Undercover investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has revealed that on some occasions, the large sums of money he paid as bribes during undercover investigations have been kept as permanent exhibits by authorities, never to be returned. This revelation came in response to a question Anas received during his appearance at the Disruption lab Network event […]
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Ghana, North Rhine-Westphalia sign agreement
Ghana and the North Rhine-Westphalia State of Germany have signed an agreement to deepen the ties between the two in seven areas of co-operation. The agreement covers non-governmental, not-for-profit and private-sector organisations, diasporan organisations, religious organisations of all denominations, business corporations, local councils, educational establishments and the GIZ development agency. The Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
We’re building prosperous, dynamic nation – Akufo-Addo assures in Germany
Ghana is systematically rising to become an influential player in the affairs of the global community, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said. “We do want, and we shall work, to take Ghana to where she deserves to be — a prosperous and dynamic member of the world community which is neither a victim nor […]
Germany sends China £130billion invoice for ‘COVID-19 damages’ – sparks anger in Beijing
Germany has sparked outrage in China after a major newspaper put together a £130bn invoice that Beijing “owes” Berlin following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Germany has followed France, the UK and the US in directing its coronavirus anger at China, where the virus originated. Recent attacks come amid findings that Beijing appeared to […]
Details: All you need to know about the Ghanaian who is leading research efforts in Germany to combat COVID-19
The global discussions on how we are going to overcome the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic tend to be dominated by politicians and the technocracy. This makes necessary sense given the implications of the health crisis. But often, what falls through the cracks are the important matters of who is seen to be working to save lives or cause […]
Man fixes horns on his forehead to look like the devil
The international body art convention kicked off as tattoo artists and aficionados from across the globe descended on Brussels. The three-day event is being held in a former industrial site, now named Tour & Taxis, in the heart of Belgium’s capital city. Rolf Buchholz, from Germany, was among the visitors showing off their body art and he […]
Germany and UK deport 22 Ghanaians
By John Elliot HAGAN, Accra The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has received 17 Ghanaian deportees from Germany on board chartered flight CT3721. The deportees, all males, who are aged between 21 and 60 years, were escorted by 67 police officers, including paramedics. They were deported for immigration-related issues […]
Nigerian man caught red handed trying to sleep with his best friend’s wife in Germany
A Nigerian Man in Germany has found himself in big trouble after he was caught red handed trying to sleep with his best friend’s wife in that country. Only identified as Shadrach, the man believed to be in his early 30s was said to have visited the couple in their home where the incident took […]
Just in: Wendy Shay’s mother’s house in Germany completely burnt down
News reaching Ghpagecom has it that, Wendy Shay mother’s house in Germany has been burnt to ashes. The mother of the celebrity, Obaapa Kaakyire Addo could not save even a shoe from the house when it caught fire. As it stands now, the cause of the fire is yet to be determined by the German […]
Amazon workers in Germany to strike over pay – Union says
Workers at seven Amazon (AMZN.O) sites across Germany will go on strike over pay for at least two days this week starting on Sunday night going into Monday, labor union Verdi said. The strikes, under the motto ‘No more discount on our incomes”, will coincide with Amazon’s Prime Day when the U.S. online retail giant […]
How a German start-up is leveraging on bamboo from Ghana to make trendy German bicycles
Bikes – not the kind with an engine – are fast becoming a status symbol, says Maximilian Schay, founder of German start-up MyBoo. “People really care about their bikes, and they’ve become something more than just getting from A to B. It’s about lifestyle, and the way bikes are produced is become more important.” In 2012, Schay started […]
VP Bawumia welcomes German investors, says Ghana is the best place to do business in West Africa
By John Elliot HAGAN, Accra Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged a delegation from the German business community to explore the many business opportunities available in Ghana. Dr Bawumia indicated that Ghana is open to investments in a wide range of areas, and government is determined to foster the necessary environment for such businesses to […]