A public inquiry in South Africa has started investigating alleged corruption by ex-President Jacob Zuma. The inquiry is looking into “state capture”, where the wealthy Gupta family is accused of trying to influence political decisions, including the naming of ministers. … Read more →
The government of Ghana will from September 2018 vet all forms of small-scale mining. The move forms part of government’s strategy to ensure that small-scale mining is done in a responsible, environmentally-friendly and sustainable manner. In December 2017, President Akufo-Addo … Read more →
Nigeria escaped the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) ban on Monday before the deadline given by the world football governing body. Thanks to the timely intervention of the Federal Government. Independent portal gathered that the Federal Government … Read more →
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public to desist from skin bleaching as the practice has effects on the skin and puts pressure on internal body organs. Mr Emmanuel Nkrumah, Head, Cosmetics and Household Chemical Department of … Read more →
Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, the Director- General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has expressed worry about the inequitable distribution of health workers across the country. According to him, the distribution of health workers was skewed towards urban areas to the … Read more →
Helping to save the world with The Avengers has helped Scarlett Johansson become the best-paid actress in the world, according to Forbes magazine. Johansson, who plays Black Widow in the Avengers films, earned $40.5m (£31.9m) in the past year, according to … Read more →
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is yet to release the results of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for its 2018 candidates. The council has, therefore, urged the public to disregard any information that purports that the council … Read more →
Beginning October 1 to December 31, this year, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will embark on a new electronic vehicle registration and documentation system. The 90-day exercise would begin with vehicles with customised number plates to re-certify their registration … Read more →
Pope Francis on Monday acknowledged the failure of the Catholic Church to act on allegations of sexual abuse by priests against children. His unusually forceful “Letter to the People of God” referred to a Pennsylvania grand jury report last week on … Read more →