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Fresh Crop of National Executives to Steer the Affairs of PRINPAG

Views: 657The Private Newspapers and Online Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has elected a fresh crop of national executives to steer the affairs of the media body, following a highly competitive contest that produced intriguing outcomes. The elections, which drew wide interest within the association, reflected a renewed push to strengthen the role of private newspapers and […]

I Was Born & Raised In England, I’m Proud Of That But My Dad’s DNA Is Mixed From So Many Tribes-Elba

Views: 642Idris Elba, the celebrated British actor, recently shared insights into his family background, pointing out that while he strongly identifies with his English upbringing, his heritage is much broader. In a conversation on NoireTV, he explained that his father’s DNA appears to come from several different tribes, which leaves him feeling like an explorer […]

PIAC Raises Alarm Over Declining Oil Production in Ghana

Views: 694 Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector has recorded its lowest crude oil production levels in five years, according to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). The watchdog also warned that the industry is struggling to attract much-needed investment. Speaking at a media engagement in Tamale on petroleum revenue management, Mr. Richard Ellimah, Chairman of […]

Afrik Allianz To Lead The Next Wave Of Global Investments In Africa

Views: 721United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West Africa and intercontinental routes, with no liabilities as at today and incentives secured from some major airports worldwide, […]

GNPC, Petroleum Commission Deepen Collaboration with New Agreement

Views: 655 The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and the Petroleum Commission (PC) have signed a Promotion, Marketing and Revenue Sharing Agreement covering all the data acquired under GNPC’s Reconnaissance License on the Voltaian Basin Project. The agreement, formalized at a brief meeting at GNPC’s Training Centre at Mankata Avenue, Accra, provides a framework for […]

Bill Gates’ $500M Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Redefines Luxury and Sustainability

Views: 676 Bill Gates’ latest superyacht, Breakthrough, is more than a billionaire’s playground it is a bold statement in clean-energy innovation at sea. Valued at over $500 million, the 118.8-meter vessel runs on liquid hydrogen stored at –423°F, enabling silent, emission-free cruising while generating enough power to run 30 of the Microsoft co-founder’s 66,000-square-foot mansions […]

GRTCC Halts 20% Transport Fare Increase After Talks with Transport Ministry.

Views: 644The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended its planned 20% increase in public transport fares, following a crucial meeting with the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The move follows mounting public backlash and criticism over the lack of extensive stakeholder consultations prior to the announcement of the fare adjustment. […]

Power Restored in Tamale Following Ministry’s Intervention

Views: 622 Electricity supply has been fully restored to Tamale and surrounding areas after successful engagements led by the Ministry of Energy. The move comes after workers from the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and the Volta River Authority (VRA) reversed their earlier decision to suspend operations in the area. The Ministry commended the swift […]

We Are Not Selling ECG—We’re Just Involving the Private Sector, Jinapor Clarifies

Views: 687 The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has clarified the government’s stance regarding the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), amid rising concerns from civil society organizations (CSOs) and the general public. Addressing the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Jinapor emphasized that cabinet has approved private sector participation […]

Ghana’s Defense Minister and Acting National Security Director with MP and other Military officials dies in Helicopter crush

Views: 656A tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, has reportedly claimed the lives of eight individuals, including prominent government officials and military personnel. The victims were on their way to Obuasi for a launch of a community mining program initiative by the Government. All national […]

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