Digitalisation must be linked to industrialisation – Leader of New Force
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The founder and leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has called for the linkage between digitisation and industrialisation. He explained that the two theories go hand in hand before their full benefits can be realised. According to the New Force leader, it is impossible for […]
Suhum NPP MP to contest Election 2024 as Independent Candidate
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Some members of the Suhum branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), as well as national executives, have been taken aback by the public announcement made by their incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Kwadwo Asante, popularly known as Boafo, to contest the 2024 Parliamentary elections as an independent candidate. Mr. […]
Smoke from wood fuel harmful to pregnant women, use LPG
By Dominic Hlordzi The Sekyere South District Health Promotion Officer, Mr. Joseph Asore, has stated that exposure to smoke poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women. He said prolonged exposure to smoke from charcoal and firewood could increase the risk of low birth weight and infant mortality. Aside from that, continuous […]
Colombia 2024: Black Princesses set for World Cup opener against Austria on Monday, September 2
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Princesses of Ghana are set to begin their World Cup journey on Monday, September 2, 2024, with a highly anticipated match against Austria at the El Techo Stadium in Bogotá, Colombia. The game will kick off at exactly 5 p.m. local time. Coach Yussif Basig has expressed confidence in […]
Don’t settle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence cases at home – Specialist
The Gender Department of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has cautioned the public to desist from settling cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at home. Mrs Thywill Kpe, the Volta Regional Gender Officer, said such cases were criminal and must be reported to the police immediately for the prosecution of perpetrators. […]
#2024Paralympics: Zinabu Issah qualifies for finals as Ghana nears medal triumph
Story by Michael Okuley Ghana’s quest for a medal in the ongoing Paralympic Games has been greatly boosted following Zinabu Issah’s qualification for the Women’s Sitting Discus Throw finals. Zinabu covered a distance of 24.39 meters to pick a slot for Ghana in the finals of F57 Women’s Discuss in the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic […]
Tragedy in Twifo Praso as twin toddlers drown in abandoned galamsey pit
Two and a-half-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, tragically lost their lives on Thursday after falling into an abandoned galamsey pit filled to the brim with water. The heart-wrenching incident occurred at Morkwaa, a farming community near Twifo Praso in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region. This tragedy marks the eighth fatality […]
Industry players call on Gov’t to review withholding tax on betting
Back in August 2023, a law imposing a 10% withholding tax on any money won from sports betting became active in Ghana, drawing plenty of concerns from bettors in the country. It’s hard enough to win bets, so why would the government want to take out part of the cash on the odd occasion when […]
Ghanaian talent David Oduro set to join Barcelona’s La Masia Academy
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Barcelona is nearing the completion of a deal to bring in Ghanaian left-back David Oduro, born in 2006, from Accra Lions. This news was confirmed by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano. The young talent has impressed scouts and coaches from some of Europe’s top clubs, having been on trial at both […]
From village to leadership: Boadu-Ayeboafo chronicles journey in ‘Akyere’ book launch
By Gloria Amoh The chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr. Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo, has launched a book titled ‘Akyere’. At the book launch, Mr. Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo delivered an engaging speech detailing his life story. The book delves into his life, career, and contributions to media development and freedom in Ghana. He highlighted how growing […]
Jesus Rescue Team leads clean-up initiative at Tema New Town
In a recent effort to promote environmental awareness, the Jesus Rescue Team, alongside other stakeholders, has led a comprehensive clean-up at Tema New Town. According to the Lead Missionary of Jesus Rescue, in an interview with the media, Missionary Michael Davies highlighted their recent outreach efforts in Tema New Town, emphasising the urgent need for […]
Commentary on the exhibition of the provisional voters register
BY DR. GABRIEL DEI YEBOAH, BONO EAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL COMMISSION. As part of preparation for the 2024 General Elections, the Electoral Commission undertook a 23-day Limited Voters’ Registration exercise, with a 3-day mop-up at the District Offices of the Electoral Commission and some specific areas across the country. As a sequel to this and […]
WAEC cautions WASSCE candidates on reporting to exam centres late
By Doreen Ampofo The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has cautioned students to report to examination centres 30 minutes before time or risk not writing the papers. This follows a tour by the Head of WAEC, Dr. Rosemond Wilson, to two schools in the Greater Accra region where several students were prevented from taking the […]
Finance Minister warns of increased forex demand amid potential food imports due to northern Ghana drought
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has predicted a potential rise in demand for foreign exchange if Ghana is compelled to import food to supplement the existing supply due to the ongoing drought in Northern Ghana. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Dr Amin Adam expressed cautious optimism that substantial progress will be made […]
