Mahama meets Kenya’s President Ruto, pledges to deepen relations
By, Savannah Pokuaah Duah President-elect John Dramani Mahama recently met with Kenyan President William Ruto to express his gratitude for Ruto’s ongoing support and to formally invite him to his inauguration on January 7, 2025. John Mahama shared highlights of their discussions on Facebook on December 29, 2024, which focused on regional integration, continental security, […]
Mohamed Salah says new Liverpool contract talks are ‘far away’
By Ashiadey Dotse Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has revealed that he is still “far away” from agreeing to a new contract with the club. The 32-year-old winger’s current deal ends this season, allowing him to negotiate with clubs outside England from January 1 for a potential free transfer in the summer. Salah, who scored his […]
Beyond Protection: How Parametric Insurance is Shaping the Future of Global Resilience
BY: KWEKU BOLTON In the face of increasingly unpredictable climate events worldwide, parametric insurance has emerged as a powerful new tool in the insurance industry. Unlike traditional insurance, which reimburses claims based on physical losses, parametric insurance pays out automatically when specific parameters such as wind speed, earthquake magnitude, drought, extreme heat, tropical cyclones, see-level […]
Mother Ghana is bleeding, says Krontihene of Akyem Asoum
By Ashiadey Dotse The Krontihene of Akyem Asoum, Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, has expressed deep concerns about Ghana’s current state, accusing the government of poor management and corruption. In an interview with GHOne TV, Nana Boadi said the country has been “stripped naked” by individuals he described as looters, leaving Ghana in a state […]
CIKOD trumpets significance of utilising indigenous seeds for farming
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational (CIKOD) has re-emphasised the necessity for farmers to source local seeds for their operations. The Deputy Executive Director of CIKOD, Daniel Banuoku who made the call at the 2024 Indigenous Seed and Food Festival at Tanchara in the Lawra District of the Upper West Region. […]
Christmas hamper sales soar as gift-giving tradition continues
BY MAVIS OTCHERE The Festive Season of Christmas is not only about the birth of Christ, but it is also synonymous with the tradition of gift-giving, a practice deeply rooted in Western culture. Incidentally, today is Boxing Day, a day to wrap all the gift boxes and present them to family members, friends, colleagues, loved […]
Saglemi Housing Project developer assures public after fire incident
By Ashiadey Dotse The developer of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project, Quarm LMI Consortium, has assured the public that the recent fire outbreak at the project site did not affect any housing units or important documents. The fire, which occurred during site-clearing activities, started when labourers set fire to weeds. Unfortunately, the flames spread to […]
Ghana records 35 cholera-related deaths
Ghana has recorded 4,155 suspected cholera cases since October 2024, with 35 deaths reported as of December 23, 2024. This was revealed by Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), in a statement on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The Western Region remains the hardest-hit area, recording 17 out of the 35 deaths. […]
Dozens killed in Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crash
Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the disaster, with some experts saying that the airliner was damaged by Russian air defense fire. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was […]
NDC Greater Accra chairman dismisses appointment nomination request
By Ashiadey Dotse The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has urged party members to ignore a letter calling for the submission of nominees for appointments from constituencies. In a statement dated December 25, 2024, Mr. Ashie Moore stated that he was not aware of any such […]
Lawyer sues Wesley Girls’ SHS for alleged religious discrimination
By Ashiadey Dotse Wesley Girls’ Senior High School has been taken to court over claims that it denies Muslim students the right to practice their religion. The lawsuit was filed by Shafic Osman, a Ghanaian citizen, who alleged that the school prevents Muslim students from observing their religious practices. Mr. Osman argued that the school’s […]
Nkonya-Wurupong Chief, two others face court over fraud allegations
By Conrad Kadbry The Kyedomhene of the Nkonya-Wurupong Traditional area, Nana Kofi Ampedu II, has been arraigned before the Jasikan Circuit Court presided over by His Lordship Justice Lambert Kariba in the Jasikan Municipality for fraudulent acts against the Biakoye Community Senior High School (CSHS) in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region. The 69-year-old […]
Unidentified benefactor fetes inmates of Wa Central Prisons
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo A benefactor who wants to remain unidentified has feted the inmates of the Wa Central Prisons in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. The Head of the English Language Department of GBC Radio Upper West, Seidu Ibrahim Bomanjo, who presented the food package on behalf of the unnamed donor, said the inmates […]
AfCFTA: Transforming African Economies and Business Environments
Report By: Kweku Bolton The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), established in 2018, is the world’s largest free trade area. It unites the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to create a single market for the continent. The headquarters is located in Ghana. The AfCFTA aims to […]
