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A passenger bus carrying 78 people overturned in southwest South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 16 people, including children, police and transport officials said. South Africa has one of the continent’s most developed road networks but continues to struggle with a high rate of road deaths, largely blamed on speeding, reckless driving, unroadworthy vehicles and the failure to use seat belts. The bus was travelling from the tourist city of Cape Town to Idutywa in Eastern Cape province when it crashed in the early hours, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), a government road safety partnership, said. “It is…
Mastercard has launched a new cybersecurity initiative for Africa. The first two countries getting it are South Africa and Nigeria. Kenya is not on the list yet.The initiative is called the Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence. Mastercard announced it on 28 June 2026, during a trip to Johannesburg and Abuja by global CEO Michael Miebach. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu both appeared alongside Mastercard to back the launch. The company says the idea grew out of earlier talks with both governments. Those talks happened partly around last year’s G20 summit in Johannesburg, the first time…
The family of the late Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur Beverly Afaglo has announced a change of venue for her funeral service ahead of her final farewell. The funeral, which was initially scheduled to be held at the Lashibi Funeral Home, will now take place at the Forecourt of the State House on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Following the funeral service, the burial will be held in private. A thanksgiving service is also scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Action Chapel International, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Beverly Afaglo passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age…
Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education Education Minister and Tamale South MP Haruna Iddrisu has hit back at the NPP Minority in Parliament over its attacks on the government’s handling of the flooding crisis.He challenged the caucus to explain why it expects the current administration to fix in two years what it could not resolve in eight.Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Iddrisu acknowledged the devastation wrought by the latest floods while turning the tables on the opposition, which had been critical of the NDC government’s response to the disaster.”Yesterday the country witnessed a…
Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, committing to align its operations with globally recognized principles on human rights, labour, environmental sustainability and anti-corruption.This is part of efforts to strengthen responsible and sustainable financing.The move marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s sustainability agenda and reinforces its commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into its operations while supporting the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Speaking at the signing ceremony, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana EXIM Bank, Sylvester Mensah, said joining the UN Global Compact demonstrates the Bank’s commitment to…
The Accra High Court has dismissed a submission of no case to answer filed by two former senior officials of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) who are standing trial over the failed Accra SkyTrain project.The ruling requires the former Chief Executive Officer of GIIF, Solomon Asamoah, and the former Board Chairman, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, to open their defence in response to charges alleging that they caused a US$2 million financial loss to the state.The Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem Sai, confirmed the court’s decision in a post on Facebook.According to him, the High Court…
Kylian Mbappe has been on Lionel Messi’s heels as both players break new ground in World Cup scoring, but the Frenchman is more obsessed by lifting the trophy in New York on July 19 than becoming marksman supreme.The 27-year-old netted a double as Les Bleus crushed Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32 on Tuesday to move one shy of Messi’s record 19 goals at World Cups and join him on top of the scoring charts in this edition with six.“I think the goal, as I said, is to go as far as possible, I’ll make it to the final…
In the aftermath of a devastating World War II, six countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) came together in 1951 to pool their coal and steel production, and to form the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). The six decided it was better to work together to build their countries, rather than fighting each other to protect it. The ECSC was a deliberate attempt to make conflict between former adversaries not only unlikely, but structurally impossible. Seventy-five years later, the ECSC has transformed into a European Union (EU) with 27 Member States, uniting roughly 450 million…
Nigeria’s presidency is positioning Nigeria as a leading investment destination under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying the country’s large domestic market and access to the wider African market make it an attractive base for investors seeking regional growth. Speaking at the sixth Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Luncheon organised by Forvis Mazars in collaboration with the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lagos, John Uwajumogu, special adviser to President Tinubu on industry, trade and investment, said Nigeria’s estimated population of 244 million, combined with the market access offered by AfCFTA, presents a compelling investment proposition. He said…
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has announced that the third evacuation flight for Nigerians voluntarily returning from South Africa will depart Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday with 271 returnees on board. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Mr Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, the Air Peace-operated flight is expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 5:30 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. It said the evacuation is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the voluntary return of Nigerians…
