Godwin Avenorgbo, Director of Communications at Melcom Group
Godwin Avenorgbo, Director of Communications at Melcom Group

Melcom embarks on Independence Day health walk

The management and staff of the Melcom Group of Companies have embarked on a health and fitness walk to mark the Independence anniversary of Ghana.

Jude Aduamoah-Addo (left), Eastern Regional Manager of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, addressing consumers of electricity and water at Asamankese
Jude Aduamoah-Addo (left), Eastern Regional Manager of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, addressing consumers of electricity and water at Asamankese

Asamankese utility consumers appeal for realistic bills

Consumers of electricity at Asamankese and its surrounding areas in the Lower West Akim Municipality in the Eastern Region have raised concerns about the high electricity tariffs they are charged.

Derick Oppong-Agyare (arrowed), Deputy Director, Programmes, Ghana AIDS Commission, with participating journalists at the workshop
Derick Oppong-Agyare (arrowed), Deputy Director, Programmes, Ghana AIDS Commission, with participating journalists at the workshop

HIV not death sentence — AIDS Commission

Acquiring HIV is not a death sentence because there is now medication that, when taken religiously, renders the virus undetectable in the body.

Ambassador Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah (left), ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, addressing the participants, while  Ambassador D. K. Osei looks on. Picture: ESTHER ADJORKOR ADJEI
Ambassador Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah (left), ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, addressing the participants, while Ambassador D. K. Osei looks on. Picture: ESTHER ADJORKOR ADJEI

Military rule not alternative to multiparty democracy — ECOWAS

“I am of the view that military and dictatorial rule is not a viable alternative to electoral multiparty democracy,” the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah, has said.

Zita Nangmenyele Abuntori (right), Research Scientist, Water Research Institute, presenting findings of the study in Tamale
Zita Nangmenyele Abuntori (right), Research Scientist, Water Research Institute, presenting findings of the study in Tamale

‘Galamsey’ activities pollute White Volta — Study

Tests conducted on the White Volta River that stretches through Northern Ghana and empties into the Volta Lake have revealed high levels of dangerous heavy metals due to illegal mining and sand winning activities along its banks.

Internet challenges: Network operators to prioritise critical services

Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are to prioritise allocating more data resources to critical services while they work with subsea cable landing service providers to progressively improve internet data capacity.

Prof. Edward Appiah — Director-General, NaCCA
Prof. Edward Appiah — Director-General, NaCCA

Common Core Curriculum rolls out in SHSs

All is set for the rollout of the Common Core Curriculum in senior high schools (SHSs).

Kristalina Georgieva — Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
Kristalina Georgieva — Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund

Kudos, stay the course - IMF boss to Ghana

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has urged managers of the economy to stay the course after achieving “many good indicators in this short period of time” in the country’s programme with the fund.

See the list of 11 institutions in Ghana to get preferential data amidst internet disruptions
See the list of 11 institutions in Ghana to get preferential data amidst internet disruptions

The 11 institutions in Ghana to get prioritised data resources amidst internet disruptions

The National Communications Authority (NCA) today met 11 key institutions to understand the difficulties they are facing following disruptions in internet connectivity in Ghana.

The unveiling ceremony was coupled with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art factory
The unveiling ceremony was coupled with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art factory

Wilmar Africa unveils all new “Fortune Spread & Fortune All Purpose Margarine” and state-of-the-art factory

Wilmar Africa, a leading brand in the food and production industry, has announced the launch of its latest culinary innovation – the “Fortune Spread & Fortune All Purpose Margarine”.

Hassan Avorgah, the suspect
Hassan Avorgah, the suspect

Fake police officer arrested with police accoutrement

The police have arrested a young man who dressed in a police uniform and carrying other police accoutrement.

Kuami Eugene
Kuami Eugene

Kuami Eugene involved in car accident

Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has been involved in a car accident.

We will bring him back to custody - Prisons Service on escaped Chinese convict
We will bring him back to custody - Prisons Service on escaped Chinese convict

We will bring him back to custody - Ghana Prisons Service on escaped Chinese convict

The Ghana Prisons Service has reiterated its resolve in recapturing a Chinese convict who escaped custody after ditching two officers. 

Dr Shirley Owusu-Ofori (left), Chief Executive Officer of the National Blood Service in a discussion with Dr Adam Hafez Taher (2nd from left), Director for External Health, Cooperation, Ministry of Health, during the review meeting. With them is Robert Vasco Sarpong (right), Board Chair of the National Blood Service. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Dr Shirley Owusu-Ofori (left), Chief Executive Officer of the National Blood Service in a discussion with Dr Adam Hafez Taher (2nd from left), Director for External Health, Cooperation, Ministry of Health, during the review meeting. With them is Robert Vasco Sarpong (right), Board Chair of the National Blood Service. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

Blood collection records huge deficit - Blood Service

The National Blood Service (NBS) collected 182,696 units of blood last year, a volume which fell far below the annual demand of over 300,000 units recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a 2023 performance review report of the service has indicated. 

Dr George Akuffo Dampare (right), Inspector General of Police, speaking at the meeting. With him is Jean Mensa (left), Chairperson, Electoral Commission.
Dr George Akuffo Dampare (right), Inspector General of Police, speaking at the meeting. With him is Jean Mensa (left), Chairperson, Electoral Commission.

December polls will be free, fair — EC boss

The Electoral Commission (EC) has pledged to deliver a free, fair and transparent election on December 7, given the high stakes, with the Police assuring to give the best of security that would ensure peace and order during the electoral process.  

The community centre at Bompieso
The community centre at Bompieso

Gold Fields hands over $1.5 million projects to communities

Gold Fields Ghana Limited has handed over four projects to communities within its operational area under the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region.

Gambian delegation commends Metro Mass for innovative initiatives
Gambian delegation commends Metro Mass for innovative initiatives

Gambian delegation commends Metro Mass for innovative initiatives

The Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) has praised the Board and Management of Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) for their innovative strategies aimed at revitalizing the struggling state-owned transport company.

Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang (5th from left), Director-General, SSNIT, and other dignitaries with the award winners after the event
Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang (5th from left), Director-General, SSNIT, and other dignitaries with the award winners after the event

SSNIT D-G urges businesses to pursue innovative means ...To address current Internet crisis

The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, has encouraged businesses to pursue other innovative means to overcome the challenges that are associated with the current internet crisis.

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