The Greater Accra regional Branch of the ruling NDC has called on the leadership of the opposition New Patriotic Party to call its “hooligans” to order or risk provoking a violent reaction from. The warning from the party comes on the back of the Sunday clashes between some members of the NDC, who were on […]

The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says he remains unfazed by the “lies, fabrications and propaganda” which will be churned out by operatives of the Mahama government ahead of the elections. Addressing a mammoth night rally at Drobo, in the Jaman South constituency, on Saturday, November 12, 2016, […]

The decision by managers of Ghana’s economy to issue both dollar and cedi denominated bonds has been commended by the Chief Investment Strategist at Standard Chartered Bank. According to Steve Brice, the decision by the Bank of Ghana which is mainly to deal with maturing debts, would provide the needed liquidity to shore up the […]

Vodafone Ghana has described as over-priced, the cost of the 4G spectrum by the National Communications Authority. The company did not take part in the bidding process when the NCA put in on offer at a price of 67.5 million dollars. Only one telecommunication company, MTN, out of the six operating in the country, bid […]

Nana Akufo-Addo has alleged in the coming days President John Dramani Mahama will announce a reduction in the prices of petroleum products in a bid to woo voters to retain him. “We’re being told that very soon, they are going to reduce the petroleum (energy sector) levy (on the price buildup of petroleum prices). We, […]

Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has signed a one-year extension to his contract with Spanish La Liga side Las Palmas. The 29-year-old has extended his stay with the Canaries until 2018. Boateng’s contract with Las Palmas was expected to expire next season but his splendid form for the La Liga outfit has earned him a further […]

Ghana coach Avram Grant is not lost on the threat of Egypt winger Mohamed Salah ahead of their clash on Sunday, but like Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, the Israeli believes attention should be on the Pharaohs as a whole. The Black Stars will be hosted by the North Africans on matchday two of the 2018 Fifa World […]

The Arab Spring protest movement has cost the region $614bn in lost growth since 2011, the UN says. The estimate is the first of its kind by a major economic body. It is equivalent to 6% of the region’s total GDP between 2011 and 2015, the UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) […]

Alicia Keys has called anyone who doesn’t class themselves as a feminist as “crazy”. Speaking to Elle UK magazine for its make-up free edition, the 35-year-old singer said the concept was “about owning your own power, embracing your womanhood”. “[I am a feminist because it’s about] ‘the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of […]

President John Mahama has accused members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of deploying schemes aimed at disputing the outcome of the December polls if it does not go their way. According to the President, the incessant attacks on the Electoral Commission and its Chair Mrs. Charlotte Osei and allegations of bias towards the NDC […]

He said: “Given the high rate of unemployed graduates, it is important to adopt public private partnerships especially in the training of graduates,” to fit into the job market. Prof Teye made the call when delivering his address during the 17th congregation of UDS in Tamale on Saturday where a total of 1,923 students from […]

They said the assistance would empower them to expand their businesses and improve their livelihood. The traders made this commendation when MASLOC through the intervention of President Mahama disbursed loans totalling GH? 36,800 to them in 11 constituencies of the Region. The amount was given to 37 groups made up of 924 beneficiaries. They said […]

He said Africans were making frantic efforts towards achieving success and development, but all seem to nothing because they had refused to become proud of their heritage. Rev Owusu-Bonsu made the call at the AGN 15th anniversary on the theme: “Liberating Africa from Poverty.” He urged well-meaning Africans to desist from imitating foreign cultures and […]

It said that efforts by traditional rulers were very important to agriculture productivity, biodiversity and crop production and must be commended. Dr Albert Brown Gaisie, the Chief Fire Officer gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Waala Traditional Area, Naa Seidu Fuseini Pelpuo IV during his three-day visit […]

The ceremony took place on November 5, in Doha, Qatar. The prestigious UN Award, one of the two top Golden World Awards, is for outstanding achievement in Public Relations, giving recognition to PR programmes that address priority issues of the UN. It was awarded to Stratcomm Africa for a PR campaign, “Colour me W”, that […]

The move brought the number of disqualified ministers to five since Saturday, according to the speaker Abdul Raouf Ibrahimi. The legislators of 249-seat Wolesi Jirga last week announced to summon and seek explanation from ministers from Nov. 12 over their failure in spending development budgets. Afghan Minister of Transportation and Civil Aviation Mohammadullah Batash by […]

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Blue Economy Willy Bett said plans are underway to revive the once vibrant industry. “We have embarked in enhancing strong relationship with key stakeholders such as the farmers, input suppliers, market agents, ginners, spinners and textile millers, in order to boost self-regulation and also promote not only production […]

Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s BNP earlier this month sought permission to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to hold the rally at the Dhaka’s lash green Suhrawardy Udyan (garden). BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the announcement at a press conference Sunday in Dhaka, saying they have not been given the permission yet for the […]

President Mohamud said several parts of Somalia have been affected by drought especially in regions in northern Somalia. “I appeal to the international community to immediately come to the aid of the Somali people in the affected areas before the situation gets worsened, it is time that aid is delivered very urgently in particular drought […]

— The Zambian government said it will endeavor to encourage the diversification of the agriculture sector from dependence on maize production only because it wanted to treat the sector as a business. Minister of Agriculture Dora Siliya said the government plans to expand a subsidized farmer input support program to not only focus on maize […]