IMF Boss, Christine Lagarde to visit Ghana December 16
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Madeleine Odette Lagarde, will pay a visit to Ghana from December 16 to 18, for bilateral talks with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The visit comes weeks ahead of the end of the country’s three-year IMF programme and marked an appreciation of the country’s policy […]
'NADMO prepared to manage any future Earthquake disaster'
The Director of Communication for National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), George Ayisi has sai, the organization is ready and well prepared to manage any future Earthquake disaster in the Country. Speaking on GBC’s Uniiq FM’s Current Affairs Program, ‘Focus’, Mr Ayisi said NADMO as an institution cannot prevent natural disasters but rather sensitize the communities […]
“Ghana poised for significant transformation” – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Ghana is well-poised for significant transformation and development, and has welcomed the inclusion and participation of the Japanese investment in that regard. According to President Akufo-Addo, his administration, over the last twenty-three months, has strengthened the Ghanaian macroeconomy, and has brought back discipline in the management of the […]
Chelsea unveil new 'shirtholders' Nike kit designed by fans with orange stripes to represent Didier Drogba's heroics
Chelsea have revealed the Chelsea ‘shirtholders kit’ designed by a fan and selected after several rounds of competition. The winning shirt is inspired by Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League triumph, and draws upon Didier Drogba’s stats from that game. It features a gradient orange design – thought to represent Drogba’s Ivory Coast heritage – while the […]
Tuface Idibia disclosed having many children from different women led to depression
Legendary singer, Tuface Idibia has disclosed how having many children from different women led him to depression. The father of seven, while gracing the December edition of leading lifestyle magazine, Genevieve, narrated difficulty he faced being a ‘father to many children’ 2face in the interview said he drank a lot at some point in his […]
All set for dialogue to address issues women face at work
The Gender Center for Empowering Development (GenCED) is set to organise a National Dialogue on December 12 at the Holiday Clinic, Accra. The them for the dialogue is: “Labor laws. Women’s Right at the Work Place”. Speaking on GBC’s Uniiq FM Breakfast Show, the executive Director of GenCED, Esther Tawia said most women get fired […]
Regular 'weigh-ins help prevent piling on pounds at Christmas'
Regular weigh-ins at home, plus simple weight-loss tips, could prevent people from piling on the pounds at Christmas, according to a new study. The Universities of Birmingham and Loughborough divided 272 volunteers into two groups. The “intervention” group weighed themselves regularly. They were also given information on how much exercise was needed to burn calories […]
The India girl who took her dad to the police over a toilet
A seven-year-old Indian girl went to the police after her father broke his promise to build her a toilet. Hanifa Zaara told the police in a letter that her father had “cheated” her and should therefore be arrested. She said that she was “ashamed” to defecate outside. Many Indians do no have access to toilets […]
Ghana signs agreements for air services at ICAO event
Ghana has signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and Bilateral Air Services Agreements with various countries for cooperation in commercial civil aviation. The agreements were signed at the ongoing International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Air Services Negotiations conference, in Nairobi, Kenya, and will pave the way for flights between Ghana and those countries. An MoU […]
Lightning kills 10 in Mozambique
At least 10 people have been killed after being struck by lightning in Mozambique’s central and northern regions following torrential rains, accompanied by thunderstorms, and strong winds, relief authorities say. Most of the deaths occurred over the past weekend, particularly in the provinces of Sofala, Zambezia, Manica, Tete and Niassa. More than 500 families have […]
Kenya drops new school syllabus
Kenya’s government has dropped plans to introduce a controversial new school syllabus at the start of the academic year in January because it is not ready to roll it out, Education Minister Amina Mohamed has said. The syllabus has caused huge debate in Kenya as it makes radical changes, moving away from an exam-focused to […]
Theresa May to face vote of no confidence from Tory MPs
UK Prime Minister Theresa May faces a vote of confidence in her leadership later after 48 of her Conservative MPs called for one to be held. But a defiant Mrs May vowed to contest the vote “with everything I have got”. She warned that a new prime minister would be faced with the choice of […]
"There is money in farming" – Ningo-Prampram best farmer
Madam Rita Yooke Oman, 2018 best farmer for the Ningo-Prampram District says it is not true that farming is the preserve of the poor in Ghana. Madam Oman, speaking to the Ghana News Agency after being adjudged the best farmer for the district, indicated that there is money in farming. “People always say that farming […]
Ghana to host Europe’s conference on digital rights
Ghana will from December 14 and 15, host Europe’s largest conference to deliberate on issues relating to digital rights, health, content creation, maker space, data, access, future technologies and women in technology. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MESTI), the first ever on the African Continent, the conference is dubbed […]
