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The Ghana Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms across coastal and inland areas throughout the day on May 25A rainstorm moving from the Gulf of Guinea is expected to bring cloudiness and varying intensities of rainfall over southern GhanaOfficials also warned that the storms could be accompanied by moderate to strong winds, urging residents to take precautionsResidents in coastal and inland areas of Ghana should brace for thunderstorms and possible rainfall from this morning into the afternoon, according to the Ghana Meteorological Agency.In its latest update issued on Monday, May 25, 2026, the agency indicated that thunderstorms, with or without rain,…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has explained why the Ministry’s road inspection tours sometimes extend late into the night, stressing that the team works to meet targets rather than being constrained by the time of day.According to him, sunset should not be viewed as a reason to suspend work when contractors are operating around the clock on various road projects.Speaking to the media in Saboba during a road inspection tour of the North East Region on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Mr. Agbodza said the Ministry remains committed to completing its daily inspection schedules, regardless of whether…
Nollywood actress Basira Beere has shared details about her past marriage, saying she experienced domestic violence that affected her health and personal life. Naija News reports that in a recent interview on the Talk To B podcast, she said she went ahead with the marriage despite advice from friends who felt her partner was not on the same social level as her. She added that she believed in building a life with him and even took on a large part of the wedding expenses, covering most of the cost. According to her, the relationship changed shortly after the wedding when…
The platform is designed to provide Ghana’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) with an integrated digital environment enabling business registration, accounting, bookkeeping, VAT payment, tax filing, and compliance management through a unified infrastructure platform developed in coordination with the Ghana Revenue Authority. Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd., a Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure holding company focused on building and operating sovereign-scale technology ecosystems across emerging markets, today announced the official nationwide deployment of its digital tax and MSME formalization platform in partnership with the Ghana Revenue Authority (“GRA”) through Trident Aliska Digital Tech Ghana Ltd. (“Trident Aliska Digital Tech”), the Company’s…
Cedi at 60: Tracing Ghana’s Currency Journey from Cowries to the Modern Ghana Cedi Ghana’s cedi has become the worst-performing currency in sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, falling to GH¢11.61 to the dollar amid rising foreign currency demand and economic pressure.
ALSALE Services Limited (ALSALE), a banking equipment support services company, recently organised a software and hardware training session for its engineers on ATMs and Bulk Cash Deposit Machines in Accra, led by a representative from GRG Banking. The training aimed to enhance the engineers’ technical skills and improve service quality. ALSALE is currently the exclusive provider of GRG bulk deposit machines in Ghana, certified by the Bank of Ghana. The bulk deposit machine and recycler ATM offer a comprehensive solution for banks in deposit mobilisation. The machines can function as self-service ATMs to receive bulk cash deposits both on-site and…
Gold Fields The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has committed GH¢320,000 toward 2026 World Malaria Day activities in the Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea Huni-Valley municipalities, partnering the municipal assemblies and health directorates. The commemoration, held under the theme “Drive to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”, took the form of a community forum in Tarkwa. It drew queen mothers, assembly members, unit committee members, Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) committee members and school children from the mine’s host communities. GFGF Executive Secretary Abdel-Razak Yakubu said the funding would cover the celebration and a range of related activities, including expanded…
Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has called on Ghanaians to take an active role in monitoring road projects in their communities and report any irregularities to authorities.He said public vigilance is helping the government expose poor workmanship and improve accountability in the execution of road projects across the country.Speaking at a citizens’ engagement at Ndewura Jakpa Senior High School in the Savannah Region on Saturday, May 23, Mr. Agbodza encouraged young people to closely follow ongoing road works and provide real-time updates to officials.“I want to thank the public for this level of vigilance. And I want…
President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary on Saturday and acknowledged that his economic reforms have exacted a personal cost on him alongside millions of Nigerians since he took office in May 2023. Speaking in Abuja after securing the party ticket, Tinubu admitted the pressure of managing the country’s economic transition had caused him to lose both sleep and weight. He drew a direct parallel between his own experience and the hardship felt by ordinary citizens, framing his commitment to the reforms as a matter of personal obligation rather than political calculation. “If you…
