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President Nana Akufo-Addo has emphasised the critical need for accelerated and sustainable vaccine production in Africa. Speaking at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation which was hosted by France, the African Union and Gavi, the forum serves as a pivotal platform for advancing vaccine sovereignty and fostering innovation. …

Lawyer Elorm Ababio, also known as Ama Governor, dedicated her first oral advocacy in court to several protesters detained by the Police during a protest in September 2023. Ms. Ababio, who was recently called to the Bar after two previous denials, appeared before an Accra High Court this week representing …

The Obuasi East District Assembly has handed over a newly constructed kindergarten block at Independence School, an ICT lab, and a community library at Low Cost to the Obuasi East Education Directorate. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of teaching and learning within the district. During the commissioning ceremony, …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, has expressed serious concerns about media stations promoting gambling, by advertising betting brands on their channels. He said he will take on all platforms that authorise the advertising of such acts. Kofi Kapito’s agitation coincides with the Food and …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has stated that it might have to postpone the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) due to financial constraints. According to the Director of Public Affairs at WAEC, John Kapi, the Council needs about GH₵90 million to conduct the exams. Speaking on Joy FM’s …

They are probably the amiable carnivores now in Ghana. The crocodiles of Paga SHS were rendered toothless after their landslide defeat to Navrongo SHS in the Upper East regional qualifiers of the NSMQ.The school failed to gnaw its prey to book its first national slot at the 2024 National Science …

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) for African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) at ‘BBB’ (www.Afreximbank.com), with a Stable Outlook. The agency also affirmed the Bank’s Short-Term IDR at ‘F2’ and the long-term ratings on the Bank’s Global Medium Term Note Programme and Debt Issuances at ‘BBB’. The …

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said that he wants the cross-examination of the third accused person in the Ato Forson trial, Richard Jakpa to prolong because the more questions asked him the more he reveals secrets. In the view of Kpebu, it helps Jakpa’s case if more questions are …

The former Member of Parliament for Obuasi-East, Edward Ennin, has criticised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, for his failure to announce a running mate less than six months to the December 7 election. The politician suggests that this delay undermines Dr Bawumia’s readiness and suitability for …

200 Basic School Pupils from the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region have benefited from the ”Coding Caravan” project. In its third year, the project is expected to inspire the younger generation to leverage on ICT to solve pressing issues across Ghana. This year, pupils from ten basic schools …