Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has cautioned against drawing quick conclusions about the large cache of arms seized in parts of the Eastern Region ahead of the recent Akwatia by-election. According to him, while concerns about violence are legitimate, it would be misleading to assume that every weapon discovered was intended for electoral disturbances. “We […]

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against repeating old mistakes as it prepares for future elections. Speaking on the by-election in Akwatia, Prof. Gyampo noted that voters are increasingly shifting from blind party loyalty to rational decision-making. He explained that issues such […]

By Eline GADEGBEKU Who doesn’t like to sip on a soft drink or an energy drink once in a while? Maybe it’s a hot day, and you grab a cool Coca-Cola. Or you need a quick booster before a test and a Red Bull is in the fridge waiting for you to crack open and […] The post The sour side of sugary drinks appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has questioned the necessity of holding costly by-elections in Ghana, describing them as “inconsequential” exercises that drain state resources. Speaking on the upcoming by-election in the Akwatia constituency, Mr. Bentil argued that the country risks too much for too little when it organizes polls to replace Members of […]

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has assured Leicester City supporters that his substitution against Birmingham City was precautionary, easing fears of a potential injury setback.The 20-year-old, who has quickly become a fan favourite at the King Power Stadium, opened the scoring with a superb strike in the first half before Ricardo Pereira sealed a 2-0 win late on Friday night.The result ended Birminghamâ??s unbeaten run in the Championship.Issahaku, however, caused a brief

Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has opened up about the struggles he faced in his debut season with Coventry City, revealing that injury problems hampered his performances.The 25-year-old managed six goals in 43 appearances during the 2024/25 campaign, but he has already shown sharper form this term, scoring twice in his first three matches.Ahead of Coventryâ??s trip to Oxford United on Saturday â?? where victory could see the Sky Blues climb from fourth place to the top

The historic town of Tutu in Ghana’s Eastern Region is set to become a beacon of cultural preservation and international cooperation with the launch of the ‘Tutu W? Bi Ka’ Heritage Centre, the latest milestone of the Unfolding Cultural Heritage (UCH) project. The UCH project is an innovative Ghana-Italy partnership that aims to preserve and […] The post Tutu community welcomes

Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Ghana, Prof. Alhassan Sulemana Anamzoya, says part of the tension in Ghana’s hospitals comes from the gap between how patients perceive emergencies and how medical professionals assess them. Commenting on the recent assault case at Ridge Hospital, Prof. Anamzoya argued that while procurement failures and the lack […]

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Vice President, Imani Africa, Kofi Bentil, has said the fine imposed on the eight persons who were convicted for the chaos during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun is not punitive enough. He noted that political violence appears to be treated differently from other crimes. “We need to treat political violence differently. It shouldn’t be […]

Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has urged health professionals, particularly nurses, to show greater empathy and professionalism in their dealings with patients. Sharing a personal experience at a public hospital, Prof. Gyampo recounted how treatment was delayed for a young boy who was convulsing and foaming at the mouth […]

By Samuel SAM The Northern Regional office of the Centre for National Culture (CNC) has organised a month-long food and drinks exhibition to promote the preservation of culinary heritage and encourage healthy consumption of local products. Dubbed the ‘Meals for medicine party’, the event showcased a wide array of traditional dishes, underlining their cultural significance […] The post Tamale

Professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana and also CEO Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, wants the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to focus on reorganisation for future elections following the heavy defeat in the 2024 general elections. In his view, the NPP doesn’t appreciate the need for them to sit and reflect […]

Professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana and also CEO Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has told the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to address the many issues that caused their defeat in the 2024 general elections. He expressed the view that the NPP risks disintegration if it fails to address the many […]

Western Serene Atlantic Hotel, a member of the First Sky Group, has announced the appointment of Mercy Abena Twumwaa Asubonteng as its new General Manager, effective September 1, 2025. Originally built in 1962 by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the hotel has long been a symbol of luxury and heritage. Over the years, the […] The post Western

By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR If there is one financial principle that every Ghanaian seeking to maximise his/her investment should embrace, it is the power of compound interest. Often called the “eighth wonder of the world,” compound interest is the silent force that can either make you wealthy or keep you trapped in debt, depending on […] The post Understanding compound interest:

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