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The emergence of smart technologies is changing global business practices, with service sector companies leveraging these advancements to improve customer service delivery. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly accelerated this trend, compelling businesses to adopt more innovative approaches. Equator Energy, an energy service provider specializing in bulk power supply and power system installations, has developed a smart power purchasing platform. This solution enables electricity consumers to remotely purchase power from their current location. The platform, named “BuyPower Gh,” will be available as both a web and mobile application. It features a user-friendly interface for convenient prepaid electricity purchases. The app…

Riga FC midfielder Ahmed Awua Ankrah stole the show on Matchday 18 of the Latvia Virsliga, scoring twice to lead his team to a crucial 3-1 win over city rivals RFS. The 23-year-old’s brace earned him Man of the Match honors, inspiring the league leaders to victory in front of a thrilled home crowd. After RFS took the lead six minutes into the second half, Awua Ankrah responded with a brilliant volley just three minutes later to level the score. This goal sparked a resurgence for Riga FC, who dominated the remainder of the match. Substitute Marko Regza put the…

Two teachers fighting in a classroomMember of Parliament for Kumawu, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim, has issued a stern condemnation following a violent altercation between two male teachers at a school in Pepease, describing the conduct as “highly unacceptable, unprofessional, and a disgrace to the teaching profession.”The incident, reportedly sparked by a personal dispute over a female colleague, occurred within school premises, drawing public outrage and concern about teacher conduct and student safety. In a statement released from his office, the MP expressed deep disappointment over the behavior of the teachers involved.“I have taken note of the disturbing incident that occurred…

The salary deduction ordered by President Mahama is in support of the MahamaCares initiative President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the deduction of one month’s salary from all political appointees, including ministers and presidential staffers, to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, dubbed “MahamaCares”.The president disclosed the deduction at an engagement at the Jubilee House on Friday, June 20, 2025, as he was announcing the redemption of the pledge of his six months’ salary in support of the fund.He directed the Chief of Staff to commence the deduction since the appointees have started receiving their salaries.“On the day it (the…

Former Vice President and 2024 NPP Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed immense gratitude to a group of NPP Members of Parliament, who have declared support for him to be retained as the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2028 election. The MPs, numbering about 67, Thursday morning called on Dr. Bawumia at his office in Accra to declare their support for him. Speaking to the media after the visit, Dr. Bawumia said the visit and declaration by the MPs were significant, as it demonstrated a “strong show of support” from key stakeholders of the party at the grassroot level. “It…

The Ahafo Regional Co-ordinating Council (RCC), in collaboration with Netcentric Campaigns, a US-based non-profit organisation, has donated sanitary pads and educational materials to 500 basic school girls across the region, as part of efforts to promote proper menstrual hygiene and reduce stigma. The donation, which also included 5,000 exercise books and 500 school bags, targeted girls from Asutifi South and North, Asunafo North and South, and Tano North and South districts. The intervention was launched during the regional celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 in Goaso on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Ahafo Regional Minister Charity Gardiner announced that girls…

If you’re a digital marketer looking for a job, or a company hiring one, you might want to read this before you post (or apply for) another role.Here’s something I saw recently: A company in Accra looking to hire a “Digital Ops & Marketing Officer.”Requirements? Be great at social media and be able to code and develop software.Wait… what?Let’s talk about why this is a problem. 1. Digital Marketing and Coding Are Not the Same ThingDigital marketing is a whole profession. It covers strategy, ads, SEO, email, content, analytics, growth…daa..da..daa…da!Coding is a different beast.It takes time to learn, practice, and…

Ghana’s biggest home and property event is back — and it all begins today, Saturday, June 21, at the Achimota Retail Centre with the first mini-clinic of the Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair! Running for three exciting days, this year’s fair is themed: “Dream it, Own it, Live it” a bold call to every Ghanaian ready to make their homeownership dreams a reality. From building to roofing, plumbing to finishing, furniture to financing, everything you need to build or upgrade your dream home is under one roof. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, building from scratch, or just looking to refresh your space,…

Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee and former Ghana captain,  Stephen Appiah is optimistic about the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The four-time African champions have boosted their prospects with consecutive wins against Chad and Madagascar, propelling them to the top of Group I with 15 points. Ghana secured a 5-0 thrashing of Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium, followed by a convincing 3-0 win against Madagascar in Morocco. With four matches remaining, Appiah expressed confidence in the team’s qualification chances, citing their recent performances. “I’ve seen enough to give me hope,” Appiah told…

Tong Defa is the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has asserted that it is unfair for Ghanaians to blame Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.During a media interaction in Accra on Thursday, June 19, 2025, the ambassador insisted that it is Ghanaians who are driving the galamsey menace, not the Chinese.“It is unfair to always blame the Chinese. From my understanding, it is the local people who are involved in and facilitating these illegal activities,” he lamented.Tong Defa further stated that while galamsey cannot be completely eradicated, it must be…