The Joint Consultative Business Forum (JCBF), a coalition of major business and trade associations in Ghana, has thrown its support behind the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in its efforts to regulate shipping charges and protect businesses from what it described as excessive and unjustified fees imposed by international shipping lines operating in the country.At a press conference held on May 21, 2026, the Forum said attempts by some shipping lines to seek legal injunctions against the Authority’s regulatory interventions were unfortunate and contrary to the national interest.The coalition, made up of groups including the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA),…
Social media platforms have been inundated with posts from South Africans expressing growing frustration over the government’s perceived failure to curb illegal immigration. Some have blamed undocumented migrants for the high levels of crime, unemployment and the spread of drugs. As a result of the demonstrations, the Ghana High Commission is now processing applications by some of those who said they want to return home. One 58-year-old man said he has lived in South Africa for more than 20 years. He said he initially entered the country on a tourist visa before later obtaining asylum documentation following what he described…
play videoScreenshoots of some of the videos released by the US Department of Defence The United States (US) President, Donald Trump, has authorised the release of hundreds of classified files on suspected sightings of aliens — Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) — in different parts of the world.The US Department of Defence (DOD) on Friday, May 22, 2026, released the second batch of the UFO files, having released the first batch on May 8, 2026.According to Reuters, one of the 222 files released on Friday contains 116 pages of documentation relating to a series of reported sightings and investigations in a…
Mr Eazi Effect: Why Musician-Turned-Investor’s Zagadat Capital Just Bet Millions on Intravenous Infusions PLC – Accra Street JournalLet me start with a sentence that would have sounded strange five years ago. A Nigerian musician who made his name with Afrobeats hits is now one of the largest shareholders in a Ghanaian pharmaceutical company that makes intravenous fluids and life-saving saline solutions. Oluwatosin “Mr Eazi” Ajibade, through his investment firm Zagadat Capital, has acquired a 17.31 percent stake in Intravenous Infusions PLC, a local manufacturer listed on the Ghana Alternative Exchange. The transaction involved 47.5 million shares, making it one of…
Shareholders of Activision Blizzard reached a $250 million settlement over allegations that the company’s former executives and Microsoft shortchanged them when Microsoft acquired the game maker for $75.4 billion in 2023, according to a filing made public on Friday in a Delaware state court. Shareholders of the “Call of Duty” video game maker, led by Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden, accused former Activision Blizzard executives, including Chief Executive Bobby Kotick, of breaching their fiduciary duties to investors by agreeing to a $95-per-share takeover price. The shareholders said Kotick rushed into the merger so he could keep his job and $400 million of change-of-control…
Panama has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as the “only solution” to the Moroccan Sahara dispute. The position was announced on Friday in Rabat following talks between Panamanian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Arturo Hoyos Boyd and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. According to the Panamanian official, his country considers Morocco’s autonomy initiative as “the only serious, credible, and realistic basis” for resolving the dispute. He said the proposal should serve as the framework for a lasting political solution within the United Nations process while respecting Morocco’s…
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on Members of Parliament to uphold discipline, punctuality, and civility in their engagements as the House resumes sitting from recess amid what he describes as a demanding legislative workload ahead. Addressing the house on Thursday, May 21, Bagbin stressed the need for cooperation and mutual respect among members, noting that Parliament’s effectiveness would depend largely on teamwork and orderliness in the chamber. He urged MPs from both the Majority and Minority sides to approach parliamentary business with a renewed sense of responsibility and commitment to national development. “I will urge all members to…
Stablecoins Ghana is collaborating with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and other stakeholders to explore stablecoins and digital financial innovations aimed at easing the continent’s costly and fragmented cross-border payments, the central bank governor has disclosed. Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama said the initiative formed part of wider efforts to strengthen financial integration, improve payment interoperability, cut transaction costs and support seamless trade within the sub-region and across Africa. He said the experimentation was being conducted inside a controlled regulatory sandbox so that emerging solutions could be tested while risks were carefully managed. Speaking…
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition (MoEGT) is to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country as part of measures to decarbonise the transport sector and support the transition to clean energy. The Director of Renewable Energy at the ministry, Seth Mahu, said the initiative would be financed through the renewable energy fund, to encourage nationwide adoption of e-mobility solutions. He explained that transportation remained one of the major sectors contributing to carbon emissions, making it necessary for the government to prioritise cleaner mobility interventions. Speaking at the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Sustainable Energy B2B Expo…
