Mr Nkoo Joseph, an officer of the Social Security and National In­surance Trust (SSNIT), has been elected as the Representative of Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs on the Ex­ecutive Committee (ExCo) of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA). Mr Joseph, the National Coordinator of the SSNIT Footballers Registration processes, replaces Mr Edmund Ackah, the General … The post Nkoo

The government remains committed to completing the PTC interchange project   in Takoradi in the Western Region, Minister, Roads and Highways, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, has assured. He added that, the project would be completed to provide reliefs to Sekondi-Takoradi residents and travelling public in the catchment area and beyond. PTC Takoradi project, a three- tier interchange … The post Govt

A research into experiential learning and entrepreneurship has stressed the need for universities to support alumni entrepreneurs through various entrepreneurial programmes, business incubation to accelerate business growth and reduce high graduate unemployment. Business incubation is public or private, entrepreneurial, economic, or social process designed to nurture businesses from idea generation to companies and through a … The post Universities

In the fight against Malaria, a parasitic disease that continues to threaten lives globally, Newmont is leading the charge on its education among its workforce in Ghana through an annual awareness programme for its workforce, host communities and dependents. Malaria, transmitted by the female anopheles mosquito, is fatal and a danger to vulnerable populations including … The post Newmont

Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Tarkwa, has jointly celebrated 2024 World Malaria Day on Thursday, at the Tarkwa Senior High School (TARSCO)  in the Western Region. Held on the theme “Health equity, gender and human rights”, the event, celebrated on April 25, every year, sought to boost … The post GFGF, GHS mark World Malaria Day at

The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development(AAMUSTED) has received a € 900,000 grant from the German International Development Agency (GlZ), to support the transformation of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems in Ghana. Similarly, the World University Services of Canada (WUSC), has provided grant of Gh¢368,700.00 to the University for Implementing … The post AAMUSTED

The 51st Constrction Sector Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, (CoST) International Board Meeting has opened in Sekondi in the Western Region. It is on the theme: “Enhancing infrastructure transparency through the CoST Approach- Achievements and Lessons from Sekondi/Takoradi and across the Globe.” It aimed to take stock of their past activities both at the sub and national … The post 51ST CoST confab

The oil-rich kingdom is plowing money into glitzy events, computing power and artificial intelligence research, putting it in the middle of an escalating U.S.-China struggle for technological influence. On a Monday morning last month, tech executives, engineers and sales representatives from Amazon, Google, TikTok and other companies endured a three-hour traffic jam as their cars … The post ‘To

After careful review of hundreds of applications, NASA has selected organizations from across the country to receive ‘Moon Tree’ seedlings that flew around the Moon on the agency’s Artemis I mission in 2022, to plant in their communities. Notifications to selected institutions will be made in phases, with the first beginning this spring, followed by … The post NASA

The magnificent central bar of NGC 2217 (also known as AM 0619-271) shines bright in the constellation of Canis Major (The Greater Dog), in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Roughly 65 million light-years from Earth, this barred spiral galaxy is a similar size to our Milky Way at 100,000 light-years across. Many stars are concentrated in … The post Hubble Spots a Magnificent

 The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has directed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Rev­enue Authority (GRA) to renegoti­ate the revenue assurance contract with Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). This directive follows recom­mendations made by Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) In­ternational Limited, a multinational professional services network, in its audit report on SML submitted … The post Govt

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MCRA), has inaugurated four traditional councils in the Oti Region, to promote development and ensure smooth administration of the traditional areas. The new traditional councils include Apesokubi Traditional Council in the Biakoye District, Akroso Traditional Council in the Krachi-East Municipality, Adele and Ntrobo traditional Councils all in the … The post Chieftaincy

The National Peace Council, has urged stakeholders to preach against all forms of violence and hate speech ahead of the December elections. A member of the council, Sheik Armiyawo Shaibu said misinformation and hate speech could influence public opinion and election outcomes, therefore, stakeholders in the electoral governance should ensure this was guarded against.  Sheik … The post Preach

From the dusty village squares to the bustling city streets, the expression “having balls” pays homage to the testicles as symbols of maleness, equating their presence with courage and fortitude. Even in the world of sports, the ball’s comparison to valour comes into play. A man’s love for football is seen as characteristic of manliness, … The post Prostate Cancer:

This year’s Africa Street MBA Accelerator programme (AfSMBA), aimed to provide an integrated, regional support for start-ups and small businesses in the country has been launched in Accra. The programme championed by DONE BY US, a management consultancy and investment firm, in collaboration with KGL Foundation, seeks to impact young people with world-class business knowledge … The post Africa

The Minister for the Interior,  Mr Henry Quartey , on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument has imposed a Curfew on Sampa Town in Jaman North District of the Bono Region, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each day effective Thursday, April 18, 2024, until further notice. This … The post Curfew on Sampa until further notice appeared first on Ghanaian

The High Court in Accra has sentenced Nowak Development Ltd and Oko Nortei Omaboe to a fine of GHc50,000 for contempt of court. They would in default serve three weeks imprisonment. This was after the court presided over by Justice Dr Bridget Kafui Anthonio-Apedzi held that their conduct concerning a land in dispute amounted to … The post Court imposes GHc50,000

The Adentan Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 20-year old electrician to five years imprisonment for stealing electrical cables and standing fans. Yussif Abdulai Masawudu, pleaded guilty to all five counts of unlawful entry, unlawful damage and stealing. Sentencing is to run concurrently. The second accused, Paul Akuffo, an electrical appliances seller, at Opera … The post Electrician gets five

Chance for Children (CFC), a non-governmental organisation with the mission to improve the safety, well-being, and livelihoods of street-connected children and their families, has called on Ghanaians to support and give voice to street-connected children. That, the organisation said, would make the street-connected felt they were loved and part of the society and also help … The post Give voice

An acute water shortage has hit more than five commu­nities in the Tamale me­tropolis of the Northern Region as residents queue to buy water from the water tankers at a high price. Some of the affected commu­nities are Vittim, Kobilmahgu, Gbewaa Residential Area, Sanzi­rigu, Wamale, Kalarigu and some part of Kukuo. The situation compelled them … The post Tamale communities hit by acute water