#CitiTrends, Citi FM’s flagship technology-focused radio show has retained the title of Technology Media Programme of the year at the MOBEX Innovation Awards 2019. The award was in recognition of the pivotal role the show plays in advancing technology literacy across Ghana. The judging panel included: Dorothy K. Gordon, Ghanaian technology activist, and development specialist; […] The post #CitiTrends

The Ghana Library Authority has lauded the efforts of Citi FM and Citi TV for their contribution towards empowering young children in the country through effective and healthy competitions such as The Literacy Challenge. The annual competition which is open to every basic student in the country is aimed at improving literacy standards in the […] The post Citi

Minister for Railways Development, Joe Ghartey says the Accra-Tema railway line is in good shape and gaining more patronage. This comes after the Ministry reduced the flat Accra-Tema rail line from GHc5 to GHc3. The reduction came after the rail line was opened to the public, with the hope of increasing patronage of the railway […] The post Accra-Tema railway line making gains

The Chamber of Independent Power Producers and Bulk Distributors, CIBDiB, have expressed their commitment to assist all parties in creating a framework for the power sector that allows the continuation of private sector involvement in the delivery of affordable electricity to Ghana. “The growth of the country, we believe, depends on and where the cost […] The post We’re

South Africans have disrupted a speech in Johannesburg by a veteran politician who was trying to quell tensions following a recent wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks. Mangosuthu Buthelez was heckled by a rowdy section of the crowd. Dozens of men marched through the area calling for foreigners to leave. At least 10 people, […] The post South Africans walk out of anti-xenophobia

President Nana Akufo-Addo will on Monday,  September 9, 2019, outline major strides in the national anti-corruption fight aimed at ensuring his long affirmed commitment to protecting the public purse and curbing the penchant for corruption in Ghana. The President campaigned in 2016 on a platform of ensuring that the national exercise to curb corruption is […] The post Akufo-Addo

The host of the #CitiTrends and Head of TV Production at Citi TV, Philip Ashon, has been adjudged the Eva Lokko ICT journalist of the Year at the Mobex Innovation Awards 2019. This is the second time Philip Ashon is picking the award, having won it in 2018. The award is in recognition of his […] The post Citi TV’s Philip Ashon is Eva Lokko ICT Journalist 2019 appeared

The President of the Korle-bu Senior Staff Association, Charles Ofei-Palm has backed government’s decision to include non-orthodox medicines in the country’s hospitals and health centers. The Deputy Minister of Health, Alex Abban, who announced this said the policy is aimed at developing traditional medicine to heights reached by some countries such as China. He said […] The post Korle-Bu

24 rural and community banks managers across the country have pledged their commitment to offering credit facilities to farmers with warehouse receipts from certified institutions. The bank managers indicated that, giving more loans to farmers will enable them increase their agricultural portfolios while supporting farmers to produce more food to expand their respective local economies. […] The post Banks

Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo says the Ghanaians have a role to play in ending corruption in the country. He said despite the fine laws in Ghana, it will take a change of attitudes and mindset to end corruption. The Senior Minister spoke at a forum in Accra. “Our current state of development is a […] The post Corruption will end if Ghanaians

Hearts of Oak head coach, Kim Grant, says Asante Kotoko will have to outdo themselves if they will get anything out of their 2019 President’s Cup match to be played later today at the Baba Yara Stadium. The ceremonial match has been played since 2003 and Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have featured very […] The post “We will make President’s Cup match

Braimah Kamoko aka Bukom Banku says the he would have had to face massive embarrassment had he failed to win against Ferenc Albert of Hungary on Saturday. Kamoko scored a 3rd round knockout in the cruiser weight clash which took place in Bradford in the United Kingdom. After the bout, he said in an interview […] The post “Not winning

Chief Executive Officer of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe has predicted that there will be more procurement scandals ahead of the 2020 election season. He was speaking on the Big Issue about the sacking of the acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) Emmanuel Sin-Nyet Asigri and his two […] The post Expect more

60 officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have received pre-training briefing to begin a three-week counter-terrorism training at Huhunya in the Eastern Region. The training forms part of national counter-terrorism strategy to tackle any threat of terrorism that is likely to befall the country. Speaking to the Officers at the National Headquarters of GIS […] The post 60

Last week Google disclosed a large-scale hacking effort that it said targeted users of Apple devices. It was a bombshell story. But now Apple has gone on the attack – angry in public, and absolutely incensed in private at what is being seen as something of a stitch up. Google is standing by its research. […] The post Apple, angry at Google, hits back at hack claims appeared

An estimated one million people attended a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on the outskirts of Madagascar’s capital city, Antananarivo, the Vatican said. Worshippers braved the windswept dust to ensure a place at the Mass. Catholics turned up early in the morning for the service at 10:00 local time to ensure finding a space. Some […] The post Huge crowds attend Pope’s

The Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Adam Samba has asked the five regions of the North to reject John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) again in the 2020 election. According to him, both John Mahama and the NDC have nothing new to offer Ghanaians. Speaking to Citi News, […] The post Mahama did

The National Secretariat of the General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) of TUC (Ghana) has raised concerns the incessant increases in fuel prices and its impact on prices of other goods and services. According to the Union, Ghanaians are struggling as result of the frequent hikes in fuel prices. In a statement, the […] The post ‘Ghanaians

Ghana Library Authority in collaboration with Book Aid International has marked 2019 International Literacy Day in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, to highlight the country’s progress in public and school library development. This year’s celebration is under the theme, “Literacy and Multilingualism”. Observed on 8th September every year since October 1996, the day offers opportunity […] The post Library