Paris 2024: Ghana’s Joselle Mensah places 4th place in 50m freestyle swimming
Story by Michael Okuley Ghanaian swimmer Joselle Alice Mensah delivered an outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing fourth place in the highly competitive 50-meter freestyle event. This achievement marks a historic moment for Ghanaian swimming on the world stage. Joselle Alice Mensah competed against some of the best swimmers globally, demonstrating exceptional speed […]
Paris 2024: Joshua Cheptegei sets new Olympic world record in 10,000m race
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ugandan runner Joshua Cheptegei clinched the gold medal in the men’s 10,000m race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The event, held on Friday, August 2, saw Cheptegei not only outpace his competitors but also set a new Olympic World Record with an astonishing time of 26 minutes and 43 seconds. Cheptegei’s […]
Gender Ministry warns youth against sports travel scams
By Rachel Kakraba Chief Director at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Afisah Zakaria, has encouraged the youth, especially those who desire to explore sports abroad, to research thoroughly on organisations or persons facilitating their travels. She noted sports is one area traffickers engage in order to lure unsuspecting people into trafficking […]
New App for road maintenance in Ghana
By Mavis Okyere The Ministry of Roads and Highways has launched a new maintenance call centre as well as App targeted to enable citizens to report defect traffic lights, potholes, and other road issues by submitting photos and location details directly from their phones. This transformative innovation aims to enhance the timely rectification of road-related […]
Mahama attends episcopal ordination of new Catholic Bishop for Wa
Former President John Dramani Mahama has participated in the Episcopal and ordination ceremony of the Most Reverend Francis Bomansaan, M, AFR, as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wa. Bishop Bomansaan, born on January 19, 1962, in Kaleo, has had a long and impressive career as a Catholic priest. He took his final […]
Election 2024: EC releases guidelines on how Independent Presidential Aspirants can file nomination forms
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the procedure for independent presidential aspirants to obtain passwords for accessing nomination forms to contest in the December 2024 polls. This password will allow candidates to download the necessary forms from the EC’s website. In a Friday, August 2, 2024, statement signed by the EC’s Deputy Chair of Operations, […]
Court adjourns Martha Ankomah’s ¢5m defamation case to August 15
By Beatrice Oppon Ghanaian Actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has pleaded for an out-of-court settlement in a five million cedis defamation suit brought against him by fellow actress Martha Ankomah. Lil Win was sued at the Accra High Court following alleged disparaging comments he made against Miss Ankomah in a viral video. […]
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation: Beyond 89 years
By Dr. Nana Sifa Twum, Communications Consultant This week, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) is celebrating its 89th anniversary. One year short of 90 years, It is a great milestone in the Ghanaian media space. The 89th anniversary of the nation’s premier media institution brings to the fore the real diagnosis of the institution, by […]
GNFS celebrates International and continental sporting achievements
By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has honoured its Sports Unit members in Accra for their exceptional achievements. Five fire officers were recognised for their resilience, gallantry, perseverance, and dexterity, which are aligned with the core values of the service. Some gallant officers of the service were part of Ghana’s success story […]
Investing in the future: Ghana’s commitment to nuclear energy
By: Maurice Brown MauriceBrown@gmail.com Nuclear power is a valuable energy source that has been providing clean, reliable electricity. According to the IEA, nuclear power accounts for about 10% of electricity generation globally, rising to almost 20% in advanced economies. NPPs can operate continuously for long periods of time, providing a stable and consistent source of […]
Election 2024: I’ll ensure peaceful transfer of power – Akufo-Addo reaffirms
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring a peaceful electoral process and transfer of power in the 2024 general elections. He emphasised the need for a peaceful process, stating that Ghana’s democracy is a beacon for Africa and the world. Delivering his address during the Ghana Report Summit held in […]
Media Coalition denies receiving Ghc213,000 bribery money from Government
The Media Coalition, made up of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), Private Newspapers and Online Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), and New Media Association of Ghana (NMAG), has denied allegations that it collected Ghc213,000 from the Jubilee House to organise a press conference. Blessed Gods brain Smart aka ‘Captain Smart’, […]
Paris 2024: Abdul Saminu tipped for greatness at Olympics
Story by Michael Okuley Ahead of Saturday’s event, Ghanaian sprinter Abdul Rasheed Saminu has been earmarked for a big show in the 100m race. Ghana’s rising sprint star, Abdul Saminu, is being hailed as the country’s brightest hope for Olympic glory ahead of the Paris 2024 Games. With a string of remarkable performances over the […]
Gold exports to hit $10 billion by end of 2024
Gold exports jumped to a record high in the first half of 2024. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Mr Martin Ayisi, out of the total exports of US$9.2 billion for the first half of 2024, gold alone accounted for 54% of the total exports, which amounted to US$ 5 billion. […]
