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MoFA advises Ghanaians against traveling to Gao, Ansongo regions of Northern Mali
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians to avoid traveling to the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali. In a statement, the Ministry disclosed that the major highways linking Mali and Niger, particularly the Gao and Ansongo Regions of Northern regions of Mali have recorded terrorist harassment of commuters who […]
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Somanya Polyclinic shuts down units during power outages due to inefficient generator
Some critical units of Somanya Polyclinic in the Eastern Region are shut down whenever there is a power outage in the area. Kafui Wuttor, Head of Administration for Somanya Polyclinic, noted that the hospital’s generator has limited capacity and cannot power the entire facility, causing disruptions to other essential services including the laboratory. Kafui Wuttor […]
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Paa Kwesi Fabin criticises judging coaches only by results
Legon Cities coach Paa Kwesi Fabin has voiced his concerns over the practice of evaluating coaches solely based on results, arguing that such an approach is unjust and fails to account for the multitude of factors involved in the game. In a candid interview with 3Sports, the former Kotoko and Hearts of Oak gaffer expressed […]
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is 25-years today on Asante Golden stool
HIS ROYAL Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, clocks 25 years on the sacred Golden Stool of the Asante Kingdom today, Friday, April 26, 2024. Then known as Barima Kwaku Duah in private life, he was enstooled as the 16th Asante King on April 26, 1999, succeeding his late brother, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II. […]
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Sports
Agyemang Badu backs Dreams FC to upset Zamalek and reach CAF Confederations Cup final
SOURCE: Ahashie Judeliver Eli Former Ghanaian midfielder Agyemang Badu has thrown his weight behind Dreams FC, predicting a historic victory for the Ghanaian side over North African giants Zamalek this Sunday in the return leg of the CAF Confederations Cup semi-finals. Dreams FC held Zamalek to a goalless draw in the first leg played last […]
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Empire Sports World returns on May 1
Empire 102.7, the premier urban radio station in the Western Region, is excited to announce the return of its highly acclaimed program, Empire Sports World, starting May 1, 2024. Renowned for its insightful sports analysis spanning various aspects of the game, Empire Sports World has long been a go-to source for sports enthusiasts. Featuring a […]
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Health
USAID’s FAO donates 100,000 Anthrax vaccines to protect Ghanaians and livestock
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong and Patience Nawang Vaccines teach the immune systems of humans and animals how to create antibodies that protect them from diseases. Vaccines have proven to be effective, safe and reduce disease burden while increasing survival rates. For this reason, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a donation […]
Business
Antwi Oduro appointed New Director of CSIR-FORIG
Dr. Kwame Antwi Oduro, a Research Scientist has been appointed as the new Director of the CSIR -Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. He takes over from Professor Daniel A. Ofori who served for about nine years at the institute. Dr. Kwame Antwi Oduro in his acceptance speech, at the investiture at Fumesua, near Kumasi, on […]
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Headlines
2024 Election: An electoral tsunami will hit Ghana – Prof. Wutor
President of the Canada branch of the Professionals Forum (PROFORUM) of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Victor Wutor has predicted what he terms an electoral tsunami come December 7. The Professor of Biotecnology at the Rhodes University has therefore charged members of the NDC to stand ready. Speaking at the Diaspora Townhall Forum […]
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NDC Norway Branch stands firm against corruption, calls for accountability
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Member of Parliament for the Wa constituency and a key figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), engaged some members of the NDC Norway branch in Oslo to discuss critical national issues concerning Ghana’s economy and national politics. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the United Nations conference on Parliamentarians, focused […]
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Business
Govt to tax foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians to replace VAT on electricity
The Government is seeking to plug the revenue gap created as a result of the abandoned VAT on electricity with a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. At the beginning of the year, the government introduced a value-added tax on electricity, however, it was forced to abandon the initiative following a public backlash. […]
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Columnist
Revolutionising healthcare workforce development in Africa’s underserved regions
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa bears […]
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Opinion
The making of a political party stronghold
Democracy is often touted as a market place of ideas, but sometimes the factors that determine voter choice goes just beyond who has sound policies and ideas. Particular geographical areas over the years consistently vote for particular political parties. Underlying such affinities could be historical, sociological and sometimes personality factors. In the UK, the Labour […]
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GPRTU: Drivers at Sparna Junction call for dedicated transport station
Drivers at the Sparna Junction, Tema Motorway Branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) are urging the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to permit them to establish a dedicated transport station for passengers along the route in a bid to improve road safety and combat congestion. The proposed station aims to prevent drivers from parking […]
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Featured
Aggrieved Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management issue June 30 ultimatum to govt
Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management in the Ashanti region have issued an ultimatum to the government to return their locked-up investments or they will campaign against the party in the upcoming elections. The customers, who are agitated and frustrated, have set a deadline of June 30, 2024, for the return of their funds. In […]
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Northern Region: Aggregators oppose Ghana’s embrace of biotechnology in agriculture
A group of Aggregators in Northern Ghana has raised serious concerns regarding Ghana’s recent approval of genetically modified (GM) products across various sectors, emphasizing the potential long-term effects on human health and the environment. They argue that the safety of GM foods has not been definitively established, with fears of unforeseen consequences on biodiversity and […]
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International
Strasbourg shooting: Man sentenced 30 years for aiding France attacker
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for helping an Islamist attacker who killed five people at a French Christmas market in December 2018. Audrey Mondjehi, 42, was convicted of obtaining a gun used by Cherif Chekatt, who shot and stabbed his victims in Strasbourg, north-eastern France. The pair were former prison […]
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Politics
NPP Fanteakwa South inaugurates campaign team
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Fanteakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region has officially inaugurated its campaign team for the 2024 election, marking the beginning of an energetic push towards breaking the eight-year election cycle jinx. The ceremony was held at Nsutam in the Eastern Region, in one of the biggest town halls constructed by […]
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Features
French West African States yet to learn from Mozambique
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Russia has now started calling for combined strategic partnership and international efforts to drastically address the complexities of rising insecurity and adopting a multilateral military force for countering terrorism in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. An official statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry called for finding common solutions […]
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Ashanti Region: Multi-million dollar Krofrom market now den of rodents, criminals
The Krofrom market, a multi-million dollar commercial edifice in one of the prominent suburbs of Kumasi, is now a den of rodents and criminals. The site has grown into a forest, where young boys set traps for rats. It has also become a den for all sorts of criminal activities during the day and night. […]
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