Equity Health Insurance partners Video Med UK to launch Telemedicine platform in Ghana
Equity Health Insurance has announced a new partnership with Video Med UK, unveiling a telemedicine platform aimed at enhancing healthcare access across Ghana. The collaboration seeks to leverage technology to improve healthcare delivery, enabling Equity Health Insurance members to access medical consultations remotely via video and chat services. The new telemedicine platform, launched at a ceremony in Cape Town , provides...
‘We are not on same level’ – Kcee responds to Flavour
Nigerian singer, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, has responded to his colleague, Flavour’s allegations that he’s copying him. Flavour recently shaded someone online for allegedly copying his musical style. While Flavour did not mention anyone, Kcee caught the shade and responded accordingly. He claimed that Flavour was not on his level and urged him to choose his battles carefully. He warned...
‘Copy copy’ – Flavour shades Kcee
Nigerian highlife musician, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has seemingly accused his colleague, Kcee of copying his style. The ‘Nabania’ crooner took to his X handle on Monday to throw shade at someone for copying him. He wrote, “Copy copy akaria.” While Flavour didn’t mention anyone, it didn’t take long for fans to figure out that he was referring to Kcee...
UTAG Suspends Strike against Illegal Mining.
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced the suspension of its strike against illegal mining, or galamsey, following a democratic vote by its members. Despite the decision to halt the strike, UTAG emphasized its “unwavering commitment to efforts to safeguard our natural resources from the harmful effects of illegal mining.” The association acknowledged the damage galamsey causes, including...
Speaker rejects Supreme Court writs, Citing MPs’ Immunity
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has returned a set of court documents served on the Parliamentary Service, citing immunity protections under Article 117 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. In an official letter to the Supreme Court, the Speaker’s office emphasized Parliament’s position on judicial processes involving Members of Parliament (MPs), highlighting constitutional safeguards that shield MPs from being served...
Curfew imposed in Bawku amid escalating clashes
The Ministry of the Interior has announced a curfew on Bawku in Ghana’s Upper East Region, effective from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily, starting Monday, October 28, 2024. This measure comes in response to renewed and deadly clashes tied to an ongoing chieftaincy dispute. The decision followed an emergency session of the National Security Council, chaired by President Nana...
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Akua Donkor Passes Away at 72
Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party, Akua Donkor, a prominent and interesting figure in Ghanaian politics, has reportedly passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra. Though the cause of death is unknown, she reportedly died at 10pm on Monday while on admission at the Ridge Hospital. She died at the age of 72. Born in February 1952 in the...
MoE releases school placement; 447,698 students secure admissions
The Ministry of Education has officially announced the 2024/25 placement results for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. According to a statement from the Ministry, the placement process reviewed 563,339 results submitted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), with 553,155 candidates meeting the qualifications for placement. Among these, 447,698 candidates—representing 80.93% of qualified...
Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí crowned Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or winners respectively
Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí were named the 2024 Ballon d'Or winners in Paris on Monday evening, with Bonmatí taking home the women’s award for the second consecutive year. As a midfielder for Barcelona, she played a pivotal role in leading her team to an unprecedented quadruple last season, winning every trophy available at the club level. On the men's side, Rodri...
Ghana FinTech Awards 2024 opens nominations
The annual Ghana FinTech Awards 2024, a premier event dedicated to recognizing outstanding Financial Technology (FinTech) companies and banking institutions, is set to honor the industry’s leading innovators and contributors. The award scheme has officially opened nominations for interested FinTech companies and individuals. This year’s event, which marks the fourth edition, will acknowledge individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional achievements...
