South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been involved in a car crash but was unhurt. A drunk driver collided with his “official armoured state vehicle” on Thursday evening, police have said. But a leading member of his uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party alleged that he had been targeted. He …
Read More »Internet outage: Full service to be restored in minimum of 5 weeks – NCA
The National Communication Authority (NCA) has announced that repairs to undersea cables that have adversely affected data services in the country will take a minimum of five weeks. In the NCA’s 4th update on the internet situation in the country, the regulator indicated that the five-week duration was from assurances …
Read More »Severe rainstorm rendered hundreds of people homeless in South Dayi constituency
The people of South Dayi constituency on thursday experienced heavy rainstorm which has rendered hundreds homeless in South Dayi in Votal Region. The hour but heavy rainstorm at Peki-Tsame, Peki Wudome and Tongor-Ahor all of South Dayi not only leave people homeless but also destroyed properties worth thousand of cedis. …
Read More »Watch video of Sister Derby’s LGBT+ advocacy at Sam George’s children’s school
play video Lead proponent of the Proper Human Rights and Family Values Bill, Samuel Nartey George recently shared his motivation for making it a mission to see same-sex activities crimanilised in Ghana. According to the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, he was compelled by the actions of an …
Read More »Watch video of the Pokuase-based school owned by Inaki and Nico Williams
The Williams brothers, Inaki and Nico, appear to be making significant investments in Ghana despite their strong attachment to Spain. In September 2023, it emerged that the two Athletic Bilbao forwards had ventured into the Ghanaian hospitality industry, setting up a hotel known as San Mames. The hotel, which was …
Read More »Passage of anti-gay bill will hurt Ghana’s economy, international reputation – US Ambassador
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer has expressed concern over the passage of the anti-gay bill and its potential negative impact on Ghana’s economy and global reputation. Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, passed the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as …
Read More »Ace Highlife musician Kojo Ashakan makes a comeback with ‘Stealing in the name of the Lord’
Highlife has evolved through various phases, with its earliest iteration garnering widespread appeal and influence, a legacy that persists today. Pioneers such as Daddy Lumba, AB Crentsil, Paapa Yankson, Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede, and others have played crucial roles in shaping the music culture and leaving an indelible mark. Among …
Read More »Bawumia is one of the most prolific vice presidents we’ve ever had – Prince David Osei
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is “one of the most prolific vice presidents we’ve ever had,” actor Prince David Osei has said. He challenged anyone who thinks otherwise to consider vice presidents from recent Ghanaian political history, “Kow Nkensen Arkaah, Prof John Evans Atta-Mills and John Dramini Mahama,” asking: “Which of them …
Read More »‘I feel like relocating to a pro-LGBT+ nation’ – Ghanaian gay cries out after passage of Bill
Following the passage of the Anti-LGBT+ bill on February 28, 2024, members of the same-sex community in the country are voicing concerns for their safety and well-being. A number of them say they feel unsafe in their own country, with some expressing fears that their lives are now at stake. …
Read More »Rapper Ja Rule denied UK entry ahead of concert
Rapper Ja Rule has said he has been denied entry into the UK, days before his tour was due to start in Cardiff. The US musician, real name Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr, was due to kick off the British leg of his Sunrise tour at the city’s Utilita Arena on …
Read More »