The Black Queens are set to participate in a three-nation international tournament in Tanzania during the FIFA Women’s international window from June 1 to June 9, 2026. The tournament, which will be hosted in Dar es Salaam, will feature Ghana, hosts Tanzania, and Malawi as the three nations prepare for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament. The competition is expected to provide the Black Queens with valuable match experience and an opportunity to keep the squad engaged during the international break. The tournament will also form part of preparations to strengthen team chemistry, evaluate player performance, and…
Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie speaking to the media Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, has issued a warning to South Africans over verbal attacks targeting Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama and Foreign Affairs Minister, urging restraint and respect for Ghana’s leadership.Speaking in an interview with DW Africa as Ghana continues to repatriate nationals affected by the recent wave of xenophobic violence, Quarshie described the conduct of some South Africans as “deeply troubling,” especially coming from individuals “who should know better.”“Don’t bring our president into this.”The High Commissioner said he had listened with concern to…
In a demonstration of compassion and community service, the Rotary Club of Accra-Odadee AOGA commemorated its 2nd anniversary and Mother’s Day celebrations with a healthcare support project benefiting mothers and newborns at the Shai-Osudoku District Hospital in Dodowa and the Achimota Hospital.The humanitarian initiative focused on supporting maternal and newborn healthcare while bringing relief to struggling mothers and healthcare facilities.As part of the project, the Club, in collaboration with the Wheelchair Foundation and Chair The Hope donated wheelchairs to improve mobility support for patients within the hospitals.In addition, newborn care packages containing essential baby items were presented by the Club…
Ghanaian coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has led Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia to lift the 2025/26 FKF Premier League title with two matches to spare. Akonnor’s side which currently sit at the top of the league table with 68 points were crowned champions after rivals AFC Leopards suffered a 2-1 defeat away to APS Bomet on Sunday. With four points advantage, the result handed Gor Mahia an unassailable lead at the top, sealing a record 22nd league title. Gor Mahia’s scheduled match against Mara Sugar this weekend had been halted following dispute over the venue for the fixture. The disagreements…
By Francis Ntow Accra, May 24, GNA – Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged African financial market stakeholders to place human empowerment at the centre of efforts to develop resilient and inclusive markets. She said sustainable market growth depended on empowering the people who built, regulated and participated in the financial ecosystem, while preparing the workforce to navigate modern trading systems and technological change. The Vice President made the call at the close of the two-day 2026 ACI World Congress, organised by ACI Ghana in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana in Accra, held on the theme: “Elevating Markets, Empowering People.” The congress brought together central bank governors, financial market professionals, policymakers and…
Enterprise Insurance has paid more than GHS 280 million in claims to policyholders across Ghana in 2025.These payments supported thousands of individuals, families, and businesses recovering from unexpected losses, reinforcing the company’s role as a dependable financial partner.In insurance, trust is not built through promises – it is built through payments made when customers need support the most.The company’s performance reflects its continued financial strength, backed by anAAA credit rating from GCR Ratings, one of Africa’s leading rating agencies.This rating signals a strong ability to meet obligations even in challenging conditions, giving customers and partners confidence in the company’s stability.Faster…
US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement was close. According to US media, the deal under discussion involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and further negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. In a social media post, Trump said “constructive” talks were proceeding, but “both sides must take their time and get it right”. Trump said on Saturday an agreement had been “largely negotiated”, prompting speculation an announcement could be imminent. Reports in Iranian media say there are still “one or two” points…
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) will commence a comprehensive dredging of the Owabi and Barekese dams in the Ashanti Region to improve the treated water supply to millions of residents. Announcing the decision, the Managing Director (MD), GWL, Adam Mutawakilu, said that considering the current state of both dams, it was necessary to undertake the exercise to ensure effective service delivery in the region. He said the dredging of the dams was also duly captured by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s tariff review, noting that “at least there is a revenue item to fund the dredging of the dams.” The…
