Meta expands monetization features for Content Creators in Ghana
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Sade Dada, Public Policy Manager for Anglophone West Africa at Meta, has formally notified the Ministry of Information about the company’s plans to monetize its expanded features for content creators in Ghana. This move will enable creators to earn a share of revenue from Facebook’s in-stream ads, as well as ads placed […]
‘Next Bawumia’s government will make coding a core subject in our basic schools’ – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
By: Godfred Amoaful The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful says the next NPP government will ensure that coding becomes part of the subjects students in various schools undertake. “If coding isn’t already part of the school curriculum, the next Bawumia administration will ensure that coding is part of our national curriculum. He has […]
Eco-Conscious Citizens and Stakeholder Representatives Plant ‘The Reggae Tree’ Accra to mark International Reggae Day
The Reggae Tree Accra was planted at the KB Asante Memorial Park in Nmai Dzorn on July 1 to mark the first official International Reggae Day (IRD) commemoration. Organised by the Eco-Conscious Citizens environmental group in partnership with International Reggae Day UK convener BBM/BMC (BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress), representatives of the Nmai Dzorn traditional family, Adentan […]
Entrepreneurial experts call for reformative and innovative educational measures and policies to foster African education structure
By Jennifer Fimpong Wiredu A Lecturer and President of the Organisation Development Institute, Prof. Noble Kumawu, says Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its educational journey that calls for intentional policies, investment, and innovation reforms to meet the current demands of the world. He said the continent’s future prosperity hinges on thematic areas such […]
SDGs Summit 2024: Together we can build a sustainable and prosperous Africa leaving no one behind -President Akufo-Addo
By Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has called for comprehensive debt relief for heavily indebted countries to restore fiscal stability and free up resources for sustainable development investments. He also urged for transparent and responsible lending practices to support long-term development goals. President Akufo-Addo, who was speaking in Accra at the opening of the 2024 Accelerated […]
UER: Farmers receive training on agricultural ecology practice
By Major Apibire A Deputy Executive Secretary for Centre for Business College and Organisational Development in charge of southern Ghana, Mr. Wilberforce Lartey, has indicated that the recent announcement by the National Bio-Safety Authority to introduce Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) crops would be a threat to the sovereignty of local seed and food producers. He […]
Sarkodie to perform at 2024 Olympic Games opening in Paris: DJ Mensah discloses
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Celebrated Ghanaian disc jockey DJ Mensah has announced that renowned rapper Sarkodie will be performing at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. This historic event is set to take place on July 26, 2024. During an exclusive interview on Asaase radio, DJ Mensah, who is also […]
Volta FA honours stakeholders for contribution to football development
By Tilda Acorlor The Volta Regional Football Association (VRFA) has celebrated its key stakeholders in grand style, recognising their invaluable contributions to the development of football in the region. During the highly anticipated Middle League final between Inter Allies FC and WAFA SC at the Ho Sports Stadium, the honorees were invited onto the pitch […]
Ga Mantse leads clean-up exercise in Accra
The Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru and the Greater Accra Regional Minister Daniel Nii Titus Glover led residents of Ga Manshie for the Howomo clean-up exercise initiated by the Ga Mantse ahead of the Homowo celebration on Tuesday, July 2. Shops around the central district of Accra were closed for the exercise. Speaking on […]
Policymakers urged to use data to reduce poverty
By Mohammed Zunurene The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has charged the media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Ghana to use their influence to put pressure on politicians to use statistical data in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of policies and programmes to reduce poverty in all its forms at the local level. The call […]
NDPC boss Kodjo Esseim Mensah-Abrampah dies at 68
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Renowned development planner and economist, Dr. Kodjo Esseim Mensah-Abrampa, has passed away. The Director General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Mensah-Abrampa, died on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. According to family sources, he was rushed to the hospital in the early hours of Monday […]
Government seeks commercial links as more Ghanaians continue to opt for education and work in Canada
By Rebecca Ekpe ‘’In recent times, it has become evident that more Ghanaians are opting to migrate to Canada in search of work and education opportunities’’, and due to this movement, there is now ‘’a significant Ghanaian diaspora population that serves as a bridge between our two nations, promoting even greater understanding and collaboration.’’ Mr. […]
SWAG marks International Sports Journalists’ Day
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) marked the annual World Sports Journalist Day on July 2, celebrating and acknowledging the relentless efforts of sports journalists in Ghana and beyond. This special day is dedicated to recognising the incredible contributions of sports journalists to the growth and development of sports worldwide. […]
Dr. Bawumia joins National Cadet Corps Ghana to celebrate 70th Anniversary
By Mercy Darko Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged the security agencies to increase the quota given to the Cadet Corps in their recruitment and enlisting processes, as the Cadet Corps holds a lot of talents that need to be unearthed. He proposed an increase in the quota from the current two percent to 10 […]
