GHS and health partners call for heightened public awareness on Dengue Fever
By: Henrietta Afful Several days after confirming the outbreak of dengue fever in Ghana, the number of affected individuals has surged significantly, from an initial 9 reported cases to a staggering 36 cases. The confirmation came shortly after atypical cases of clinical malaria, which did not respond to antimalarial treatment, were detected, prompting a deeper […]
KIA’s information technology systems intact — GACL
Management of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has assured the public that Kotoka lnternational Airport’s IT systems are intact. The Airport Company, in a statement, informed the travelling public that it had taken note of the global IT outage currently affecting some airports and airlines worldwide. It said, however, due to the global nature of […]
Polling report, the analysis: Social media continues to play significant role in shaping voter opinions
By: Ubaidatu Moro Umar As the world gears up for another pivotal election season, Global Info Analytics has released its comprehensive polling Report 2024. The report, a culmination of months of rigorous data collection and analysis, provides an in-depth look into voter preferences, key issues, and projected outcomes for the upcoming elections. This advanced report […]
CrowdStrike glitch affected 8.5 million Windows devices – Microsoft says
Microsoft says it estimates that a CrowdStrike update – which caused a mass IT outage worldwide on Friday – affected 8.5 million Windows devices. The tech giant, which says it was not responsible for the IT glitch, adds that the figure accounts for less than 1% of all Windows machines worldwide. Microsoft ‘working around the […]
Founder of Svani Group Thomas Svanikier challenges graduates to remain focused
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The founder of Svani Group and the the co-founder of the Fidelity Bank, Mr. Thomas Svanikier says, Service to others is a cornerstone of a meaningful life. He believes through service that people can find purpose and make a lasting impact. He added that excellence is not an act but a […]
Massive reshuffle to hit Gov’t PROs before December 7 Election — ISD declares
The Principal Information Officer at the Public Relations Coordinating Division, Information Services Department (ISD), Mrs Ethel Cudjoe Amissah, has hinted at a massive reshuffle of government Public Relations Officers (PROs) before the December 7 Election. She did not give reasons behind the intended reshuffle but cautioned government PROs to desist from commenting on political matters. Addressing […]
Oasis International School holds 11th Graduation and Speech and Prize-giving Day
By: Jenifer Frimpong Wiredu The Principal of Oasis International School, Mrs. Afua Dake has urged graduates of the school to eschew complacency, and rather focus on their individual dreams to achieve greatness in their endeavors. She said, their graduation marks the beginning of another pedestal of life which requires concerted effort, dedication, and persistence to […]
Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after IT outage
Cyber-security experts and agencies around the world are warning people about a wave of opportunistic hacking attempts linked to the IT outage. Although there is no evidence that the CrowdStrike outage was caused by malicious activity, some bad actors are attempting to take advantage. Cyber agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to […]
Qualifications of African teachers to be harmonized for standardized education outcomes
By: Doreen Ampofo The qualifications of teachers in Africa are to be harmonized to ensure that learners across the continent receive standardized quality education. The harmonization which will be done by the African Union will also address the deficit of teachers in the various member states. The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation at […]
Afenyo-Markin promises to address challenges at ECG; assumes position as new Board Chairman
By: Rachel Quartey The Majority Leader, Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed his commitment to addressing the challenges confronting the power distributor, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). He made the pledge when he was sworn-in as Board Chairman of ECG, by the outgoing Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh. This follows his appointment by President […]
