Kufuor ‘being Thankful’ On 79th Birthday

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor says he will be reflecting on 79 years of his existence on earth as he marks his birthday. Speaking on 3FM’s morning show, Sunrise, hosted by Winston Amoah from Monday to Friday, the former first gentleman said he will be taking stock of his life. He said he will welcome … Read more

Kumasi Academy Deaths Remain ‘Mysterious’ As Meningitis Is Ruled Out

The actual cause(s) of the latest Kumasi Academy deaths has remained unknown, heightening the fears of parents and students… It has been a state of pandemonium at the Kumasi Academy following another bout of deaths which broke out among the students since last week involving four students. The students who took ill ahead of the … Read more

Holiday Weekened Leaves More Than 100 Gunfire Victims In Chicago

The United States celebrated Independence Day with a long weekend of barbecues and fireworks, but in violence-plagued Chicago more than 101 were hit by gunfire, with 14 dying of their wounds, the Chicago Tribune said on Wednesday. The youngest of the victims was just 13 years old and the eldest 60, the newspaper said, noting … Read more

Thanksgiving, Black Friday Store Sales Fall, Online Rises

Sales and traffic at U. S. brick-and-mortar stores on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday declined from last year, as stores offered discounts well beyond the weekend and more customers shopped online. Internet sales rose in the double digits on both days, surpassing $3 billion for the first time on Black Friday, according to data released … Read more

Kenya’s Jaguar Cover’s E.L’s ‘Koko’ On Coke Studio Africa

The season one of Coke Studio Africa premiered over the weekend on TV3 and YFM on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The premiere saw Kenyan recording act, Jaguar cover E. L’s street anthem ‘Koko’. The show brings together artistes from different parts of the continent. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in … Read more

Everything We Know About the NYC and N.J. Bombing Suspect

Ahmad Khan Rahami, the 28-year-old suspect in the bombings in New York City and New Jersey over the weekend, was taken into custody after a shootout with police in Linden, N. J., on Monday morning, officials said. Two police officers were wounded during Rahami’s arrest, but their injuries were not thought to be serious. ABC’s … Read more

Transport Ministry To Make Final Ruling On THC

The Ministry of Transport will by the close of today [Friday] make public its ruling on introduction of Terminal Handling Charges (THC) fees at the ports by some shipping lines. The Transport Ministry had earlier directed the suspension of the Terminal Handling Charges at the ports after a number of shipping lines introduced it some … Read more

Hellofood Côte D’Ivoire Launches the “Foodie Friday” in Abidjan

Abidjan, November 25 – From Friday 27 to Monday, November 30th, the online meals delivery marketplace, partnering with more than 150 restaurants, will mark the Black Friday weekend by introducing a series of exclusive offers. The operation dubbed “Foodie Friday” will give access to the menus of the best restaurants in Abidjan with special offers … Read more