Author: Constance Awunor

China has emerged as a global leader in electric vehicles, and it is now aiming to achieve similar success in autonomous driving through the rapid development of robotaxis. In Beijing’s Yizhuang district, driverless taxis have become a familiar part of daily life. Alongside regular traffic, autonomous vehicles transport passengers while self-driving delivery vans carry parcels through designated routes. The area has become one of China’s key testing hubs for autonomous driving technology, with companies such as Baidu, WeRide and Pony.ai already operating commercial robotaxi services within approved zones. Passengers can book rides through a mobile app, and within minutes, a…

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has announced a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The squad features a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents as Ghana prepares for the continental tournament later this month. Experienced Stars Included Captain Portia Boakye headlines the squad alongside several established players who have been key members of the national team in recent years. Also named in the provisional squad are Grace Asantewaa, Cynthia Konlan, Alice Kusi, Evelyn Badu, Jennifer Cudjoe, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and Princella Adubea. Coach Bjorkegren has also handed opportunities to a…

Government has paid about $700 million in Eurobond debt ahead of schedule, bringing its total payments to bondholders to $2.1 billion since January 2025 under the Eurobond Debt Exchange Programme. The payment, which sources say was made on Thursday, included $525.2 million in principal and $174.8 million in interest. The latest settlement forms part of Ghana’s obligations under the Eurobond Debt Exchange Programme, which was introduced as part of the country’s broader debt restructuring efforts. With the payment completed, total disbursements to Eurobond holders since January 2025 have now reached $2.1 billion. According to sources, the payment was financed through…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to intensify desilting, waste collection, sanitation enforcement and public education as part of efforts to reduce flooding across the capital. Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey said the Assembly would strengthen flood prevention measures while urging residents to play their part by keeping drains and waterways free of refuse. Speaking to the media after touring flood-affected areas, including Darkuman Kokompe, the Mayor said he visited the communities following a call from the area’s Member of Parliament to assess the situation and determine the appropriate response. He described flooding in Accra as a persistent challenge…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been rearrested at Kotoka International Airport over allegations that he attempted to access funds in a frozen Republic Bank account while standing trial for financial crimes. The arrest was announced by Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, in a statement on Sunday, July 5. Arrest follows alleged attempt to access frozen account According to Dr Srem-Sai, Mr Aludiba had obtained permission from the High Court to travel briefly to the United Kingdom. However, he was arrested at the airport after…

The Ghana Police Service has recovered GH¢140,000 and an AK-47 assault rifle following a failed robbery attack on a mobile money vendor at Lashibi in the Greater Accra Region. According to a press release issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on Friday, July 4, the incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, when two armed men riding a motorbike attacked the vendor as he drove home from work carrying GH¢140,000 in cash. Preliminary police investigations indicate that the robbers fired at the victim’s vehicle, damaging the right rear tyre and front windscreen before snatching a bag containing the cash. However,…

NASA has launched a pioneering mission to rescue its ageing Swift space telescope before it falls back to Earth. The ambitious operation involves a robotic spacecraft designed to capture the observatory and raise it into a higher orbit, extending its mission to study some of the universe’s most powerful cosmic explosions. The Swift observatory has been slowly losing altitude because increased solar activity has expanded Earth’s atmosphere, creating drag that has gradually pulled the spacecraft closer to the planet. Launched in 2004, Swift originally orbited Earth at about 600 kilometres. Its altitude has now dropped to around 360 kilometres, with…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a fast-track process to replace passports lost or damaged during the recent floods that affected parts of Ghana. Under the new arrangement, affected persons will receive replacement passports within one week as part of government efforts to support flood victims. In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, the Ministry expressed sympathy to families affected by the floods and reaffirmed its commitment to assisting victims. “The Ministry recognises that due to the floods many Ghanaians may have either lost their passports or had them damaged,” the statement said. It added that an expedited…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will lead a nationwide post-flood cleanup exercise following the devastating floods of June 29, with authorities warning that illegal structures obstructing waterways and drainage corridors could be demolished. The exercise forms part of a broader government programme to restore affected communities and strengthen Ghana’s flood resilience. Briefing the public on Friday, July 3, Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces, said the military has been tasked with coordinating the nationwide recovery operation. He said military personnel, engineers and heavy equipment will be deployed to clear drains, rivers, streams…

The Ministry of Transport has defended the government’s acquisition of two refurbished diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons, insisting they are revenue-generating assets that will strengthen Ghana’s railway freight operations. The Ministry was responding to criticism from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which questioned the age, condition, cost and long-term value of the rolling stock. Ministry Rejects ‘Museum Piece’ Claims In a statement issued on Thursday, July 3, the Ministry dismissed suggestions that the imported Class 56 locomotives were obsolete and only fit for a museum. It said the criticism reflected “a fundamental misunderstanding of railway engineering and locomotive operations.”…