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January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

ECG Transitions Meter Application And Other Services Online Starting February 1

The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG), has announced a digital shift for services like new connections, separate meters, and additional loads. Starting February 1, 2024, these services will exclusively be available through the ECG Mobile App. This move aligns with

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

First Visually Impaired PhD Holder Graduates From UCC

The first visually impaired person to ever attain a PhD from the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba, has successfully graduated at the university’s just-ended 56th Congregation. He graduated with a doctorate degree in Guidance and Counselling

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Let’s Open Our Borders Up For Trade – MTN Group Snr. Veep

The Senior Vice President of MTN Group, Ebenezer Asante, has emphasised the crucial need for robust measures to break all trade barriers that deter mutual prosperity on the African continent while advocating openness for trade to thrive. Mr. Asante, who said

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

DR Congo Knock Egypt Out Of AFCON On Penalties

Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produced the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach the quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time. DR Congo

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

GFA Must Apologise To Ghanaians For Shambolic AFCON – Kwasi Nyantakyi

A former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantekyi has said the management of the country’s football association must apologise to Ghanaians for the abysmal performance of the Black Stars at the 2024 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. Nyantakyi said “Ghana deserves

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Akufo-Addo To NPP: Let’s Stay The Course To “Break The 8”

President Akufo-Addo has described the successful conduct of the just ended primaries by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) as testament to the party's believe in democracy and rule of law. Ten ministers and deputy minsters lost their bids to return to parliament

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Niger, Mali And Burkina Faso Quit ECOWAS Regional Bloc

Three West African junta-led states Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are immediately leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional economic bloc that has been urging them to return to democratic rule.The decision by

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

APD 2024: Africa Is Poised To Lead The World By 2050 – Julius Mwale

Kenyan businessman and founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), Julius Mwale has said Africa is poised to lead the world by 2050. Mwale is the primary investor behind MMTC, a US$2billion community-owned sustainable metropolis in Kenya, which has already expanded into 12 African

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

EOCO Exceeds 2023 Target, Recovers Over GHC 232 Million

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)in 2023 made a total recovery of over GHC 232 million being direct and indirect recoveries from proceeds of crime. Speaking to the EOCO news desk, the Executive Director; COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah extended her gratitude to

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Ghana Enterprises Agency Dispenses Over GH₵700m To Boost Small And Medium-Scale Businesses

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, has revealed that her organisation has successfully disbursed over GH₵700 million to support micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Madam Yankey-Ayeh emphasised the significant impact of these interventions,