, March 25, …
Read More »VIDEO: Tracey Boakye flaunts bikini body in her private swimming pool
Socialite cum Kumawood actress, Tracey Boakye, has showcased her curvy body whiles swimming in her private pool at her East Legon residence. For the first time on her social media feed, Tracey Boakye was spotted in a hot bikini which exposed her large boobs and booty. Vibing to King Promise’s ‘chop life,’ Tracey …
Read More »Check out the woman who got Kojo Jones to parade 17 luxurious cars from Accra to Kumasi
On March 22, 2022, Ghanaian real estate mogul and CEO of Empire Domus, Emmanuel Kojo Jones, shook social media with an incredible display of wealth. Many questions loomed and lingered as to why the young man will parade such luxurious cars and for what reason. The convoy he paraded to …
Read More »Man sentenced to 35 years imprisonment for rape and murder of his mother-in-law
A man who raped and murdered his mother-in-law has been handed a 35-years sentence at Giyani Regional Court in Limpopo, South Africa Police said that the victim was home alone when Alpha Ngobeni,28, from Xikukwani under Greater Giyani municipality, broke into the house on 13 February 2021 and raped her. …
Read More »Watch highlights of new Black Stars midfielder Elisha Owusu
Gent midfielder, Elisha Owusu, has received his debut Black Stars call-up as he joins the squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. The former FC Sochaux man has played 28 matches in all competitions so far for the Belgian top-flight side. The 24-year-old is versatile. He started his career …
Read More »We need new managers of Ghana’s economy – Okudzeto Ablakwa
North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has indicated that the current Economic Management Team of Ghana must be changed. According to the MP (Member of Parliament), this management team has led the country into trouble through their mismanagement of the country’s resources. In a JoyNews interview monitored by GhanaWeb, Ablakwa …
Read More »Prepare to pay higher charges, things are hard – Adum sex workers to customers
Commercial sex workers in Adum, Kumasi, have hinted at an upsurge in their daily charges due to the current economic hardships. According to them, the current hikes in prices of make-up kits, wigs, dresses, etc coupled with the high cost of living in the country has informed their decision. They …
Read More »Gold Coast, Abyssinia and other names of African nations before independence
Colonization cost Africa a lot, including the indigenous names of some of its countries. But after independence, several countries changed their names in an effort to completely cut authoritative links from their colonial rulers. Below is the full list of Africa’s 54 countries and colonial territories and what they were …
Read More »Ghana vs Nigeria: Heavy security deployed ahead of Friday’s clash – Police
The Police Administration has announced stringent measures as it provides security coverage for the World Cup Qualifiers between the Black Stars of Ghana and the Supper Eagles of Nigeria on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi. As part of measures to assure incident-free event, the …
Read More »Immigration Officer killed by smugglers was shot 6 times; weapon taken – Report
Officials of the Ghana Immigration Service have revealed through Preliminary investigation that their officer who died on Tuesday night had six gunshots from the rear by his attackers largely suspected to be smugglers. The statement issued and signed by one Ibn Yussif Duranah Abdul-Mumin Seidu, added that AICO Michael Out …
Read More »Five big name players who will miss Ghana versus Nigeria games
Ghanaians and Nigerians cannot wait long enough for their game on Friday, March 24, 2022 at the Baba Yara Stadium. An age-long rivalry will be reignited when the two ‘West African cousin’ compete in the first of two matches that will determine which one plays at the 2022 World Cup …
Read More »VGMA 2022: Why Shatta Wale was not nominated
Robert Klah, the Public Relations Officer of Charterhouse, organisers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, has said Shatta Wale did not show interest in the 23rd edition of the scheme although the ban placed on the Dancehall musician and his colleague Stonebwoy had been lifted, hence, the decision of the board to not nominate …
Read More »Actor Kwaku Manu laments economic hardship
Actor Kwaku Manu fears Ghana maybe heading into a dangerous situation, following the hike in prices of goods and services. Adding his voice to several Ghanaians complaining about the economic hardship, he called for an urgent solution to the high cost of living in the country. The veteran actor, in a video …
Read More »KATH pumps GH₵30 million to revamps its operations
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has invested an amount of GH¢30 million to provide ultra-modern equipment and retool its entire operations. This has helped to revamp the operations of the hospital, the second-largest referral facility in the country built resilience in its quest to provide quality, affordable …
Read More »Cheetah FC Appoints Former WAFA And Asante Kotoko Gaffer As New Head Coach
Kasoa based division club Cheetah FC have appointed Raphael Patron Akakpo as head coach of the club. He joins the Predators family on a two-year deal. The former WAFA and Asante Kotoko assistant coach, have been brought in to help develop the numerous young talents the club has. “We’re delighted …
Read More »WATCH: Black Stars hold intensified training session at Baba Yara
The Black Stars of Ghana intensified their training session on Wednesday ahead of the their World Cup playoffs games. The team returned to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to put themselves in shape for the match against Nigeria. Coach Otto Addo who took part of the training issued instructions on …
Read More »Two men burnt to death in alleged mob justice attack
Two men were burnt to death in an alleged mob justice attack in Diepsloot, Gauteng, on Monday. A murder investigation was launched after two men, aged 21 and 24, were burnt to death after community members claimed they were involved in a house robbery on Sunday. According to a Diepsloot …
Read More »VIDEO: Two trucks set alight during service delivery protest
Two trucks were torched on the N1 near Grasmere in Johannesburg on Wednesday night. Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla said a “violent protest” broke out in the Finetown area, resulting in rocks and debris being strewn across the highway. Trucks travelling on the N1 south near the Grasmere …
Read More »Again, Burna Boy sell out iconic Accor Arena
Grammy-award winner and African Giant Burna Boy has become the first Nigerian singer to sell out at Accor Arena a 20,300 capacity event center in Paris, France. The musician also becomes the first Nigerian to sell out the Arena twice in his career. The artiste delivered a great performance at the SpaceDrift …
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