Faith Aku Dzakpasu, a teacher at GRETA ‘D’ Shepherd 2 Basic School in the Greater Accra Region, was crowned the overall Best Teacher at the 2023 Ghana Teachers Prize ceremony in Takoradi. She received a three-bedroom house as her prize, while the second-best teacher, Mohammed Ibrahim from Sefwi Wiawso Senior High Technical School in the […] The post Faith Dzakpasu

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), to promptly retract his disparaging remarks and issue an apology to the OccupyBoG protesters. This follows the Governor’s dismissal of calls by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the […] The post Retract

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference paid a visit to former President John Agyekum Kufuor and his family on October 5, 2023, to extend their condolences over the passing of former First Lady Theresa Kufuor. Led by Most Reverend Joseph Afrifa-Agyekum, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, the bishops offered prayers for Kufuor and signed […] The post Catholic Bishops mourn

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the La Dadekotopon constituency, Dr. Joseph Gerald Tetteh Nyanyofio, has advised parents and teachers to desist from comparing and discriminating amongst children and pupils under their care. He bemoaned the consequences it has on the children, stating that it leaves indelible scars on their self-concept. Citing the […] The post NPP

The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has denied media reports that he has applied for a plea bargain in the ongoing ambulance case. In a press release issued on Thursday, October 5, Dr. Forson said the reports are from his detractors who want to court public disaffection for him. “The publication is without any […] The post Ambulance

The founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has emphasized that his Great Transformational Plan (GTP) contains private-sector financing for infrastructural development. According to Mr Kyerematen, Ghana’s underdevelopment is because successive governments have tried to fund developmental projects through their budgets, meanwhile, they lack the required funds. He believes that private-sector financing can […] The post Govt’s

AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine has announced the successful completion and graduation of the third batch of 101 young individuals from its youth apprenticeship program, which cost the company no less than 3 million Ghana cedis. The graduates, drawn from the mine’s operational area, spent a year enhancing their skills in welding and fabrication, electrical technology, […] The post AngloGold

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) hosted its 3rd Sustainable Development Conference on the theme “Integrations of Responsible Production and Consumption into Development Agenda of Developing Economies: Exploring Policies and Scientific Options.” The UESD management said the conference is part of the university’s mandate to challenge responsible agencies, encourage private sector participation in […] The post University

A truck carrying charcoal has toppled on the Accra-bound of the Accra-Nsawam Highway. The unfortunate incident occurred at about 2 p.m. on Thursday at Achimota close to the Kantanka Automobile Showroom. The truck fell on two saloon cars, but eyewitnesses say occupants of the cars escaped unhurt. Personnel from the Ghana Police Service were at […] The post Charcoal

The family of Rita Anane, a level 300 ICT student at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) who was found dead in her hostel on Wednesday morning, is rejecting claims of a possible suicide and demanding deeper investigations to be conducted. Anane was found dead in her room located a short distance away from campus […] The post Family of UEW student found

Deputy Trade and Industry Minister, Michael Okyere Baafi wants more private investment into the vehicle assembling business to reduce the importation of vehicles into the country. Mr Okyere Baafi says the government has created the enabling environment for such an investment to thrive. Speaking to journalists after touring the premises of Zonda Tec Ghana Limited, […] The post Private

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made a passionate appeal to the Commonwealth of Nations to join calls for the release of Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum. On July 27, soldiers, primarily from the presidential guard, seized Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, leading to the dissolution of the constitution, suspension of all institutions, and the closure of […] The post Commonwealth

Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured teachers across the nation of a brighter future under his next administration. In a statement released on Thursday to commemorate this year’s World Teachers Day, the NDC flagbearer emphasized the importance of enhancing teaching and learning for Ghana’s continued progress towards prosperity. He underscored the pivotal role that […] The post Teachers

The Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) has pledged to support all smallholder farmers and farmer associations in the region to get their farm produce and processed food items certified by regulatory bodies. This will help improve the country’s export agenda and further improve the livelihood of all farmers. The coordinating council remains committed to helping […] The post Eastern

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has expressed its resolve to strictly enforce the directive of restricting tricycles from operating within the Central Business District (CBD) of Kumasi. The Assembly has imposed a GH¢300 fine on tricycle operators who ply their trade in the restricted areas, and it says that it has observed a high level […] The post KMA poised to continue

Legendary Ghanaian comedian Kwaku Sintim-Misa, better known as KSM, has praised the current crop of comedians for their rapid evolution and success. In an exclusive interview with Bernard Avle on Citi 97.3 FM, KSM said that the current crop of Ghanaian comedians, such as DKB, OB Amponsah, Lexzy De Comic, and Funny Face, have revived […] The post Ghanaian comedy is now on the rise –

Four executives of the Jospong Group of Companies were among about 70 CEOs awarded for their outstanding contributions to their sectors of operation at the 2023 Ghana CEO Vision Awards held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra on Saturday night. Mr. Daniel Asiedu, Managing Director-OmniBSIC Bank, was awarded Personality of the Year-Private Sector; […] The post Jospong

A political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has criticized the “arrogant” attitude and response of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, to protesters of the OccupyBoG movement. In an open letter to the BoG Governor, Prof. Gyampo said, “Whether you resign or not, you would […] The post You’ll

ASA Savings and Loans has donated some infrastructural material to support Mamobi General Hospital. Items presented were a large customer service front desk, a customer service chair, 8 pieces of pulse oximeter, 7pieces of flow meter, a wheelchair, and a 1 (240liters) waste bin to help improve sanitation conditions at the facility. The team from […] The post Mamobi

To all our customers across the country, we say, “Once again, thanks for your loyalty and being part of the GBfoods family. Be rest assured of our commitment to continue to raise the bar in our service to you in this win-win partnership.” At GBfoods, our commitment extends beyond just providing quality products. We are […] The post Dear Ghana: An