The Ghana Journalists Association has launched the 3rd African Media Convention (AMC), which is scheduled to take place in Accra, in May 2024. The African Media Convention is currently the largest gathering of media stakeholders and policymakers on the continent. The Convention, an initiative of The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF), is designed to safeguard the […] The post Ghana to host 3rd
Okyeame Kwame Celebrated hiplife artiste, Okyeame Kwame, also known as Rap Doctor, has been invited to perform at this year’s edition of a musical event dubbed ‘Hiplife Party 4’ Read More... The post Okyeame Kwame Headlines Hiplife Party appeared first on
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has submitted to the House of Parliament to consider, as a matter of priority, the creation of Assembly Members’ Common Fund.He made the suggestion during a debate in the House on December 7, 2023. The MP, who is also the Western Regional Minister, argued that […] The post T’di MP calls for creation of
In recognition of excellence and volunteerism, Dr. Abena N. Asomaning, Founder of the Angel-Zoe Foundation, has been awarded for her commitment to the work of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Ghana as a Trustee representing the President of the Republic. The award also recognises her philanthropic work and immense contributions to youth empowerment […] The post
The 2023 edition of Ghana’s Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has commenced.The program, aimed at equipping journalists with essential skills and knowledge, was opened by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, at a ceremony organised by the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) in Accra yesterday. In his keynote address, Minister Oppong Nkrumah […] The post 2023
The National Ambulance Service has decried the insufficient fuel supply, coupled with frequent fluctuations in fuel prices, affecting the smooth delivery of its service. The Ambulance Service is appealing to the government to consider providing a dedicated source of funding to enable the effective delivery of its service. The institution made this known to the […] The post Ambulance
In recognition of excellence and volunteerism, Dr. Abena N. Asomaning, Founder of the Angel-Zoe Foundation, has been awarded for her commitment to the work of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Ghana as a Trustee representing the President of the Republic. The award also recognizes her philanthropic work and immense contributions to youth empowerment […] The post Akufo-Addo
Ghanaian highlife maestro, Kwabena Kwabena, has voiced his reservations about the feasibility of the Play Ghana initiative, expressing skepticism regarding its practicality in light of what he perceives as financial challenges within the music industry. At the press conference, the Creative Arts Agency explained that the initiative was aimed at getting the general public and […] The post Kwabena
Atwima Nwabiagya South New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman, John Kwame Duodu, also known as Sir John, says former President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy, vis-a-vis all the discussions it has generated over the period, attests to the fact that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has no message for Ghanaians, ahead of 2024 elections. […] The post ‘Mahama’s 24-hour economy is
The Health Committee of Parliament has revealed that an amount of $1.4 billion would be required to complete all ongoing Agenda 111 projects. The committee says that as of November 2023, over $251 million had been spent on the hospital projects, with 90 out of 102 at various stages of construction. The Ranking Member on […] The post About $1.4bn needed to complete
We used this column yesterday to express our concerns over the springing up of skyscrapers in Accra, without the corresponding provision of modern equipment for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). We noted that though some of these high-rise buildings have as many as 25 floors, the GNFS does not have the fire tenders that […] The post Editorial: Varsities churning
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has called on the youth to embrace skills training at the various vocational and technical institutions to enable them to acquire employable skills. According to Mr Agbodza, the public sector does not have the capacity to employ all the youth and that it was […] The post Adaklu MP asks youth to establish own businesses appeared
Parliament on Tuesday approved the sum of GH¢149 million for the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Madam Diana Asonaba Dapaah, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, moved the Motion for the House to approve the Budgetary allocation for the OSP. Mr Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the Chairman for […] The post Parliament approves GH¢149 million
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim delivered a comprehensive critique of Ghana’s economic trajectory at the fifth Annual UPSA Leadership Lecture Series, expressing disappointment in successive governments over 66 years of independence. He highlighted the challenges of insufficient microeconomic and political stability, coupled with the burden of a 90 percent GDP public debt and an oversized government […] The post Pianim
Former Minister for Finance, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, has responded positively to the request made by former President John Dramani Mahama to join forces and work towards achieving a victory Read More... The post Kwabena Duffuor Considers Mahama Plea appeared first on
Andrews Kwame Pianim Economist, Andrews Kwame Pianim has expressed concern over the country’s alarming rate of corruption cases recorded over the years. According to him, although the country is blessed with Read More... The post Ghana Is Down Because Of Corruption
A failed flagbearer hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Kwabena Duffuor, has visited the flagbearer of the party, John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra. His visit follows Mr Mahama’s recent visit with some national executives of the party to his residence to discuss the future of the NDC and its path […] The post 2024 polls: Duffuor also
Renowned Ghanaian economist, Kwame Pianim, has bemoaned the leadership deficit on the African continent stating that it is becoming very expensive. Speaking at the annual Leadership Lecture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Monday, December 11, Mr Pianim emphasized that this deficit is significantly hindering Ghana’s development, noting that Ghana and Korea […] The post Leadership
Heads of seven Senior High Schools in the Ashanti region have been interdicted after being accused of hindering progress of government’s flagship educational programme – Free Senior High School (Free SHS). The affected heads are; Mrs Selina Anane Afoakwa of Kumasi Girls’ SHS, Mr Nathaniel Asamoah of Asanteman SHS, Mr Andrews Boateng of Kumasi Technical […] The post GES goes bonkers
Celebrated Ghanaian music producer, Hammer of the Last Two, has suggested that Black Sherif’s music potentials have not been fully unleashed. Hammer believes that there are other sides of the Kwaku the Traveler hit maker that are yet to be fully appreciated by music consumers. Extolling the music prowess and meteoric growth of the singer, […] The post Black Sherif’s producer
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