While The Nairobi Hospital has provided world-class healthcare for more than seven decades, the Nairobi Polo Club has played a pivotal role in developing and promoting polo in Kenya since 1907.Under the agreement, The Nairobi Hospital will provide comprehensive on-site emergency medical support at Nairobi Polo Club throughout the 2026/2027 season. This includes ambulance services, trained emergency response personnel, medical equipment, player welfare initiatives, health screenings and wellness education.©Adana GlobalIn addition to serving as the club’s official healthcare partner, The Nairobi Hospital will also be the headline sponsor of the 2026 Pink Polo Tournament, scheduled for October.The tournament forms part…
Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah Former Local Government Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Techiman South Constituency, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has described the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s attitude towards addressing the perennial flooding in Accra as lazy. The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) record of handling the perennial flooding is unsurpassed, he said, adding that “it is the only government with a policy on addressing the annual weather challenge facing the nation’s capital.” Speaking yesterday during an interview, the former Local Government Minister in the previous NPP administration recalled how then President Akufo-Addo summoned experts on the subject to discuss…
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Some students displaying their awards Galaxy International School has won 41 medals and several top honours at the 2026 Owlypia International Competition in London, marking its most successful performance at the prestigious global academic contest. The delegation of 52 students led by its Principal, Mr. Jasur Domullojonov and three teachers who represented Ghana at the competition held from June 14 to 20, 2026, competed against participants from various parts of the world in critical thinking, leadership, public speaking and collaborative problem-solving. The team returned home with 16 gold, 18 silver and seven bronze medals, and also secured several top…
Accra, July 1, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has intensified disease surveillance in flood-affected areas to prevent possible outbreaks, saying Ghana has recorded no confirmed cholera case for more than a year. Flooding increases the risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, but current diarrhoeal cases remain below outbreak thresholds, the Service said. Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Director of Public Health at the GHS, told the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Tuesday that the Service had activated its flood response plan, with surveillance, early detection and rapid response forming the core of its preparedness measures. He said flooding often contaminated water sources, increasing the risk of diarrhoeal diseases, including cholera, particularly…
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 2 – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says structural gaps must be urgently bridged to ensure Kenya’s total readiness against a regional outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEVD). Speaking during a high-level consultative forum in Nairobi with representatives of the United States Government and key health implementing partners, Duale stressed that the time for conceptual planning has passed. “Preparedness must be demonstrated through timely action rather than planning alone,” Duale emphasized. While Kenya has not recorded any confirmed cases of the deadly hemorrhagic fever, a multi-agency evaluation revealed that the country’s national Ebola preparedness score currently…
Kojo Soboh, Alex Dadey (M) and other dignitaries in a group photograph EMY Africa has reinforced its commitment to deepening economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between Africa and its global diaspora by hosting a high-profile networking soirée in Washington, D.C., bringing together influential leaders from business, government, diplomacy and the creative industries. The event, held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art on June 25, coincided with the global spotlight on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and served as a platform to promote African excellence, investment opportunities and cross-border collaboration. The gathering attracted prominent policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, diplomats…
Founder of Citizen Eye Ghana, Alex Kwaku Tetteh A civil society organisation, Citizen Eye Ghana, has endorsed a proposed political ticket pairing Chief of Staff Julius Debrah with businessman Ibrahim Mahama as his running mate, describing the combination as a potential “game-changing ticket” for Ghana’s future.In a statement signed by its founder, Alex Kwaku Tetteh, the organisation argued that the combination of Julius Debrah’s political experience and Ibrahim Mahama’s business background would provide the leadership needed to tackle unemployment, drive economic growth and empower Ghana’s youth.According to Citizen Eye Ghana, Ghana requires leaders with the ability to create jobs, attract…
Black Stars during a training session Ghana intensified preparations for its FIFA Men’s World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia with another high-intensity training session at Bryant University on Tuesday. The team is scheduled to depart for Kansas City on Wednesday, where it will continue final preparations ahead of the crucial knockout encounter on Friday, July 3, at Kansas City Stadium. The Black Stars progressed to the Round of 32 after finishing third in Group L with four points, recording one win, one draw and one defeat to secure a place among the tournament’s best third-placed teams. Colombia,…
Intro: A Promising Start That Must Not Lose MomentumPresident John Dramani Mahama’s Resetting Agenda has given many Ghanaians renewed hope that the country can move away from old habits and confront its problems with greater seriousness. The Mahama-led administration has already shown commendable effort in stabilising the economy, restoring confidence, strengthening governance conversations, and responding to urgent national concerns such as illegal mining, flooding, corruption, and institutional weaknesses.These gains must be acknowledged in good faith. Governance is not magic, and rebuilding a country after years of difficulty is not a one-day job. Many Ghanaians genuinely want this NDC administration to…
