18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anaemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of the 49 […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59
Cecilia Dapaah and Kissi Agyebeng The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dropped the two cases it is prosecuting against former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Read More... The post OSP
18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59 months anemic – GSS
The Iraqi government has strongly condemned US strikes which targeted sites used by Iranian-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said they “blatantly” violated his country’s sovereignty. The US said its “proportionate” attacks had targeted “Iran-affiliated groups”. The paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said the “treacherous” US […] The post Iraq
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has called for a discussion on the possibility of increasing the retirement age from 60 to 65 years. The federation argues that it is timely for stakeholders to engage in a conversation about extending the retirement age, providing an opportunity for healthy retirees to continue contributing to the workforce. […] The post Ghana
Former US President, Barack Obama’s first daughter, Malia Obama has debuted her short film ‘The Heart’ at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, USA. In a “meet the artist” clip from the Sundance Institute on YouTube, Obama, whose last name is not included on the video page describes the short (which she […] The post Malia Obama debuts short film ‘The Heart’ appeared first
…navigating the political landscape with social listening in the 2024 elections Dear Esteemed Readers, As we embark on the promising journey that is the new year, 2024, I extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to each of you. It is with great pleasure and a sense of anticipation that I commit to delivering a series […] The post Comms and Branding
At the hearing in the High Court, Ho, on Friday, January 19, 2024, of the election petition against the Member of Parliament for Hohoe, John-Peter Amewu, Tsatsu Tsikata, the lawyer representing five petitioners from SALL has requested the court’s permission to withdraw an application for judgment based on admissions made by the first respondent, the […] The post SALL
A number of US military personnel have been injured in a missile attack on an airbase in western Iraq. The US military’s Central Command said an Iran-backed militia targeted the Al Asad airbase, which hosts American troops, with ballistic missiles and rockets on Saturday evening. An unspecified number of US personnel were “undergoing evaluation for traumatic […] The post US personnel
Military coups d’état, which involve unconstitutional ascension to power by armed forces, have been on the rise over the past decade in West Africa. Between 2020 and 2022, Africa experienced six ‘successful’ military coups – of which two were ‘coups within coups’ – and three attempted coups. This represents an approximately 229% increase in coup […] The post The
The Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana epitomizes a strategic milestone in Africa’s maritime and economic landscape. This ambitious project, scheduled for completion by September 2025, is not just an infrastructural upgrade but a pivotal catalyst for economic transformation. The significance of this expansion is underscored by its scale and potential impact: it is set […] The post
Over 40 polling station executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Fumso electoral area in the Adansi Asokwa constituency have declared their unflinching support for the Member of Parliament for the area, KT Hammond ahead of the party’s parliamentary primaries on January 27. Convener for the group, Isaac Afful, made the announcement at […] The post NPP
“Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” — Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our pause for self-reflection that we […] The post Risk
In a momentous debut at Accra Fashion Week 2023, Odefille, the epitome of urban C-Suite women’s fashion, ushered in a new era of style that seamlessly melded tradition and innovation, setting the stage ablaze with its captivating presence. Guided by the soulful tunes of the legendary Paulina Oduro, models graced the runway in ensembles that […] The post Odefille’s
This is the full speech delivered by Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice Marietta Brew, on the Constitution Day Public Lecture hosted by the UPSA Law School in conjunction with One Ghana Movement. The event was hosted on the theme, ‘Reflections on our democracy: The Constitution, Elections and the Judiciary. I stand on all existing protocols […] The post
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), in collaboration with Forte Medical Ltd, has conducted the first-ever “Nanox Arc X-ray Tomography Scan,” marking a significant milestone in Sub-Saharan Africa. This cutting-edge service not only represents a technological leap but also offers a more cost-effective alternative for patients with lower radiation levels compared to conventional CT […] The post UGMC
Women-led businesses in the country interested in exporting under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be given bank loans at a subsidiSed interest rate of 10 percent, Ashanti Regional Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mamuda Osman, has said According to him, this is part of governments effort to support women in business […] The post AfCFTA:
A new year is a fresh chapter to rewrite the course of our lives. It gives us an orientation to correct mistakes, set new goals, create new habits and generally seek to phase-up our lives. Having entered a new year, this is a perfect time to reflect on our lives and set intentions for self-improvement. […] The post Personal improvement themes for the new year appeared
In civil proceedings before the court, there may be the need in some instances to preserve the status quo to allow the court the time and opportunity to determine the respective rights of the parties. Injunction is one of the mechanisms that help the court to achieve this purpose. In recent times, the issue of […] The post Legal
In a spectacular display of resilience, determination, and an unwavering spirit, 12-year-old prodigy N’Adom Darko-Asare, the 2022 and 2023 National Champion of The Spelling Bee, is set to grace the stage once again for the fifth time at the 2024 finals come Saturday, February 3. This remarkable feat makes her the first speller to achieve […] The post N’Adom
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