A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had either hypertension, diabetes or were obese. Particularly, for diabetes, the study found that the prevalence was 8.2 per cent while hypertension prevalence increased by 19 per cent between 2013 and 2023. […] The post 60% Ga Mashie residents
Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with JA Africa, hosted 30 high school-aged students, all girls, from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa to Accra, Ghana, at a highly impactful four-day bootcamp aimed at empowering them to become high-achieving women. The bootcamp was part of events to mark International Women’s Day and the girls represent the best-performing […] The post
Stakeholders from all sectors of the local economy are calling for a review of the electronic transaction levy (E-levy). They argue that instead of burdening consumers unnecessarily, efforts should focus on effective revenue production and equitable distribution within the larger tax framework. This came to light during a tax forum organized by the International Centre […] The post Participants
Lekzy Decomic The much-anticipated Ghana Comedy Awards (GCA) scheme has officially announced the nominees for the 2024 edition. The nominees list for over 20 categories saw some of Ghana’s Read More... The post Ghana Comedy Awards Nominees Unveiled appeared first on
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, along with the Ghana Tourism Authority, has inaugurated the 2024 edition of the annual Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival at the Kwahu Abene Palace. The festival, scheduled from March 29th (Easter Friday) to April 1st (Easter Monday), is expected to attract thousands of tourists to Ghana. This year’s celebration […] The post Tourism
Some Ga Kenkey vendors in Accra are now considering charging customers for the previously complimentary pepper as economic challenges in Ghana worsen, contributing to a broader increase in the cost of living. The latest economic data indicates a marginal rise in the year-on-year inflation rate for January 2024, with the current inflation rate reaching 23.5%. […] The post No more free
Mustapha Ussif, Sports Minister It has emerged that contrary to public perception of Ghana Football Association (GFA) handling monies meant for tournaments, it is rather the Youth and Sports Read More... The post ‘GFA Does Not Handle Pre Tournament Monies’
Kurt Okraku The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has made a significant investment in colts (juvenile) football, in the country. And per the initiative, a total of 1,721 clubs across Read More... The post GFA Committed To Colts Football Development –
No 19 Accra Bar and Restaurant was the venue for the maiden edition of the bartenders masterclass organized as part of the prestigious Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA), bringing the nomination phase to a successful close. The uniquely curated activity, instituted as part of efforts to groom young talents for the bartending profession and retool already […] The post Successful
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has hinted that Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Rev Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah will face legal consequences for his continued stay in office without a contract extension from the Ministry of Finance. Rev Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah, who is more than 60 years old and is […] The post We’ll
Christian Sottie, SML Boss Despite negative media campaigns, the contract established between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has demonstrated remarkable benefits for the Read More... The post GRA–SML Deal Generates Over
Gifty Oware-Mensah The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been the subject of wide public backlash after her comments about the Black Queens in an Read More... The post GFA EXCO Member Clarifies Black Queens Comments
Mavis Hawa Koomson The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced the revocation of the media blackout it imposed on the Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Read More... The post GJA Revokes Hawa Koomson ‘Black Out’ appeared first on
DSL, last year’s winner Charter House, the organisers of the annual Ghana Music Awards (GMA), has officially opened nominations for underground artistes to submit their entries for the prestigious Read More... The post 25th GMA Unsung Category Opens appeared first on
The Sophisticated, High-Networth & Excellence (SHE) Global Awards, a Dubai-based, annual business ceremony to honour successful women change-makers, has selected Accra-Ghana as the destination to host the fifth edition of the prestigious event slated for 12th -13th April, 2024. The awards, which are organised by the publishers of Ladies in Business Magazine Global, in the […] The post Accra
Mavis Hawa koomson The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has lifted the media blackout on Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, following a meeting held Read More... The post GJA Frees
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has acknowledged that Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Member of Parliament for Awutu-Senya, has demonstrated good faith in her cooperation on the assault case involving David Kobenna, the morning show host of Cape FM. Following consultation with its media partners, the Association has lifted the media blackout previously imposed on the […] The post Assault
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced plans to petition the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, over the assault on Citi TV/FM’s Northern Regional correspondent Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira by Farouk Mahama, the Member of Parliament for Yendi. Albert Dwumfour, the President of GJA, stated that they are in the process of arranging a meeting […] The post GJA
Local, regional, state, and national dignitaries gathered to honour iconic American singer Usher at an event sponsored by Amazon. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his New Look Foundation at Clark Atlanta University, Usher was recognized for his musical achievements and his impactful humanitarian work. Mayor Andre Dickens presented him with the Phoenix Award, while […] The post Usher
Fatimatu Abubakar The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed the appointment of Fatimatu Abubakar as the new Minister designate for Information. The GJA congratulated her on the elevation from Deputy Read More... The post GJA Congratulates Fatimatu Abubakar appeared
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