The Ghanaian Times con­gratulates the chiefs and people of Oguaa Tradi­tional Area on the celebration of their Fetu Afahye this year. The mention of Oguaa readily brings to mind the historic city of Cape Coast and its people. Even though Fetu Afahye has been celebrated for countless years, this year’s celebration deserves special mention because … The post Congratulations on celebration

Potassium is an es­sential nutrient used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. Potassium is also the third most abundant mineral in the body and a required mineral for the function of several organs, including the heart, kidneys, brain, and muscular tissues. Weaver CM(2013) study found that it also plays an important role … The post Potassium promotes heart health

 Mr Samuel Naamgwinaa, a first-year student pursuing a Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Universi­ty of Mines and Technology (UMAT), has emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 Presidential Pitch. Samuel’s innovative creation, the “Smart Switch,” captured the attention of President Nana Akufo Addo, the judges and audiences alike, earning him top … The post UMAT

Today, in this digital era, everyone remains bothered about protecting their privacy and network security. This factor escalates the need to use residential SOCKS5 proxies. SOCKS5 proxies seem extraordinary in providing network security to users. Some top benefits of using residential SOCKS5 proxies are: Provide anonymity SOCKS5 proxies never fail to provide high anonymity to … The post 9 Benefits

Australia’s internet watchdog says she received “death threats” and that her children were doxxed after she was targeted by Elon Musk for attempting to regulate his social media platform. Earlier this year, the eSafety commissioner took X to court over its refusal to remove videos of a religiously motivated Sydney church stabbing for its global users. The … The post ‘These

 Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has blamed Ghana’s decline on the West African economic table to what he described as mismanagement by the government. Ghana, which has long been West Africa’s second biggest economy, according to data from the International Monetary Fund, has slipped a step down … The post Blame govt for our

 The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has received over GH¢ 61 million contributions for its Self-Employed Enrol­ment Drive (SEED) initiative between May, 2023 and August, this year. According to the SEED Manager, Mr Richard Manu, the contributions were col­lected from about 114,983 members who have been registered onto the initiative. Launched in May, … The post SSNIT

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afen­yo-Markin, has called for the depoliticisation of the fight against illegal mining popular­ly known as galamsey. “I am saddened by what is happen­ing. It is very sad. As a country, we have to know when to do partisan politics and when to act in the national interest,” he said on the … The post Debate on illegal mining activities:

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited (CNML), a member of the Shandong Gold Group, has donated medical equipment to the Haemodialysis Centre and Clinic of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital in the Upper East Region. The equipment worth GH?466, 505.00 includes a dialysis machine-fitted with bicart holder, a dialysis manual bed and chair, 240 hollow fiber dialyzers, 240 … The post CNML

 Parliament has adjourned sine die after executing one of the four items which necessitated the recall for a two-day extraordinary meeting. The business which had been successfully executed over the two-day period was the approval of US$250 million loan facility for the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Project (ESRP). The facility was earlier rejected by the … The post Parliament adjourns

 The conversation the Majority Leader, Alexan­der Afenyo-Markin, has broached in Parliament regarding the depoliticisation of the fight against illegal mining, popular­ly known as galamsey, is very important. It is worthy of note that the case of broaching conversations on matters that affect the wellbe­ing of the entire nation should be an everyday practice or a … The post Depoliticising

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for an end to partisan politics in the country’s educational institu­tions. Consequently, he has challenged academia to wean itself from gross partisanship and cultivate a culture of rigorous objectivity. “This should allow the universi­ty as a collective responsibility to establish the right mechanism for rigorous continuous evaluation … The post End

 The  Office of the President has denied its involve­ment in any land dispute with the Ghana Interna­tional School (GIS) and has urged the public to disregard any such information. A statement issued in Accra, yesterday and signed by the Di­rector of Communications at the Presidency, Mr Eugene Arhin, the President had no interest what­soever in … The post Office of

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to enhance cyber security capacity on the African continent. She noted that the country’s role as a regional hub for cyber security demonstrates its dedi­cation to safeguarding the digital future of all globally through international cooperation. • Participants Photo: Stephanie Birikorang “The … The post Let’s

 Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, is in a critical condition in a Kenyan hospital, after allegedly being doused with petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old marathon runner, who competed at the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns, the doctor treating her said. She was attacked at her home in western … The post Ugandan athlete in hospital after

Sudan head, coach Kwesi Appiah, contin­ued his impressive re­cord with the Falcons of Jediane, clinching another crucial win against Niger in their opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. In the first clash of Group F, Sudan began strongly, ultimately securing all three points after Abobaker Mamoun Eisa struck in the … The post AFCON 2025: Kwesi Appiah’s

 Algeria and Equatorial Guinea are set to clash at the Miloud Hadefi Sta­dium on Thursday, both aiming to kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a victory. The two sides have met just once previously, with Equatorial Guinea emerging victorious in a 1-0 win at the 2021 AFCON. Algeria, having suffered … The post AFCON 2025 Qualifiers:  Algeria host Equatorial Guinea

The Upper West Regional Com­mand of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has attributed the rise in cases of fire outbreaks in the region to the carelessness and negligence of residents and organisations to adhere to fire safety rules. According to Upper West Regional Commander of the GNFS, Assistant Chief Fire Officer II (ACFOII) Isaac … The post Carelessness, negligence

The Economic Communi­ty of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender and Development Centre yesterday be­gan a three-day workshop in Accra. It is aimed at building the capacity of focal persons to manage and op­erationalise the Gender Observatory Centre to be established in member countries. The three-day event is also expected to equip the participants with the … The post ECOWAS

 Parliament has approved a US$250 million facility for the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme (ESRP) after the Majority and Minority caucuses of the House reached an agreement. It is intended to provide funding for the ESRP to support specific activities at reducing costs of electricity purchases, increase revenue collection of revenue utilities and improve the … The post Parliament