Celebrated Gospel musician Joe Mettle has announced his decision to stay away from the Telecel Ghana Music Awards for a year. What this means is that the Artiste will not submit for nomination, nor will he be a part of anything concerning the awards scheme. In an interview on Hitz FM, he disclosed that he […] The post Joe Mettle takes break from TGMA appeared first on The

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana Aggrey, has defended the decision to grant a Ghanaian passport to American social media influencer IShowSpeed, describing it as a deliberate and strategic move to promote tourism and investment in the country. In an interview onJoyNews, Abeiku Santana expressed surprise at public criticism […] The post IShowSpeed’s

An Iranian man who was detained in connection to anti-government protests and reportedly sentenced to death has been released on bail, according to a rights group and Iranian state media. Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as demonstrations roiled the country, sparking a violent crackdown by authorities. He was detained on January 10 at his home […] The post Iranian

Palestinians have started to enter the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for the movement of people. The crossing has largely been closed since May 2024, when the Gazan side was captured by Israeli forces. The reopening was supposed to happen during the first phase of US President Donald […] The post Israel reopens Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE An environmental and fisheries governance civil society organisation, the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), has recommended that government fully implement principles of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency – especially on vessel information in the country’s marine space. The organisation said it is imperative for authorities, including the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture […] The post EJF

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to review provisions of GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865) as part of measures to protect local investors and expand employment opportunities for Ghanaians, particularly in the retail sector. Head of the GIPC Ashanti Zonal Office, Michael Okyere, disclosed this during an interview with […] The post GIPC Act

By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema TDC Ghana Limited has declared a dividend of GH¢3million for the 2024 financial year, reflecting a strong improvement in revenue, profitability and balance-sheet performance. Revenue rose by 33.67 percent to GH¢130.96million in 2024, up from GH¢97.97million in the previous year. The proposed dividend is subject to shareholder approval. Speaking at the company’s […] The post TDC

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has awarded an honorary doctorate to businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama in recognition of his contributions to mining, construction, indigenous enterprise development and national service. The degree was conferred at UMaT’s 18th Special Congregation, held on Saturday, and attended by university officials, faculty members, graduates, and guests. President […] The post UMaT

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, and wherever we’re waiting in line, our digital laundry gets aired in plain view. And as phones become more tailored to our routines and preferences, concerns about privacy are only growing. That’s why […] The post A new layer of privacy five years in the making appeared

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A former Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Sammy Crabbe has extended his congratulatory wishes to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his decisive victory in the NPP’s presidential primaries, on January 31, 2026. In a congratulatory statement, the former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of NPP maintained that Dr. Bawumia’s […] The post Dr.