One of the four astronauts selected for NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, Christina Koch, once studied at the University of Ghana as an international student, a detail that has drawn renewed attention in light of her role in the upcoming lunar mission.
Two people are feared dead, and 28 others have been rescued following a fatal accident at Kwashieman in Accra on the eve of Good Friday. The tragic incident has left the local community in shock, especially as it occurred during a significant religious period when many were preparing for Easter activities.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has reportedly blocked more than 15,000 electricity meters in Nsawam and Amasaman as part of a revenue assurance exercise aimed at curbing unauthorized connections and improving compliance.
The Michael Kpakpo Allotey has ordered the temporary closure of the Kaneshie footbridges following an inspection that revealed serious structural defects, citing urgent public safety concerns.
Accra-based investigative group Tiger Eye PI has strongly rejected allegations that its founder, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, produced and withheld an exposé on alleged corruption in Parliament of Ghana, describing the claims as baseless and fabricated.
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Tensions escalated at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi as traders clashed with a task force from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly during an ongoing decongestion exercise aimed at removing unauthorized sellers from the facility.
One person has been injured following a collision involving a Hyundai Rhino truck and a faulty stationary vehicle at Bibiani in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality.
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers has announced an increase in the price of sachet water, attributing the adjustment to rising production costs driven by global supply challenges.
The new pricing, effective Monday, April 6, comes amid a significant surge in the cost of raw materials, particularly polymers, due to international market disruptions. NASPAWAP highlighted that the ongoing conflict in Iran has exacerbated shortages of key inputs, making it difficult for producers to maintain current prices.
Under the revised structure, the ex-factory price for a bag of 30 sachets (500ml each) is set at GH¢8, while the ex-truck price will be GH¢10. The maximum retail price is capped at GH¢15 per bag.
NASPAWAP urged distributors, retailers, and consumers to adhere to the new pricing, stressing that the adjustment is necessary to sustain production and ensure the continued availability of safe drinking water across the country.
Kwesi Pratt, a veteran broadcaster widely recognized for his strong opinions and deep understanding of history, has once again sparked public debate with remarks about global institutions and their historical foundations. Speaking on themes related to history and power, he highlighted how certain prominent organizations emerged during periods marked by significant suffering among Africans.
The Ghana Enterprises Agency concluded its Ghana Month celebrations with a vibrant inter-directorate cooking showcase that emphasized the diversity of Ghana’s cultural heritage and promoted unity among staff.
