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Melinda French Gates, a leading figure in global philanthropy, announced on Monday her resignation as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a role she has held since its inception in 2000. Since its founding, the foundation has disbursed nearly $78 billion in grants over almost 25 years. The …

A young woman’s body was discovered drowned under mysterious circumstances in the Upper Manya Krobo district of the Eastern Region. The locals found her body floating near the shore of River Afram in the Akotoe community. Witnesses quickly informed community elders, who, along with a group, returned the following morning …

Richard “Rick” Slayman, aged 62, has died two months after becoming the first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) confirmed. Mr. Slayman, who was suffering from end-stage kidney disease, underwent the groundbreaking procedure in March. However, there is no indication that his death …

In Pantang, the Ghanaian SWAT police recently conducted a raid that led to the apprehension of five individuals suspected of being land guards. The operation, characterized by its unexpected intensity, saw the full force of the Ghana Police descending on the area. During the operation, a robust figure dressed in …

Zoomlion Ghana Limited’s Communications Manager, Ernest Morgan Acquah, disclosed that 70% of waste in Accra is collected, with the remaining 30% left uncollected. He clarified that major waste management companies, including Zoomlion, are responsible for collecting 80% of the waste, while local tricycle operators, known as “Aboboyaa,” collect the remaining …

A man has been apprehended in New Juaben South, located in the Eastern Region, for attempting to register twice during the ongoing voter registration exercise. The suspect had previously registered in September 2023 but tried to re-register at the Electoral Commission (EC) office on Wednesday, May 8, 2023. The system …

Société Générale, the French bank, has categorically dismissed rumors suggesting its withdrawal from Ghana’s banking sector, labeling them as unfounded speculation. The bank clarified that it is undergoing a restructuring of its operations to better align with international market dynamics. During the 44th Annual General Meeting, Société Générale’s Managing Director, …

Ecobank Ghana PLC has donated 100 laptops to support the University of Ghana’s ‘One Student, One Laptop’ initiative. This additional contribution, spearheaded by Ecobank’s new Managing Director, Mrs. Abena Osei-Poku, builds upon last year’s donation, furthering the university’s goal of providing essential digital tools to brilliant but needy students. Vice-Chancellor …

Ghanaian Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has voiced disappointment regarding the management and handlers of emerging artiste, Safo Newman, for their apparent lack of investment in his appearance. In a video clip, Shatta Wale expressed his belief that Safo Newman’s team should prioritize building his image and appearance before aggressively promoting …

Following a heavy downpour on Monday morning, Accra, the capital city of Ghana, experienced significant flooding once again. The rainfall caused severe traffic congestion, leaving many commuters, including workers, traders, students, and motorists, stranded and drenched. In areas such as Pokuase, Achimota, Odawna, Tesano, and Alajo, motorists were forced to …