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ORIGIN8A era begins strong as Samini secures five TGMA nominations
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (363+ words) Ghanaian reggae/dancehall icon Samini has secured five nominations at the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, reinforcing the strong impact of his ORIGIN8A era and the continued relevance of the veteran artiste in Ghana's music industry. The nominations are…...
Tema helicopter crash: No casualties at TMA Daycare – GNFS confirms
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (743+ words) Two people have died after a helicopter crashed into a preschool on Monday afternoon, but no pupils or staff at the education facility were injured. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the incident occurred around 14:59 pm when a helicopter…...
GPRTU warns possible transport fare increase over anticipated fuel price hike
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (306+ words) The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has indicated that transport fares may soon be reviewed upward as fuel prices are projected to rise in the next pricing window. The expected adjustment comes ahead of the second fuel pricing window…...
The Pragya Economy: Is Cape Coast Losing urban soul?
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (728+ words) Cape Coast has never been an ordinary town, and it must not be an ordinary town. Long before many parts of Ghana experienced modern education and urban culture, Cape Coast had already begun shaping the intellectual and social foundations of…...
New Road Traffic Law requires drivers to arrange towing within 30 minutes – NRSA Boss
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (298+ words) The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority, Abraham Amaliba, has revealed that drivers whose vehicles break down in major city centres will be required to arrange towing within 30 minutes under a new road safety policy expected to accompany the…...
Youth unemployment remains critical issue, says Manhyia South MP
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (333+ words) Ghana's unemployment crisis continues to challenge successive governments, with little long-term progress, according to Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South. Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South and Vice Chairman of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislative Committee, told the…...
E&P’s bid for Damang Mine could mark historic shift toward Ghanaian ownership in large-scale mining
13+ hour, 42+ min ago (1456+ words) Engineers and Planners (E&P) Company Limited is positioning itself for what many industry observers believe could become a historic turning point in Ghana's mining sector " the emergence of indigenous ownership of a major large-scale gold mine. If ongoing developments proceed…...
Ghana and Belarus to begin talks on visa waiver agreement
15+ hour, 12+ min ago (214+ words) The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana and Belarus will begin negotiations towards a visa waiver agreement as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The announcement follows a meeting between…...
Parliament passes Growth and Sustainability Levy
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (251+ words) Parliament on Friday, March 13, passed the Growth and Sustainability Levy, 2026, to reduce taxes on mining companies" gross production from three to one per cent. This is intended to cushion mining firms following roll out of the Minerals and Mining Royalties…...
South Africa's president authorises deployment of 2,200 troops to help fight crime
16+ hour, 59+ min ago (133+ words) South Africa's president authorises deployment of 2,200 troops to help fight crime'MyJoyOnline Receive news updates on the go. South Africa's president authorises deployment of 2,200 troops to help fight crime South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday authorised the deployment of 2,200 members…...