The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie has risen to three, after one of the two survivors rescued from the rubble died, the Mayor of Accra has confirmed. Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey disclosed the updated figure, revealing that among the three dead is the owner of a […]
As Ghana marks 11 years since the tragic June 3 disaster, Let Love Lead NGO, under the leadership of philanthropist and humanitarian Big Dawood, will organize the fourth edition of its annual sanitation exercise aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness and public health. The cleanup exercise is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, […]
The Director-General of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kwasi Afreh Biney, says the scheme has significantly reduced the time it takes to process pension claims, bringing the average turnaround period down to just seven days. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, he explained that pensioners who submit the required […]
Sarah Wilson, also known as Maame Esi is a 38-year-old woman who was the girlfriend of a recently deceased police inspector. She took advantage of her closeness to the deceased police inspector and the knowledge of his personal information to make a misrepresentation to his family and succeeded in duping them of GH¢2000. She had […]
In the landscape of rural development, the transition from subsistence to sustainability is often cited as a goal; however, it is rarely measured with the precision of a fintech operation. Reflecting on the insights shared during the inaugural Financial Inclusion for Last Mile Actors (FILMA) Learning Event at the Accra Marriott Hotel, which hosted over […]
Two military officers and a businessman have appeared before an Accra Circuit Court over their alleged involvement in a robbery amounting to more than GHC1 million at East Legon in Accra. The accused military officers are Eugene Akurugu, also known as Bullet, and Emmanuel Arko (both aircraftmen), as well as businessman Justin Yaw Oduro. They […]
Ishmael Yamson & Associates today formally launched the Ishmael Yamson Foundation at the 12th edition of the Ishmael Yamson & Associates Business Roundtable, held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The launch marked a defining moment for Business Roundtable 2026, positioning the Foundation as a dedicated vehicle for generational strategy, leadership development, and the […]
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have launched a 12-week nationwide flood awareness campaign aimed at promoting responsible waste disposal and reducing the impact of flooding during this rainy season. The initiative, dubbed “No Do No Do,” seeks to educate the public on the dangers of indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly the […]
Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS) has committed GHS600,000 towards the construction of a community health post at Horsita in the Volta Region, in partnership with the Kekeli Foundation. The initiative is expected to improve access to healthcare for residents within the community and travelers along the Ho-Adidome road, which serves parts of the Volta, Oti […]
Agromonti Company Ltd is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin Offei, has been named CEO of the Year in the Agrochemical Sector at the prestigious Ghana CEO Excellence Awards 2026, held as part of the 10th Ghana CEO Summit & Expo at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. The award recognizes […]
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has arrested 13 drivers for the unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during a special enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway. The operation was conducted on May 30, 2026, at Budumburam as part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Police Service to enforce road […]
Commuters across the country will, from Tuesday, June 2, 2026, pay higher fares for public transportation following the announcement of a 20 per cent upward adjustment in transport charges by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and other commercial transport operators. The increment, which affects intra-city ‘trotro’ services, […]
