13 female graduate entrepreneurs mainly from the country’s colleges of agriculture have received mentorship and coaching to start their agribusiness venture as part of a collaboration between the Technical Education Development for Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (TEDMAG) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Global Community Service Fund (GCSF). The workshop supported by the Colleges of […] The post Women
The population of the Kumasi Central Prison is nearly 1800, far exceeding the facility’s capacity of 600 spaces for inmates, as of Friday, April 26, 2024. This situation is not different from other prisons across the country. Judges, legal practitioners, prison authorities, and various stakeholders have expressed concern about the rate of overcrowding, which results […] The post Kumasi
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says payment of pensions to members are not funded by its reserves as reported by some media houses. This follows media reports that SSNIT reserves are being depleted. In responding to the publications, SSNIT assured members that the fund can meet its benefits payment obligations beyond 20236. […] The post Pension payments are not funded
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust [SSNIT) has refuted claims suggesting that its reserves are depleting. There have been reports suggesting that SSNIT will be unable to pay benefits by 2036 as a result of depletion in reserves. But in a statement issued on Friday, April 26, SSNIT said it “presently receives contributions and […] The post Our reserves are not depleting
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced with great sadness the sudden demise of its patron, Mr. Joe Lartey Snr, who passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, April 26, 2024. As the first president of SWAG, Mr. Lartey played a pivotal role in bringing life to Ghana’s sports through his […] The post Veteran sports commentator Joe Lartey dead appeared first
Eric Twum, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Team, has stated that Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, did not achieve anything notable during her tenure as Minister of Education. He told Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV that because Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not […] The post Prof
By Godfred Amoaful Commemorative stamps to honour the 25-year reign of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II have been unveiled by Ghana Post at a media launch in Accra. The stamps project aims to honour and memorialize the remarkable contributions of Otumfuo to the Asante Kingdom and Ghana as a whole. It will serve as a […]
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe Grounds at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana were clad in white as celebrations continued on Asantehene’s silver jubilee. The celebrant, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, seated with Lady Julia, his wife was showered with praises and blessings by the clergy. Live music by gospel diva, Diana Hamilton […]
Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has described Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the former NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu, as a betrayer and unworthy of the party’s membership. This statement comes in response to claims made by the campaign team of Mr. Aduomi, who is contesting as an […] The post Ejisu
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region has engaged nursing mothers in the Tsawla community on the need for child protection and the detrimental effects of vote buying. The sensitisation is part of the NCCE’s initiative to enlighten the public towards this year’s general election, on […]
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe The youth had a share in the funfair celebratory of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. There was a big concert, and fireworks at three locations in Kumasi which the King took time off his busy schedule to attend. A septuagenarian and still going strong. Many are those overwhelmed by his interest […]
Joe Lartey, renowned Ghanaian sports journalist and a commentator has passed away, as confirmed by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Saturday. The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024. In a statement, SWAG announced, “The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) announces the death of Mr Joachim Awuley Lartey aka ‘Joe […] The post Veteran Sports
President Akufo-Addo’s driver, Joseph Addo, has been elected as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for La Dadekotopon. He polled 664 votes against his main challenger, Solomon Kotey Niikio, who polled 555. The National Executive Committee of the NPP sanctioned a primary in the constituency after the elected parliamentary candidate, Dr. Gerald Joseph Tetteh, […] The post NPP
By Kantam Juicy The Centre for Democratic Development, CDD Ghana, is pushing for journalists and media houses to move beyond electoral observations to monitoring and reporting on human rights perspectives during elections. It said that over the years, media reports have been centered on the technical aspects of elections, ignoring the very people for which […]
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 […] The post MoFA
In a surprising turn of events, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for La DADEKOTOPON Solomon Kotey Niko has lost the race to become the NPP parliamentary candidate for the area in a closely contested race. Joseph Kwashie Addo, who serves as the personal driver of President Akufo-Addo defeated Solomon Kotey Niko in a landslide victory […] The post Akufo-Addo’s driver
A police officer and seven individuals have been arrested and dragged before court for trading in a fake gold worth $523,000.00. Two Turkish nationals, Omer Topcu and Mustafa Ceyhan, who Read More... The post Cop, 7 Others Grabbed Over $523k Gold Scam appeared first on
IMANI Africa, a policy Think Tank has questioned the Electoral Commission (EC) on the alleged discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) that were discovered at a recycling plant. The EC, in a statement on Friday, April 26, 2024, explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina […] The post Who were auctioneers
The Ghana Hajj Board has released flight schedules for Hajj 2024. According to Executive Secretary Haj Farouk Hamza in a statement issued on Friday, April 26, the usual pattern of Tamale flights preceding Accra’s will be followed. “The first flight of a total of nine from Ghana will depart the Northern Regional capital on Tuesday, […] The post Ghana Hajj
WO1 Joseph Ashitey Hammond GHANA’S WORLD WAR II veteran, ex-Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Joseph Ashitey Hammond, has disclosed that at the tender age of 16, he took up Read More... The post I Fought WW2 At Age 16 – WO1 Hammond Shares
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