Sydney Casely-Hayford, a revered Financial Analyst and influential figure in Ghana, has sadly passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 69. He battled illness over the past eight years and ultimately succumbed, leaving behind a legacy of astute financial insight and activism. Mr. Casely-Hayford was recognized for …
Read More »Ethiopian Airlines Bans ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ Bags on Nigerian Flights
Ethiopian Airlines has recently implemented a ban on the use of ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bags by passengers on its flights originating from Nigeria. The ban, detailed in a letter addressed to the Regional Manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), was disclosed by Henok Gizachew, the airline’s Manager of Airport …
Read More »Momo Agents To Limit Cash Withdrawals To GHC 1,000 Per Transaction From December 1
Four prominent mobile money agents associations in Ghana, namely the Northern MoMo Agents Association of Ghana (NOMAAG), the Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MOMAG), the Mobile Money Agents Association Ghana (MMAAG), and ABAG, have jointly declared a temporary restriction on cash withdrawals to GHS1,000 per transaction effective December 1st, 2023. This …
Read More »Private Toilet Operators to Enforce Fee Hike Effective December 1st, 2023
As shared by Okay FM on their Instagram page, private toilet operators have issued a notice to the general public regarding a forthcoming increase in usage fees. Citing the mounting expenses associated with management, all private toilets will now require a fee of Two Ghana Cedis (Gh¢ 2) starting …
Read More »Deborah Seyram Adablah to Appeal Verdict in ‘Sugar Daddy’ Case After Court Dismissal
Deborah Seyram Adablah, the woman at the center of the controversial lawsuit against a former Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of a bank, has signaled her intent to appeal following the court’s dismissal of her case. Justice John Bosco Nabarese of the High Court in Accra ruled on November 28, acknowledging …
Read More »Over 72,000 People Reportedly Living With HIV/AIDS in the Ashanti Region
In the latest Ghana AIDS Commission report of 2022, startling figures have emerged concerning the prevalence of HIV in the Ashanti Region. The report discloses that an estimated 72,429 individuals are living with HIV in the region. Shockingly, only approximately 26,000 are currently receiving Anti-Retroviral (ARV) medication through health facilities, …
Read More »Armed Robbers Attack Jeffisi Market
In a distressing incident at Jeffisi market, located in the Sissala West District, a group of six masked gunmen reportedly created chaos by firing warning shots and robbing several traders. The unsettling event, which took place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, resulted in the …
Read More »Bloggers Association of Ghana Initiates “Blog & Promote Ghana” Drive for Christmas Celebration
The Bloggers Association of Ghana has launched a new campaign encouraging Ghanaian bloggers and social media users to actively endorse the country during the upcoming Christmas season. This initiative, operating under the theme “Blog and Promote Ghana Agenda,” aims to spotlight the nation’s diverse attractions and unique qualities. During the …
Read More »Ghanaian Man Wins 6 Million Cedis With GHC40 on Aviator
Fuseini, a Ghanaian resident, found himself at the center of a remarkable windfall after winning 6 million Ghanaian Cedis through a bet on Betpawa. What began as a modest 40 Cedis Aviator stake quickly transformed into a substantial sum, the equivalent of 60 billion old Cedis, following a fortuitous glitch …
Read More »Minor Earth Tremor Strikes Multiple Suburbs of Accra, Causing Panic Among Residents
In the early hours of Sunday, November 12, 2023, around 7:20 am, several suburbs of Accra, Ghana, experienced a minor earth tremor, lasting only a few seconds. The affected areas included Weija, Mallam, Gbawe, SCC, and Bortianor. While the tremor induced panic among residents, there were no reports of injuries …
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