In the looming weekend (February 23 – 24), the eyes of the world will be on West Africa as two ‘big boys’ in democracy march to the polls to elect presidents. Elections have become routine across much of Africa where … Read more →
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has confirmed to that the handing over ceremony of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to the new management company – Power Distribution Services (PDS) – will take place Wednesday, February 27th. MiDA explained that on … Read more →
Russia’s parliament has voted to ban soldiers from using smartphones while on duty, after their social media use raised issues of national security. The bill forbids military personnel from using a phone with the ability to take pictures, record videos … Read more →
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced he is closing the border with Brazil on Thursday night as a row over foreign humanitarian aid continues. The embattled leftist leader went on TV to say that he was also considering shutting the … Read more →
The clients of Menzgold Ghana Limited have been handed a lifeline in their quest to recoup their deposits from the troubled gold dealership firm. The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta during an interaction with officers of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) at the … Read more →
The Internet Watch Foundation said that “knee-jerk regulation” in response to a string of data and privacy scandals could come at a “heavy cost”. The UK government is expected to publish a White Paper that will lay out how it … Read more →
There has been a fire outbreak at the Makola Shopping Mall at the Central Business District in Accra Friday, eyewitnesses have confirmed. An eyewitness told Morning Starr host Francis Abban the fire sparked from the underground section of the building … Read more →
FIFA has banned Chelsea from signing new players in the next two transfer windows after breaching rules relating to the registration of players under 18. The ban relates to cases involving 29 young players, with the Blues having been accused of committing … Read more →
Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a marvellous second-half goal as Chelsea cruised into the Europa League last 16 with victory over Malmo at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, who led 2-1 from the first leg, started slowly but improved markedly after the break. … Read more →