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Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV is beginning a lengthy trip to Latin America just three weeks after surgery for lung cancer – a tour that includes a much-anticipated “homecoming” to Peru where he was a priest for many years. The Vatican says no extraordinary measures are being taken in relation to the Pope’s health, describing him as a “71-year-old who has undergone an operation” not someone with a “permanent medical condition”. It was Leo himself who revealed last month that doctors had disco…

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From Ottoman army escape to Ghana success: The untold story behind the Kalmoni business dynasty

A family’s fear of losing its sons to military conscription in the Ottoman Empire set in motion a journey that would eventually produce one of Ghana’s longstanding automotive businesses, Japan Motors Trading Company. More than a century after his grandfather arrived in the Gold Coast, Salem Kalmoni has recounted how the family’s roots in Ghana can be traced to 1912, when the older generation left Lebanon for West Africa. Speaking on Joy FM’s Personality Profile with Lexis Bi…

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California governor commutes sentences for state’s 548 death row inmates

California Governor Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of all 548 people on death row in the state, changing them instead to life in prison. “We can now let these offenders die in obscurity while we forever remember and honour the victims,” he said in a letter. The decision to spare death row inmates is largely symbolic in a state that has not executed an inmate since 2006, though experts say it could save millions of dollars in court costs each year. Only 13 inma…

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Will Atiku Abubakar be on Nigeria’s presidential ballot after court ruling?

Nigeria’s Federal High Court has sacked the leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) party – and also ruled that the nomination of its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is invalid. A statement from the ADC said the ruling was another desperate attempt to cripple the opposition. Presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 16 January when President Bola Tinubu’s main challengers are again expected to be Abubakar and f…

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‎‎Police urge motorists to verify TraffiTech-GH notices before paying fines

The Ghana Police Service has urged motorists and vehicle owners to verify traffic violation notices under the TraffiTech-GH automated enforcement system before making payments to avoid falling victim to fraud. ‎‎Commissioner of Police (COP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of the Ghana Police Service’s Public Affairs Unit, said motorists must follow approved procedures to authenticate violation notices and settle fines. ‎‎In a press release copied to the Ghana News Agenc…

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Australia’s oldest department store, David Jones, folds after 188 years

David Jones, Australia’s oldest department store chain, has gone into voluntary administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk. It comes after years of financial struggles for the 188-year-old retailer – known locally as DJs – as customers desert traditional shops for online shopping. David Jones’s physical and online stores will continue to operate while receivers FTI Consulting review the company, said voluntary administrators McGrathNicol. “David Jones is an iconic com…

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Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law

Businesses should publish salaries in job adverts now, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is telling firms, rather than wait for a new law to come in that will force them to do so. The government is planning to make pay details compulsory in adverts, with legislation on the issue being brought forward “as soon as possible”. It argues the change will help jobseekers, particularly those applying for their first job, and could help prevent pay discrimination. However, one industry gro…

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Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse

A second buyer has made a rescue bid for Poundland as the discount retailer teeters on the brink of collapse, with thousands of jobs at risk. London-based Xyra Group has offered to pay off half of Poundland’s outstanding debts immediately, a key sticking point in takeover talks so far. The rest would be deferred. With Poundland close to collapse, US-based owners Gordon Brothers have already rejected a rival bid from an Irish property group which would have saved its 12,000 s…

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Ghana and Australia strengthen ties to push for Africa’s permanent UN Security Council seat

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana is forging closer ties with international allies to advance Africa’s call for reforms at the United Nations, particularly its demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council. He made the remarks following bilateral discussions with Australia’s Assistant Secretary for Multilateral Peace, Security and Candidacies, James Buttigieg, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antig…

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Samia and Sekou Nkrumah reveal how the 1966 Coup affected their late brother

Samia and Sekou Nkrumah have recounted how the 1966 coup that toppled their father, Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, deeply affected their late brother, Gamel Nkrumah. The two siblings shared aspects of Gamel’s life and the difficulties he experienced following the overthrow of the Nkrumah government, including the family’s years in exile and his struggles after returning to Ghana. Gamel, who spent much of his life in Egypt, was among the children of Dr Kwame Nkrum…

