Wenchi Methodist Hospital in the Bono Region has announced plans to conduct a mass burial for 28 unclaimed and unidentified bodies that have been in the hospital’s morgue for nearly three years. The prolonged presence of these bodies has caused congestion and hindered the smooth operation of the facility. A statement signed by the Wenchi...
On Saturday, President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, aboard Ghana’s presidential jet, the Dassault Falcon 900EX-Easy, to participate in a High-Level Retreat on African Union (AU) Institutional Reforms. The retreat, taking place from January 26-27, 2025, will bring together African leaders to discuss the progress and future of AU reforms. The event, hosted...
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has instructed Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to provide a timeline within five days to resolve ongoing water shortages in the Krobo area, which have incited local unrest. This directive follows a petition from youth groups seeking action after communities experienced over six months without treated water due to infrastructural...
Ketu South: Tidal Waves Displace Residents of Salakope In a distressing incident in Ketu South, tidal waves have wreaked havoc in the coastal community of Salakope, leading to the displacement of numerous residents. The powerful waves, attributed to rising sea levels and adverse weather conditions, have caused significant damage to properties and disrupted the lives...
In a dramatic turn of events, the family of the late Anloga chopbar operator has taken matters into their own hands by journeying to the Nogokpo Temple. This decision comes after what they perceive as a lack of progress from the police in uncovering the circumstances surrounding the death of their loved one. The operator,...
Visa Invests in Moniepoint to Propel Financial Inclusion Across Africa Moniepoint Inc., a prominent business payments and banking services platform in Nigeria, has secured a significant investment from Visa, the global leader in digital payments. This partnership underscores Visa’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and enhancing the digital payment ecosystem, particularly for small and medium-sized...
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana is meeting today to discuss the country’s economic conditions and determine the best monetary policy stance. With inflation at 23.8% and the policy rate at 27%, the committee has a tough decision to make.The current economic conditions are not favorable, with rising food prices, increasing...
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region, despite the health minister’s denial of any cases just a week prior. The confirmation comes after laboratory tests identified one patient as being infected with the Marburg virus, with 24 other suspected cases testing negative. This outbreak is particularly...