Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East, Dr Kwabena Donkor, has underlined that the Lithium deal which government signed with Barari DV Ghana Limited will benefit the country greatly, if it is properly managed. Speaking on Joynews file programme over the weekend, Dr Kwabena Donkor, who is also a former Minister for Power, suggested that […] The post Lithium Deal Is Good! … If properly

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained why the government has over the past seven years embarked on an aggressive digitalisation of the Ghanaian economy. Speaking at the 20th edition of the Ghana Club 100 Awards in Accra, on Friday, Dr. Bawumia explained that government inherited a largely informal economy, which had made it […] The post I’ll use digitisation to fight

As Ghana concludes its participation in the 28th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources,  Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has emphasised the need for global leaders to take decisive, urgent, and crucial measures in addressing the repercussions of climate change. Addressing a team of local […] The post Ghana demands

The Registrar, Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has admonished people with power and influence to use same to empower others. According to him, it would result in a harmonious environment where everyone would feel like they belong and are important. “We will continue to use the power we have to empower the seeds of […] The post Empower others with your power -Kingsley Agyemang

The Calvary Charismatic Center (CCC), led by its Resident Pastor, Joshua Obeng, last Friday presented 15 bags of rice, five boxes of cooking oil, three boxes of tomato puree and three boxes of pilchards in sauce to the Ghana Blind Union (GBU). Speaking succinctly at the ceremony held at the precincts of the church, Pastor […] The post CCC donates to Blind Union appeared first on The

 Mr Douglas K. Mackenzie, Regional Rent Control Manager, has appealed to the Ashanti Regional Co-ordinating Council to assist his outfit to relocate its office accommodation to a suitable location in Kumasi. According to him, the present office located at the last floor of a two story building is not only in a deplorable state, but also not favourable […] The post Kumasi Rent Control

The Adansi Development Association, in collaboration with Rotary Club Accra and the Health directorates of Adansi North and Asokwa districts have jointly organised a free health screening exercise for residents in AdansiAsokwa and surrounding communities. It is aimed at bringing quality healthcare services to the doorsteps of the people by preventing diseases among the residents in the various beneficiary communities […] The post Adansi

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kaduna Sector Command, says no fewer than 16 persons died and 27 sustained injuries in a road crash on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, said that the fatal road  crash occurred at Audu Jhangon village along the expressway on Sunday. He explained that the crash occurred […] The post 16 die, 27 injured in Kaduna-Abuja expressway

A notorious terrorist responsible for several kidnappings and killings along the Abuja-Kaduna Road and in several communities in Kaduna, Niger, Katsina and Zamfara has been killed in an air strike, an official announced Sunday morning. Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said Yellow Jambros and over a dozen of his followers were killed […] The post Nigerian

The 64th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Heads of State and Government is holding in Abuja, Nigeria. The session, to be chaired by President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, is attended by Heads of State and Government in the 15-member block. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that countries […] The post Abuja hosts 64th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS meeting

A research policy advocacy group, the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) is calling for a review of the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) policy, which mandate banks to transfer funds in dormant individual accounts to the BoG’s account after some years of dormancy. ILAPI holds the view that the current policy is unfair to […] The post Review BoG Policy on dormant accounts -ILAPI

Nana Bobie Ansah II, Chief of Bonwire in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has stressed the need to prioritise digital skill training for entrepreneurs, emphasising that Digitalisation is the key to the success of modern business. According to him, in a world where technology has become an integral part of almost every industry, it […] The post Digital skill is important

A day’s symposium on Gender-based Violence, under the theme: “Invest to Prevent Violence against Women”, has taken place at Obuasi in the Ashanti region. Organised by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mines, the Programme, which was heavily attended by women in particular, sought to bring out the many problems women go through and how to address them. […] The post AngloGold Moves To Address

Juliet Selassie, the Focal Person for the Ashaiman Assembly (ASHMA) has observed that the increment in HIV cases across the country is a result of the little attention the country paid to the virus, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the two viruses are deadly, Madam Juliet said the country’s strong campaign against COVID-19 […] The post Covid silenced HIV/AIDS awareness campaign

The 12th Batch of 525 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), comprising 257 drivers and 268 non-drivers, last Friday passed out at the Paramedic and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS) at Nkenkaasu in the Offinso North district. It follows a year’s intensive training programme in Emergency Medical Services to handle medical emergencies from Road Traffic crashes. The number adds to the over 2,000 youths who have benefitted from […] The post 525

Heads of seven Senior High Schools in the Ashanti region have been interdicted after being accused of hindering progress of government’s flagship educational programme – Free Senior High School (Free SHS). The affected heads are; Mrs Selina Anane Afoakwa of Kumasi Girls’ SHS, Mr Nathaniel Asamoah of Asanteman SHS, Mr Andrews Boateng of Kumasi Technical […] The post GES goes bonkers

Kumawood actor, Don Little has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer who apprehended him for knocking down a motor rider. The incident reportedly happened at Kasoa in the Central Region while he was rushing his friend to the hospital. The actor, in his defence at the police station, explained that he was speeding […] The post Don Little arrested for knocking down motor

Celebrated Ghanaian music producer, Hammer of the Last Two, has suggested that Black Sherif’s music potentials have not been fully unleashed. Hammer believes that there are other sides of the Kwaku the Traveler hit maker that are yet to be fully appreciated by music consumers. Extolling the music prowess and meteoric growth of the singer, […] The post Black Sherif’s producer

Ghanaian gospel singer, Patience Nyarko, has criticized her fellow gospel musicians and industry players for opposing Nathaniel Bassey’s recent advice to Ghanaian gospel artists. In response to the backlash from some Ghanaian gospel musicians, including Celestine Donkor, Patience Nyarko expressed her frustration with what she perceived as hypocrisy within the gospel music fraternity. She recalled […] The post Ghana’s

Renowned Ghanaian musician Edem has shared that the role of language in the music industry transcends linguistic boundaries, emphasizing that success in the industry is more about financial investments and resource allocation than the language in which the music is delivered. Edem’s perspective comes in response to Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey’s suggestion that Ghanaian […] The post Music