IWMI committed to addressing risks and gender in-equalities in water management- Dr. Mark Smith
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Director General of the International Water Management Infrastructure (IWMI), Dr. Mark Smith, has stated that IWMI has a global strategy in addressing water risk and gender equality issues in water management. On Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at the MJ Grand Hotel in Accra, IWMI hosted a significant workshop themed “Consultation on […]
Dreams FC asked to pay GH₵36K for Baba Yara Stadium usage
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ashanti Regional Division of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has written to Dreams FC to pay a whopping fee of GHc 36,070.00 to get the Baba Yara Sports Stadium ready for Sunday’s crucial Confederations Cup semi-final second leg encounter against Zamalek SC after a goalless draw from the first leg […]
Let’s use political power to fight injustice, hunger- Prof. Opoku-Agyemang
By Edzorna francis Mensah Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate to the NDC Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama has asserted that, political power must be used to improve the living conditions of the citizenry to eliminate hunger and promote justice for all without discrimination. According to her, “politics about fighting injustice, hunger, hopelessness, arrogance, […]
Energy Minister faces criticism for lack of control, load shedding timetable delayed
By Francisca Amoakoa Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh has been accused by the Minority in Parliament of lack of control over his ministry, which has resulted in the delay of a load-shedding timetable. Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, stated that the responsibility for releasing a load-shedding timetable lies with the Energy Minister, given his oversight […]
Ghana Standards Authority to digitalise Standards purchases this year
By Dominic Hlordzi Acting Director in charge of Certification Directorate of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Joyce Okoreee has revealed that the GSA will be activating online purchase of Standards this year. Speaking during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce’s (UKGCC) webinar on “The Role of the Ghana Standards Authority in Promoting Local and International Trade,” […]
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 in between. But we’ve become disconnected from this history in recent decades with modernization and as shoes in Western design […]
Adina captures hearts of many with her latest release, “Emergency”
By Sandra Asante Adina Thembi Ndamse, Ghanaian-South African singer, songwriter, actress and sometimes a model has captured the hearts of many with her latest release “Emergency”. “Emergency” outlines Adina’s triumphant return to the spotlight, and fans are besides themselves with joy to have a new banger from the talented singer. The song is an attestation […]
N/R: Global Communities, USAID commission water supply system for 2 communities in Nawulugu
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Global Communities, under the USAID-funded ‘Enhancing Water Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH, activity’, has commissioned two Small Town Water Supply Systems at Nawulugu and Nanton-Kurugu in the Gushegu municipality and Nanton districts of the Northern region. The construction of the water systems is part of a larger plan to provide potable water […]
King Promise makes history as first Ghanaian to host sold-out concert in Singapore
By Sandra Asante Ghanaian musician, King Promise also known as Gregory Bortey Newman, has made history by becoming the first Ghanaian artiste to host a sold-out concert in Singapore. The Highlife and Afrobeats Superstar will commence his Asian Tour with a live performance at the Tipsy Unicorn Beach House on April 26, 2024, in Singapore. […]
ECOWAS countries unlikely to meet SDG 6 says Water Expert, Dr. Boubacar Barry
By Joyce Gyekye All 15 member states of the Economic Community of West Africa States, ECOWAS are unlikely to meet Sustainable Development Goal, SDG 6 which aims to ensure availability and sustainable water and sanitation management by all by 2030. The President of the Technical Committee of Global Water Partnership of West Africa, Dr. Boubacar […]
Akufo-Addo, Bawumia gov’t using state power to favour small clique – NDC Vice Presidential candidate
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Running Mate of John Dramani Mahama, the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has accused the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia led government of using state power to favour a small clique instead of the broader interests of all Ghanaians. “Across the political divide, across social and […]
Ghana Shippers Authority spearheads drive for demurrage-free port through strategic engagement with MDAs
Importers have long grappled with the burden of demurrage and rent charges, often encountering financial hurdles in their shipping endeavours. Over recent years, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has been inundated with complaints from shippers concerning demurrage fees levied by shipping lines, despite delays not being attributed to the shippers themselves. To tackle this challenge, […]
We’re not there yet; Stop fighting over positions in Mahama’s next govt – Asiedu Nketiah cautions NDC stalwarts
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, known within political circles as General Mosquito, has cautioned the party’s stalwarts to refrain from squabbling over positions in Mahama’s next administration. He admonished them to concentrate on winning the 2024 general elections instead of getting involved in […]
Bawumia has degraded office of the Vice President – Fifi Kwetey
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chief Scribe of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the current occupant of the Vice President office, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has brought the office to its lowest knees. But the General Secretary of the NDC has expressed optimism in the abilities of the running mate of […]
