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Women Entrepreneurship: TEDMAG, USask holds development workshop for entrepreneurs from Agriculture Colleges
13 female graduate entrepreneurs mainly from the countryâs 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 [âŚ]
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NDC Central Regional Chairman dismisses Wontumiâs relevance in intellectual discourse
The Central Regional Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu has brushed off the credibility of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Professor Asiedu emphasized that Chairman Wontumiâs statements do not merit serious consideration in intellectual discussions. He remarked that [âŚ]
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Ghana Enterprises Agency boosts support for AGI and ASSI in BizBox Project
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has reinforced its commitment to bolstering the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Association for Small Scale Industries (ASSI). Speaking at a short ceremony to hand over of funds and publicity materials to AGI and ASSI in support of the GEA and Mastercard Foundation Business in a Box (BizBox) [âŚ]
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VIDEO: From promise to decay: The sad story of AstroTurf pitches
Three years ago, when Bukom Square received an Astroturf pitch, audience stands, and floodlights for nighttime play, the community was elated. It was a moment of pride and excitement. Finally, they had a proper venue to nurture football talent, much like they had done for boxing over the years. The Astroturf quickly became the heart [âŚ]
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NPP wasting its own time on Bawumiaâs running mate â Asah Asante
Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana (UG), Dr. Asah Asante says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is wasting time with the selection of the running mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawuamia. This comes on the back of the many calls from groups within the NPP on the flag bearer to select their preferred [âŚ]
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MP, DCE debunk political sabotage in Tema-Mpakadan train crash
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman and the District Chief Executive for North Tongu, along with the owner of the Hyundai Gold 5-tonne vehicle involved in the rail accident, have collectively debunked claims of political sabotage as the cause of the train crash on the Tema-Mpakadan road. The incident took place on Thursday, April 18, [âŚ]
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Ghana urges global leaders to establish urban resilience fund at ECOSOC Youth Forum
Ghanaâs Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has called on global leaders to take decisive actions in addressing urban challenges and climate change at the ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York. Highlighting Ghanaâs rapid urbanization rate, Hon Mustapha Ussif stressed the urgency of adopting innovative solutions to combat pollution and emissions. He emphasized Ghanaâs [âŚ]
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I dare Bawumia to name a successful policy he initiated â Joseph Amoah
A member of the Movement for Change, Joseph Amoah, has issued a challenge to Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to name a single successful policy that he has initiated. In an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM, Amoah expressed his skepticism about Bawumiaâs ability to [âŚ]
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Alan invites NPP to the launch of Alliance for Revolutionary Change
Founder of Movement for Change Alan Kyerematen has invited the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the launch of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change at UPSA on 17th April, 2024. The Movement for Change (M4C) led by Alan Kyerematen, and the National Interest Movement (NIM), led by Dr. Abu Sakara Foster recently announced the conclusion [âŚ]
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Ghana will have lowest tax rate in ECOWAS under my presidency â Alan
The founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to abolish several taxes imposed on imports that he said are unnecessary and a huge burden to the trading community. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge in an engagement with members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). He said the abolishment [âŚ]
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Editorial: GMO products have to be properly labelled for consumer choice
It is a welcome relief to hear the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) categorically deny the commercialisation of certain genetically modified organisms like maize, soy or even perhaps, tomatoes in our food chain. The clarification comes amid concerns expressed by a number of interest groups like the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), aggregators [âŚ]
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China and Russia stand for global governance reformsÂ
By KestĂŠr Kenn KLOMEGĂH China and Russia have renewed their anti-Western confrontation during high-level meeting in early April 2024 in Beijing. China demonstrates greater readiness to team up with Global South to âpromote reforms in the global governance systemâ while Russia vehemently confronts âWestern-led blocâ during talks in Beijing. But both further pledged to strengthen multilateral strategic [âŚ]
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CECECON inaugurated to combat climate change
By Samuel SAM In a bid to tackle climate change and its global impacts, the Centre for Culture and Environmental Conservation (CECECON), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has been officially inaugurated at the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The organization aims to sensitise and advocate climate change awareness,  in [âŚ]
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PFJ was a political slogan to deceive Ghanaians â Edem Agbana
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Partyâs Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, calling it a political slogan without practical solutions. The PFJ, a flagship programme of the NPP government, was designed for agricultural transformation and job creation. Initiated in 2017, the [âŚ]
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Cases of TB, malaria and HIV/AIDS on the rise due to locked up medical supplies â CSO
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have [âŚ]
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Health crisis looms as Global Fund suspends shipments to Ghana
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the governmentâs inaction in expediting the [âŚ]
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ASEPA demands clarity on alleged sale of TOR to Sentuo
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has called on the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Sentuo Oil Refinery to make public the specifics of their relationship. This request comes in the wake of the alleged sale of TOR to Sentuo Oil Refinery. On Monday, April 8, ASEPAâs Executive Director, Mensah Thompson, [âŚ]
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