Longevity simply refers to long life. In the US, life expectancy has increased dramatically since 1900, when the average lifespan was 47 years. Today, people born in 2022 can expect to live 77.5 years. Experts estimate that about 25 per cent of the variation in human life span is determinedContinue Reading
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and the Ghana International Bank (GHIB) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthening trade relations and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana and West Africa through the TradeFAST initiative. Held in Accra, the flagship GHIB–UKGCC TradeFAST event brought together key business leaders,Continue Reading
The Bryan Acheampong presidential campaign has issued a firm rebuttal after a group of New Patriotic Party (NPP) organisers in the Ashanti Region blamed the Member of Parliament for Abetifi for the party’s defeat in the 2024 general election. The campaign labelled the allegations as “false” and declared it wouldContinue Reading
Nigerian indigenous rapper Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has opened up about his strategy in the music industry, revealing that identifying his audience was key. The ‘Local Rapper’ crooner explained that he is comfortable being an indigenous artist, stressing that he is not desperate for international validation. Speaking inContinue Reading
Twelve persons have been arrested by Ghana Police following the discovery of 598 cartons of BB cartridges at Nsakye, near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The police confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Wednesday [October 29, 2025]. According to the police, the suspectsContinue Reading
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the suspension of the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as a Chief Justice nominee by the Appointment Committee of Parliament until the legal challenge regarding the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, currently pending in court, is resolved. In a motion filed at theContinue Reading
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the venue and schedule for the African qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Intercontinental Play-off Tournament. The high-stakes mini-tournament will determine the final African nation to compete for the continent’s remaining slot at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. TheContinue Reading
Twelve nations have secured their spots at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to take place in Morocco in 2026, following the completion of two qualifying rounds. Beyond the battle for continental glory, the 2026 Women’s AFCON carries added significance, serving as a qualifying pathway toContinue Reading
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has posted a strong financial performance for the first nine months of 2025, recording a 45.9 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax to GH₵5.5 billion, driven by sustained growth in data and Mobile Money services and strategic investments in network expansion. According to itsContinue Reading
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that while he has a personal preference in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race, he will not publicly declare his support for any of the aspirants. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 27, the Effutu Member of Parliament saidContinue Reading