By Amoako KwameParliament has approved Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) between Ghana and six countries—Benin, Mauritius, Guyana, Luxembourg, Qatar and Saudi Arabia — in a move aimed at strengthening international aviation ties and promoting economic growth.Members of Parliament from both the Majority and Minority sides unanimously backed the agreements, describing the initiative as a significant step toward expanding Ghana’s aviation industry, enhancing the country’s position as a regional aviation hub and a huge employment creation opportunityThe agreements were ratified following the adoption of reports presented by Parliament’s Roads and Transportation Committee, in accordance with Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution,…
The Assembly Member for the Odawna Sahara Electoral Area, Hendrick Noble Kinnah, has warned residents occupying waterways and other unauthorised locations not to seek political intervention if authorities begin demolishing illegal structures following the devastating June 30 floods.Speaking to Bernard Avle during an assessment of the flood-hit area on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Mr Kinnah said enforcement of planning and environmental laws must take precedence over personal appeals, stressing that residents should take responsibility for where they build.“The infrastructure is in places they are not supposed to be. Please, this time, advise yourself. If an action is taken, don’t come…
Mahama Ayariga The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga’s claim that successive governments have failed to address the perennial flooding in Accra and so the problem lies with the people makes interesting observation. The defeatist and uncaring remark by the legislator comes on the heels of President John Mahama and his discredited so-called seven-member Committee on Floods who were having a jolly chopper ride in the skies of Accra. Such irritating remark from a government official does not assuage the pain being endured by victims of the floods in Accra. The statistics of those who perished in the deluges…
The retail corporation recently disclosed its intention to purchase carbon removal credits generated over a decade and totaling 1.95 million tons from the nature-based carbon removal program in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The World Bank, an international development organization, successfully introduced the Spekboom Outcome Bond, facilitated by the corporation’s long-term commitment. This initiative provides investors with assurance regarding the future market for the project’s carbon credits, as seen on Engineeringnews. The credits are projected to fulfill some of the highest internationally accepted requirements for nature-based carbon reduction, with both the ABACUS and Climate, Community, and Biodiversity…
The High Court has rejected an application by Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) seeking the implementation of eviction orders against residents of Nairobi’s Muthurwa estate, holding that the constitutional safeguards governing forced evictions have not yet been met. In a ruling delivered by Justice Kanyi Kimondo, the court found that although KRC remains the lawful owner of the property, it cannot proceed with the eviction until all conditions set out in previous court orders and the Constitution are fully complied with. The dispute, filed as Satrose Ayuma and 11 Others v KRC, involves families who have lived in the estate for…
Former Public Relations Officer of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Razak Kojo Opoku (PhD), has renewed his challenge to the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and its investigative outlet, The Fourth Estate, to provide evidence supporting their claim that the NLA handed over a GH₵3 billion business to a private company.According to Dr Opoku, nearly a year after the allegation was published, neither The Fourth Estate nor the Executive Director of MFWA, has presented facts, audited accounts or official financial records to substantiate the claim.In a statement in Accra, Dr Opoku questioned the credibility of the report and accused…
The suspects An intelligence-led police operation has led to the arrest of four suspected drug peddlers at identified drug hotspots in Kunsu in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, who were arrested during an operation on Friday, June 26, 2026, have been identified as Issaka Musah, 22; Amankwah Emmanuel, 25; Kwame Boateng, 32; and Appiah Prince, 23. The police also retrieved a locally manufactured pistol, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a whitish powdery substance believed to be cocaine, quantities of suspected Tramadol and red capsules, as well as cash believed to be proceeds from the illicit drug trade.…
England v Ghana: Benjamin Asare, goalkeeper of Ghana in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Foxborough, United States. | Photo via IMGAO Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Ghana during the FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball group stage match between Ghana and Panama at Toronto Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. | IMAGO Kwasi Sibo Jordan Ayew
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs CorrespondentThe Ghanaian government has begun formal procedures to repatriate the body of a 40-year-old national killed during unrest in South Africa. Bashiru Isak was fatally shot on June 30 in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town. The incident occurred during anti-immigrant demonstrations that have increasingly targeted foreign nationals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported receiving the news “with profound shock and sadness” and promptly condemned the killing.Diplomatic response and pursuit of justice The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms. Officials described the death as a senseless act…
Rail/FILEThe High Court has blocked Kenya Railways Corporation from evicting residents from the Muthurwa estate in Nairobi.The decision was made after the court found that the agency had yet to comply with orders issued more than a decade ago requiring safeguards to protect the constitutional rights of residents facing eviction.Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that while Kenya Railways remains the lawful owner of the land and is entitled to seek vacant possession, it cannot enforce an eviction without first satisfying conditions imposed by the court in a landmark 2013 judgment on forced evictions.The judge traced the dispute to an August 26,…
