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2026 is the make-or-break year for Ghana’s cannabis industry – Chamber
Posted on with No CommentThe Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has called for a careful and coordinated implementation of Ghana’s medicinal and industrial cannabis policy in 2026 to maximise economic benefits while safeguarding the public interest. Dr Mark Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, said … Read more →
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Harris campaign raises $55m over two weekend events
Posted on | CommentKamala Harris’ U.S. presidential election campaign raised $55 million during two events this weekend, a campaign official said on Sunday. The Democratic candidate and U.S. vice president raised $27 million at a fundraising event at the Palace of Fine Arts … Read more →
Aburi Girls SHS Headmistress dies while on official duty in Italy
Posted on | CommentThe Aburi Girls Senior High School (SHS) in the Eastern Region is grieving the unexpected death of its esteemed Headmistress, Cynthia Anim. The tragic incident occurred while she was in Rome, Italy, attending an educational workshop alongside the Deputy Minister … Read more →
ECG MD Samuel Mahama resigns
Posted on | CommentManaging Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has resigned. Information available indicates that he resigned over personal reasons. President Akufo-Addo appointed Mr Mahama in May 2022. This followed the statutory retirement of the outgoing Managing … Read more →
Ghana records third consecutive trade surplus in Q2 2024
Posted on | CommentGhana’s economy continued its positive trajectory in the second quarter of 2024, recording a trade surplus for the third consecutive quarter. This marks a turnaround from the deficit experienced in the same period last year. The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo grabs Global Citizen Award
Posted on | CommentIn a grand ceremony held at New York City’s Ziegfeld Ballroom, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was honoured with the esteemed 2024 Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award. This recognition is a testament to Akufo-Addo’s visionary leadership and Ghana’s growing influence … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo calls for new reforms at UN Security Council
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made an impassioned plea to fellow world leaders to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing its outdated structure and inadequate representation of African nations. Addressing the 78th Session of the UN General … Read more →
Security scare at Kotoka after passenger luggage emits smokes
Posted on | CommentIn a dramatic turn of events, Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3 Departure Hall was swiftly evacuated Sunday afternoon after a passenger’s luggage began emitting smoke, sparking a security scare. The incident unfolded at precisely 3:27 p.m. when vigilant airport security … Read more →
Galamsey: National House of Chiefs President rejects calls for mining ban
Posted on | CommentOgyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has rejected calls for a blanket ban on all mining activities, instead advocating for stricter regulations to ensure responsible mining. He emphasised that mining is a significant contributor to … Read more →
Ghana’s economy expands by 6.9% in Q2 of 2024
Posted on | CommentGhana’s economy grew by 6.9% in the second quarter of 2024, provisional figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed. Compared to the first quarter of 2024, the economy grew at 4.7%.. The Services sector continues to be … Read more →
2024 WASSCE: Teacher attacked by students for preventing exam malpractice
Posted on | CommentTeachers at Christian Methodist Senior High School, (Chrimeto) in New-Aplaku, in the Greater Accra Region, have allegedly been stoned by some students at the school. The teachers said they were attacked because they did not allow the students to cheat … Read more →
Guru wins University of Ghana SRC Presidential elections
Posted on | CommentGhanaian hiplife musician, Maradona Yeboah Adjei, popularly known as Guru has been elected as the President of the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Ghana. Guru was announced winner of the polls on Wednesday, September 19, 2024. Guru … Read more →
US TikTok ban: When and why could the app be outlawed?
Posted on | CommentTikTok is beginning its case against a law which will ban it in the US unless it is sold by ByteDance, its Chinese parent company. The video sharing app has millions of users worldwide, but has faced questions over the … Read more →
Ex-agent explains why protecting Trump is such a challenge
Posted on | CommentA second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump has spotlighted several issues facing the agency tasked with protecting one of the world’s most high-profile men. Trump’s public profile has posed a unique security and funding challenge for the Secret Service, … Read more →
Top 5 fraud types recorded in banks in 2023
Posted on | CommentAmong the various types of fraudulent activities recorded in banks in Ghana in 2023, five stood out and came atop. They were; cash theft, cyber/email fraud, fraudulent withdrawals from accounts, forgery and manipulation of documents, and cheque fraud. Of the … Read more →
Apple has officially discontinued these products
Posted on | CommentApple has discontinued several products following the unveiling of the iPhone 16 at its annual keynote event. The new line-up, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max with USB-C, and a redesigned Apple Watch Series … Read more →
500,000 Herbalists unlicensed – Regulatory Council
Posted on | CommentOver 521,000 traditional and alternative medical practitioners operating in the country are unregistered and unlicensed, the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has revealed. The figure includes about 321,000 unregistered or unlicenced traditional medicine practitioners and over 200,000 complementary alternative medical … Read more →
‘Africa Bill Gates’ Herman Chinery-Hesse dies at 61
Posted on | CommentRenowned Ghanaian technology entrepreneur and the founder of theSOFTtribe, Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, has passed away. He died Monday, September 16, 2024, after a cardiac arrest according to reports, leaving behind a legacy as one of Africa’s most influential figures in … Read more →
4 Ghanaian Students face forgery charges at US University
Posted on | CommentIn a shocking turn of events, four Ghanaian students – Otis Opoku, Evans Oppong, Cyrilstan Nomobon Sowah-Nai, and Henry Dabuo – have been arrested in the United States for allegedly forging their high school transcripts to gain admission to Lehigh … Read more →
Staff involvement in Bank fraud rises 46%, losses hit GH¢63m in 2023 – BoG Report
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has raised concerns over the number of staff involved in fraudulent activities in banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions (SDIs). Data from the Central Bank’s 2023 fraud report reveals that staff-related fraud from banks and SDIs … Read more →
Guru back in the UGSRC Presidential race as Appeals Board sets aside his disqualification
Posted on | CommentIn a dramatic turn of events, The Appeals Board of the University of Ghana has overturned the disqualification of musician Maradona Adjei Yeboah (aka Guru) and Emmanuel Owusu Amponsah from the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidential election. Although the judicial … Read more →
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