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  A devastating fire broke out at Zongo Lane, near Rawlings Park in Accra’s bustling commercial district, on Sunday, reducing several shops to ashes and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The fire reportedly started in a small shop and quickly spread to neighboring establishments, fueled by flammable …

A battery has been stolen from a tipper truck that is part of the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) in Konongo, located within the Asante Akim Central Municipality. The theft was discovered on Thursday during a routine check by municipal officials. The truck, along with other DRIP equipment, was parked …

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities at Le Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening. Durov, who was traveling aboard his private jet from Azerbaijan, was detained under a warrant issued by French officials. The arrest is reportedly linked …

Over GH¢1.18 billion worth of agricultural investments in Ghana’s middle and northern belts are under serious threat due to a severe drought affecting these regions. The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) has revealed that this substantial investment, made by farmers across these areas, is now at …

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has officially resumed its outpatient renal dialysis services after a three-week suspension due to a shortage of essential medical consumables. The closure, which began in late July, caused significant concern among renal patients who rely on the unit for life-saving treatment. In a statement released on …

A joint operation conducted by National Security task forces has resulted in the arrest of eight individuals involved in illegal foreign exchange trading. The operation is part of an ongoing effort by various security agencies to curb the depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi and bring stability to the forex market. …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again declared Mpox, a highly contagious disease formerly known as monkeypox, a global health emergency. This marks the second such declaration in just two years. Mpox has been particularly deadly during its recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it has …

Samuel Amo Tobbin, the founder and Executive Chairman of the Tobinco Group of Companies, recently shared his inspiring journey of starting his pharmaceutical business with a mere GH¢1 capital and growing it into a successful enterprise. In an interview with Zionfelix, Tobbin recounted his humble beginnings and the pivotal moments …

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) has reopened the sea to artisanal fishers as of August 1, following a month-long closure intended to replenish fish stocks. A ceremony at Akplabanya Beach in the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region marked the reopening. The Minister for Fisheries …

A man from Bawku in Ghana’s Upper East region has amazed the nation with an astonishing display of strength, pulling a MAN Diesel truck using only his jaw. This incredible feat has sparked widespread admiration and discussion, with many calling him the man with the strongest jaw in Ghana. The …