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Faanaa boat capsising incident- one year on
In the quiet community of Faanaa, nestled within the Ga South Municipality, lies a heartbreaking reality veiled by serene landscapes and the gentle flow of the Densu River. Here, amidst the tranquil surroundings, lies a community grappling with grief and fear, as its residents continue to face the harrowing journey across the river to access […]
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UTAG jabs UniMAC Vice Chancellor over comments on Book and Research Allowance
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed disappointment in the Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC), Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, for making some comments on the Book and Research Allowances (BRA) given to teachers. Professor Kwansah-Aidoo, during a public lecture organized by the SD Dombo University of Business and […]
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The Free SHS programme: A closer look at the cost of quality education
Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […]
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49% of children aged 6–59 months anaemic – GSS
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 […]
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49% of children aged 6–59 months anemic – GSS
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 […]
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Failatu Abdul-Razak ends 10-day cook-a-thon attempt at 227 hours
The 10-day attempt to break the longest cooking record of all time at the modern city hotel in Tamale, has been brought to an end. The initially scheduled 5 days cook-a-thon had to extend to its tenth day after the management team of chef Failatu Abdul Razak picked information of another person surpassing the 120 […]
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Cook-a-thon: GTA, Zaina Lodge offer Chef Faila more enticing packages
Failatu Abdul-Razak’s cook-a-thon has garnered not just delicious smells, but also tourism-boosting partnerships. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Zaina Lodge have stepped up to offer even more enticing packages after the event concludes. Mr. Angelo Yossi Dogbe, GTA’s Northern Regional Director, has been a constant presence throughout the marathon. Beyond the already allocated funds […]
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Cook-a-thon: Actor Yaw Dabo visits Chef Faila
Popular diminutive Ghanaian actor, Yaw Dabo visited Chef Failatu Abdul Razak, the Ghanaian chef attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale. During the visit, Yaw Dabo expressed his love for fufu, a traditional Ghanaian dish, and said he would love to eat it […]
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Gender Minister gives freebies to over 2000 widows in North East Region
Over a thousand widows in the Walewale constituency of the North East Region have received generous support from the Member of Parliament and Minister for Gender, Women, and Children, Hajia Lariba Zuwera, to usher in the new year. Each widow was provided with bags of rice, oil, clothes, and a hundred cedis each, marking the […]
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Parliament approves $150m from World Bank
Parliament has approved a loan agreement of $150 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank for the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2. The project aims to strengthen the socio-economic resilience of coastal communities through good coastal management practices and support the government’s efforts to reduce the vulnerability of coastal […]
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