White House honours Ghanaian innovator
Dr Ashifi Gogo
The White House in the United States of America (USA) has honoured a Ghanaian entrepreneur, Dr Ashifi Gogo, as one of the 11 Immigrant Innovators at its “Champions of Change” awards ceremony held recently.
Dr Gogo, who is ... Read More
Japanese Companies To Invest In Ghana
A number of Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing in Ghana’s energy, oil and gas sectors.
Some of the companies have also proposed to channel their investment into agriculture, agro processing and water management.
The chief executive officers of the various ... Read More
Africa’s development hinges on food security – UN agenci...
Three United Nations bodies have called on the global community to place food security and nutrition at the centre of Africa’s development Agenda.
The three Rome-based United Nations agencies; the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development, ... Read More
Libya seeks to recover Gaddafi assets in S. Africa
Muamar Gaddafi
Libya is seeking to recover more than $1 billion in assets allegedly stashed in South Africa by former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, a local newspaper reports.
The paper said on Sunday that the South African government has been called ... Read More
Wyclef Jean tips Jolie for history books
Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean believes Angelina Jolie is “giving people strength” through her extraordinary contributions.
The actress recently announced she underwent a double mastectomy after learning she was genetically prone to developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Angelina is also a Special Envoy ... Read More
Black Stars thrilled with ambassadorial reception
The Black Stars leave a departing message for Ghana's diplomatic mission in Ethiopia, their gratitude for the wonderful reception and support during their stay to prepare for Friday's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Sudan.
Ghana will leave Ethiopia on Wednesday night ... Read More
Former airport security boss nabbed in US for drug trafficki...
A former security boss at the Kotoka International Airport, Solomon Adelaquaye, has been arrested in the United States for drug trafficking.
Adelaquaye who is Managing Director of Sohin Security was picked up with three others-two Nigerians and a Columbian for their ... Read More
Pope Francis Sends Message To President Mahama
Pope Francis
Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur today received a message from Pope Francis, Head of the Roman Catholic Church, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama.
The message was delivered at the Flagstaff House, at Kanda, in Accra.
Rev Fr ... Read More
Queen Elizabeth marks Coronation anniversary at Westminster ...
Queen Elizabeth
The Queen has joined 2,000 guests for a service at Westminster Abbey to mark 60 years since her Coronation.
Some of those who took part in the 1953 service were among the congregation.
Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Rev Justin ... Read More
UNDP spends $10.7m on Ghana projects in 2012
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) provided an amount of $10.7 million for projects and programmes in Ghana during the year 2012.
According to factsheets of the UN agency, it budgeted an amount of $11.4 million for 38 projects in the country ... Read More