MTN Ghana Wins Prestigious Telco of the Year Award at Africa Tech Festival Awards
Officials from MTN Group and our partner Huawei receive the award on behalf of MTN Ghana MTN Ghana Wins Prestigious Telco of the Year Award at Africa Tech Festival Awards Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has... read more
My faith doesn’t permit same-sex marriages – Mahama pledges swift passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ laws if elected in Dec. polls
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to intensify efforts to combat LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana if he wins the upcoming general elections. At a gathering... read more
18.7 million voters registered for Dec. 7 polls – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released provisional figures showing that a total of 18,772,795 valid voters are expected to cast their ballots in the upcoming December general elections. The data... read more
Mahama promises paternity leave, extended maternity leave
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has announced plans to extend maternity leave by an additional month if he wins the upcoming elections. Currently, mothers are... read more
“I’ll Never Endorse Illegal Mining”—Effiduase Asokore MP
Dr Nana Ayew Afriye, MP for Effiduase-Asokore “I’ll Never Endorse Illegal Mining”—Effiduase Asokore MP The Member of Parliament for Effiduase- Asokore, Dr Nana Ayew Afriye has... read more
New electricity and water tariffs to take effect today
Starting today, October 1, Ghanaians will see an increase in electricity and water tariffs. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced on Saturday, September 28, a 3.02% rise in... read more
Price hikes for bottled water, beverages predicted following tariff increases
Mr. Samuel Aggrey, General Secretary of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana, has forecasted a rise in prices for bottled water and beverages following the recent tariff increases announced by... read more
Govt increases Continuous Professional Development allowance for teachers
Minister of Education; Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum The government has announced an increase in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance for both professional and non-professional teachers in... read more
Galamsey: Organised Labour to finalise plans for nationwide protest on Tuesday
Organised Labour is set to meet on Tuesday, October 1, to finalise plans for its intended nationwide protest aimed at compelling the government to take decisive action against illegal mining, locally... read more
Govt not interested in fighting galamsey – Ghana Federation of Labour
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has expressed concern over the government’s lack of commitment to addressing illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Kenneth Koomson, Deputy General... read more
Zookeeper mauled to death by lion in Nigeria
A zookeeper has been mauled to death by a lion in south-western Nigeria after he failed to secure the locks on its enclosure when he went to feed it, police say. The victim, a 35-year-old man, worked... read more