As Ghana prepares to roll out the proposed National Decentralisation Policy 2026–2030, questions are emerging over whether the initiative will strengthen inclusive governance and local development or become another costly policy experiment with limited impact. Tonight’s edition of JoyNews’ The Probe will delve into the policy’s objectives, implementation prospects, and the challenges likely to confront authorities in translating the vision into tangible results for citizens at the grassroots. Host Carlos Calony will engage a panel of experts, including local governance expert Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi, Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation Dr. Gameli Heward-Mills Hoedoafia, and political researcher Dr.…
Long before internet connections birthed modern advance-fee fraud, a single charismatic Ghanaian engineered what global intelligence agencies termed one of the largest, most audacious scams of the 20th century. John Ackah Blay-Miezah did not use computers; he used sheer psychological manipulation, theatrical deception, and international diplomacy. From the early 1970s until his death in 1992, Blay-Miezah operated a fraudulent empire that swindled unsuspecting victims across North America, Europe, and Asia out of an estimated $200 million to $250 million.By fabricating the mythical Oman Ghana Trust Fund—allegedly a multi-billion-dollar fortune left behind by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah—Blay-Miezah successfully compromised…
By Solomon Gumah, GNA. Kpatinga (N/R), May 24, GNA – Songtaba, a women and children advocacy organisation, has called on government to prioritise enrolling inmates from alleged witches camps in Northern Ghana onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme to improve their welfare and access to social protection services. The organisation said many women accused of witchcraft and living in camps across northern Ghana were elderly and vulnerable and required targeted state support to improve their living conditions. The call was made when the organisation organised a feast to mark this year’s Mother’s Day with inmates of the Kpatinga Alleged Witches Camp in the Gushegu Municipality of the Northern Region. The event formed part of efforts by the organisation and its partners to show solidarity and support to women…
Ghanaians living in South Africa have appealed for urgent evacuation over growing fears linked to renewed xenophobic tensions, saying they no longer feel safe staying in the country.The emotional appeals were made during a meeting at the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, where distressed nationals shared experiences of intimidation, fear and economic hardship while calling on authorities to speed up evacuation efforts.A tearful woman said she had long wanted to leave South Africa after things failed to work out for her.“Since last year, I have wanted to leave this country because the situation that brought me here did not work…
Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak More than 6,000 applicants have been disqualified from Ghana’s ongoing security services recruitment exercise after failing newly introduced drug and mental health screening tests, Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has revealed. Speaking on Pan African TV on Saturday, the Minister said over 100,000 applicants underwent medical examinations as part of the process, a figure that prompted authorities to extend screening well beyond routine physical and laboratory checks to include assessments of mental fitness and substance use. “Interestingly, over 4,000 people failed the drug test,” he disclosed, adding that a further 2,000 applicants were disqualified on mental health…
By Alex Baah Boadi Sefwi-Wiawso (WN/R), May 24, GNA – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Teachers’ Forum has been launched in the Western North Region to mobilise teachers aligned with the party to ensure a strong and formidable base within the region. Speaking at the launch, Mr Prince Abubakar, President of the Forum, said the group sought to unite members of the teaching profession who supported the NDC to actively propagate the achievements and policies of the party. He stated that they would play a key role in canvassing votes during electioneering periods by engaging communities and educating the public on the visions and programmes of the NDC. Mr…
Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League assists record and scored as Manchester United eased to a 3-0 win over Brighton, who have qualified for the Conference League.Fernandes has surpassed Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne for the most assists in a season, recording his 21st with a corner that was met by a powerful header from Patrick Dorgu that crashed in off the underside of the crossbar during the first-half. The United captain was once again at the heart of Michael Carrick’s 12th win in 17 games, and the first since the head coach signed a new two-year deal, clinically…
Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe Ghanaian para powerlifter Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe has claimed a bronze medal at the 2026 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Oran, Algeria, finishing 8th in the world and 4th in Africa in the Men’s Up to 72kg category. Competing against some of the sport’s finest athletes, Tagoe delivered a composed and competitive performance that reinforced Ghana’s standing as a growing force in international para sports. The result carries significance beyond the podium. It marks a concrete step forward in Ghana’s qualification campaign for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, a process that requires athletes to compete…
Pres. Mahama and Pres. Macron Ghana and France are set to launch a joint scientific commission on slavery to study the transatlantic slave trade and advance reparatory justice and historical understanding.
