Melcom Group of Companies has reaf­firmed its support for the Avenorgbor family and expressed its commitment to collaborating with the Ghana Journalists Associ­ation (GJA), to honour the legacy of the late revered communica­tions expert, Godwin Avenorgbor. This was made known during a visit by a delegation from the Group, led by the Group Joint Managing … The post Gordon Avenorgbo was

The Chairperson of the Ghana Association of Certified Media­tors and Arbitra­tors (GHACMA), Ms Georgette Francois, has called for adequate sensitisation of the public to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). According to her, many people, especially those in rural areas, lack adequate knowledge and infor­mation about ADR, including its mandates, activities, and purposes. “Even though people’s interest … The post ‘Sensitise

Russian air strikes have injured at least 41 people in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, officials have said. Regional head Oleh Syniehubov said five children were among those wounded and he accused Moscow of “aiming exclusively at civilian infrastructure” in the city. Among the buildings damaged are a supermarket and a sports complex in areas … The post At least 41 hurt in Russian

Ten people who took part in last month’s protests across Nigeria have been charged with treason and other serious offences at the federal high court in the capital, Abuja. All of the accused pleaded not guilty. The demonstrations, dubbed ’10 days of rage,’ were called in response to the extremely tough economic times many are … The post Ten Nigerian protesters charged with treason

INTRODUCTION In today’s fast-paced world, where the boundaries between work, family, and personal development blur, achieving a harmonious balance can feel like an elusive goal. For busy executives, professionals, and learners jug­gling demanding work schedules, frequent travel, and family respon­sibilities, pursuing academic growth and continuous learning often seems out of reach. Yet, many individuals in … The post Mastering

The hunter did not have too long to wait. Very soon, the leopard ar­rived. Its tail kept swishing to the left and to the right – an indication that it was in a greatly excited state. Without much ado, the leopard again went through the drill of ordering, asking the boy to assem­ble the skulls … The post The hunter and the leopard (part 4) appeared first on Ghanaian

The Oti Regional Minis­ter, Mr Daniel Machator, yesterday stressed the need for effective collabora­tion between municipal, district assemblies (MDAs) and tradi­tional authorities in carrying out development activities in their respective areas. Chiefs, according to him, played vital roles in mobilising the people for development, which would ensure that government’s devel­opment programmes and policies were understood … The post MDAs,

 The Executive Director of Kos­mos Innovation Centre (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, has said infrastructure and sustainable funding are crucial in enticing the youth into agriculture. He said after eight years of working in the agriculture sector, KIC had observed that lack of proper infrastructure, and funding remained a challenge to the youth. Mr Gyan-Kesse stated this … The post ‘Infrastructure,

 Indubitably, the Black Stars skipper, Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew, has reached the twilight of his football career. With almost 20 years of unalloyed dedication and com­mitment to God and country, it is no exaggeration to say that he has given his all to mother Ghana. The energy-sapping game of football, especially commitment to club and country, … The post 20-goal

A 40-member Inter Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC) was on Fri­day inaugurated by the Accra Metropolitan Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Okaikoi South Constituency. The committee, including seven-executive members is chaired by the Tantra Hill Dz­asitse, Nii Shamo Bio Gbalor I, to serve as a unifying body to promote peace, … The post 40-member

Illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Pra River in the Central Region is making it almost impossible for the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to extract raw water from its Sekyere Hemang Treatment Plant to supply adequate potable water to residents of Cape Coast, Elmina and surrounding communities. Pollution of the river, especially its catch­ment for … The post Water

 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to Ghanaians who get the opportunity to study abroad to return home to place knowledge and ex­periences at the disposal of their fellow citizens as part of their contribution towards national development. According him, it was unfortunate that majority of Ghanaians who school abroad most often than not … The post  Don’t

X, formerly Twitter, has been banned in Brazil after failing to meet a deadline set by a Supreme Court judge to name a new legal representative in the country. Alexandre de Moraes ordered the “immediate and complete suspension” of the social media platform until it complies with all court orders and pays existing fines. The … The post Musk’s X banned in Brazil after disinformation

It was 2022 and Cai, then 16, was scrolling on his phone. He says one of the first videos he saw on his social media feeds was of a cute dog. But then, it all took a turn. He says “out of nowhere” he was recommended videos of someone being hit by a car, a … The post ‘It stains your brain’: How social media algorithms show violence to boys appeared first

 The Minister of Com­munication and Digi­talisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has launched this year’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) with a plea to the me­dia to leverage its platforms and networks in order to increase awareness on the risks with the cyber space. Under the theme: ‘Combating misinformation/disinformation in a digitally resilient democracy; our collective … The post National

The Minority in Parliament has expressed its opposition to the govern­ment’s decision to deploy military personnel to border towns nationwide for the purpose of enforcing a ban on grain exports. They argue that this action represents an unwarranted display of power and poses a risk to the livelihoods of local farmers and traders, particular­ly as … The post Minority opposes

The 2024 edition of the annual G.T Oddoye Memorial Junior Tennis Championship is scheduled to start today at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club (ALTC). Over 300 children from several locations are expect­ed to take part in the latest edition. The Chief Executive Of­ficer (CEO) of Grandmaster Tennis Events, organisers of the championship, Mr Peter Annan, … The post G.T Oddoye Memorial tennis starts today

 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has allayed fears of fans after members of the Black Stars technical team were involved in a road acci­dent yesterday. The three technical members were coach Otto Addo, assistant coach, John Paintsil, and goalkeeper’s trainer, Fatawu Dauda, who were returning from Tarkwa where they watched the Champion of Champi­ons match … The post Black Stars

The Adentan Divisional Police Command has received 10 motorbikes to enhance security towards the upcoming general election. The motorcycles donated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency, Ms Akosua Asaa Manu, would also help the po­lice beef up day to day security services in the constituency. The gesture according to her, … The post Adenta

The Black Stars Head Coach, Otto Addo, has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quali­fiers against Angola and Niger in September. The biggest call in yesterday’s list unveiled at a press conference was the return of Athletic Bilbao star, Inaki Williams, and R.S.C. Anderlecht midfielder, Majeed­Ashimeru, to the … The post Otto Addo names squad for