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 […]
Maxwell Konadu departs Nsoatreman FC, heads to South African club Black Leopards
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Maxwell Konadu has parted ways with Nsoatreman FC after leading them to a historic victory in the MTN FA Cup and securing a commendable fifth-place finish in the recently concluded Ghana Premier League. This marks the end of an era for the club, as Konadu’s tactical genius has been instrumental in […]
Police investigate deaths of two boys as residents suspect ritual murder
By Murtala Issah Police in Tamale are investigating the deaths of two boys who went missing on June 22 at Kakpagyili, a suburb of Tamale. The bodies of those who were both aged, were found in an abandoned saloon car parked by a house in the community. Residents have accused the owner of the house, […]
Ensuring the general well-being of children necessary to securing their future – UNICEF
Dr Juan Emmanuel Dewez, the Chief of Health and Nutrition, UNICEF Ghana, has emphasised the need to ensure the general well-being of children to secure their future development. He said it was important for pregnant women to take the necessary precautions during pregnancy to enable them to have healthy babies. Dr Dewez made these remarks […]
Farmer vulnerability highlights need to increase efforts to support cocoa-farming families – ICI
Bad cocoa harvests in West Africa and higher costs of living and production are exacerbating farmers vulnerabilities, making it even more critical to provide support to cocoa farming families, according to ICI’s Executive Director, Matthias Lange. The International Cocoa Initiative’s 2023 Annual Report, launched June 17, 2024, highlights the organisation’s work. to tackle child labour […]
Strengthening Private Education: A Strategic Partnership between GNACOPS and UEW
The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the professionalism of teachers and school management in the private education sector. Background:The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has been a leading institution in Ghana’s education sector, mandated to train teachers, […]
Lamisi Music Foundation supports pupils with 500 hygiene materials in Upper East Region
By Peter Agengre Lamisi Music Foundation has encouraged young girls in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region not to let menstruation hinder their educational pursuits. The pupils were advised to maintain personal hygiene, especially when they are menstruating. The foundation, in collaboration with Haven of Love Children’s Foundation, hosted a group of […]
Breaking Barriers:Ending the HIV epidemic in Ghana with the UN 95-95-95 Strategy
By Victor Kofi Dei, Doctoral Student, University of Kentucky, USA Health Communication Researchers with interests in health campaigns feel deeply concerned about the recent hike in HIV cases in Ghana. One wonders why Ghana is recording such huge numbers daily. The obvious reason could be the low level of education and sensitisation. Though issues related […]
Nabdam: FAWE Ghana offers scholarship to Benita Sampana after GBC News’ report
By Peter Agengre FAWE Ghana, a Pan African Non-Governmental Organisation has offered a scholarship for little Benita Sampana, a Junior High School pupil of Nabdam Model Girls to support in her education up to the University level. They also presented her with a bicycle, some sanitary pads, pampers, beverages, and a rechargeable lamp to assist […]
Team Ghana in Paris for pre-paralympic games training
Story by Michael Okuley Following their sterling performance in Georgia, the Ghana Para-Powerlifting team has left for Paris, France, for pre-tournament camping. The 2024 Paralympic Games, which run from August 28 to September 8, 2024, will feature Ghana participating in various activities. With the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the France Embassy […]
It takes level-headedness and media support to successfully manage Ashanti region says EC Outgoing Regional Director
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Outgoing Ashanti Director of the Electoral Commission, Benjamin Banor-Bioh, has admitted how challenging it is to successfully manage the region in terms of organizing and supervising public elections. The situation, he attributes to the fact that the region is undoubtedly a political hotbed, with the most number of constituencies, while […]
Our focus will be low-cost housing for Ghanaians- John Mahama
By Celestine Avi The Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has revealed plans to focus on building low-cost housing for Ghanaians. Speaking during a meeting with the executives of the National Tenants Union, the former President emphasised that housing is a crucial need that his government will address. His plan […]
GCB suspends capital raising
GCB Bank has announced the suspension of its planned capital raising initiative. The decision, announced at the 30th Annual General Meeting, AGM, comes on the heels of the bank’s strong financial results for year 2023 and a positive outlook for 2024. The bank had initially received approval from shareholders at its last AGM to raise […]
