The future of mobility is green and electric, of this there should be no doubt. As the first automotive manufacturer to commit to the Paris Agreement, Volkswagen Group knows and understands this well. The Group has set ambitious targets and has invested significantly to become a global leader in e-mobility. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Volkswagen […] The post Cleaner

Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has said that the government is committed to the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. The transition, the minister said, will help to mitigate the negative impact of climate change, reduce health-related hazards, and avert the dumping of fossil fuel vehicles in the country. The government, under the Paris […] The post Ghana’s

Twenty-seven top-performing students from Ghanaian schools have received a total of forty-seven awards from the British Council in honour of their exceptional performance in the Cambridge International exams. The ceremony took place at the Accra International Conference Centre in Ghana and was attended by the students, their families, school leaders, and teachers from the 82 […] The post Top

Organized Labour has announced that it will begin an indefinite strike on July 10, 2023, to demand the reinstatement of three local union leaders who were dismissed by Sunon Asogli Power Limited. The union leaders were terminated after joining the Ghana Mine Workers Union, which operates under the umbrella of the Trades Union Congress (TUC). […] The post Organized

Ghanaian influencer and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, better known as Hajia4Reall, marked her 31st birthday on Sunday, June 25, 2023, with an emotional post on Instagram. The occasion was bittersweet for Hajia4Reall, who is currently facing charges related to wire fraud, money laundering, and receipt of stolen money in the US.   In a post […] The post ‘The

Tanker drivers belonging to the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union in the Ashanti Region have initiated a nationwide sit-down strike to draw attention to the deteriorating condition of roads leading to the Kumasi depot of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST). According to the drivers, the recent onset of heavy rains has further […] The post Ashanti

A new poll by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed the current standings in the upcoming by-election for the Assin North constituency. The survey indicates that Charles Opoku, the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), holds a slight advantage over James Gyakye Quayson, the parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to the […] The post Assin

The Government of Ghana has received approval for $200 million financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (TCDP) to diversify and grow its economy through modernizing agriculture to accelerate productivity, resilience, and industrialization. This financing will directly benefit 12,800 cocoa farmers and 39,975 cashew, coconut, and rubber farmers, […] The post World

Nigerian singer Burna Boy made history on Sunday, June 25, 2023, by becoming the first African artist to win four BET Awards in a row. Burna Boy won the Best International Act award at the 2023 BET Awards, beating out a star-studded field of nominees that included Aya Nakamura, Ayra Starr, Central Cee, Ella Mai, […] The post Burna Boy makes history as first

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare has met with executives from the two major political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the by-election in Assin North. The meeting, held at the Assin State College SHS aimed to promote dialogue, understanding, and cooperation between the […] The post IGP

Ghana’s hopes of winning an award at the 2023 BET Awards were dashed on Sunday, June 25, when Ghanaian singer Camidoh lost out to Cameroonian singer Libianca in the Viewers’ Choice Best International New Act category. The ‘Sugarcane’ hitmaker was nominated alongside Asake, FLO, Libianca, Maureen, MC Ryan SP, Paris Cooper, Raye, and Werenoi. Libianca’s […] The post Libianca

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has signed a sister city agreement with the city of Rome to promote culture, arts, education, sustainable practices and digital innovation. Speaking after the signing ceremony, on Tuesday in Rome, Italy, the Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth K.T Sackey, said the city of Accra was intentional about building bilateral relations with […] The post Accra,

A Muslim man in northern Nigeria has been killed by a mob for alleged blasphemy. Usman Buda, who worked as a butcher at the Sokoto city abattoir, “was mobbed and attacked by some Muslim faithful [who] inflicted serious injuries on him”, Sokoto state police spokesman Ahmad Rufa’i is quoted as saying by the AFP news […] The post Mob kills man in northern

The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH), together with the AFOS Foundation for Entrepreneurial Development Cooperation, has held the third edition of the Tech Entrepreneurs Forum (TEF) to address the digitalization deficit faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The event (TEF2023), held at the Holiday Inn Hotel on June 21, 2023, […] The post Academia,

The Bonsa River in Tarkwa in the Western region has overflown its banks resulting in severe flooding that has wreaked havoc on major parts of the town. The rising waters have forced residents to abandon their cars, with buildings now surrounded by a deluge of water. Nana Esi, a journalist from Space FM, told Citi […] The post Tarkwa: Severe flooding engulfs Bonsa

Ianmatsun Global Services Limited has held the 5th edition of the Health, Environment, Safety and Security awards (HESS) to reward the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations working towards creating a sustainable future. The event which came off on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City with over a hundred industry […] The post 5th

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of Ghana and the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to combat trans-border organized crimes. The move climaxes a three-day Cyber Peer Exchange Programme that was organised by the EFCC in Nigeria with its West African neighbours in attendance. […] The post Ghana’s

On Friday 23rd June 2023, the Youth Employment Agency brought smiles to 1,000 young men and women, who passed out successfully as YEA Prison Office Assistants at the Ankaful Maximum Security Prisons. This adds up to 1,500 Prison Office Assistants recruited this year. At a short parade to pass-out these personnel, the CEO of the […] The post YEA recruits 1,500 personnel

Barcelona have confirmed Ilkay Gundogan is joining them on a two-year deal, with the option of a further season. At 32, Manchester City simply weren’t willing to go that far. Their offer was a season, with the option of a second and believe that is in line with previous contract offers to players of similar […] The post Gundogan to join Barcelona on a free appeared first on

Kalidou Koulibaly has become the latest Chelsea player to move to Saudi Arabia after the defender completed a transfer to Al-Hilal for an undisclosed fee. The centre-back, 32, joins Ruben Neves at the Saudi Pro League side following the Wolves midfielder’s £47m switch. Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has also agreed to sign for Saudi champions […] The post Kalidou