Author: Barbara Quarshie

The Finance Director of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), David Abbam Adjei, has pointed fingers at KMA boss Samuel Pyne for the failure to settle a debt owed to Fidelity Bank. According to Adjei, a loan agreement of 5 million cedis between KMA and Fidelity Bank for the Krofrom Market project had reached its payment…

Ghanaian rapper Medikal has announced a generous initiative after his successful show at the UK’s Indigo O2. On Twitter, he shared plans to pay tuition fees for select students during his upcoming school tour. “I will be paying tuition fees for some students when my school tour commences, both high school and tertiary. Will pick…

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has reported at least 56 deaths in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, as violence escalates in the region. Between last Friday and Wednesday, May 15, 2024,  454 casualties were treated at South Hospital, with 56 succumbing to their injuries, according to MSF. The organization noted that the…

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has launched initiatives to create tailored Unique Value Propositions for different categories of shippers to tackle the persistent issue of high business costs at the port. The aim is to enhance access to essential services provided by the GSA while simultaneously reducing port and cargo destination expenses. Mr. Kwesi Baffour…

Afrobeat sensation Burna Boy has provided clarity on his recent remarks about his musical “OGs” and shared insights from a prior Instagram Live session. During the session, the “Last Last” artist listed veteran singers he respects, including Timaya, Wande Coal, D’Banj, 2Baba, and Larry Gaga, among others, citing personal impacts rather than solely musical influence.…

Trade Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond has demanded that the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee (CMDC) instruct cement manufacturers in the nation to immediately reverse the recent price hikes. Hammond’s directive follows arbitrary increases in cement prices and calls for transparency in pricing by all manufacturers. To establish consistent prices nationwide, the Minister reiterated the need for…

Renowned musicians Burna Boy, Ayra Star, Tems, and several others have received nominations for the upcoming 2024 BET Awards, scheduled for Sunday, June 30. Burna Boy, known as the ‘African Giant,’ has earned nods in two prominent categories: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. His dual nominations underscore his influence across both…

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin of interfering with police operations during the voter registration exercise in the Effutu constituency. Amid concerns about violence during the limited voter registration, the NDC alleges that government officials are hindering police efforts. Fiifi Kwetey, NDC’s General Secretary, claimed in a press briefing…

Nigerian artist Mayorkun has dropped a new track titled “Under The Canopy,” incorporating voice recordings from TikTok influencer Nicki DaBarbie, where she accused him of being involved in ritualistic practices. This move follows Mayorkun’s assertion that he needed to address the situation due to people’s susceptibility to misinformation. He clarified that he had never met…

Teacher unions in the Eastern Region staged a protest in Koforidua on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, demanding the immediate disbursement of their allowances. The demonstration, part of ongoing labor activities, aimed to express dissatisfaction with the government’s failure to implement allowances agreed upon in their Collective Agreement since 2009 and after the 2020 agreement. The…