Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, a pioneering figure in Africa’s technology industry and founder of SOFTtribe, passed away on Monday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest. Known for his significant contributions to Ghana’s tech landscape, Chinery-Hesse leaves behind a legacy as one of Africa’s leading innovators. He was 61. Born in Dublin, …

Nigerian actor of Ghanaian descent, Emmanuel France, has passed away. His death was confirmed by Nigerian filmmaker Olufemi Ogedengbe via Instagram on Monday, September 16, 2024, following earlier rumors. Ogedengbe paid tribute to the veteran actor, recalling their work on three films: She Is My Sister, The Director, and Cross …

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert over a sharp rise in online investment scams, leading to significant financial losses. Between January and August 2024, a total of 149 reports of cybercrime and cybersecurity incidents were submitted through the CSA’s Points of Contact (PoC), resulting in losses …

Four Ghanaian international students studying at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania have been arrested for allegedly forging high school transcripts to gain admission. The students, identified as Otis Opoku, Evans Oppong, Cyrilstan Nomobon Sowah-Nai, and Henry Dabuo, are currently detained at Northampton County Jail and face charges of forgery and theft …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is organizing a protest today, September 17, to voice its dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the 2024 voters register. The NDC leadership instructed all regional offices to take part in the demonstrations following claims of irregularities in the provisional voters register provided by …

John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to introduce amendments to the Public Financial Management Act that would set a limit on how much Ghana can borrow from external sources. During his Greater Accra regional campaign in Dodowa, Mahama addressed a crowd and …

Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, has been honored with the 2024 Agrifood Future Prize at the Agrifood Future event in Salerno, Italy. The award recognized her outstanding contributions to strengthening agri-food systems in Africa, particularly in Ghana. The prestigious event, jointly organized by Unioncamere and …

Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) clashed on Monday during the commissioning of machinery for the District Road Infrastructure Project (DRIP) in Gomoa West, Central Region. According to reports, the altercation began when NDC supporters questioned the display of images of Bismark Basie Nkum, …

  Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana have reduced fuel prices at the pumps as the second pricing window for September begins. This marks the fourth consecutive price drop since August. State-owned GOIL, which previously sold petrol (Super XP) for GH¢14.16, is now offering it at GH¢12.99. Diesel (Diesel …

Nana Kwabena Asante I, the Chief of Aboso, has formally petitioned the Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, calling for an investigation into the conduct of three senior officers in the Western Central Regional Police Command. The petition, dated …