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GHS confirms 3 Mpox cases in Ghana

May 19, 2025

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed three cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in Ghana as of May 15, 2025. All cases have been mild, with no reported deaths. According to the GHS, the first case was identified in February, while the two most recent were detected earlier this month. The cases are...

Burkina Faso Commemorates Rawlings as Son Kimathi Advocates for African Unity

May 19, 2025

In a poignant ceremony highlighting the enduring ties between Ghana and Burkina Faso, a street in Ouagadougou has been named in honour of Ghana’s former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings. Following the event, his son, Kimathi Rawlings, spoke about his father’s legacy, the impact of Thomas Sankara, and the pressing need for unity across...

Bank of Ghana Defends Cedi’s Remarkable Recovery Amidst Criticism

May 19, 2025

Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has asserted that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi is not only a significant turnaround from last year’s performance but also an extraordinary achievement since the country adopted a flexible exchange rate system. “Year to date, we’ve had the cedi appreciating by...

CID investigators demand Ntim-Fordjour from Speaker Bagbin

May 19, 2025

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, requesting the release of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, for criminal investigations. He is being sought in connection with a GH₵ 600,000, cash-for-contract scandal. He allegedly took money from...

FDA Issues Urgent Warning Against Two Cannabis-Infused Alcoholic Beverages

May 18, 2025

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a critical warning to the public regarding the sale and consumption of two alcoholic beverages: Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990. Both products have been found to contain cannabis extracts and are classified as unsafe for human consumption. The FDA has highlighted that these beverages are...

Ghana Reports Two Additional Mpox Cases, Total Rises to Four

May 18, 2025

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two new cases of Mpox, increasing the total number of infections in the country to four. The newly identified cases were found in the Greater Accra and Western Regions, as detailed in a press release issued on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The statement, signed by Prof. Samuel Kaba...

GWL Maintains Payments Were Directed to National Security, Not Adu-Boahene, Says MD Adam Mutawakilu

May 18, 2025

Adam Mutawakilu, Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), has asserted that the company has been making monthly payments of GHC1.3 million since 2018 to BNC under the impression that it was in support of a National Security agreement, rather than payments directed to Kwabena Adu-Boahene personally. This clarification comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged...

Warning: The Latest Tactics Used by Mobile Money Fraudsters to Steal Your Funds

May 18, 2025

Scammers targeting Mobile Money users are becoming increasingly sophisticated as many of their previous schemes have become widely recognised. I recently fell victim to one of these new tactics and wish to share my experience to help others avoid the same fate. The Setup: “Bargain Bundle” Data OffersA buzz has emerged around a “bargain bundle”...

Hearts of Oak End Berekum Chelsea’s Unbeaten Streak

May 18, 2025

Hearts of Oak clinched a vital 1-0 triumph over Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park, bringing an end to the home side’s remarkable ten-match unbeaten streak. The decisive moment arrived in the 56th minute when Mawuli Wayo delivered a precisely executed low shot that found the back of the net. The first half was...

Spare Parts Dealers Urged to Reduce Prices Following Cedi Appreciation

May 18, 2025

Vehicle owners and transport operators are set to benefit from a potential price drop in spare parts, as the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in the Greater Accra Region has directed its members to lower prices in response to recent gains by the cedi against major international currencies, particularly the US dollar. This decision...