Against the backdrop of consumption statistics which indicate that Ghana’s per capita consumption of its own cocoa products is 0.52kg against 8kg in countries that import cocoa beans from Ghana, the African Cocoa and Chocolates Expo was instituted to promote the consumption of local cocoa products. The primary motive of ACCE, according to the organisers, […] The post African
US singer R Kelly has been found guilty of running a scheme to exploit his fame to sexually abuse women and children over two decades. Eleven accusers, nine women and two men, took the stand over the searing six-week trial to describe sexual humiliation and violence. After two days of deliberation, the jury found Kelly […] The post R Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial
The GH¢1 and GH¢2 notes will soon be phased out of the Ghanaian economy. This was made known by the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr, Ernest Addison on Monday, September 27, 2021. Dr. Addison said the two notes which are usually not in good shape will be replaced by their respective coins. “The GH¢1 […] The post Bank of Ghana to phase out GH¢1 and GH¢2
DKT International Ghana, a global non-profit social enterprise in collaboration with DKT WomanCare, on Monday, September 27, 2021, coordinated a campaign to create awareness on safe abortion ahead of the commemoration of this year’s International Safe Abortion Day. The roundtable discussion in Accra explored the use of Manual Vacuum Aspirators (MVA) in Ghana. The event, […] The post DKT
Jeph Acheampong, the Founder, and CEO of Blossom Academy believes that discussions about EdTech should extend beyond job creation. “When it comes to these conversations, the goal is usually how to create more jobs. However, what I usually tend to put to other entrepreneurs is how do we create new markets?” Mr. Acheampong on the […] The post Channel
The report of the three-member ministerial committee that investigated the disturbances at Ejura in the Ashanti Region has been published by the government. Among other things, the committee recommends the removal of the MCE for the area, who had already pulled out of the race for a new MCE, and compensation for the affected families […] The post Check out the 10 recommendations
The committee that probed the disturbances at Ejura in the Ashanti Region months ago has recommended compensation for families whose relatives died during the unrest. In addition, persons who were injured during the incident are to also receive compensation. These were contained in the committee of inquiry’s report, which was published on Monday, September 27, […] The post Ejura
The report of the three-member ministerial committee that investigated the disturbances at Ejura in the Ashanti Region has been published by the government. Among other things, the report recommends the removal of the MCE for the area, who had already pulled out of the race for a new MCE, and compensation for the affected families […] The post Government publishes Ejura Committee’s
Juanita Ahia Quarcoo, a lecturer with the University of Energy and Natural Resources, says the country should target equipping toddlers with digital skills to boost the prospects of Educational technology (EdTech) in Ghana. “We need as a country to develop the culture of acquisition of digital skills and most of these training should begin with […] The post #EdTech:
Two suspected armed robbers have been gunned down by the Police at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region. The two, Joseph Dagodzo and Mujahid Abubakar, lost their lives at a hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds during a shoot-out with the Police. A statement signed by the acting Director-General of Police Public Affairs Department, ACP Kwesi […] The post Police gun
Assembly members of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly have voted to reject Ernest Arthur, the President’s nominee for the position of Metropolitan Chief Executive. Out of the 65 assembly members who took part in the poll, 31 of them voted to reject President Nana Akufo-Addo’s nominee. Per the confirmation rules, a nominee is expected to […] The post Assembly members
A former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has disagreed with a proposal to make the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) a statutory body with its functions backed by law. According to Dr. Afari-Gyan, changing IPAC from a mechanism through which political parties offer suggestions to the EC to a body whose functions […] The post Empowering
New farming technologies have the potential to improve livelihoods and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Better seed varieties, soil fertility practices and pest management can all increase productivity. A United Nations Development Programme report says growth in the region’s agriculture is more effective than other economic sectors when it comes to ending hunger and reducing […] The post Ghana’s
Fellow Citizens, I come in peace to share with you a few issues observed in our Constituency in the last few days. The recent riots, vandalism and chaos that have greeted the nomination Hon. Ms Akosua Asabea Annoh is alien to our local governance politicking and a political party that prides itself of good democratic […] The post An open letter to Abuakwa South constituents
Fellow Citizens, I come in peace to share with you a few issues observed in our Constituency in the last few days. The recent riots, vandalism and chaos that have greeted the nomination Hon. Ms Akosua Asabea Annoh is alien to our local governance politicking and a political party that prides itself of good democratic […] The post An open letter to Abuakwa South constituents
The Rotaract Club of Accra- East has organized a free prostate cancer screening, mental health sensitization, and focused group personal hygiene education for about eighty persons with disabilities. The exercise, which was in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Accra Legon East, Men’s Health Foundation, and Psychaid Love and Outreach, followed a needs assessment conducted […] The post Rotaract
The Alumni of the Damongo Senior High school in the Savannah Region are blaming the school placement system for the poor academic performance of the school. The school has not performed beyond 5% pass rate in the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the past 3 years. Speaking to Citi News at the […] The post DASS Alumni
Ghana’s UNDP Resident Representative, Dr Angela Lusigi has called on government and stakeholders to invest in quality education to address peace and stability in the country. According to her, this will help Ghana fulfill the Sustainable Development Goal 16, which is hinged on peace, justice and strong institutions. Speaking at a Youth Advocate Ghana’s workshop […] The post Invest
The Ministry for Youth Affairs of the Russian Federation, through its initiative ‘We Are Together’ is set to award frontline workers for their efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. This international prize is aimed at encouraging citizens and organizations across the world for their great contribution to solving important humanitarian problems. This year’s prize […] The post Russia
The Ghana Police Service has advised the general public to be cautious as cases of robbery increase in various parts of the country. Some days ago, videos of daylight car robbery incidents at Sampa Valley in the Ga South Municipality and Apenkwa Traffic Light on the Achimota stretch went viral on social media. These incidents […] The post Police Service
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