Entertainment Published May 24, 2026 at 7:15 PM Share Copy link Copied! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Telegram The Hausa film industry has been thrown into mourning following the demise of veteran Kannywood actress, Wasila Isma’il. Naija News learnt that the actress died at the age of 46 after battling with a prolonged illness. According to Daily Post, Wasila’s husband, Al-Amin Chiroma, confirmed her death in a social media post on Sunday. Al-Amin said the thespian died at the FOMWAN Hospital in Kaduna. The movie star, who was born in Kaduna, began her acting career in 1998 with the film Jinin…
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah and her manager have visited the residence of late actress Beverly Afaglo to commiserate with her bereaved family following her passing. The visit formed part of a growing show of support from colleagues within Ghana’s entertainment industry after news of the actress’ death emerged. Actresses Roselyn Ngissah, Gloria Sarfo and Martha Ankomah, together with other industry colleagues, also paid their condolences to the family. Actor James Gardiner, who was among the personalities who joined the family to mourn the late actress, couldn’t hold back his tears when he arrived at the house. The family of Beverly…
Basake Holy Stars were denied a 13th consecutive home victory at the AAK II Sports Arena after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Dreams FC in their final match of the season on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The visitors secured only their third away win of the campaign with an impressive attacking display to edge Holy Stars in an entertaining six-goal encounter. Mohammed Shaban starred for the âStill Believe’, scoring once in each half to cap off a brilliant performance. The talented winger opened the scoring in the 35th minute before Godfred Sarpong doubled Dreams FC’s advantage deep into first-half stoppage…
For any nation to deliver on its promise to citizens, it must mobilize the resources to fund essential services. In Ghana, taxes account for over 60% of total government revenue. They build hospitals, stock classrooms, construct and pave roads, and secure communities through the provision of amenities and social facilities. Yet for too long, our tax system has left a large segment of Ghanaians outside the conversation.That is why the Modified Taxation System (MTS) represents Ghana’s surest way to inclusion in tax administration.The reality we must confront A significant portion of the country’s economy operates in the informal sector –…
The ongoing situation involving Richard Nii Armah Quaye and his ex-wife, Joana, continues to dominate conversations online, with many social media users now expressing exhaustion over the constant back-and-forth surrounding the matter. According to reports, attempts were allegedly made behind closed doors to reach a settlement between both parties. The reports claim that an initial offer allegedly presented by RNAQ included: Sources further suggest that a second proposal was later made with revised terms, including: However, Joana is also reported to have submitted her own requests, allegedly asking for: As details continue to surface, reactions online remain divided. While some…
Late Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur Beverly Afaglo died after a two-year battle with cancer, her manager, Abu Iddris, has disclosed.Speaking in an interview with Ghana Weekend on Sunday, May 24, Iddris revealed that the actress died on Saturday night at the International Maritime Hospital in Tema.“She’s been battling cancer for two years. It’s been a relentless war. She really fought hard, and this is where it ended,” he said.According to him, the cancer started as breast cancer but later spread due to its genetic nature.Beverly’s death was announced by her husband, musician Eugene Baah, popularly known as Choirmaster or Praye…
The Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, donating items to the school . The Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has donated essential supplies to Anlo Afiadenyigba Senior High School in the Volta Region following a fire that gutted the boys’ dormitory on the school’s campus. The relief package, which included mattresses, bedsheets, etc., is expected to provide immediate support and help restore a measure of comfort for affected students as they begin to recover from the disruption caused by the incident. The donation was made on the school premises during a visit by the MP,…
TV presenter Ruth Langsford says she tries to “live in the moment” with her mother who has dementia, as she called for more to be done to speed up diagnosis of the condition. Langsford, who grew up in Surrey, said she wanted quicker diagnoses to allow people who have dementia and their loved ones to access more timely care and support. The This Morning and Loose Women presenter made the plea having looked after her 94-year-old mother Joan, and having seen her father Dennis’s experience with dementia before his death in 2012. She told BBC Radio Surrey: “I live in…
