Africa challenged to build resilient economy post-Covid-19
President Akufo-Addo says Africa must build a resilient economy in the post covid era by creating a new entrepreneurial-led eco system, for skills building opportunities and self-sustaining economic development for its youth. The President, who was speaking at the opening of a virtual annual meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB), also called on the […]
T-Pain says he battled depression after Usher criticized use of auto-tune
T-Pain is opening up about an encounter with Usher that changed everything. In a short clip from the upcoming Netflix series “This Is Pop,” the musician revealed that he fell into a four-year depression after the “OMG” singer told him he “f—– up music.” E! News has reached out to Usher’s rep for comment. In […]
Britney Spears speaks out against ‘abusive’ conservatorship at hearing
US pop star Britney Spears has launched a blistering attack on the “abusive” conservatorship that has controlled her life for 13 years at a court hearing. Speaking in open court for the first time in the case, she accused her father of controlling her “100,000%”. She said she had been denied the right to have […]
Soldiers killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Kenya’s military has confirmed the deaths of several soldiers after a military helicopter crashed during training outside Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, a military statement says. But it does not give details on the numbers. Injured soldiers have been airlifted to a military hospital in Nairobi, the statement adds. It is still unclear how many soldiers were […]
Gov’t remains committed to meeting Universal water coverage by 2030- Cecilia Dapaah
The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Ms. Cecilia Dapaah, says Ghana has made strides towards attaining Sustainable Development Goal six, on water and Sanitation. At a briefing in Accra the sector Minister said the Government remains committed to meeting the Universal water coverage by 2030, the target deadline. The Minister for Sanitation and Water […]
June 24, 2021
The Daily Graphic reiterates the need to consolidate gains made against money laundering. The Paper finds it refreshing that Ghana is in the process of exiting the global list of countries with deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regimes. This follows the swift implementation of an action plan handed government by the global […]
Accra Academy dormitory gutted by fire
Over 20 students of Accra Academy are devastated after they lost all their belongings in a fire that ravaged their dormitory. The fire which began at around 7:30 pm, Wednesday night is said to have started from the ironing room. The Ghana National Fire Service which was at the scene to douse the flames. Belongings […]
Digitising land registry to help ensure tenure security- Bawumia
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says land holds a key economic benefit to transform the country if properly optimized. Opening the National Symposium on the Land Act 2020, Act 1036, in Accra, Dr. Bawumia said bringing innovation to land administration and digitising the Land Registry will ensure that the government and land owners benefit fully […]
Unapproved routes: ‘People don’t realise the threat they pose’
The Accra-Tema motorway in recent months has come under the radar due to the numerous road accidents and indiscipline. The famous highway has endured reckless driving, potholes on portions of the stretch, faulty streetlights and abandoned vehicles. The biggest fear of drivers on the motorway is the fear of running over persons who jay-walk dangerously […]
Refugees in Ghana benefit from UNHCR’s livelihood program
Rebuilding one’s life implies more than having a roof over your head and a safe place to sleep. It means reclaiming control of your future. Most refugees and asylum seekers in Ghana are now able to provide for their families’ basic needs, become more resilient, and be empowered to shape their future. For the purpose […]
World marks International Widows Day
Wednesday, 23 June, is International Widows Day. For many women around the world, the devastating loss of a partner is magnified by a long-term fight for their basic rights and dignity. Now more than ever, this day is an opportunity for action towards achieving full rights and recognition for widows. Despite the fact that there […]
Survey shows youth dream of seeking greener pastures overseas
A sampling of views of the youth in Ghana shows that many are generally patriotic, although, they say certain things are not going right. This was from the report on a survey on the youth, commissioned by Child Rights International, and launched in Accra. The survey report christened “Ghana Through the Lenses of Children; the […]
Accra Central: Traders demonstrate against government for removing them
Traders at Railway Station and UTC area at Accra’s central business district demonstrate against government for removing them. They marched peacefully along the shoulder of the road in their numbers towards the office of the New Patriotic Party in Adabraka. This mass movement of traders marched to NPP office to express their dissatisfaction with their […]
Chris Brown accused of hitting woman in LA
Chris Brown has been accused of hitting a woman after a row in Los Angeles. The R&B star, 32, is alleged to have struck the woman on Friday 18 June. Officers were called to an area in the San Fernando Valley, southern California, at 7.30am local time, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department […]
