22 Youth Ambassadors inducted for GSTEP Challenge 2025
Twenty-two (22) youth ambassadors from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions have been inducted into the 2025 Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Youth Steering Group (YSG). The induction ceremonies, held regionally, welcomed these young leaders who will play pivotal roles in supporting junior high school teams participating in the GSTEP Challenge. The…
Ghana Communication Tehnology University signs MoU for Microsoft IT Certification Programs in Ghana
In a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing digital skills and employability among Ghanaian students and professionals, the Ghana Communication Tehnology University (GCTU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Skills for Jobs, and 0800Africa. The agreement, signed at a ceremony at GCTU, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, formalizes a collaboration that will bring…
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Nears Historic Billboard Record with 18th No. 1 Week
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” extends its reign atop the Billboard Hot 100 for an 18th consecutive week, edging closer to a historic milestone. The track, released under American Dogwood/EMPIRE, is just one week away from potentially tying the all-time record set by Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, which ruled…
New DIGITAL payment system for SASSA grants goes LIVE
A new digital payment system for SASSA grants promises to transform the lives of millions of needy South Africans. With 45% of the nation receiving a South African Social Security Agency grant, accessing billions in funds each month provides a significant logistical challenge. That’s why there’s a new digital payment system for SASSA grants from EasyPay…
Lisa announces debut album as potential Tyla collab sparks buzz
Lisa from Blackpink has finally unveiled her debut solo album, Alter Ego. Fans worldwide, including BLINKs and Lilies, are buzzing with excitement. The album is set to release on 28 February 2025. LISA’S DEBUT ALBUM With Lisa’s trailblazing success as a solo artist, anticipation is through the roof. Her agency, Lloud, announced the…
Yellow Card Secures Crypto Asset Service Provider Licence in South Africa
Yellow Card, Africa’s leading stablecoin-based infrastructure provider, has been issued a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to Yellow Card Financial South Africa, Chris Maurice, Yellow Card’s co-founder and CEO, said, “The CASP licence underscores…
Seasoned PR Leader Katie Andrews Takes the Helm at Irvine Partners, London
Katie Andrews Irvine Partners, a leading creative communications agency with a presence across the UK, Europe and the global South, has appointed Katie Andrews, a seasoned PR leader and former Head of PR Activation at Publicis Groupe’s PG ONE, to head up its London Office, where she will also serve as a Business Unit…
Heirs Insurance Sector Head Calls for AI Innovation to Drive Insurance Growth at WAICA Conference in Accra
L-R Niyi Onifade, Sector Head, Heirs Insurance Group and Bubacaarr Jarju, President West African Insurance Companies Association Niyi Onifade, Sector Head of Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise insurance in West Africa. He delivered the keynote address and theme paper at the…
President Akufo-Addo commissions new Bank of Ghana headquarters
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Ernest Addison highlighted the strategic importance of the Central Bank’s new $250 million headquarters during its commissioning ceremony in Accra on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In his address, President Akufo-Addo lauded the Bank of Ghana for its vision in creating a facility…
WAEC appeals for release of funds to facilitate WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed for the urgent payment of GH¢110.46 million to facilitate the smooth completion of post-examination processes towards the release of the 2024 WASSCE results. The amount represents the balance of the GH¢186.44 million that was required to conduct the examination, including marking and release of the results. Advertisement…
Asabea Cropper, Kwabena Kwabena, Camidoh, others billed for 2024 Rhythms On Da Runway
Patrons of this year’s Rhythms On Da Runway will have an unforgettable experience as top-brass of Ghana’s music industry take the stage to entertain them. This year’s Rhythms On Da Runway dubbed the Kente Edition will take place at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre on November 30, 2024. Kente is a Ghanaian textile…
Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr traces ancestry to Cameroon through DNA test
A Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test has revealed that Vinicius Jr., the Brazil and Real Madrid star winger, has ancestral roots in Cameroon. The test conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in partnership with AfricanAncestry.com on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Fonte Nova revealed that the player’s ancestry is rooted in the Tikar tribe of Cameroon….
I have left a legacy,’ says Nadal after retiring from tennis
Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old was beaten in the opening singles rubber of the quarter-finals as Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1 to reach the final four. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, enjoyed a glittering and…
Pep Guardiola agrees one-year contract extension with Man City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly agreed to a new one-year contract extension, with an option for a further year until 2027. The deal, expected to be announced in the coming days, would secure Guardiola’s tenure at the club beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of this season. The 53-year-old Spaniard,…
J Cole’s 2007 debut mixtape hits streaming platform with new audio series ‘Inevitable’
J Cole has released his debut mixtape, “The Come Up Vol. 1”, on streaming platforms for the first time since its original 2007 debut, reigniting excitement among fans and hip hop enthusiasts. The mixtape, widely regarded as the starting point of Cole’s rise to stardom, has been made available alongside the launch of “Inevitable”, a…
WATCH: Joshwin Dyson takes on ghosts and growing pains in new series ‘Spooksoeker’
Rising South African actor Joshwin Dyson is stepping into the supernatural as he stars in the upcoming Showmax Original series, “Spooksoeker,” set to premiere on December 5. Based on François Bloemhof’s popular young adult novels, the show follows 15-year-old Warno Alberts (Rico Immelman) as he discovers his ghost-banishing abilities. Dyson, who plays Allies, Warno’s fiercely…
