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NEWS ARCHIVE (4/26/2024)
Africa
- Portable missiles proliferating in Mideast, N.Africa: report
- United by grief, families of Boeing crash victims demand justice
Article
- Kenyan doctors’ strike: the government keeps failing to hold up its end of the bargain
- Emmanuel Solate's Vision for Redefining Nigerian Art and Identity
- South Africa’s constitution was set up as the bedrock of its democracy: it’s been challenged over last 30 years, but has held firm
- A journey of mutual growth, a Simple reflection
- Waste pickers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution – insights from South Africa into how their voices can be heard
Basketball
Book Release
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Business & Finance
- A/R: Kwadaso onion market traders refuse to relocate to new site
- National Banking College @30: It has equipped countless professionals to thrive in the financial sector — BoG
- MTN Ghana foundation empowers micro, small, and medium enterprises with GHS1 million seed funding
- Used cloth dealers protests over delayed Kumasi Central Market project
CediRates Spotlight
Crime & Punishment
- Entrepreneur granted GHC300,000 bail for stealing, trafficking two children from Nigeria
- 47-year-old father jailed 10years for assaulting his daughter
- Supervisor remanded for stabbing businessman with broken bottle and screwdriver
- 36-year-old-trader fined GH₵120 for stealing employer’s GH₵3,200
Critics
Donations
Editorial
Education
- Parliament’s Education Committee to inspect distribution of smart tablets to SHS students
- I endorse cost-sharing for free SHS, we should prioritise to know who can pay - Alhassan Andani
- Public schools rebranding: We’re switching to blue and white, we’re painting all schools – Dr. Adutwum
- MoE not changing all public basic school uniforms but only newly built ones — Kwasi Kwarteng clarifies
- Uniform change: ‘Blue and white are brighter colours’ — Kwasi Kwarteng explains colour choice
- Rectify salary anomalies to reduce tension and possible strike action in public universities — GAUA-TUSAAG tells government
- Akatakyie AX group celebrates 72nd anniversary of Opoku Ware School with project
- We’re only painting new public basic schools blue and white – Dr. Adutwum clarifies
- Blue and white painted schools will attract dirt shortly – Kofi Asare
- People no longer place value in public basic schools; new uniforms, painting will change this perception – MoE PRO
Elections
- Election 2024: EC to commence voter registration exercise on May 7
- ‘Maturity, patriotism, love for humanity’ are all we need for peaceful election 2024 – Dampare
- Global InfoAnalytics: NPP holds slim lead in Ejisu by-election
- Ejisu by-election: Aduomi warns NPP against voter intimidation
- EC blasts Mahama over “false” claims on recruitment of Returning Officers
- Ejisu by-election: Only 33% of voters can be swayed by inducement — Global InfoAnalytics
- Mahama’s accusations of partisanship in election official appointments false – EC
- Ejisu by-election could go either way between NPP and independent candidate — Global InfoAnalytics
- Rev. Kweku Addo: The man Ablekuma West Constituents and Dansoman want
Europe
- The real star of the Paris Olympics: the Seine
- Paris expo recounts global struggles throughout Olympics history
- Aya Nakamura scoops French awards, thanks fans for support over racist abuse
Feature Article
- The Gentle Giant Has, Once Again, Exposed a Pathologically Lying and Scamming Kwame Gonja – Part 2
- Taraba State : Tiv Culture And Social Association Of Yesterday And Today Which One Is Better?
- Strengthening Global Health Security with Ghana's National Health Laboratory Policy and Drone Technology: World Laboratory Day 2024
- Election 2024: No Opposition MP can Lobby for Projects from me, Asenso Boakye Arrogantly Warns
- For the serious attention of Kennedy Agyapong (Hon.)
- Why Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Crusade Can Fail
- Job vacancy: Elephant undertaker wanted
- Mahama is like a pharisee, he sees far
- Have NPP shot themselves in the foot and limping into opposition?
- Thirty years of South African constitutional democracy and the crisis of Black Thought
Football News
- Why so many goals in this season's Premier League?
