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 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
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has stated that it is looking forward to the reintroduction of the import and export restrictions bill in Parliament. The Ministry of Trade presented the bill to restrict the importation of 22 items, including poultry, rice, and sugar, among others. However, the laying of the bill was suspended following […] The post We’re
It was all joy and excitement at the Medoma R/C Primary and Kindergarten School in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region when authorities took delivery of teaching and learning materials. The gesture by ASA Savings and Loans Limited was part of the company’s commitment to enhancing teaching and learning in their operational areas. […] The post ASA Savings
The judge conducting the trial of embattled Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, has threatened to commit lawyers in the case to prison if they fail to show Read More... The post NAM 1 Trial Judge Threatens Lawyers With Prison appeared first
Bice Osei-Kuffour aka Obour Scores of Delegates and Coordinators of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Asante Akyem South Constituency in the Ashanti Region have rejected the claims Read More... The post Asante Akyem South NPP Delegates Root For Obour
Ara-B Ara-B, a self-acclaimed Ghanaian Dancehall Prince, attacked Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak for her comments about the lack of support from some big names in the music industry during her Guinness Read More... The post Ara-B Attacks
A domestic flight of Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has returned to its departure airport after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft midair. Flight 1182 was headed to Toyama airport in Japan but headed back to the Sapporo-New Chitose airport after the crack was found on the outermost […] The post Boeing flight returns to Japan airport due to window
The Chiefs and the people of Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District have formally returned to the ‘Kingdom’ of Denkyira, which is their ancestral home, after staying away for over 70 years following a misunderstanding. The return of Diaso, to be part of Denkyiraman, followed a series of fruitful discussions and engagements spearheaded by […] The post After over 70 years
ASA Savings and Loans Company Limited in Winneba, located in the Central Region, has supported the Ansaful CHPS compound to enhance its operations. The company presented a television set, an air conditioner, a water tank, a digital BP machine, and a weighing scale. During a brief ceremony, the area manager for the company, Mohammed Nasimul […] The post ASA Savings
It was an intervention that came at the right time after a mechanized borehole and an adjoining 10,000-liter water tank were commissioned and handed over to the Benim Community in the Asante Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Some inhabitants had to abandon their farms and daily activities to witness the ceremony, which was to […] The post Benim
The Chiefs and High Priests of the Ga/Dangme Community have in unison carried out a bold agenda to administer and appropriate all lands and royalties due the Ga state and the entire Greater Accra Region. The move according to the authorities is to consolidate their traditional powers over Ga Lands to ensure sanity, order and […] The post Ga/Dangme
ASA Savings and Loans Limited, through its Kaneshie Zongo branch, has presented medical equipment to the Korle Bu Polyclinic/Family Medicine Department to enhance patient care and work output. The items presented include six quality wheelchairs, two swivel chairs, and three mobile blood pressure monitoring devices. During the handover at the Korle Bu Polyclinic premises, Madam […] The post ASA
The Ada East District Assembly has refuted claims made by the local miners association of Songor that the assembly would render its members homeless if they were relocated from the Songor lagoon concession. These salt miners were instructed to vacate the Ada East sector of the Songor lagoon concession following a December 31 eviction deadline […] The post Ada
Accra came alive with music and excitement on Saturday, December 23, 2023, as one of Ghana’s most celebrated singers Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor, popularly known as Efya hosted her highly-anticipated “Efya Live” concert. The event, held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) was a star-studded affair, bringing together some of Ghana’s […] The post Efya,Sarkodie,
Sixty-eight-year-old member of the Akyirem Royal family of Offinso, Nana Amoako Poku, has been named as the Offinsohene-elect. The renowned Curator of Asante Heritage was presented to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the final session of the Asanteman Council, at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, by the KwakwaboaAbusuapanin, Opanin Yaw Nkrumah Adusah. A […] The post Nana Amoako Poku is Offinsohene elect
In the dynamic landscape of African entrepreneurship, innovative founders are reshaping lives at a pace that outstrips the imagination of societal stakeholders – including governments. This transformative wave, brimming with impact and wealth creation, requires a unique mindset, grit and a touch of audacity to build businesses against all odds. The recently concluded Angel Fair […] The post
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has been given 24 hours to arrest and prosecute the 27 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly for defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC. A civil society organization, CSO, Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy, said those who defected are no longer members of […] The post Rivers crisis: CSO gives IGP
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has urged further discussions following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Numo Nmashie Family land case. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, December 14, Yaw Oppong emphasized the potential impact on numerous Accra communities, stating, “It is a huge land, and you […] The post Supreme
The Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) has trained 50,000 personnel in the last two decades, as part of efforts to push the country’s digitalisation drive. These individuals received training in Cyber Security, Data Analytics and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) among others, which were tailor-made for the country’s development goals. This […] The post GI-KACE
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