Darkua earns Apple Music “Africa Rising: Best of 2025” playlist with two songs

Ghanaian Afrosoul and R&B singer Darkua has earned two major recognitions on Apple Music’s Africa Rising: Best of 2025 playlist. Her lead single “Tori” off her debut EP Never Too Late and produced by acclaimed Ghanaian producer Ctea, appears at #9. Additionally, her collaborative record “H2O” featuring Nigerian artist EMK the Genie secured a spot […]
Man, 30, jailed 12 months for indecent assault on 4-year-old at Hiawu-Besease

A 30-year-old unemployed has been jailed 12 months by the Asante Akropong District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District for “fingering” a four-year-old girl at Hiawu-Besease near Akropong. Akwasi Poku pleaded guilty to the charge of indecent assault and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Mr Emmanuel Wiafe Adu. Police Chief Inspector Evans Ayimbisa, prosecuting, told the court that the victim […]
CAGD orders complete elimination of manual cheques by first quarter of 2026

By Gloria Anderson The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has announced a firm directive to completely phase out manual cheques across all government institutions by the end of the first quarter of 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen public financial management and improve transparency. Speaking at the stakeholder engagement workshop in Accra, the Controller […]
OSP to arraign former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, seven others over SML contracts

By: Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it will, on Monday, November 24, 2025, arraign former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others before the High Court over their alleged roles in the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) revenue assurance contracts. The move comes after the office filed 78 charges against […]