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US charges 6 over car theft ring shipping stolen vehicles to Ghana
Posted on with No CommentSix individuals have been charged in the United States over an alleged international car theft syndicate that smuggled stolen vehicles to Ghana, following a year-long investigation by federal authorities. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, … Read more →
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GTEC names 62 unrecognised institutions, warns public against fake certificates (LIST)
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has published a sweeping list of 62 institutions that are not recognised in Ghana, warning the public to exercise due diligence with regard to any certificates issued by these entities due to various quality … Read more →
Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
Posted on | CommentMeta is installing new tracking software on U.S.-based employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for training its artificial-intelligence models. This is part of a broad initiative to build AI agents that can autonomously perform work tasks, the company … Read more →
Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Posted on | CommentThe war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. The report, from the consultancy … Read more →
My wife brought me food daily – Tsatsu Tsikata on surviving prison
Posted on | CommentLegal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has disclosed how he survived an alleged plot to poison him while he was in prison in 2008, revealing that his wife was warned not to allow him to eat food served there. Speaking in an … Read more →
GES announces instalment plan to clear teachers’ salary arrears
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to newly recruited teachers under the 2024 financial clearance. The approval, according to the Service, was granted by the Ministry of … Read more →
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus named successor
Posted on | CommentTim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple in 2026, with John Ternus set to take over. The leadership transition marks a major shift for the tech giant after over a decade of growth under Cook. Apple has announced … Read more →
Asantehene destools his linguist Kyeame Kofi Nti over multiple allegations
Posted on | CommentThe Asantehene, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, has destooles his linguist Kyeame Kofi Nti following a decision taken during a meeting of the Asanteman Council held at Manhyia Palace. The decision was made after several allegations were brought against him, raising … Read more →
World Bank praises Ghana economy but warns over energy sector risks
Posted on | CommentThe World Bank has praised Ghana’s economic performance in the face of global headwinds, describing the country’s recovery as resilient, but has cautioned that unresolved challenges in the energy sector could threaten the sustainability of recent gains. The assessment was … Read more →
Power outages not dumsor – Prez. Mahama
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that recent power outages across parts of the country are the result of ongoing system upgrades and not a return to the prolonged electricity crisis popularly known as “dumsor”. The President’s remarks come … Read more →
Prez. Mahama vows to keep inflation in single digits after sharp decline
Posted on | CommentPresident John Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to sustaining inflation within single digits, following a marked drop in the rate to 3.2 per cent. The President said the achievement forms part of a broader strategy to stabilise the economy … Read more →
Tema police gun down two armed robbers after brazen daytime Mobile Money heist
Posted on | CommentTwo armed robbers were shot and killed by the Tema Regional Operations Team on Monday morning, 13th April 2026, following a robbery at a Mobile Money (MoMo) outlet in Community 5. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. at … Read more →
Nigeria seeks IMF, World Bank support as Iran shock hits reforms
Posted on | CommentNigeria will seek stronger international financial support at this week’s IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings as the Iran war lifts fuel costs at home and complicates reforms, its finance minister said on Monday. Surging crude prices had some clear benefits for Africa’s ?top … Read more →
Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes
Posted on | CommentBenin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni secured a landslide victory in the West African nation’s April 12 presidential election, garnering over 94% of ?the votes, provisional results from the electoral commission showed on Monday. Sacca Lafia, head ?of the country’s ?independent … Read more →
AMA to begin night enforcement against unscreened food vendors
Posted on | CommentThe Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to commence a special night-time enforcement operation targeting food vendors who operate without mandatory medical screening within the metropolis. According to the AMA, the move forms part of broader efforts to strengthen … Read more →
Ghana to honour American astronaut Christina Koch after Artemis II Moon mission
Posted on | CommentGhana is set to formally honour American astronaut Christina Hammock Koch following her historic journey around the Moon, as the government moves to recognise her ties to the country and her role in a landmark space mission. The Minister for … Read more →
Ghanaian travellers alerted as Schengen automated border system goes live April 10
Posted on | CommentGhanaian travellers have been urged to prepare for the full implementation of the Schengen Area’s Entry/Exit System (EES) from April 10, 2026, which will replace manual passport stamping with automated data collection at external borders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs … Read more →
GNFS retrieves body of unidentified man from Asylum Down drain
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has retrieved the lifeless body of an unidentified man from a drainage channel at Asylum Down in Accra. A distress call was received at the Fire Master Control on Wednesday, April 8, the Service … Read more →
The list of 10 MoUs Ghana has signed with Zimbabwe
Posted on | CommentGhana and Zimbabwe have deepened their bilateral relations following the signing of 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the Peduase Lodge in the Eastern Region, marking a significant outcome of the ongoing state visit by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The … Read more →
African countries with the highest number of official public holidays
Posted on | CommentPublic holidays play an important role in marking national milestones, cultural traditions and religious celebrations. Across Africa, some countries observe a relatively high number of officially declared public holidays each year. These are statutory national holidays recognised by governments, although … Read more →
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Posted on | CommentOil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell $14.84, or 13.6%, to $94.43 a barrel, … Read more →
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