The Office of the Special Prosecutor cleared Owusu Andy Thomas of all bribery and corruption charges. Thomas faced nine charges total, with six related to corruption. The charges came from a 2019 investigation about illegal mining operations. A journalist named Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposed the alleged wrongdoing. Charles Bissue, who worked on the government committee against illegal mining, also faced charges with Thomas.
The High Court in Accra ended Thomas's case on Wednesday after both sides made a deal. Thomas must pay 200,000 Ghana cedis to the government as part of the agreement. This payment covers the final three charges against him. The court used a special law from 2017 that allows these kinds of settlements. Thomas can move on...
Police Chief Christian Tetteh Yohonu has ordered officers to stop armed robbers attacking people on roads near Donkorkrom and Afram Plains. Local resident Jones Ofori-Atta asked for help after criminals kept robbing travelers. The attacks have hurt business and made people afraid to travel. Ofori-Atta said the police chief called him directly to promise quick action. He told radio listeners that security forces will work to make the roads safe again.
Hospital workers at Presbyterian Hospital have started protesting because they fear for their lives. They wore red bands and walked through town carrying a letter demanding protection. The staff gave government officials two weeks to fix the problem. Two doctors said they will stop working...
NVIDIA Chief Scientist Bill Dally says Huawei steals engineers from his company inside China. Former NVIDIA workers help Huawei build software programs for Chinese technology projects. US trade restrictions against China created opportunities for local companies to hire skilled computer experts. China had fewer than one third of global AI researchers during 2019 but reached 50% today. Huawei recruited many talented people who used to work at NVIDIA offices.
Jensen Huang opposes trade sanctions because they hurt NVIDIA business across Chinese markets. Huawei developed CANN software to compete against NVIDIA's popular CUDA programming tools. CANN technology works slower than CUDA but gives Chinese companies freedom from American...
Ubisoft canceled its yearly Forward showcase for the first time since 2020. The video game company told reporters they want to connect with players and show new games at other events. Ubisoft will appear at Summer Game Fest activities like IGN Live and PC Gaming Show during June. The company also plans to attend Gamescom 2025 later this summer. Game reporters asked why Ubisoft skipped 2025 but received no clear answers.
The gaming company faces major changes after making a deal with Tencent that might cause more job cuts. Many popular game series from Ubisoft remain stuck without release dates or updates. Former company leaders currently stand trial for sexual harassment charges against workers. Assassin's Creed Shadows performed well...
PressCane Limited firefighters saved Chikwawa District Hospital from major damage last Tuesday. The fire started at the hospital incinerator and spread quickly toward other buildings. Hospital workers called for help when flames grew larger and threatened patient areas. PressCane firefighters arrived within minutes because their ethanol plant sits close to the medical center. The team stopped the fire before it reached important hospital sections.
Hospital staff praised the firefighting team for fast action during the scary emergency. One worker said everyone felt relieved when PressCane firefighters brought the situation under control. The fire could have destroyed millions of kwacha worth of medical equipment and supplies. Patients...
Chippie Academy won the Kondwani Nankhumwa football tournament at Chisitu Primary School on June 1st. Blessings Phiri scored the winning goal against Celtic FC during the final match. The winners received 1.1 million Kwacha prize money and new team uniforms. Celtic FC earned 800,000 Kwacha as second place finishers. The total tournament prize fund reached 15 million Kwacha for all teams.
Lube Masters Sisters beat Chinakanaka Happy Queens 23-20 during the netball championship game. The netball winners collected 800,000 Kwacha and trophies for their victory. Happy Queens took home 600,000 Kwacha as runners up. Both teams played hard matches throughout the competition days. Female athletes showed strong skills during all netball games...
Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda visited Lilongwe medical centers on Tuesday to check vaccination work. She found problems with some health workers who steal medicine from patients. Other workers arrive late and start their jobs after scheduled times. The minister told staff at Nathenje and Biwi Health Centres to stop these bad actions right away. She wants all medical workers to do their jobs properly and help sick people.
The minister said the measles vaccination program started well at both centers she visited. Workers gave shots to many children during the first days of the campaign. Chiponda believes the vaccination teams will reach their target numbers for immunizing kids. She feels confident about stopping the measles...
Five opposition parties want to check Malawi's voting system before the 2025 elections. The groups say the Electoral Commission won't let them review voter records. Democratic Progressive Party, United Democratic Front, United Transformation Movement, Alliance for Democracy, and People's Party demand access to voting computers. They worry the voter information might have mistakes or old data. The parties think the Commission tries to hide problems from them.
Ben Chakhame from People's Party says the Commission wastes time instead of helping opposition groups. He claims officials act proud and refuse to work with other political parties. The opposition wants to make sure voting records called savers contain correct details about...
Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima taught Catholic workers about church social rules during special celebrations. The Zomba Diocese leader spoke to Catholic Development Commission staff at St Peter's Cathedral. He told them these teachings help all church workers do better jobs. The bishop said respecting people matters most when running church projects. Workers must treat everyone with dignity and care.
Anastanzio Makhulula thanked the bishop for sharing these important lessons. The CADECOM worker said the training will help staff members work better. He believes church workers need these teachings to serve people properly. The knowledge will make their community projects more successful. Staff members left the session feeling more prepared...
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