Efia Odo Actress and socialite, Efia Odo, has called for urgent action to address the recurring flooding in Accra, urging Ghanaians to put politics aside and focus on finding lasting solutions. Reacting to the floods caused by hours of heavy rainfall on June 29, 2026, Efia Odo said it was worrying that many people still felt compelled to leave their homes to work despite the dangerous conditions. “It blows my mind that it rained for hours, yet so many people still felt they had no choice but to leave their homes just to make a living. We’ve been conditioned…
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the Tema Integrated Industrial Park (TIIP), a port-integrated manufacturing enclave billed as the centrepiece of government’s drive to turn Ghana from a raw-material exporter into a regional industrial hub. The ceremony, held in the heavy industrial area of Tema beside the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) smelter, formally launches a project being delivered by Tema Integrated Industrial Parks Company Limited (TIIPco), a joint venture between TDC Ghana Limited, the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP), the pan-African industrial developer behind similar parks in Benin, Togo…
Barely days after floodwaters tore through Accra and other parts of the country, claiming lives and sweeping away homes and livelihoods, Ghana paused yesterday to give thanks, a national ceremony whose usual air of celebration was tempered by the raw memory of loss. President John Dramani Mahama, addressing political religious, traditional and security leaders gathered at the forecourt of the State House for the country’s second National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, religious, traditional and security leaders gathered at the forecourt of the State House for the country’s second National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, acknowledged that the nation had…
The maiden edition of the National Schools Awards (GALOP Edition) to reward excellence, strengthen accountability and improve learning outcomes in schools in the country has been launched in Accra. The event is an initiative of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP). Under the framework, schools will be assessed and recognised based on verifiable evidence of improvement in instructional leadership, teaching effectiveness, school management, and learner achievement. Recognition would, therefore, be based not on perception but on demonstrated results. The maiden edition, which would cover public and private primary schools, aligns directly…
Note to Editors: The following major speech on the state of our politics was delivered today by DA Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, in Sandton: Thank you for joining me today in Sandton. This is my first major speech as Leader of the Democratic Alliance. In it, I want to do something that South African politicians don’t do often enough: talk honestly about the state of our politics. This is not about who is governing badly, or who should govern instead. That’s for the campaign trail. And you’ll hear enough from me on that in the coming months. Today I want to…
President William Ruto interacting with Kenyans on July 2, 2026 / ScreengrabPresident William Ruto has likened Kenya’s transformation agenda to childbirth, saying meaningful change requires sacrifice and perseverance despite the challenges involved.The President said although he had been told childbirth is a difficult and painful process, it ultimately brings forth new life, drawing a parallel with his administration’s reform agenda.He said just as humanity depends on women enduring childbirth, Kenya’s progress will depend on the country’s willingness to endure difficult reforms.”I am told it is not a very easy exercise to give birth to a child. I am told it…
The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to support emergency relief operations and flood mitigation measures following the devastating floods that recently affected several parts of Ghana, particularly the Greater Accra Region.The funds have been transferred into a dedicated National Disaster Management Committee account to finance the government’s National Emergency Flood Response Programme, aimed at providing immediate assistance to victims while investing in measures to reduce the impact of future flooding.The release of the funds follows a directive by President John Dramani Mahama, who instructed the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to urgently…
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has introduced a new national framework for managing Foot-and-mouth disease that is designed to improve outbreak control, support livestock producers during recovery and protect agricultural trade, with the measures set to take effect after publication in the Government Gazette. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen announced the updated measures last week, describing them as a science-based approach to controlling one of the livestock industry’s most economically damaging animal diseases. Once implemented, the framework will replace the 2019 FMD Contingency Plan and related amendments, creating a single national system that governs every stage of an outbreak from disease…
Kenya, July 2, 2026 – The Japanese government has committed KSh3 billion to bolster Kenya’s local vaccine manufacturing agenda through the Ministry of Health, aiming to improve the resilience of the country’s healthcare system. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Health said the funds will be channelled through the State Department for Medical Services and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).The funds are set to strengthen vaccine research and manufacturing capacity through investment in modern research infrastructure and specialised skills development.The development was revealed during a meeting on Thursday between Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga and the Japan–Kenya…
Heavy rains have left at least 71 people dead in Ivory Coast and Ghana over the past few days, with the worst downpour occurring Sunday and Monday. The floods claimed 59 lives in Ivory Coast, government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly told reporters Wednesday in Abidjan, the economic hub. In Ghana, at least 15 people had died, Alex King Nartey, a spokesman at the Ghana National Fire Service said by phone. “The death toll has been particularly high,” Coulibaly said. “We are only just at the beginning of the wet season.” ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Ghanaian President John Mahama ordered the release…
