Kumasi: Idris Elba attends Akwasidae at Manhyia Palace
By Rebecca Ekpe Pictures of the British and Hollywood Actor Idris Elba are making waves on the internet after he joined one of the revered traditions of Ghana’s Ashanti Kingdom. Idris was at the Manhyia Palace on Sunday, February 6, 2023 to witness culture at its best and experience the splendor of Akwasidae in Kumasi, […]
Tuna shortage hits Tema following the closed season
SOURCE: GNA There is a shortage of tuna on the market one month into the three months closed season for Tuna Vessels, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has observed. Mr Frank Aihoon, President of the Ghana Tuna Association (GTA), told the GNA in an interview in Tema that there was a closed season for the […]
Why Morocco is a powerhouse in Karate-Do in Africa
SOURCE: GNA The Kingdom of Morocco is not only making strides in football but in sports in general following their huge investments in sports over the years. Karate-Do may not be an indigenous African sport, but Morocco remains the most powerful country when it comes to the sport on the continent and has made significant […]
Say No To Female Genital Mutilation
By: Rachel Kakraba February 6, 2023 marks the 12th anniversary of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, FGM. The day which was established by the UN General Assembly in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, provides the opportunity for Governments, Member States, Civil Society Organizations, development partners, activists, and […]
Beyonce breaks record for most career wins at Grammy Awards; Harry Styles wins best album
Pop superstar Beyonce broke the record for most career wins at the Grammy awards on Sunday February 6, 2023, but lost again in the prestigious album of the year category to British singer Harry Styles. Beyonce picked up four Grammys, including best dance/electronic album, bringing her career total to 32. That surpassed the 31 trophies […]
National Tenants Union of Ghana raises questions with National Rental Assistance Scheme
By: Michael Ahinsah The Secretary-General for National Tenants Union of Ghana (NATUG), Mr. Frederick Opoku, has berated the government for its inability to build more affordable houses to solve the issue of accommodation in Ghana. Mr. Opoku disclosed that the Tenants Union of Ghana is in disagreement with the government and is ready to contest […]
Melcom rejects non-compliance claims over e-VAT
The country’s largest retail outlet, Melcom, has stated that it is fully compliant and cooperative with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Melcom said with the tacit support of the GRA, which virtually held its hands, the retail outlet had implemented the electronic Value Added Tax (e-VAT) across all its outlets across Ghana. It, however, said […]
‘To condemn homosexuals is a sin, criminalizing people with their tendencies is an injustice – Pope Francis
Source: Catholic News Agency On his return flight from South Sudan on Sunday, Pope Francis said that God loves and accompanies people with same-sex attraction. When asked by a journalist what the pope would say to families in Congo and South Sudan who reject their children because they are gay, Pope Francis responded that the […]
Police pick up 6 out of 16 wanted in NDC Congress skirmishes
The Police have arrested two more suspects wanted in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the NDC’s National Youth and Women’s Congress held on 10th December 2022, at Cape Coast in the Central Region. According to the Police release, ”the suspects, Abdul-Fataw Adams and Hajj Dawda Hassan were arrested at Wenchi in the […]
Gold-for-Oil: 11 OMCs fail to reduce prices on first consignment
SOURCE: GNA Some 11 out of 27 Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) that benefited from the Gold-for-Gold policy have failed to reduce prices of their commodities, Dr Amin Adam, the Deputy Minister for Energy has said. The situation, he said, had been a setback on the policy intended to improve supply of the commodity, positively influence […]
