Rt. Hon. Lord Paul Boateng of the UK House of Lords has painted a stark picture of the severe food insecurity affecting millions globally. According to him, many companies across the globe have recorded lower incomes than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Leadership Lecture held at the Kofi Ohene-Konadu Auditorium of […] The post 309m people
Jean Mensa The Electoral Commission (EC) has opened applications for special voting for qualified institutions and individuals who wish to partake in the 2024 general elections which have been Read More... The post EC Announces Special Voting Portal appeared first on
The National Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo has voiced strong opposition to the proposed sale of SSNIT hotels, urging all Ghanaians to recognize the gravity of the situation as it directly affects their investments. Speaking passionately on the matter, Addo highlighted the collective stake that all SSNIT contributors have […] The post Sale
Ghana’s amputee national team has responded to the Minister of Youth and Sports’ demand for them to render accounts on all the donations they received after winning the 2024 African Amputee Football Cup of Nations AAFCON).
'Hands Off Our Hotels' demonstration led by lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa turned violent on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as police officers prevented the protesters from proceeding to the Jubilee House to present a petition to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Organiser of the ‘Hands Off our Hotels’ demonstration Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed his disappointment in the Police. “Let me condemn what the police did, this is a peaceful march, our people conducted themselves well so why do you fire tear gas on innocent civilians? Now we have to rush a few to the hospital? “They […] The post Demo: Ablakwa
Academic activities across colleges of education have come to a halt as the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has defied directives by the Fair Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC) to call off its strike and resume work. This strike has led to a complete cessation of academic and administrative functions, leaving the […] The post Colleges
Popular Ghanaian fashion designer Elikem Kumordzi is taking his relationship with his girlfriend, Hajara Nsoh, to the next level.
Proposed levies on cooking oil, motor vehicles and financial services are also axed.
The protestors who joined the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ demonstration are gradually inching towards the Christ the King Church on the Switch Back road where the exercise will end. Meanwhile, a police barricade has been mounted on the road to guide the direction of the protesters. This resulted in a temporary standoff between them and […] The post Videos: ‘Hands Off our Hotels’ demo first appeared on
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has appealed to the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) to cancel its nationwide strike, which began on June 17, 2024, and return to the negotiation table. The strike, which was announced by MELPWU, was prompted by the lack of Conditions of Service for its members, despite nearly two years […] The post Call
Activists have called on people to occupy Parliament in opposition to a new finance bill that is likely to raise the cost of living for many.
A report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published on June 11, 2024, has highlighted how the US dollar continues to lose ground in global foreign exchange reserves to nontraditional currencies such as the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi and Korean won. The report compiled by two IMF researchers, Serkan Arslanalp, Barry Eichengreen , Chima Simpson-Bell referred […] The post US
Fear has gripped the Wa community following the gruesome killing of two private security men in the town. The two private security men were killed at their duty posts in separate attacks at the Wa East office of the Ghana Education Service and the Wa Model Junior High School. Citi FM’s Upper West regional correspondent, […] The post Murder of two security men leaves
By Kojo BRIFO Nigeria’s consumer landscape is undergoing a significant transformation – and the snacking sector is at the forefront of this change. Beyond its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, Nigeria boasts a rapidly growing snack market fuelled by urbanisation, rising disposable incomes and evolving consumer preferences. The Nigerian snack food industry was valued at […] The post
Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced an exciting new initiative called the Young Farmers Business Academy (YFBA). This programme aims to engage young people interested in commercial farming, offering them the tools and knowledge to establish successful agribusinesses. The YFBA is designed to provide significant employment opportunities for youth, […] The post
By Korsi DZOKOTO In the twenty-first century, financial literacy has become a cornerstone for individual and collective well-being. The complex economic, political, and societal trends that characterize our times necessitate a comprehensive approach to financial education, extending beyond family and peer socialization to encompass political and educational actions at national and global levels. This article […] The post
Former WBC International title champion, Ayitey Powers, has launched his maiden boxing promotion christened ‘Power of the Fists,’ an event aimed at revitalising the sport in Ghana. Set for June 29 at the Bukom Boxing Arena, the promotion would be headlined by a National Super Middleweight championship between Elvis Aworgah and Ernest Baubali. Speaking at … The post Ayitey Powers launches
In a remarkable display of unity and community spirit, the chiefs and people of La, a suburb in Accra, have joined the "Hands Off Our Hotels" demonstration.
Cabinet has not approved mandatory health insurance for nonresident visitors, The Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has clarified. The sector Minister Bernard Okoe Boye explained that it was only a proposal by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), not a government policy. Reports had indicated that foreign nationals who arrive in Ghana wiill […] The post Health
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