The Ministry of Energy has taken a swipe at former president John Dramani Mahama for accusing the New Patriotic Party and president Nana Akufo-Addo of greed which he said has resulted in the redundancy of the TENs and the Sankofa Gye Nyame Fields. Responding to the former president’s accusations, the Public Affairs Unit of the […] The post Govt slams John
Government has extended the window for bondholders to complete tender processes as part of the controversial domestic debt exchange programme. The deadline for signing up for the programme expired today, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, but government in a late-night press statement said some of the bondholders faced “technical glitches as they tried to complete the […] The post DDEP:
In the tenth and final episode of the Vodafone Healthline spin-off show, expert trauma surgeon Dr James Aggrey Orleans shared crucial tips for handling road accident victims. With road accidents being a major public health issue, having the proper skills and tools is essential for saving lives. The first step, according to Dr Aggrey, is […] The post Expert
The Tudec Development Center and managers of the Galaxy International School in Ghana, have commiserated with Turkish and Syrian families who have been affected by the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and some neighbouring countries. More than 4,300 people have died, and rescuers are racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble after a devastating […] The post Tudec
The Convener of the Individual Bondholders Forum, Senyo Hosi, has alleged that some banks are under pressure to coerce their customers to accept the Domestic Debt Exchange programme (DDEP) as the deadline approaches. Mr Hosi described the move as illegal and immoral adding that forcing customers of banks to accept the programme could spell doom […] The post Banks
The Odikro of Maame Krobo in the Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region, Enock Teye Soda has called on the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to as a matter of urgency relocate all herdsmen from Maame Krobo to a different location in order to ensure peace in the community. This call follows growing […] The post Odikro of Maame Krobo wants
As stated by Loretta Lynch, former US Attorney General, “Voting is how we participate in a civic society- be it for president, be it for a municipal election. It’s the way we teach our children – in school elections – how to be citizens, and the importance of their voice.” As the Federal Republic of […] The post Nigeria elections: Implications for Ghana
The UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between the UK and Ghana, has released the 4th edition of its annual Ghana Business Environment and Competitive Survey Report for the year 2022. Over 300 companies from 16 industries, ranging from small to large companies, participated in the survey. The […] The post UKGCC
Arise Ghana, a social group, has declared the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as a persona non grata following the economic crisis the country is faced with. The group said it no longer recognises Mr. Ofori-Atta as Ghana’s Finance Minister. Arise Ghana conveners addressing journalists on February 6, 2023, said, the continued stay of the Finance […] The post We
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a reminder of the ongoing fight against a harmful practice that affects millions of girls and women globally. The theme for this year’s celebration, “Partnering with Men and Boys to Transform Social and Gender Norms to End Female Genital Mutilation”, underscores the importance of involving […] The post Partnering
In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey hides in China, where they are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao. Ejiao is made from collagen that’s been extracted from donkey hides mixed with herbs and other ingredients to create medicinal and health consumer products. It’s believed to have properties that strengthen the blood, stop bleeding and […] The post China’s
Many countries in Africa suffer from disasters annually, but the adverse effects are grossly under-reported compared with coverage of more developed nations. The impact of these disasters is also more severe in developing countries because they have less capacity to adapt and cope. Flooding is the most widespread and recurrent disaster worldwide. In 2021 alone, […] The post Nigeria
The National Peace Council in partnership with the National Media Commission has launched guidelines on hate speech and other forms of indecent expressions. The guideline was launched on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Speaking at the launch, Chairman of the Peace Council, Reverend Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi cited the 1994 Rwanda genocide amongst others as a product […] The post Peace
Twenty-eight students have been discharged after they were hospitalized following the collapse of the roofing of the dining hall of the Ejuraman Anglican Senior High School in the Ashanti Region. One of the victims who had a fracture in the leg has been referred to a specialist facility for further treatment. A total of fifty […] The post 28 Ejuraman SHS students
Twenty-eight students have been discharged after they were hospitalized following the collapse of the roofing of the dining hall of the Ejuraman Anglican Senior High School in the Ashanti Region. One of the victims who had a fracture in the leg has been referred to a specialist facility for further treatment. A total of fifty […] The post 28 Ejuraman
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has dispelled allegations that the former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, was doing the bidding of the Majority caucus in Parliament. Some rumours that made the rounds following the shake-up of the Minority Leader in Parliament by the NDC suggested that the former leader of the minority group was […] The post Haruna
Fast-rising Ghanaian sprinter Abdul Rasheed Saminu has won the Gold medal in the 60m dash at the 2023 Sun Conference Championship. Abdul Rasheed who represented Florida Memorial University, shrugged off competition from the field to secure first place with a personal best time of 6.73 seconds. The Sun Championship was Abdul Rasheed’s first taste of […] The post Rasheed
Kumasi Asante Kotoko have been drawn against Aduana Stars in the 2022/2023 MTN FA Cup Round of 16. The Porcupine Warriors will be playing as the away team at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa. Kotoko’s last visit to Aduana Stars ended goalless in the betpawa Premier League on 1st January, 2023. Real Tamale […] The post MTN FA Cup: Kotoko paired against Aduana
Michael Ackon, a student of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) took home the winning cash prize of GHS 10,000.00 and some MTN souvenirs at the just ended Business Challenge competition, dubbed MTN Pulse Business Challenge competition. The event, organised in partnership with “Kuulpeeps”, spanned a period of 4 months, where participants were presented […] The post UPSA
British Council Ghana Arts Season is a period of specially curated events for young artists and creative entrepreneurs. Delivered by Accra–based creative consultancy Chapter54, the season has seen youth come together for exhibitions, workshops, discussions and networking. The British Council specialises in international cultural relations and educational opportunities. Hence, the creation of this season to […] The post Young
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