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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 …

The Ghana Police Service has initiated a manhunt for two gunmen responsible for the tragic shooting of two off-duty police officers. The sad incident occurred on Thursday, 2nd May 2024, around 6:00 pm at Block Factory, East Trasacco, Accra. The gunmen, who were on a motorbike, approached the officers who …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has identified the cause of recent power outages in parts of Accra. According to a press release issued on Thursday, May 2, 2024, ECG stated that the outages were a result of flooding at seven primary substations following heavy rains on Wednesday, May 1, …

According to reports, a joint operation between the Dubai police and BNI has resulted in the arrest of about 300 Ghanaians, along with 51 Chinese nationals and over 1000 individuals from Africa and Pakistan, in an effort to eliminate covert scam operations in certain hotspots. The operation, aimed at cracking …

Abubakar Tahiru, a Ghanaian activist, has achieved a remarkable feat by hugging a total of 1,123 trees, setting a new Guinness World Record. Growing up in a farming community in Tep, Ghana, Abubakar developed a deep interest in nature and its conservation, which ultimately led him to this extraordinary accomplishment. …

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced a government initiative to repaint all public basic schools from their current brown and yellow colors to blue and white. This move is part of a rebranding strategy aimed at enhancing the aesthetics of these educational institutions. During a forum …

SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Broadband service, operated by Space X Starlink GH LTD, has been granted permission by Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) to provide satellite broadband services in the country. This decision, announced in an official statement by the NCA on April 25, marks a significant milestone following the approval …

A 22-year-old shop attendant has reportedly been convicted of stealing GHS39,385 from a telecommunication shop in Accra. The Accra Circuit Court handed down a hefty fine of GH¢1,200 (100 penalty units) to Paulina Boateng after she pleaded guilty to the charges. Boateng, who was responsible for managing the shop’s affairs, …