The Energy Commission is not backing down on its directive to ban the importation of used electronic appliances despite resistance from the dealers. Talks about Ghana being at risk of being turned into a hub for electronic waste have been rife over the period with the Energy Commission pushing the agenda to ban the importation […] The post Energy Commission

Former UEFA President, Michel Platini, is believed to have filed a complaint with the French authorities after his computer was hacked as part of a spying operation, which has prompted Paris police cyber-crime units to launch three separate investigations. Platini was understood to have filed a complaint about an “attack on an automated data system” … The post Platini

Russian and Belarusian ath­letes could be free to compete as neutrals at the 2024 Olympics after the International Olympic Committee said it will “explore a pathway” for their participation. The IOC called on federations to exclude athletes from the coun­tries following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This week Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said Russian athletes should … The post IOC

 The Ghana Football Association (GFA), has presented FIFA badges to 20 male and female referees and assistant referees for the 2023 football season. The presentation of badges took place at the FA Secretari­at with referees Manager, Alex Kotey, and the Chairperson of the referees Appointments Commit­tee, Christine Zigah and other members of the Committee in … The post 20 Ghanaian

 Women Premier League (WPL) sponsors, Malta Guinness, has awarded two coaches and players for win­ning the Coach and Player of the Month awards for the months of October and November, 2022. Hasaacas Ladies Head Coach Yusif Basigi and Joe Nana Adark­wa of Ampem Darkoa Ladies, emerged winners of the coaches of the year awards for … The post Malta Guinness rewards WPL coaches,

 The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it has started clamping down on the un­authorised use of military accou­trements in a bid to prevent crimes committed with their uniforms and weapons. It, therefore, warned that any ci­vilian or group found with military pattern clothing and equipment, including guns, would be “appro­priately” dealt with according to the … The post GAF

Alpha Lot­to Limited, a private lotto op­erator in Accra has presented a cheque of GH¢50, 000 to former national coach, Silas Tetteh, to support his medical bills. Tetteh, the only U-20 FIFA World Cup winning coach, has been in the news recently calling unwell-meaning, pleading Ghana­ians to come to his rescue, after slumping into bad … The post Alpha Lotto supports ailing Silas

A Vice President of Imani Africa Bright Simons has described the agreement between the government of Ghana and the Ghana Insurers Association regarding the dept exchange participation as landmark. In a tweet, Mr Simons said “In a spectacular breakthrough, the government of Ghana reaches landmark deal with insurance firms, further increasing the debt exchange participation […]

 Nearly 24 hours, after fire engulfed five dormi­tories at the Wa Senior High Technical School in the Up­per West Region on Monday two more dormitories at the school were razed down by another fire on Tuesday evening. The second fire which started around 8pm caused great panic among the students. In an interview with the … The post Wa Senior High Technical

Some students on the Government of Ghana scholarship under the “Ghana Scholarship Secretariat” are stranded in the United Kingdom (UK). Some of the students have been dismissed from their schools whilst others are being chased by their schools and landlords to pay their rent. According to sources, some of the students have not received over […] The post Ghanaian students

Some students on the Government of Ghana scholarship under the “Ghana Scholarship Secretariat” are said to be stranded in the United Kingdom (UK) over the delay in releasing their fees and stipends. Some of the students are said to have been dismissed while others are being chased by their schools and landlords to pay their […] The post Ghanaian

Former President John Dramani Mahama has said he will be speaking at Chatham House at 1pm GMT today Friday, January 27. His address will be on the theme “Africa’s Strategic Priorities & Global Role”. He says this gives him an opportunity to continue his advocacy for a resilient Africa that works strategically towards the attainment […]

The Asunafo South Dis­trict Assembly (ASDA), on Wednesday signed an agreement with Safe Water Network (SWN), a non-profit organisation, for the construction of Home Water (H20ME) station at Noberkaw, in the Ahafo Region. The project, aimed at increasing access to basic water and sanita­tion services in the district, is ex­pected to be extended to Anwiam … The post ASDA,

A businesswoman, Jose­phine Amekorwu, has been fined by a Hohoe Magistrate’s Court for building in a marshy area without devel­opment permit. Amekorwu pleaded guilty and was convicted on her own plea. She will pay GH¢600 or in default serve six months in pris­on. She is also to pay GH¢500 as compensation to the Hohoe Municipal … The post Businesswoman fined

 The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it has started clamping down on the un­authorised use of military accou­trements in a bid to prevent crimes committed with their uniforms and weapons. It, therefore, warned that any ci­vilian or group found with military pattern clothing and equipment, including guns, would be “appro­priately” dealt with according to the … The post GAF

Ekow Spio-Garbrah, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said that the controversy that has greeted the change of leadership in the Minority caucus in Parliament is not needed.

Two persons, who allegedly robbed their victims of GH¢900,000 at Maamobi, a suburb of Accra, have been granted bail by the circuit court in Accra. George Ayitey Mensah, a 32-year-old Okada rider, and Ha­keem Seini, a 27-year-old business­man, were granted GH¢1 million each with three sureties each. The court presided over by Mr Samuel Bright … The post 2 granted GH¢2m bail

 The Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of two persons alleged­ly involved in $100,000 gold scam. The Court presided over by Mrs Samuel Bright Acquah issued the warrant at the request of Police Inspector Wisdom Alorwu for the arrest of Yahaya ibn Yahaya and Ibrahim Ba. The two were absent … The post Arrest warrant issued for alleged $100,000

The entire results of 73 school candidates and seven private candidates have been cancelled by the West Africa Examination Coun­cil (WAEC) for bringing mobile phones into the examination hall. Similarly, the subject results of 416 school candidates and three private candidates have been cancelled for the offence of bringing foreign materials into the examination hall. … The post WAEC