GENERAL NEWS
President Mahama revokes appointments of MMDCEs
By: Franice Tandoh The President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as well as appointed Assembly Members nationwide. In a statement issued on Wednesday, January
Urban Sports Festival 2025: DUNK & French Embassy power Ghana’s biggest urban sports event
By Kwame Bediako The highly anticipated Urban Sports Festival is set to take centre stage in Accra on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Ghud Park, from 1 PM to 11 PM. This festival promises to
December 2024 inflation rate hits 23.8%
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has revealed that the government missed its 2024 end-year inflation target of 15%. According to the GSS headed by the Government Statistician Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, inflation
South African music icon Winnie Khumalo passes away at 51
By Belinda Nketia Renowned South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age of 51 after a short illness, her family announced. The Afropop singer, known for her powerful voice and versatile
GES confirms 2024/25 academic calendar remains unchanged
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the 2024/25 academic calendar will not change, despite recent concerns raised by school heads. In a statement released on January 2, 2025, the GES announced that Senior
NABDAM (UER): Network of Practice launched to achieve universal health coverage
By Peter Agengre The Nabdam District Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has launched its Network of Practice for the Nangodi and Pelungu sub-districts in the Upper East Region. It is an initiative to fast
Scopeg and YB SecOps poised to revolutionize Ghana’s tech landscape
By Yaw Ampofo jr Two innovative technology firms, Scopeg, a fintech company, and YB SecOps, a cybersecurity solutions provider, are set to transform Ghana’s technological ecosystem. With a mission to advance the frontiers of technology,
When cheers speak louder: Youth frustration signals a shifting tide in African politics
By Jones Anlimah At the inauguration of Ghana’s President John Mahama at the Black Star Square, in Accra on January
Africa still under colonial control – Jacob Zuma
By Naa Dedei Aryee Former South African President Jacob Zuma has made a bold assertion that Africa remains under the
Nathaniel Bassey to minister at U.S. inaugural prayer breakfast
Renowned Nigerian gospel artist and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has been invited to minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast
Ivory Coast’s national dish Attiéké receives UNESCO Cultural Heritage status
Attiéké, a beloved national dish of Ivory Coast, has been officially recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Radon Gas: The Silent Killer in Your Home
By Regina Kwapong In a recent interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show, experts from the Radiation Protection Institute at the Ghana
10 things that drive people to make bad financial decisions
By Sam Bediako Asante, Investment Consultant Most bad financial decisions stem from emotional reactions, lack of knowledge, or external pressures.