- CAF Confederation Cup: Dreams FC confident of ending Zamalek's away heroics
- CAF Confederation Cup: Dreams FC ready for penalty shootouts against Zamalek - Karim Zito
- La Liga Preview: Atletico Madrid host Athletic Bilbao as Sevilla head to Real Betis
- CAF President responds to controversy amid Samuel Eto’o match-fixing investigation
- CAF Confederation Cup: Mohammed Polo praises Karim Zito's coaching prowess
- UEFA U16 Tournament: Black Starlets hammer Serbia 5-1 to clinch first win
- CAF Confederation Cup: We are confident of winning the ultimate - Ameenu Shardow
- Victor Boniface: Leverkusen boss Alonso makes you 'up your game'
- PL Preview: Aston Villa host Chelsea as Arsenal travel to Tottenham
- UEFA U-16 Tournament: Ghana 5-1 Serbia [HIGHLIGHTS]
- Arne Slot confirms he wants Liverpool job
- Ex-Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah to contest as Independent Candidate ahead of 2024 elections
- PL: Man City thrash Brighton to go second in table
- CAF Confederation Cup: We are confident of winning against Zamalek - Dreams FC General Manager, Ameenu Shardow
- Karim Zito deserves to coach Black Stars, says Ghana legend Mohammed Polo
- Fifa announces deal with Saudi oil company Aramco
- Chelsea: Enzo Fernandez to miss rest of season after operation
- CAF Confederation Cup: We are confident of beating Zamalek SC on Sunday - Dreams FC coach Karim Zito
- Otto Addo was not ready to coach Black Stars - Mohammed Polo
- Serie A Preview: Juventus host AC Milan as Napoli clash with AS Roma
- Spanish government to oversee football federation after Luis Rubiales scandal
General News
- Community Leadership in Action: Guo Assemblyman's proactive approach to road repair
- Western Region: GWL hopeful of restoration of water today in Sekondi-Takoradi
- Champion, promote the interest of women if you become Vice President – Prof. Gyampo to Naana Opoku-Agyemang
- Mastercard collaborates with industry stakeholders to tackle cyber threats in Ghana
- It’ll be your lucky day if I don’t see it; I’ll respond — Mona Gucci on cyber bullying
- United Showbiz hosted by MzGee is dead — DJ Slim
- Marriage is tough, needs a lot of work to survive — Gifty Anti
- Davido names Chris Brown, Kizz Daniel, Zlatan as favourite collabo artistes
- I used to lie about being African just to avoid racism while schooling in America — Efia Odo
- Songs during my time were full of advice, motivation; recent ones become irrelevant shortly, just for dancing — Nana Acheampong
- King Promise’s alleged marriage was music video shoot
- Diana Asamoah causes arrest of assistant pastor for allegedly stealing GH₵4,000
- 10 years ago, it wasn't cool to tell your friends in America 'I am from Nigeria’ — Davido
- I started ‘galamsey’ in 2011; it made me rich — Pastor
Gospel News
Headlines
- Lay KPMG audit report on SML-GRA contract before Parliament – Isaac Adongo tells Akufo-Addo
- CSOs mad at Akufo-Addo’s SML family retirement benefit whitewash as KPMG’s credibility lands in danger
- High Court orders implicated four NDA officials to present defence
- Elisu By-election: "If you call yourself a man, boo Chairman Wontumi again" — Bonwire Chief dare supporters of Independent Candidate
- ECG Senior Staff Association tells Ashanti Regional Minister to withdraw police case
- Mahama coming back because Akufo-Addo has failed, he hasn't performed more than the former president – Hassan Ayariga
- We never asked ministers, DCEs to bring NPP apparatchiks for returning officer roles — EC to Mahama
- GRA/SML deal: Always read the stories behind the headlines or you'd look stupid all the time
- Akufo-Addo commissions Phase II of Kaleo solar power plant
- Election 2024: Security agencies ready to keep peace and secure the country — IGP
- Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang will serve you with dignity, courage, and integrity as Vice President – Mahama assure Ghanaians
- Stop all projects and fix ‘dumsor’ — Professor Charles Marfo to Akufo-Addo
- 'Comedian' Paul Adom Otchere needs help – Sulemana Braimah
- SSNIT must be managed without gov’t interference – Austin Gamey
- EU confident Ghana will not sign Anti-LGBTQI Bill
- No one denigrated the commission when you appointed NDC sympathizers during your time — EC to Mahama
- GRA/SML Contract: It takes some 'wild' boldness for a president to make this decision
- Let’s all be matured, patriotic to have a peaceful election this year – Dampare urge Ghanaians
- Minority will expose the beneficial owners of SML, recover funds paid to company – Isaac Adongo
- GRA-SML deal: Regardless of what benefits have been accrued, the contract was awarded illegally – Arthur Kennedy
Health
- Promote reproductive health education among adolescents – Youth Parliament urge stakeholders
- Healthplus Africa Care holds stakeholder meeting and sensitization at ministry of works and housing
India
Industry News
- Kofi Kinaata voices concern over dumsor
