A security analyst, Dr Festus Kofi Aubyn, has called for enhanced security measures ahead of Tuesday’s parliamentary by-election at Akwatia to ensure an accident-free poll. He urged the police to learn from past lapses, particularly during the rerun of the election in 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency,Continue Reading
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, BBC headlined the news announcement, “Ghana’s Godwin Asediba named 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award winner as prize marks 10th anniversary.” This piece of news was a welcome breath of fresh air into the putrid atmosphere of news of accidents/deaths that August 2025 brought toContinue Reading
To deepen the cultural significance of Blackstar Experience, the secretariat, led by Chief Executive Officer, Rex Owusu Marfo, popularly known as Rex Omar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Arts Council of South Africa (NACSA). The agreement between the Blackstar Experience Secretariat (BSE) and NACSA, whichContinue Reading
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that technical concerns affecting the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Review and Confirmation Portal have been resolved. In a statement, the GES said the portal is now live and accessible to all candidates, and will remain open until September 8, 2025.Continue Reading
A former Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, yesterday officially launched his bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections by filing his nomination to contest the flagbearership scheduled for January 31, 2026. Dr Adutwum, who is the current Member of Parliament (MP) for BosomtweContinue Reading
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd have launched a pioneering Fleet Solution designed to transform the way businesses manage fuel and vehicle-related expenses. The partnership aims to enhance visibility, accountability and efficiency in fleet operations through the integration of digital payments and real-time managementContinue Reading
THE Acting Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Abiba Zakariah, has reiterated her commitment to ensuring the growth of the insurance industry through inclusive insurance and stakeholder participation. “Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive insurance landscape,” she stated. She said this when the Committee on Insurance Penetration officially presented itsContinue Reading
The cement industry in Ghana runs on a supply chain that is deeply tied to the US dollar. From purchasing clinker to paying for shipping and other import-related expenses, most of the key transactions are done in foreign currency. This means that when dollars are hard to come by, theContinue Reading
The High Court in Accra has dismissed the Action Peoples Party’s (APP) application which was seeking to halt the Akwatia by-election until the final determination of a suit challenging the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify its parliamentary candidate, David Ankomah. In a ruling today (Aug 28), the court presided overContinue Reading
While being a little man may not be a thing of joy, for Ghanaian social media sensation and entertainer Shatta Bandle, his height has been his biggest breakthrough and blessing. Speaking on the latest edition of ‘The Real Talk Podcast’ hosted by Elizabeth Essuman, he mentioned his unique stature shotContinue Reading
