In a significant engagement underscoring international collaboration for sustainable development, Development Bank Ghana (DBG) hosted a distinguished delegation from Germany’s Bundestag (Federal Parliament). The visit took place at DBG’s headquarters recently. The German delegation was led by Mr. Volkmar Klein, MP, representing the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Mr. Lutz Lienenkämper, the State’s former Finance […] The post
Opinion leaders and the entire people of Dekpo-Horme in the Keta-North Municipality continue to struggle in-search of potable water over the years. The community depends on a dam constructed since 1982 by the then Jerry John Rawlings-led PNDC government for irrigation purposes. Residents of the community unfortunately share in drinking the dam water with such […] The post Volta Region:
A man in his late 30s, identified as Isaac Saint, was viciously assaulted by a group of motorcycle riders on Tuesday night at Senya Bereku, located in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region following an accusation that he was responsible for the disappearance of a colleague rider's penis.
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has clarified that it has not approved the cultivation of the seeds of 14 genetically modified (GM) products in Ghana. In an official statement, the National Biosafety Authority elaborated that the sanctioned GMO events are exclusively designated for food, feed, or processing purposes and are not intended for cultivation within […] The post 14
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA), the body responsible for the regulation of genetically modified (GM) and its related products, has said that it has not granted approval for the seeds of 14 GM products to be cultivated in Ghana. The country recently granted approval for the commercialisation of 14 novel genetically modified (GM) products, consisting […] The post We
Less than two months before European voters in 27 countries take part in EU Parliament elections, Belgium says it is investigating pro-Russian networks that are trying to influence the vote. Moscow’s aim was to bring more pro-Russian candidates into the European Parliament, said Prime Minister Alexander de Croo. “Weakened support for Ukraine serves Russia on […] The post Belgium
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this year.
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (EduWatch), Kofi Asare, has called on the government to upgrade the Scholarship Secretariat into an authority to have a regulatory framework to facilitate the disbursement and proper scrutiny of scholarship awards. He said the current Secretariat under the presidency is “not fit for purpose.” His call follows the […] The post ‘We
The flag bearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has broken his silence on the controversial homosexuality conversation, unswervingly opposing its practice. According to the Vice President, the societal and cultural norms of Ghana and its religions abhor the practice of homosexuality, and he personally cannot support it. He said this […] The post I can’t support LGBTQ+
Ghana’s Futsal national team suffered a disappointing 5-2 defeat at the hands of Zambia in their opening game of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (Futsal AFCON).
The United States has restricted travel for its embassy personnel in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas “out of an abundance of caution”. Iran has vowed to retaliate, blaming Israel for a strike […] The post US restricts travel
A 24-year-old mason and self-proclaimed fetish priest, Emmanuel Frimpong, has been remanded into police custody by the Kwadaso Circuit Court for disseminating false information about VIP Jeoun Company Limited’s operations. He was arrested after a video he made went viral on social media. In the video, he falsely claimed that the company’s drivers were required […] The post 24-year-old
Representatives of 26 women traders’s association across Ashanti region yesterday converged in Kumasi to agitate for the selection of a female running mate to pair Dr. Bawumia for NPP’s presidential ticket in the 2024 elections. The leadership of the groups said the membership would support and vote massively for the party if a female from […] The post Choose female running
The founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Reverend Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has said that if Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is considering selecting a female running mate, then he recommends Irene Naa Torshie Addo, the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund. According to him, she is one of the people who can help the […] The post Rev. Owusu Bempah to Veep:
A strong caution against charging unapproved fares by certain drivers has been issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC). In a press release dated April 11, they stressed that increasing transport fares without approval is illegal and that passengers should ignore any increases. “It has […] The post Don’t
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed optimism over the chances of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 general elections.
In a move heralded as a significant step towards fostering transparency and accountability, government today launched the much-anticipated Performance Tracker. The platform, unveiled at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) by the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, aims to bridge the gap between public perception and the reality of […] The post KON launches
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO According to a situational analysis conducted by the Aya Institute for Women, Politics and Media, there is a lack of detailed information on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) among women and youth in business. Programmes Coordinator of the institute, Bridget Biney, explained that information about the protocol has primarily […] The post
By Samuel SAM In a bid to tackle climate change and its global impacts, the Centre for Culture and Environmental Conservation (CECECON), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has been officially inaugurated at the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The organization aims to sensitise and advocate climate change awareness, in […] The post
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged Ghanaians to not ruin people’s reputations in the name of politics. According to the President, actions that promote disunity, especially in an election year, would undermine the cohesion of the nation. “Let us remember that this country is more important than our egos and ambitions,” he said […] The post Ghana is important than
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