- My music genre is Afrofusion – Davido ditches Afrobeat
- I make fun on social media but I’m going through a lot — Actor’s wife reveals suicidal thoughts due to marital issues
- Ghana Music Awards–Europe appoints Vida Adutwumwaa as Spokesperson for GMA-Europe 2024
- I stopped going to gym because of heaven – Williams Uchemba
Israel
Kenya
- Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70
- Kenyan rugby player turned TikTok star cooks to fight depression
Lifestyle
NDC
- NDC watching EC and NPP closely on Returning Officer recruitment — Omane Boamah
- NDC panics over Bawumia’s visit to Pope Francis
- Election 2024: Let's unite for victory — Former DCE urged NDC supporters
New Release
Nigeria
- More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison
- Customs Should Stop Using Dollars To Determine Import Duties, US Auto Dealer Begs FG
NPP
- Election 2024: NPP must win back Adentan seat this time - Kwasi Obeng-Fosu
- Bawumia has a clear choice for running mate – Miracles Aboagye
- Prof. Opoku-Agyemang has ‘decapitated’ the NPP’s strategies; don’t take them serious if they also appoint a woman — Prof. Marfo
Opinion
Politics
- Bawumia has lost confidence in his own govt’s economic credentials – Beatrice Annan
- Ghana is a mess; citizens will stand for their party even if they’re dying — Kofi Kinaata
- Being politician is not a sin — Chris Arthur
- Mahama is Bawumia’s competition not Prof Opoku-Agyemang – Miracles Aboagye
- Mahama's administration saw thievery that knew no bounds; stole from market women — Nana B
- Prof Opoku-Agyemang misunderstood Bawumia’s ‘driver mate’ analogy – Miracles Aboagye
- Your decision to contest for president again is pathetic – Annoh-Dompreh blasts Mahama
Press Release
- Breaking Ground: Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang takes center stage in Ghanaian politics
- NDC condemns Barbara Oteng Gyasi for verbally assaulting a communicator
Press Statement
Regional News
- Disability, Family And Caregivers project launched in Wassa East District
- Upper West Regional Youth Parliament builds capacity of girls in Wa East
- Celebrating 40years on the skin: Zugraan Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II reflects on achievements
- Ashanti Region: ‘Apologize to me for claiming I owe electricity bills else... – Osei-Mensah warns ECG staff
Rwanda
Science
- A Fresh Look at Nature's Misunderstood Carnivores — Hyenas
- Marching for Millennia: Discovering the Tapirs — Earth’s Prehistoric Wanderers
Social News
- Tema: Residents protest construction of filling station in residential enclave
- Newmont spearheads malaria prevention as the world marks World Malaria Day
- Lands Minister gives ultimatum to Future Global Resources to revamp Prestea/Bogoso Mines
- NPP PC commiserate with chiefs of Nkoranza Traditional Area over demise of Omanhemaa
- Class Media group headquarters in Accra attacked at Labone
- Internet penetration: 10.75 million Ghanaians offline — Report
- Jamestown fishermen seek support over destruction of canoes by Tuesday's heavy downpour
- Right to Live Foundation, Mohammed & Fatima Center for Guidance host Ramadan Iftar for Nima and Mamobi residents
- 'Kill whoever will rig Ejisu by-election' – Independent Candidate supporters invoke curses
- Suspend implementation of Planting for Food and Jobs for 2024 - Stakeholders
- Shama: Broken ECG pylons affect power supply
- Traditional authorities pledge to promote SRH education through community durbars
- DVLA board express satisfaction during familiarization tour of Volta Regional offices
- Wa Naa appeals to Akufo-Addo to audit state lands in Wa
- Tema West Municipal Assembly gets Ghana's First Female Aircraft Marshaller as new MCE nominee
- National Council on Disability holds stakeholder consultation on Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2024
- Election 2024: Resist political manipulation – NMC Chairman to journalists
- See the four arsonists who petrol-bombed Labone-based CMG
- Fuel tanker driver escapes with his life after tanker goes up in flames near Suhum
- Dumsor: Corn mill operators at Kaneshie market face financial crisis
- Ashanti Democrats to organise dumsor vigil in Accra
- Absence of Foreign Fighters Act 'worrying' as more Ghanaian youth run to war zones and return as radicalized elements – CISA Ghana
- Dumsor is affecting us double, release timetable – Disability Federation to ECG
- Reconstruction of Agona-Nkwanta -Tarkwa road 80% complete
Sports News
- WISA prepares for 10th Awards Ceremony
- Rejuvenating Isshaku fueling Leicester City's Premier League return
Sudan
Tanzania
Technology
- ECA urges African countries to adopt technological solutions to monitor their development strategies
- Online Safety Advocate, Rotimi Onadipe Cautions Smartphone Users Against Sleep Deprivation
Togo
Weird News
- Abubakar Tahiru: Ghanaian environmental activist sets world record by hugging 1,123 trees in an hour