Nearly 20 million measles-related deaths have been prevented in Africa since 2000, as vaccination efforts across the continent continue to expand, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The report shows that…
Former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has attributed recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa to deep-rooted socio-economic challenges confronting sections of the population. Mr Owiredu said issues such as unemployment, poverty and inequality continue to fuel resentment…
A former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has described a recent statement by South Africa’s police ministry on xenophobic attacks as inadequate. In a Facebook post on Friday, April 24, the Ministry of Police of South Africa…
The Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced Felix Agbodzi, a 23-year-old man, to seven years in prison with hard labour for the defilement of a 12-year-old girl at Gbi-Akplamafu. The conviction, secured by the Volta North Regional Police Command, followed a…
The Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has issued a formal rejoinder to dispel what the institution describes as “misleading impressions” regarding reports of alleged extortion and sexual assault involving two of its students. In…
Joy Prime’s Prime Insight is set to air a crucial edition on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with discussions expected to centre on two of the country’s most talked-about national issues, controversial legislation and football. The programme, which will be hosted…
The Assin Fosu Municipal Assembly has commended Zoomlion Ghana Limited for its efficiency in waste collection services within the municipality, while raising concerns over gaps in its disinfection activities lately. This came to light during an engagement between officials of…
Ghana’s number one weekend current affairs programme, Newsfile, is set to air another explosive edition on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a focus on some of the most pressing socio-economic and regional issues confronting the country and the continent. The…
The Ambassador of Germany to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening security and development cooperation with Ghana following high-level discussions at the Interior Ministry. The assurance was given during a courtesy call on the Minister for…
Executive Director of Challenging Heights, James Kofi Annan, has called for Ghana to prioritise the welfare and development of every child, drawing from his own journey from neglect to national advocacy. Speaking on Joy FM’s Personality Profile on Thursday, April…