A non-profit organisation, Heale, has called for the integration of mental health and psychosocial support into routine care for people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). It said this was needed to address the emotional, psychological and social challenges associated with the disease and improve the overall quality of life of affected persons and their caregivers. The call was made by a co-founder of Heale, Dr Enam Sefakor Bankas, during a commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day 2026 in Accra. “Addressing these concerns would help people living with the disease to thrive physically, emotionally, socially and mentally,” she stated. The…
As Ghana’s digital economy expands at unprecedented speed, the Digital Economy Forum has been launched as a new long-term national platform to examine the technologies, policies and ideas that will define the country’s economic future.The initiative will bring together policymakers, regulators, business leaders, financial institutions, technology companies, academics, innovators and consumers to address the most pressing issues emerging from Ghana’s digital transformation.The Forum will focus on how technology is changing commerce, financial services, public administration, entrepreneurship and everyday life, while examining the opportunities and risks these changes present.Each edition will combine an investigative documentary with a high-level televised dialogue, bringing…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has successfully conducted elections and inaugurated the boards of Nigeria Para Sports Federations with the clear mandate to align the federations with the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy (RHINSE) agenda of the Commission. New boards emerged in various Para Sports including the Nigeria Amputee football federation, Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, Para soccer, Para swimming, Para Volleyball and Para Badminton, in an exercise that was widely adjudged as free, fair and credible. In Amputee football, former Commissioner for sports in Bayelsa state Opukiri Micheal Jones-Ere emerged President while Joshua Dauda Bungon became the new…
The United Nations has urged the South African government to take the necessary steps to ensure that foreigners living in the country are protected, especially now that vigilantism is at its peak in the country in the name of hyper-nationalism. Making reference to the xenophobic attacks in the country, the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Tolerance, Dr Ashwini K.P., said there should be a strong national action plan in terms of controlling the situation and ensuring that the rule of law prevailed. “The government should not allow individuals to take the law…
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 2 – The Nairobi Hospital and Nairobi Polo Club have unveiled a landmark partnership that will see the hospital serve as the Official Healthcare Partner for the 2026/2027 polo season. The collaboration, announced during a media briefing at The Nairobi Hospital on Thursday, aims to promote health, safety and sporting excellence in Kenya through strategic community engagement. Under the agreement, The Nairobi Hospital will provide comprehensive on-site emergency medical support throughout the polo season, including ambulance services, trained emergency response personnel, medical equipment, player welfare initiatives, health screenings and wellness education. The hospital will also serve as…
By Eric Appah Marfo, GNAAccra, July 1, 2026, GNA– President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to reject corruption and embrace integrity, honesty, patriotism, and responsible citizenship, saying national transformation depends more on values than on government policies alone.The President made the call at the National Christian Service of the 2026 National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Accra.The event was held on the theme: “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want.”He said while governments could enact laws, formulate policies, and undertake development projects, they could not legislate integrity, compassion, patriotism, or honesty.“Lasting national development begins with the…
EFF leader Julius Malema condemned anti-immigration protests in South Africa as ‘stupid’ during a Sky News interviewMalema alleged that the South African government sponsored the demonstrations to distract citizens from its failuresThe EFF leader rejected claims that foreign nationals from Ghana and Nigeria are responsible for rising crime in South AfricaEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has strongly criticised the wave of anti-immigration protests sweeping South Africa, dismissing the demonstrations as the work of corrupt individuals seeking to exploit foreign nationals.Speaking in an interview with Sky News, Malema described the marches targeting African migrants as both foolish and orchestrated,…
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast a mix of rain, mist and thunderstorms across different parts of the country today, warning that wet weather conditions are likely to persist in several areas from morning through the evening. According to the agency’s latest 18-hour forecast, light to moderate rainfall is expected this morning along sections of the coastline and in a few communities within the Oti Region. The rain is likely to continue intermittently along coastal communities into the afternoon and evening. GMet said much of the country will begin the day under mostly cloudy skies, while mist and patches…
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the establishment of a parliamentary committee of inquiry to investigate the work of the seven-member Anti-Flood Taskforce set up to address the country’s perennial flooding. The caucus said the committee should examine the conduct of the taskforce and the relevant government ministries and agencies in the lead-up to last Monday’s flood disaster in Accra. It said the inquiry should establish what work, if any, the taskforce, chaired by the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, had undertaken since its inauguration, the funds allocated to it and how…
Kenya and Egypt are strengthening their partnership in the digital sector following high-level discussions between Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, and Egypt’s Ambassador to Kenya, Hatem Yousri Hosni. During a courtesy meeting, the two officials explored opportunities to expand cooperation in key areas including artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, e-government services, ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital skills development. The talks also highlighted the importance of knowledge exchange and capacity-building initiatives to accelerate innovation, promote digital inclusion, and enhance the technological capabilities of both nations. Both…