To promote peaceful inter-ethnic coexistence and unity among members in the Northern region, the Nanumba North Municipality, with support from the Gulf of Guinea Social Cohesion Project (SOCO project), has organized intercultural dance competitions among the various ethnic groups in the area. According to the organizers, this initiative is designed to promote peaceful inter-ethnic tolerance […] The post Nanumba
The Minority Caucus on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament has supported calls for the revocation of the legislative instrument L.I 2462, which is designed to protect the country’s forest reserves. A group of civil society organizations has petitioned Parliament and the President to revoke the L.I, arguing that since its passage a year […] The post Minority
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club came close to breaking a three-game winless streak but conceded a late equalizer in a disappointing manner, missing the opportunity to secure three points. The Rainbow Club ended with a 1-1 draw against Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after securing a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Hearts
AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine has been the bedrock and financial pillar of Obuasi’s economic activities for decades, serving as a major source of revenue and employment for the community. The mine, in operation since 1897, has significantly contributed to the development of the town and its surrounding areas by supporting various social and environmental initiatives, […] The post Obuasi
The inflation rate declined to 26.4% in November, a 19-month low, the Ghana Statistical Service has published.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2023 was 198.2 – relative to 156.8 for November 2022. The Ghana Statistical Service says food inflation was the major contributor to the decline in the rate of inflation. In November, food […] The post Inflation declines from 35% to 26% appeared first
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Forum, a branch of International Human Resources in Ghana, has organized a forum to educate and assist Human Resource Managers in Ghana in making early and strategic preparations for the upcoming new year. SHRM Forum is an umbrella organization of an international Human Resource Professional body based in […] The post Be
The leadership of the Ghana Society of Physically Disabled has expressed concern about the low participation of its members in the upcoming district-level elections, citing financial challenges. While some people with disabilities are contesting as assembly and unit committee members in certain areas, others have opted out, partly due to financial constraints. The Ghana Society […] The post Persons
With Africa’s increasing adoption and use of new technologies, and recent interest in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), experts at the 2023 Data Protection Africa Summit have stressed the need for more efficient data protection and privacy regimes. They joined voices in calling on data controllers, users and processors of personal data to be prudent in […] The post
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has ruled that separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu should be kept in prison, overturning a 2022 judgment by a lower court that ordered his release. The court also ruled that his terrorism trial at a lower federal court should continue. In October last year, the Appeal Court dropped all charges against him after […] The post Nigerian court orders Nnamdi
The Supreme Court has clarified that the Numo Nmashie Family of Teshie in the Greater Accra Region cannot hold themselves as owners of 70 villages, which occupied over 72,000 acres of land. In its latest clarification, a five-member panel of the apex court presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, affirmed […] The post Teshie
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah has broken ground for the construction of a two-lane dual carriageway on the Kasoa to Winneba stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast highway. The dualization process will begin from Krispol City to Winneba in the Effutu Municipality. In the urbanized section of the stretch, where traffic is heavy, […] The post Amoako-Attah
Halil Umut Meler was punched to the floor by Ankaragucu President (INSET) Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, has reinforced his statement that abuse of officials is Read More... The post Abuse Of Referees ‘Cancer’ On Football appeared first
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has urged further discussions following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Numo Nmashie Family land case. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, December 14, Yaw Oppong emphasized the potential impact on numerous Accra communities, stating, “It is a huge land, and you […] The post Supreme
Abhorrent scenes started when the president of Ankaragucu (INSET) punched the referee in the face The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended all leagues on a night of “shame” Read More... The post Club Prez Punches Referee In The Face appeared first on
President-Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM), Mr. Alexander Nortey, has emphasised the importance of prioritising customer satisfaction and professional standards for businesses to survive in the evolving market of 2024. According to Mr. Nortey, it is important for businesses to embrace innovation, modernise their approaches and focus on data-driven decision-making to stay competitive. Mr. Nortey […] The post
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHAJ
The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) pulsated with excitement as it hosted the biggest gospel musical event of 2023 so far, “Rhythms of Africa”. Curated by the iconic UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu, in collaboration with George Quaye’s Image Bureau, Rhythms of Africa was a resounding success, with the event […] The post I
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHRAJ
In collaboration with the French Embassy, the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) orchestrated a national para-powerlifting competition, featuring 30 para-powerlifters from five regions of Ghana, namely Ashanti, Bono, Central, Greater Accra, and Western. The event, held on December 6, 2023, at the African Paralympic Committee North Region office in Accra, was a commemoration of […] The post NPC-Ghana
A reliving judge has taken over the Special Prosecutor’s application seeking confirmation of the freezing and seizure of properties of former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Read More... The post New Judge Takes Over OSP, Cecilia Dapaah
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