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CPP Elders visit Nkrumah family to console them over death of Gamel Nkrumah

A delegation from the Convention People’s Party (CPP), led by Comrade Chris Ziga, has visited the family of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, to express condolences following the death of his second son, Gamel Nkrumah. The delegation comprised members of the party’s Council of Elders and National Working Committee. Receiving the delegation, Madam Samia Nkrumah and Sekou Nkrumah expressed sadness over the loss of their brother, who spent much of his life in Egypt. Th…

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A bitter end for Ronaldo – the icon who transformed Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s old rival Leo Messi left Argentina less than a month ago with a nation applauding him. The Portugal legend has gone another way, and it was always going to be the case. The 41-year-old announced his international retirement after 23 years but also after a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus which was resolved with a sanction of 30 days, that had already been served, and a fine of 255 euros. It was the punishment imposed on the Portuguese striker for leaving th…

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Kwadaso Agric College students turn ideas into market-ready agribusiness under CB-VET Ghana project

Innovation, entrepreneurship and practical skills are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) in Ghana, a shift clearly demonstrated by the CB-VET Ghana Project. For the past three years, over 500 students of Kwadaso Agricultural College, under the VET Ecosystems for Employability in Ghana (CB-VET) initiative, have embarked on an intensive entrepreneurship and business incubation journey. This has cu…

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Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago explore new investments, expanded oil and gas partnerships

Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago are seeking to deepen their economic relations, with fresh discussions focusing on attracting new investments and expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, held discussions with his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Sean S.M. Sobers, on the sidelines of the just-ended Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. The meeting provided an opportunity for bo…

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I’m surprised I haven’t won TGMA Rapper of the Year – Teephlow

For a rapper who has earned multiple nominations at Ghana’s biggest music awards, never taking home the Rapper of the Year trophy is a record Teephlow finds difficult to understand. He has admitted that he is surprised he is yet to win the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Rapper of the Year title, despite his unbeatable records. Speaking in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Hitz FM, Teephlow said he does not usually keep track of past nominations or make music with awards i…

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Build competence before seeking transformation – Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo at TrueLife Experience

Keynote speaker Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo has urged participants at the 2026 TrueLife Experience to move beyond drawing inspiration from others and develop the competence needed to inspire and influence people through their own work. Speaking at the event at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, she highlighted the importance of building human competence, particularly in critical thinking, communication, public speaking and relationship-building. “You have to build the competence before…

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I built a $70m business while battling depression – Nekeya Parks at TrueLife Experience

Mindset mentor Nekeya Parks has revealed that she built a $70 million business while battling depression, urging people to identify and pursue what she described as their God-given purpose. Speaking at the 2026 TrueLife Experience at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, she challenged participants to reflect on the ambitions they had before societal expectations and personal fears influenced their choices. “When you think about the dream that you had when you were smaller, when you…

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Sir Sam Jonah shares life lessons on courage, humility and character at TrueLife Experience

Business leader Sir Sam Jonah has recounted how his upbringing in the mining town of Obuasi shaped his understanding of inequality, humility and respect for others. Speaking at the 2026 TrueLife Experience at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on November 5, he reflected on the social and economic inequalities he observed growing up in the mining community. Held under the theme “The Audacity to Dare”, the two-day event brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, policymak…

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‘The Audacity to Dare’: TrueLife Experience challenges Ghanaians to pursue their ambitions

The 2026 TrueLife Experience has challenged Ghanaians to overcome fear, self-doubt, and other personal limitations and take deliberate steps towards achieving their ambitions. Held under the theme “The Audacity to Dare”, the two-day event is taking place at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on November 5 and 6. The gathering brings together business executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, professionals and emerging leaders to discuss how courage, personal development and purpose…

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Queen Máxima engages patients on how PharmAccess’ NkwaPlus is changing chronic disease care

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has engaged three patients living with chronic diseases at Manna Mission Hospital in Accra to understand how PharmAccess Ghana’s NkwaPlus digital healthcare platform is improving access to medical care and helping them manage their health alongside their financial responsibilities. The Queen, who visited the hospital in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, was particularly interested in…

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