Bad News from Ghana Today: page 17
Minister challenges CSIR to tackle plastic pollution
THE Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to develop alternatives to conventional plastics ahead of the planned ban on Styrofoam products next year. She said the ban would be only…
BoG charges exporters to repatriate all export proceeds
We will end strike only after Fair Wages addresses market premium issue – GAUA
President of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), Reverend Amoah Karikari, says it will call off its strike only after receiving a formal letter from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) on its market premium demand. He said the association agreed to suspend…
Woli Agba struggles to hold back emotions as he mourns late gospel singer Toluwanisings
Woli Agba has paid moving tribute to gospel singer Toluwanisings after his tragic death, as a friend shares the WhatsApp message he reportedly posted hours earlier.
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Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s eldest son reportedly dies at 68
Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, journalist and eldest son of Ghana's first president Kwame Nkrumah, has reportedly died at 68. Read more about his life and legacy.
Middle East tensions, global risks to shape November policy rate decision – BoG Governor
Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, says Middle East tensions and uncertainty in the global economy will be key factors in the central bank’s November policy rate decision.
"Big loss": Tragedy hits Ghana as Kwame Nkrumah's son reportedly passes away
Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, son of Ghana’s founding president Kwame Nkrumah, reportedly died. The Al-Ahram Weekly journalist spent 15 years on African and global politics.
Fresh details emerge as Diddy reportedly clashes with Jamaican kingpin Dudus in prison
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reportedly suffered a head injury in a fight with notorious Jamaican kingpin Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Ghana news Students using AI for homework linked to 24% poorer exam performance - Expert warns
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools could undermine children’s academic performance when used to complete homework without a proper understanding of the subject, a global AI expert, Dr Ayesha Khanna, has warned. Read More …
U.S. Defense Sec. Hegseth heckled by anti-war protesters
Innodisk DDR5 8000 RDIMM targets rising demand in edge AI
‘I have paid you a lot’ - Kweku Smoke fumes over alleged police extortion
AhsayCBS Flaws Exploited to Deploy Web Shells Get New Fixes After Incomplete Patches
Ahsay released new AhsayCBS hotfixes for two exploited flaws chained to deploy web shells and XMRig miners after earlier patches fell short.
Gospel singer Toluwanisings’ unusual WhatsApp message hours before death sparks reactions online
Toluwanisings' final WhatsApp message before his unexpected death has emerged on social media. The gospel singer's post has drawn reactions following his death.
Breast cancer: The myths taking women’s lives
ABOUT 70 to 80 per cent of breast cancer patients in Ghana are diagnosed at an advanced stage when treatment is complex and survival rates are lower. According to the Breast Society of Ghana (BSG), breast cancer, when detected early, is highly treatable, with survival…
Skytrain Trial to Proceed as Supreme Court Dismisses Asamoah’s Application
Supreme Court has dismissed Solomon Asamoah’s challenge to the Skytrain trial ruling, clearing the way for defence proceedings to continue at the High Court.
Beyond heart health: The surprising power of fresh produce against air pollution
KANESHIE, Accra — Gyamfua arrives at the footbridge here by 5:00 a.m. every day. Long rows of passengers board buses spewing black exhaust fumes into the air as she prepares her fruit stand. Throughout the day, vehicles stream through the busy route. By sunset, thick…
2 killed in Tripoli floods
TORRENTIAL downpours flooded the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday, killing two people, according to a statement by authorities and a local TV channel. Jumhouria Bank said an employee died due to an electric shock. The Tripoli Red Crescent said in a statement that it…
Tenia Abraham's last social media post before death surfaces, leaving fans emotional
Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham’s final Instagram post urging followers to let love lead has moved fans to share tributes after her death from kidney disease.
Thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland
MORE than 300,000 workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, are on strike across the Republic of Ireland. It comes amid an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government, with a further strike planned on October 21. It is expected…
Malawi motorists sleep at petrol stations amid fuel shortage
MOTORISTS are sleeping overnight at petrol stations and taxi drivers have been left without work as crippling fuel shortages grip Malawi once again. “I slept right here, and I am still here waiting to fill my tank,” motorist Harry Jim said as he queued for…
No Ghanaian should go blind needlessly
THE loss of sight can change a person’s life in ways that are difficult to appreciate until it happens. It can take away independence, make earning a living more difficult and limit a child’s ability to learn. Yet, thousands of Ghanaians are losing their sight…
Court dismisses Afenyo-Markin’s GH¢15m defamation suit
THE High Court in Accra has dismissed a GH¢15 million defamation suit filed by the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi. The court held yesterday that the writ was incurably defective…