Source: Africa Publicity A disturbing incident unfolded in Ghana’s Parliament last night, as a group of thugs infiltrated a committee meeting and launched a vicious attack on members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, a former Information Minister and Member of Parliament for Ofoase/Ayirebi, recounted the chilling events to the…
Kirsty Coventry (left) and Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe f Source: Africa Publicity In a surprise move, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has retired Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe from the Zimbabwe Defence Forces and as Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army, effective immediately. However, Sanyatwe’s retirement is short-lived, as he has been appointed as the new…
Sam George Source: Africa Publicity Ghana has sacked about 100 of its postal service staff members in the wake of an investigation into alleged irregular recruitment. The West African nation’s Communications Minister, Sam George, authorized the dismissal of the nearly 100 staff members at Ghana Post Limited, citing irregularities in the recruitment process. The affected…
Sepp Blatter Source: Africa Publicity Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and France soccer legend Michel Platini have been cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court, marking their second acquittal in two and a half years. The pair, once among the most powerful figures in global soccer, were found not guilty of fraud at the…
Iwao Hakamada Source: Africa Publicity Iwao Hakamada, 89, a former Japanese professional boxer, was awarded $1.4 million in compensation by the Shizuoka District Court in Japan on Tuesday for his wrongful conviction and imprisonment. Hakamada spent 46 years on death row for a quadruple murder he did not commit. “I think the state (government) has…
Source: Africa Publicity An illness – initially unidentified and deemed mysterious – that claimed the lives of over 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been identified as malaria, according to the country’s National Public Health Institute (INSP). The outbreak, which occurred in Equateur province at the start of the year,…
Richard Nii Armah Quaye Source: Africa Publicity Richard Nii Armah Quaye, a Ghanaian billionaire and Founder and Board Chairman of Bills Micro Credit, is currently undergoing a personal income tax probe by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), a report by local media outlet, Citi Business News has revealed. The probe concerns outstanding tax obligations, although…
Han Jong-Hee Source: Africa Publicity Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee died from cardiac arrest on Tuesday at the age of 63, according to a company spokesperson. Han had been overseeing Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile devices businesses since 2022. As co-CEO, Han played a crucial role in shaping the company’s strategy, particularly in the face…
Ambassador Imane Ouaadil (left) in a handshake with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (right) Source: Africa Publicity Morocco has assured Ghana that its citizens and all Africans living in Morocco are safe, contrary to circulating videos on social media claiming a massacre of 700 Africans. According to Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Minister, Samuel…
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (middle) in a group photo with journalists Source: Africa Publicity Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, has urged the media to play a crucial role in combating illegal mining (galamsey) in the country. During a meeting with representatives from major media houses, the Minister emphasized the…
Dettol Cool Soap, the trusted brand for superior personal care, is inviting Ghanaians to an exhilarating fitness walk on the scenic Aburi Mountain on Saturday March 29. The fitness walk is part of the brands’ campaign themed “Own Your Sweat!”, this energising fitness walk is designed to promote an active and healthy lifestyle while…
Cyril Ramaphosa Source: Africa Publicity South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called on South Africans to reject the growing global narrative that their country targets individuals based on race or culture. He made the call in his weekly newsletter. Reflecting on Human Rights Day, celebrated last Friday, Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of unity and…
Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Source: Africa Publicity Ebrahim Rasool, the South African ambassador expelled from the United States, has arrived home to a raucous welcome in Cape Town. Rasool and his wife, Rosieda, were greeted by crowds of supporters at Cape Town International Airport, requiring a police escort to navigate the terminal. Rasool struck a defiant…
Source: Africa Publicity The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) is set to roll out significant tax reforms aimed at enhancing national development, fostering economic growth, and providing relief to taxpayers. Beginning April 1, the LRA will fully implement key amendments to the Liberia Revenue Code, as passed by the National Legislature and published as…
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Source: Africa Publicity Namibia’s newly inaugurated President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has unveiled her first Cabinet, marking a groundbreaking moment for the African nation. Lucia Witbooi has been appointed as Namibia’s first-ever female vice president, making Namibia the only African country with both a female president and vice president. During the swearing-in ceremony in…
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, launched the ‘Tree for Life’ initiative, a flagship government program aimed at promoting afforestation and agroforestry. The initiative will see the government distribute seven million seedlings of ornamental and food crops by various government agencies, the private sector, and the general public for planting….
