Military coups d’état, which involve unconstitutional ascension to power by armed forces, have been on the rise over the past decade in West Africa. Between 2020 and 2022, Africa experienced six ‘successful’ military coups – of which two were ‘coups within coups’ – and three attempted coups. This represents an approximately 229% increase in coup […] The post The
I had gone to find spare parts for my now ageing Toyota Fortuner vehicle at Abbosey Okai. I was highly amused listening to some of the submissions during a heated debate on how the cedi has depreciated against the major foreign currencies. As I haggled over the prices of the spare parts to fit my […] The post Random
Africa is a continent with extraordinary economic potential despite its continual underdevelopment. Notwithstanding its prodigious youthful population, diversified cultures and vast array of natural resources, Africa has encountered a multitude of obstacles in its endeavour to exploit its economic legacy. In recent times, there has been an increasing emphasis on harnessing the economic potential of […] The post
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Friday inaugurated the first phase of the Ghana National Fire Service Academy and Training School at Wungu, a farming community in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region. This brings to two fire academy and training schools in Ghana. The first being the Fire Academy and … The post Veep inaugurates second fire academy,
More than 28.4 per cent of all women aged 15 to 49 years experienced one form of intimate partner violence in 2021, latest figures by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on domestic violence has indicated. According to the Service, although trends in physical, emotional and sexual violence has seen a marginal decrease from 2008 to … The post 28.4 % women experience intimate-partner
Four of Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) legends, currently in Cote d’Ivoire for the ongoing tournament have visited the Black Stars to inspire them ahead of their crucial final Group B game against the OS Mambas of Mozambique today at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe, Abidjan. The four, namely Rev. Osei Kofi, AFCON … The post Ghana AFCON legends inspire Black Stars appeared
Over 40 polling station executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Fumso electoral area in the Adansi Asokwa constituency have declared their unflinching support for the Member of Parliament for the area, KT Hammond ahead of the party’s parliamentary primaries on January 27. Convener for the group, Isaac Afful, made the announcement at […] The post NPP
“Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” — Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our pause for self-reflection that we […] The post Risk
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The leadership of Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of TUC-Ghana, says it is the sole union with the collective agreement and bargaining certificate to negotiate with the government on behalf of junior staff, some senior staff, and senior members of public and technical universities in the country. This follows a break away of two … The post Turmoil in TEWU of TUC …as two
The Chief of Kade, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, has called on the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) to take immediate steps to enforce the ruling of the High Court to avert bloodshed in his traditional area. He said tension was mounting in the area as a result of unlawful activities of a rival faction that … The post Chieftaincy dispute:Tension
The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) has identified inadequate health facilities in some parts of the country as a major factor hindering access to healthcare, particularly among women and children. The population-based survey, designed to monitor progress of health service utilisation and management to inform decision makers, said on the average, it took between … The post Long
Ghanaian featherweight prospect, Stanley Nyantakyi, nicknamed the ‘Ashanti Warrior’, put up a spirited display to defeat Nathaniel Nukpe in an eight round contest last Saturday. In front of a mammoth crowd at the Bukom Boxing Arena on a Freezy Macbones Promotions, the Kumasi native dispatched Nukpe in five thrilling rounds. The win affirmed his status … The post Ashanti Warrior shines
A lecturer of the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), Alhassan Azumah, was shot dead by unknown assailants in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, on Wednesday evening. The incident reportedly happened at about 6:15 pm at the residence of Azumah at Sokabisi, a suburb of the town. It is unclear what triggered the attack and gruesome … The post Bolgatanga Technical varsity lecturer
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard a 20 per cent nationwide increase in fares announced by commercial and private transport operators. A statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit in Accra, yesterday, said there had not been any negotiation with transport operators for adjustment of current fares. “When it becomes … The post Disregard
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard a 20 per cent nationwide increase in fares announced by commercial and private transport operators. A statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit in Accra, yesterday, said there had not been any negotiation with transport operators for adjustment of current fares. “When it becomes … The post Disregard
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the invitation of the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, Prof. Klaus Schwab, left Ghana on Monday to attend the 2024 edition of the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings being held from Tuesday (January 16) to Friday (January 19). The Davos Meeting which began on …
A new device to track illegal logging from the country’s forests has been deployed in an effort to curb the incidence of illegal exploitation of the timber resources. When fed with the documentation of the logs, Xylorix Pocket Wood, the App/device, will quickly scan them and give off the information about the woods being carried …
The Ghana Supporters in Abidjan have dismissed allegations that they are stranded at the ongoing African Cup of Nations and are threatening to return home ahead of the Black Stars’ crucial game against the Pharaohs of Egypt today. The supporters group said the reports were false, malicious, unfounded and orchestrated by some disgruntled persons for …
The Black Stars will come up against record seven times African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holders, the Pharaohs of Egypt, in the second Group B game of the on-going tournament at the Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny today. Ghana’s journey for a fifth AFCON title had a shaky start last Sunday when the Blue Sharks of Cape …
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