Etse Sikanku: The driver’s mate conundrum
There have been a lot of conversations about the use of the driver’s mate phrase by Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. It has been the subject of widespread commentary sometimes bordering on ridicule, humour and
GENERAL NEWS
EC slams John Mahama for comments on appointments at the Commission
By Augustus Acquaye The Electoral Commission has slammed NDC flagbearer John Mahama for claiming persons appointed to the Commission are NPP members and that the Commission is hiring NPP faithful to serve as returning and
Diana Asamoah’s translator arrested for theft
Gospel Musician Diana Asamoah has caused the arrest of her translator identified as Rev Eric Kwame Asante for allegedly stealing her money According to the Gospel artiste, she has been doing the work of God
Controversy surrounds Ghana’s new public school uniform initiative
By Gertrude Tandoh In a bid to rebrand and elevate the image of public basic schools in Ghana, the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Adu Twum, recently unveiled a new ‘blue-white’ uniform for the primary
ACEP calls for stricter guidance notes for utilisation of IMF’s SDR
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to adopt punitive sanctions to ensure that its member countries strictly implement guidance notes on the utilisation
Legendary sports commentator Joe Lartey dies at 96
By Seli Baisie The demise of Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey, affectionately known as ‘Joe Lartey,’ has been announced by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG). The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024.
The Rise of Barefoot Shoes: Why Ditching Heels and Soles Can Benefit Your Health and Happiness
By Prince Dankwa For many centuries, Ghanaians had grown used to being barefoot. It permitted unrestricted foot movement across Ghana’s diverse landscape, which ranges from soft sandy beaches to rugged highlands and all points
NCA approves Starlink’s operations in Ghana
By Patience Bumbom The National Communications Authority (NCA) has given the green light to Space X Starlink GH LTD, the operator of Starlink Satellite Broadband, to provide satellite broadband services in Ghana. The approval of
World Bank suspends funding Tanzania tourism project
The World Bank has halted its funding of a $150m ($120m) tourism project in Tanzania following allegations of rape, evictions
ECOWAS should show interest in domestic affairs of member states- Dr. Kipo Sunyehzi
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Research Fellow at the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), University of Ghana Dr. Kipo
Morocco, Belgium reaffirm commitment to Libya’s Sovereignty, National Unity (Joint Declaration)
In a joint declaration issued on Monday, 15 April 2024, in Rabat, Morocco and Belgium reaffirmed their strong commitment to
The Rise of Barefoot Shoes: Why Ditching Heels and Soles Can Benefit Your Health and Happiness
By Prince Dankwa For many centuries, Ghanaians had grown used to being barefoot. It permitted unrestricted foot movement across
Signs someone secretly dislikes you, according to psychology
It’s a hard truth to swallow, but not everyone may like you. Sometimes, it’s not obvious. People can be perfectly
The Negative Impact of Fast Fashion: A Pile of Waste in Ghana
By Dankwa Prince Ghana’s Accra Ghana’s main and largest city, Accra, is lined by mountains of abandoned clothing along its