The former Municipal Chief Executive Officer (MCE) of Weija-Gbawe in the Greater Accra region, Patrick Kwesi Brako Kumor has reportedly passed away following a short illness. Kumor was among Read More... The post Former
The policy proposal for the fisheries sector by the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamdu Bawumia, will enhance the business of the fisher folks across the country, the Director Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahiagbah has said. Mr Ahiagbah says that this vision of the Vice President […] The post Bawumia’s
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has renovated the Kaleo D/A Primary School in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Upper West Region and provided ancillary facilities to enhance teaching and learning. Prior to the renovation, the Kaleo D/A Primary, which lies in between the Authority’s two solar power plants at Kaleo […] The post VRA
The much anticipated exhibition bout between legendary Ghanaian boxer, Azumah Nelson, and the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Ichard Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, dubbed ‘Diplo Rumble’, was held on Saturday with a draw decision. This was after three rounds of boxing on the night during which both entertained the crowd at the Bukom Boxing Arena … The post Azumah, Razaaly thrill fans
Ghanaian sprinter Isaac Botsio waxed lyrical about Ghana’s 4x100m relay team after they booked a place in the 2024 Olympic Games at the World Relay Championships in the Bahamas. Botsio who ran second for Ghana in the relay, recorded a blistering time of 9.13s, contributing to Ghana’s first-place finish in the qualifiers with a time […] The post 2024
Deloitte Ghana has been recognised as the Africa ESG Company of the Year 2024 at the prestigious World Safety Day 2024 and Africa Resilient ESG and Sustainability Awards Deloitte was rewarded as an outstanding leader in environment, stewardship, social responsibility and governance as well as sustainability at the event organised by the Ghana Institute of […] The post Deloitte
Jaundice in newborns has been reported to be on the rise in the Volta Region of the country. Data on the level of jaundice reveals an increase in the incidence of newborns, with a total of 720 cases reported in 2019, 879 cases in 2020, 997 cases in 2021, and 1238 cases in 2022. The […] The post Jaundice in newborn babies on the rise in Volta Region appeared first on
Ghana’s 4x100m men’s relay team bounced back triumphantly, earning themselves a spot in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. THis was successful after seeking redemption against Nigeria on Day 2 of the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas. Following a setback during the changeover on Day 1, the Ghanaian quartet of Ibrahim Fuseini, Isaac Botsio, […] The post Paris
The Majority Caucus in Parliament says it has commenced the procedure to trigger a recall of the House for an emergency meeting. Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin told journalists at a media conference in Accra on Friday that the intended recall was in good faith. “We have initiated the process to trigger a recall of Parliament … The post Majority to trigger
By William Selassy ADJADOGO A pivotal moment has arisen as Africa’s economic trajectory continues its upward ascent, presenting an unprecedented opportunity for collaboration between the continent and a key partner – the Republic of South Korea. The upcoming Korea-Africa Summit represents a critical juncture, poised to unlock new horizons of shared prosperity, sustainability, and solidarity. […] The post
The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme will by the end of this year increase cash grant to beneficiaries by 100 per cent to support efforts in order to reduce poverty in the country, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has disclosed. Currently, beneficiaries in a household of one are paid GH¢128, while … The post LEAP to increase grant 100% by
Israel’s government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing. Police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on […] The post Al Jazeera
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Europe in five years, which is likely to be dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as economic strains between Beijing and Brussels. The first stop will be France, with Xi due to hold talks in Paris on May 6 with French President Emmanuel […] The post China’s President begins first Europe tour in
Some trader associations in Kumasi have vowed to campaign against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming 2024 general election “if the government fails to complete all the abandoned markets in the Ashanti Region.” The associations, including the Second-hand Cloth Sellers Association, Santasi Traders Union, Suame Magazine Workers Union, Mamponteng Traders Association, Central Market […] The post A/R:
Fire has destroyed multiple structures at Saban Park in Chorkor. Many residents who were affected by the fire were attending church services when the incident occurred. On-site eyewitnesses attributed the cause of the fire to an electrical malfunction, adding to the community’s distress. Reports indicate that the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly, arriving on […] The post Fire
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chairperson and Managing Director for Volkswagen (VW) Group South Africa, Martina Biene, lamented over the sluggish uptake of locally manufactured vehicles. In 2023, a total of 6,000 locally manufactured or assembled cars were sold. Madam Biene, whose outfit operates the VW Assembly plant in Accra, explains that this situation is […] The post Low
The Ashanti Regional Security Council has warned that it will begin taking custody of stray cattle left unconfined by their owners. The council expressed concerns about how stray animals continue to destroy trees planted along streets and other vantage locations in parts of the region. On some major streets in parts of the Ashanti Region, […] The post Ashanti
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