By Yussif IbrahimKumasi, May 24, GNA – Christian Service University (CSU) has launched a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Christian Leadership and Management programme aimed at equipping current and aspiring leaders with advanced theological, leadership and management skills. A press release copied to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Mrs. Anastasia Cudjoe Afenu, Assistant Registrar of the University, said the flagship programme was designed to integrate Christian principles with practical leadership in diverse professional and ministry contexts. It said the programme was open to applicants holding Master’s degrees from accredited institutions, including graduates in theology, divinity, religious studies, engineering, medicine, banking,…
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Mr Chris Yalley, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to driving Ghana’s clean energy transition through strategic partnerships, innovation, and regulatory leadership. He said the Commission’s key initiatives included the development of an Energy Performance Certification framework for buildings, progress on Electric Vehicle Charging Regulations, and the implementation of the Net Metering Programme. Mr Yalley was speaking at the Sustainable Energy B2B Expo 2026 in Accra, organised by the Association of Ghana Industries Energy Service Centre (AGI-ESC), on the theme: “Powering Industry Through Sustainable Energy.” The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, development…
By Michael Foli Jackidy Ho (V/R), May 24, GNA – Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition (AfriCAN) Ghana will commemorate this year’s Africa Day on May 25 with a campaign aimed at promoting environmental protection, safe sanitation, clean water and good nutrition. The campaign, themed “Our Water, Our Environment, Our Responsibility,” aligns with the African Union’s 2026 theme: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.” Professor Francis Bruno Zotor, Country Director of AfriCAN Ghana, said the campaign seeks to raise awareness about the impact of unsafe water, pollution, poor sanitation and unhealthy lifestyles on public health,…
By Issah Mohammed, GNA Accra, May 24, GNA – Ghanaian start-ups have an opportunity to receive a non-dilutive capital of EUR 100,000 to accelerate growth and market expansion under the reintroduced develoPPP Ventures programme. DeveloPPP Ventures is a growth-funding programme for young, high-potential start-ups in developing and emerging markets. It operates on a matching-funds model, providing up to EUR 100,000 in non-dilutive capital to companies that secure an equivalent amount of investment from other private sources The programme, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and DEG Impulse gGmbH has reopened applications to qualified Ghanaian…
An alumnus of Family Health University, Dr. Joseph Adam Dadzie, has made history by becoming the first graduate of the institution to author a medical textbook, marking another significant milestone in the university’s growing legacy of academic excellence and innovation. Dr. Joseph Adam Dadzie, popularly known as Adam Paradise, recently launched his book titled Student-Oriented Clinical Examination Skills (Medicine) at a ceremony attended by university leadership, lecturers, students, medical professionals, and parents. The book, written during Dr. Dadzie’s years in medical school and completed shortly after graduation, focuses on helping medical students prepare effectively for clinical examinations through simplified explanations,…
The 2026 season of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) Ghana has officially been launched in Accra, setting the stage for what organisers describe as a major convergence of corporate networking and competitive golf ahead of the National Final in July. The launch, held during a high-level media briefing, confirmed that the National Final of the tournament will take place on July 10, 2026, at the Achimota Golf Club, where Ghana’s leading corporate golfers will compete for the opportunity to represent the country at the global finals in Beijing, China. The World Corporate Golf Challenge is recognised internationally as one…
Popular Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo has died at the age of 42, leaving Ghana’s entertainment industry and fans in shock.Her death was announced by her husband, Ghanaian musician Choirmaster, formerly of the music group Praye, in an emotional social media post shared in the early hours of Sunday, May 24, 2026.The musician, also known as Praye Honeho, expressed deep grief over the passing of his wife, describing her as his source of strength, happiness and motivation.“My heart is broken beyond words over the loss of my beloved wife, Beverly Afaglo,” he wrote. “In just a few days, it would have…