The Paramount Chief of Yilo Krobo and President of the Yilo Krobo Tra­ditional Council, Okpleme Nuer Annorbaa Sasraku II, has called for urgent action to address regional and district boundary issues in Ghana. He explained that regional and district boundaries have become a major concern for traditional au­thorities, and urged stakeholders to collaborate in finding … The post Take

 The Minority Lead­er in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin, has advised the govern­ment to redirect its focus from political prosecutions to economic empow­erment. He said there was the need for job creation and support for key sectors of the economy. The minority leader made the call during the closing of the 2025 budget debate in Parliament, ar­guing that … The post Redirect

 The Vice President, Pro­fessor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, has called for a conscious effort in preserving the cultural values that identified Ghanaians as one people. Preserving such cultural values she said was key to nation building. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the call at the launch of a 409-page book titled “Ephraim Amu: Nationalist, Poet, and Theologian (1899-1995)”, … The post Let’s

A three-day training workshop on gender-based violence and oth­er critical issues affecting the reproductive health among young adolescents has been organised for journalists and media practitioners in the Upper East Region. The workshop, organised by the Forum for African Women Edu­cationists (FAWE) Ghana chapter was to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills in … The post UER:

 In a significant move to foster economic growth and scientific collabo­ration, Imperial College London in the United Kingdom (UK) has launched its first African hub, Im­perial Global Ghana, in Accra. This initiative aims to bridge the innovation ecosystems of Ghana and the UK, facilitating the ex­change of ideas, talent, and capital. President of Imperial College … The post  First

The trade war initiated by the United States was a logical consequence for the EU countries, resulting from the weakening of their econo­mies due to the Russophobic policies they pursued, says Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth” party and faction in the State Duma. “Even at the height … The post Sergey

Bank of Ghana cable theft accused walks on GH?1m bail

 The trade war initiated by the United States was a logical consequence for the EU countries, resulting from the weak­ening of their economies due to the Russophobic policies they pursued, says Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth” party and faction in the State Duma. “Even at the height … The post  EU trade war with US appeared first on Ghanaian

The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has justified higher taxes for mining companies in the 2025 budget statement with the decision to increase the Growth & Sustainability Levy on mining companies from 1% to 3%, saying that it is to ensure fair contribution. Gold mining companies will now pay higher taxes on super-normal profits, […] The post Finance

 The Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, together with Tara Connor, Vice President, Global Social Investment, and Country Director for Sao Tome and Princi­pe, Kosmos Energy and other key stakeholders, recently conducted a site visit to some KIC-incubated businesses in the Central Region of Ghana. This visit was part of KIC’s ongoing … The post KIC

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has emphasized that no country can develop without a strong industrial base. He stated that while trade is important, Ghana must adopt deliberate policies to promote local production. He questioned why the country continues to import basic commodities such as sugar and rice, despite having the capacity to […] The post Ato

Slovakia on Wednesday approved a plan to cull 350 bears following the latest deadly attack on a human. A 59-year-old man whose body was found in central Slovakia on Sunday appeared to have been mauled, authorities said. Environment minister Tomáš Taraba said bear attacks on humans have been on the rise and reached 1,900 last […] The post Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after

A jailed Tunisian opposition activist facing state conspiracy charges has launched a hunger strike to protest against being barred from appearing in person at his own trial, according to his defence team. Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, member of the opposition National Salvation Front and Citizens Against the Coup group which oppose President Kais Saied, insists on […] The post Jailed Tunisian opposition

The Trump administration has imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on Lesotho, a small, impoverished African nation of two million people – the highest tariff levied on any country. The measure delivers a severe blow to Lesotho’s economy, which relies heavily on exports for its modest $2bn gross domestic product (GDP). United States President Donald […] The post Trump imposes 50% tariff on Lesotho appeared

Hungary is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), its government has announced. A senior official in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government confirmed this hours after Israel’s leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Hungary for a state visit. Orban had invited Netanyahu as soon as the warrant was […] The post Hungary

A former neurocritical care nurse has revealed the five things you can do to take care of your brain health and prevent a stroke. Siobhan Mclernon, a senior lecturer in adult nursing at London South Bank University, recently shared the simple things you can change in your lifestyle to prevent a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to […] The post The ‘essential five’

 The Madina District Court 2 on Wednesday turned down the bail application of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a businessman, being held in connection with the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussien Suale. The court after listening to the prosecution and defence counsel, remanded Koranteng, 35, in police custody till April 17, 2025. Prosecution, led by Chief … The post Businessman accused

Ghana made an investment of GH?2.8 billion in the first phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative, but she continued to import substantial quantities of grains and other staple foods. Dr. Amos Rutherford Azinu, Seed Business Executive at Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC), stated that while the programme had achieved some success […] The post GH¢2.8 billion invested in PFJ Phase

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12. INTRODUCTION Life throws many things at us and we are often confused and desperate and we don’t know where to turn. The […] The post Perspectives From The Bible – 1 appeared first on

The Ghana Grid Company, operator of the National Interconnected Transmission System, has said it has fully restored power supply following a system disturbance that occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2024. Areas affected included some parts of Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, Techiman, Bui, Tumu, Sawla and other parts of Northen Ghana. The incident occurred at 20:09 hrs. […] The post GRIDCo