Be circumspect in reportage – GJA President
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr Affail Monney, has urged journalists to be circumspect in their reportage before, during and after the 2020 elections. That, according to him, would help consolidate the country’s credential as the beacon of democracy in Africa and ensure stability. Mr Monney, who was speaking at a Special […]
Mixed reactions trail 2020 SONA
A research fellow with the Institute of Statistics and Social Economic Research, Andrew Agyei-Holmes, has suggested that one effective way to fight galamsey is to employ technology with which equipment and water bodies can be tracked. He said that will ensure effective monitoring. Dr Agyei-Holmes was speaking on GBC’s Current Affair, ‘Talking Point’. MP for […]
Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge
South Korea has raised its coronavirus alert to the “highest level” as confirmed case numbers keep rising. President Moon Jae-in said the country faced “a grave turning point”, and the next few days would be crucial in the battle to contain the outbreak. Six people have died from the virus in South Korea and more […]
United Nations Youth Ghana gets new country head
The United Nations (UN) Youth Ghana has inducted Miss Rita Siba Opare as its new country head to promote youth development and empowerment. The induction of Ms Opare makes her the second woman to occupy the office after Ms Lilian Sally Addo, who was at the helm of affairs of the UN Youth Ghana for […]
Donald Trump in India: US president invokes cricket and Bollywood at India rally
US President Donald Trump has just addressed a massive public rally in India with PM Narendra Modi on his first official visit to the country. “Namaste,” he began to a thunderous round of applause, before going on to invoke several Indian icons, from history to cricket to Bollywood. He is speaking at the Motera stadium […]
Ghana ranks 117th on financial secrecy index
Ghana is ranked 117th out of 133 countries on the 2020 Financial Secrecy Index (FSI), garnering a score of 52 and accounting for 0.01 percent of global market in offshore financial services. The FSI ranks each country based on the intensity of its legal and financial systems with a secrecy score out of 100, where […]
Accra Area Traffic System to reduce traffic congestion
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako-Atta, has inaugurated the second phase of the Intelligent Traffic Management Project to address the perennial traffic congestion in Accra. With the system in place, the Police Service will have in their possession evidence to help them in the prosecution of motorists, who jump red lights. In an […]
Clergy urged to preach peace ahead of elections
A Theologian and Executive Member of the Dominion College of Bishops, Dr. Nathaniel Ashong-Dennis has called on the clergy, to focus on propagating the gospel and preach peace as the elections approach. He said Ghana claims to have a higher percentage of its population being Christians, yet violence associated with political and electoral issues are […]
Komla Dumor Foundation launches two books
The Komla Dumor Foundation has launched two books to honour the Life Legacy of Excellence of the Journalist, who was an inspiration to many young African journalists. The books: “The Dreamer: Komla Dumor the Boss Player,” and “Komla Dumor in his Elements,” explain his way of life and his dream for the journalism profession in […]
Amr Fahmy: Former CAF General Secretary dies aged 36
Former CAF General Secretary, Amr Fahmy, died on Sunday at the age of 36 after a long battle with cancer. Fahmy, who intended to run for president in CAF’s next elections in 2021, suffered a recent relapse in his cancer treatment following the first treatment in Germany two years ago. He was appointed in November […]
Regional ministers, coordinating directors sign 2020 performance contract
The 16 regional ministers and their respective regional coordinating directors (RCDs) have signed the 2020 Performance Contract with the Local Government Service in Accra, which forms a benchmark for their assessment. The Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mr Kwasi Adjei-Boateng, and the Head of Local Government Service Dr Nana Ato Arthur, jointly […]
Togo President Faure Gnassingbe wins fourth term in landslide
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe has been re-elected for a fourth term, the national electoral commission has declared, extending his 15-year rule and a family dynasty that began when his father took power in a 1967 coup. The incumbent leader took 72 percent of the vote share in the first round of the presidential election, according […]
CPP leadership, aspirants kick against astronomic filing fees
Some leading members of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) on Friday kicked against the high cost of filing fees being charged for various positions of the party. Mr Kweku Quansah, Aspirant for National Chairmanship in an interview said the nomination fees were astronomical, deterring and outrageous and was against the party’s fundamental commitment as a […]
Ghanaians urged to promote cultural diversity
The Chief of Sabin Akrofrom in the Atwima Kwawoma District of Ashanti, Nana Osei Kofi, has underscored the need for Christians to blend religion and tradition to promote cultural diversity. He urged Ghanaians to cherish their traditions by showcasing their rich culture. Nana Osei Kofi was speaking at the celebration of African Traditional Sunday on […]
