Ethiopia landslides kill 146 – officials
The number of people killed in landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 146, local officials have said. Two incidents are thought to have occurred on Sunday evening and Monday morning, after heavy rains in a remote mountainous area of the Gofa zone. The local authority said the search for survivors was “continuing […]
Seized Mexican cartel ‘monster trucks’ destroyed
Officials in Mexico have destroyed 50 “monster trucks” used by cartels in their gun battles. The vehicles, which are also referred to as “Frankenstein trucks” because of the modifications made to them – such as adding gun turrets and armoured plates – were seized by the security forces. They belonged to a number of criminal organisation, […]
Births and Deaths Registry to get new office complex
The Births and Deaths Registry will soon have its own office complex. Its current premises is overstretched and is currently being housed by NALAG. For the Local Government Minister, Mr Martin Adjei -Mensah Korsah, it is important that the registry be elevated to an Authority, to properly handle its operations more effectively. He spoke to […]
Joe Biden withdraws from US presidential election race
US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying “it is in the best interest of my party and the country”. It comes four months before Americans go to the polls, upending the race for the White House. It follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats after a […]
Biden endorses Kamala Harris
Joe Biden has just announced that he’s endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the US 2024 presidential race, in a post on X. “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat […]
Partnership with Arab world will spur Africa’s trade, investment — President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the African Union (AU) should work assiduously to build a vibrant economic collaboration with the Arab world. The continent, he said, ought to be committed to breaking barriers for increased trade flows and investment opportunities because that was indispensable as the continent sought to unlock its development potentials. “To […]
Mohammed Kudus changes agent, family to decide where he will play next season
West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has parted ways with his agent, Jennifer Mendelewitsch. The Ghanaian midfielder will now be represented by his family, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. Kudus, who enjoyed a breakout season at West Ham, contributed 14 goals and six assists in 45 appearances across all competitions, drawing interest from several […]
Uganda protest organisers playing with fire, president says
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has warned protesters that they will be “playing with fire” if they press ahead with plans to stage an anti-corruption march to parliament on Tuesday. Young Ugandans have been organising the march on social media to demand an end to corruption in government. They have been partly inspired by their counterparts […]
GHS and health partners call for heightened public awareness on Dengue Fever
By: Henrietta Afful Several days after confirming the outbreak of dengue fever in Ghana, the number of affected individuals has surged significantly, from an initial 9 reported cases to a staggering 36 cases. The confirmation came shortly after atypical cases of clinical malaria, which did not respond to antimalarial treatment, were detected, prompting a deeper […]
KIA’s information technology systems intact — GACL
Management of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has assured the public that Kotoka lnternational Airport’s IT systems are intact. The Airport Company, in a statement, informed the travelling public that it had taken note of the global IT outage currently affecting some airports and airlines worldwide. It said, however, due to the global nature of […]
Polling report, the analysis: Social media continues to play significant role in shaping voter opinions
By: Ubaidatu Moro Umar As the world gears up for another pivotal election season, Global Info Analytics has released its comprehensive polling Report 2024. The report, a culmination of months of rigorous data collection and analysis, provides an in-depth look into voter preferences, key issues, and projected outcomes for the upcoming elections. This advanced report […]
CrowdStrike glitch affected 8.5 million Windows devices – Microsoft says
Microsoft says it estimates that a CrowdStrike update – which caused a mass IT outage worldwide on Friday – affected 8.5 million Windows devices. The tech giant, which says it was not responsible for the IT glitch, adds that the figure accounts for less than 1% of all Windows machines worldwide. Microsoft ‘working around the […]
Founder of Svani Group Thomas Svanikier challenges graduates to remain focused
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The founder of Svani Group and the the co-founder of the Fidelity Bank, Mr. Thomas Svanikier says, Service to others is a cornerstone of a meaningful life. He believes through service that people can find purpose and make a lasting impact. He added that excellence is not an act but a […]
Massive reshuffle to hit Gov’t PROs before December 7 Election — ISD declares
The Principal Information Officer at the Public Relations Coordinating Division, Information Services Department (ISD), Mrs Ethel Cudjoe Amissah, has hinted at a massive reshuffle of government Public Relations Officers (PROs) before the December 7 Election. She did not give reasons behind the intended reshuffle but cautioned government PROs to desist from commenting on political matters. Addressing […]
