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In a monumental stride for healthcare in Ghana, the Bank Hospital has etched history by becoming the premier private institution to successfully perform kidney transplants within the nation. This significant milestone, orchestrated by the adept hands of Charlotte Osafo, the esteemed medical director of Bank Hospital, witnessed two triumphant kidney …

The National Service Scheme (NSS) administration has announced the disbursement of government funds to settle arrears owed to recently completed service personnel. In an official statement released by NSS Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi, it was confirmed that these payments encompass arrears accumulated from January 2023 to May 2023. The …

Celestine Donkor, the renowned Ghanaian gospel singer, has voiced her belief that Nathaniel Bassey’s recent advice to Ghanaian gospel musicians was driven by a sense of guilt rather than genuine concern. Bassey, a popular Nigerian gospel singer, had urged Ghanaian artists to create more songs in English to expand their …

A 27-year-old housekeeper, Thomas Yokpo, has been sentenced to two and a half years of hard labor by the Accra Circuit Court One for stealing $16,000 from his employer. Despite denying the allegations, Yokpo was found guilty after trial and subsequently handed the jail sentence. Police Inspector Wisdom Alorwu provided …

Zeepay Ghana Limited has entered negotiations with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address the temporary suspension of its forex license. The Central Bank’s action, attributed to Zeepay’s non-compliance with prescribed protocols for converting settlement funds into the local currency, prompted discussions between the two entities. The suspension of Zeepay’s …

A heartbreaking shortage of pediatric dialysis machines and necessary medical supplies at the Tamale Teaching Hospital has resulted in the tragic deaths of 15 children, highlighting the urgent need for life-saving equipment in the healthcare system. The absence of essential medical supplies has compelled healthcare professionals to resort to using …

The legal community mourns the loss of Natasha Lamptey, a revered figure at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). At 42, Lamptey, a prominent lawyer in private practice, passed away on December 5, 2023, succumbing to a battle with cancer. Having commenced her tenure in 2016 at UPSA, Lamptey …

Manasseh Addison Sackey, a 34-year-old teacher and incumbent assemblyman seeking re-election in the Teberebie Electoral area in Prestea, Western Region, met an untimely demise. Known affectionately as Teacher Obour within the community and a dedicated educator at Teberebie M/A Junior High School, Sackey tragically drowned in a river while en …

In a recent interview, renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Isaac Kwadwo Ampong, popularly known as Great Ampong, opened up about his forthcoming 17th album set to release on December 3, 2023. Amid discussions about the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana, Ampong revealed that one of the tracks on his …

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 …