Young Africans beat Medeama 3-0 in CAF Champions League
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana Premier League champions Medeama suffered a huge setback away from home, as they were beaten by Tanzanian side Young Africans SC by 3-0 in the second leg group game between the two side. This defeat on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Benjamin Mkhapa Stadium in Daresalaam, Tanzania, dims the […]
District Level Elections: Voters propose holiday voting for broader participation
By: Gloria Amoh The district-level elections was held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, with a low turnout at most polling stations at the Mallam East Electoral Area of the Weija-Gbawe Municipal District. The Electoral Commission (EC) officials had anticipated 577 people to cast their votes, but only 157 turned up. Based on observations from the […]
Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire hit with £580m asset freeze
An Angolan billionaire who has been described as Africa’s richest woman has lost a High Court battle to stop her assets being frozen. Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of a former president, is being sued by telecoms firm Unitel. The Angolan company is seeking damages of $733m (£580m) arising from financial decisions taken by Ms […]
French court jails Rwandan ex-doctor for 24 years over genocide
A former Rwandan doctor has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide. Sosthene Munyemana was on Wednesday found guilty of genocide, crimes against humanity and participation in a conspiracy to prepare these crimes. The 68-year-old former gynaecologist was accused of helping draft a letter for the […]
Harnessing Solar Energy: Off-Grid Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
by: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong In the vast sub-Saharan region of Africa, where over 600 million people lack access to electricity, solar energy presents a beacon of hope. With abundant sunshine and a growing demand for reliable power, solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is poised to revolutionize the lives of millions. Off-grid solar solutions, in particular, are […]
Judiciary urged to keenly monitor ‘galamsey’ havocs
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Justice Anthony Kwofie has stirred the conversation on illegal mining (galamsey), calling on the judiciary to effectively monitor the havoc being caused by the activities of illegal miners and duly serve punishments to the culprits. He made this call during his appearance before Parliament’s Appointment Committee on December 20, 2023. The […]
E/R: Persons with disabilities encourage each other to achieve goals
By Abigail Darko The Eastern Regional Branch of the Ghana Federation of Disability, GFD-ER, as part of marking this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, has organised a programme in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, to motivate and encourage PWDs to achieve their goals in life. The programme was on the theme “United in […]
NPP opens nominations for Parliamentary primaries
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The New Patriotic Party, NPP, has officially opened nominations for individuals aspiring to become Parliamentary candidates in constituencies that have been captured by the party and currently has a sitting Member of Parliament. Weeks after the party elected Parliamentary candidates for orphaned constituencies, constituencies with sitting NPP Members of Parliament will […]
Headteacher posthumously wins Teberebie District Election after tragic drowning
The Teberebie community in Tarkwa, Western Region, was left in awe and reflection after their incumbent assemblyman, Manasseh Addison Sackey, known as Teacher Obour, emerged victorious in the District Assembly Elections posthumously. The 34-year-old headteacher sadly drowned in a river near Aklika on Monday, December 4th, just a day before the polls. Despite this tragedy, […]
AFCON 2023: 55-man provisional squad list of Black Stars released; 11 local players make cut
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Black Stars Coach, Chris Hughton has released the 55-man provisional squad list ahead of January’s AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. The list has lots of new names including 11 local based players making a cut in there. The squad will eventually be trimmed down to 27 players ahead of the tournament […]
