Five people have been confirmed dead while 30 others are still on admission at the Kasoa Polyclinic and Mother and Child Hospital after a cholera outbreak hit the area. According to the Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East Anita Love Obo Amissah, three of the victims died on Thursday, October 31, while two others […]
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Google introduces Twi voice search, expanding digital access for Ghanaian speakers
Google has announced that Twi, one of Ghana’s most widely spoken languages, is now available on Google Voice Search, Gboard talk-to-type, and Google Translate voice input. This inclusion is part of Google’s expansion of African language support, which now covers 15 new languages across the continent, enhancing accessibility for over 300 million people.Developed in collaboration […]
Speaker recalls Parliament to sit on November 7
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has issued a communique recalling Members of Parliament to sit on Thursday, November 7, with arrangements specified in the notice sent out on Thursday, October 31. According to the Speaker, the recall is made pursuant to Article 112 (3) of Ghana’s Constitution and Standing Orders 5 and 53, allowing the […]
Dr. Bawumia Commissions Ultra-Modern Polyclinic in Ahafo Mim
The Mim Polyclinic, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility, was officially commissioned by Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the Asunafo North Constituency of the Ahafo Region on Thursday, October 31. This newly established polyclinic marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure, enhancing access to quality medical care for residents of the region […]
Stop Asking ‘Stupid’ Questions And Focus On Economy- Mahama Insults Bawumia
In a fiery address at a rally in Savelugu, Northern Region, on October 30, 2024, John Dramani Mahama, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), lambasted Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for evading crucial economic questions. The two term defeated former President emphasized that a debate was unnecessary for Bawumia to address these questions, stressing […]
Bawumia unveils Go Ride for local taxi drivers
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday launched the much-awaited digital ride-hailing platform, “Go Ride”, for local taxi drivers in Ghana. The Go Ride app is designed to address the challenges faced by local taxi drivers, particularly those affiliated with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to access clients online, similar to the foreign ride-hailing […]
Seat vacancy controversy: Supreme Court rejects Speaker’s application to set aside its earlier ruling
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who sought to overturn the Court’s ruling that suspended his declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. This follows an initial suit filed by Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin, challenging the Speaker’s declaration. The Speaker’s legal team argued that the Supreme Court lacked […]
EC Urges GFP To Nominate New Flagbearer Within 10 Days Following The Passing Of Akua Donkor
The Electoral Commission (EC) has requested that the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) nominate a new presidential candidate within 10 days following the passing of flagbearer Madam Akua Donkor. In light of this development, the EC has also temporarily halted the printing of presidential ballot papers, which were near completion. This decision was made after the […]
President Approves New District for Mim in Ahafo Region
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved the creation of a new district for Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region. This decision fulfills a long-standing aspiration of the people of Mim, who have advocated for district status as a step toward self-governance and improved development. During his engagement with the Ahafo […]
National Farmers’ Day scheduled for November 8
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that the National Farmers’ Day will take place on Friday, November 8, 2024. In a press statement issued by the Ministry on Saturday, October 26, it said President Akufo-Addo confirmed the date for the 40th edition of the annual celebration. The statement said that the national farmers […]