Jamaicans start to reveal devastation as hurricane causes floods, power cuts and splits city in two
The true extent of Hurricane Melissa is still being revealed in Jamaica. Without power or phone coverage, much of the country is isolated and so information is trickling through. Three-quarters of the country had no electricity overnight, while the numbers of people injured – or perhaps dead – haven’t even begun to be counted. Many […]
TDC Ghana Ltd embarks on revenue mobilisation drive to recover over GH₵600m in ground rent arrears
By: Edith Atiaka Eshun The TDC Company Limited has begun a revenue mobilisation exercise aimed at recovering ground rent arrears owed by businesses, institutions, and individuals operating within its operational enclave. The Managing Director of TDC Ghana, Courage Kafui Nunekpeku, said some major companies owe the TDC huge sums of moneywiththe total amount which could reach one billion cedis if all outstanding debts are accounted […]
Court refuses injunction application on Daddy Lumba’s funeral
The Kumasi High Court has refused an injunction application seeking to block the funeral of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu by Madam Akosua Serwaah, who claims to be the legal wife of the late musician. This gives the Fosu family the full authority to continue with the burial preparations towards the funeral of […]
The Political Legacy of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s Longest-Serving First Lady and Presidential Pioneer
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of Ghana’s longest-serving head of state, Jerry John Rawlings, continues to be a moment of national grief, its complexity underscored by the recent, high-profile visit of President John Dramani Mahama (NDC) to the family on October 28th. The visit served as […]
Finance Minister urges Ghanaians to uphold Cedi as symbol of national sovereignty at 60th Anniversary launch
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on Ghanaians to protect and uphold the Ghana Cedi as a symbol of national pride and economic sovereignty as the nation celebrates six decades of its currency. Speaking at the launch of the Cedi@60 Anniversary Celebration at the Accra International […]
Speaker directs reintroduction of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in 9th Parliament
By: Valentia Tetteh The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed that the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, be reintroduced in the current (Ninth) Parliament following the expiration of the Eighth Parliament. His ruling brings clarity to a week of debate and confusion among lawmakers […]
Bawumia urges NPP delegates to support repeat candidates: “History shows loyalty pays”
By: Mercy Darko Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged party delegates to stick to the NPP’s tradition of throwing their weight behind a repeat presidential candidate, arguing that this strategy has consistently delivered victory. Speaking during his campaign tour in the Western North Region, including Sefwi […]
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US revoked his visa
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has said the US revoked his visa and banned him from the country. The 91-year-old author, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1986, said the US consulate asked him to bring in his passport so his visa could be cancelled in person as new unspecified information had come […]
National Service Authority releases first batch of 2025/2026 postings
By: Ruth Serwaa Asare The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially announced the release of the first batch of postings for the 2025/2026 service year. According to the statement signed by the Director General, Ruth Dela Seddoh, a total of 85,159 personnel drawn from accredited tertiary institutions across Ghana have been deployed to both private […]
14 injured as three-storey building collapses at Roman Ridge
A three-storey building under construction at the Roman Ridge Engineering Center has collapsed. The structure, said to be a project by Fabrico Builders, was located between a 10-storey apartment complex and the Ghana Institute of Engineering at Roman. The incident involved a three-storey building under construction, which was reportedly being undertaken by Fabrico Builders at […]
In Pictures: President and Lordina Mahama commiserate with Rawlings family on passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings
By: Henrietta Avollah Afful President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, on Wednesday visited the Rawlings family residence to express their condolences following the passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings. President Mahama and his wife expressed their heartfelt sympathies to the family of the late Nana Konadu Agyemang […]
Update: Tourist plane crash in Kenya kills 11 on board
A plane crash near Kenya‘s coast has killed 10 European tourists and a local pilot, officials have said. The aircraft was flying from the popular beach resort of Diani to an airstrip in the world-famous Maasai Mara game park when it went down at 05:30 local time (02:30 GMT), the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) […]
From interior designer to coffee farming: How a young 3rd-generation Kenyan farmer is blending heritage, innovation and sustainability to preserve family’s coffee legacy
By: Gloria Anderson Nestled in the lush highlands of Kiambu County, Kenya, the Kanguru Coffee Estate stands as a living symbol of resilience, tradition, and innovation. Established in 1974, the 350-acre farm has weathered decades of shifting economic fortunes, unpredictable rainfall, and evolving market demands. Today, it is under the stewardship of Mr. Gitau Karanja, […]
Nana Konadu’s legacy will inspire generations – Minister for the Interior
By: Ruth Serwaa Asare Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has paid a compassionate visit to the family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, to commiserate with them following her passing. Expressing his deepest sympathies, the Minister described the late Nana Konadu as an extraordinary woman and a visionary leader […]
