Julius Debrah named Chief of Staff ahead of inauguration
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah President-Elect, John Dramani Mahama has appointed Julius Debrah as Chief of Staff in his latest appointment just less than 24 hours to his inauguration as president. This was contained in a press release issued on Monday and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu who has been appointed as Acting Spokesperson for the […]
Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo
Three Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials say. The gold and money was hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in, according to Jean Jacques Purusi, the governor of South Kivu province. He said the operation to […]
Ghana opens up visa-free travel to all Africans
All African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. He announced the plan last month but in his final state-of-the-nation address on Friday he said that the policy had come into effect at the beginning of the year. Visa-free travel within the continent has […]
CSIR-STEPRI holds advocacy engagement to promote digitalisation in Agriculture
By: Henrietta Afful The Science and Technology Policy Research Institute wing of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-STEPRI), is advocating for policymakers in the agricultural value-chain to intensify efforts aimed at improving the use of digital tools and platforms to achieve better agricultural outcomes. According to CSIR-STEPRI, this initiative will not only provide […]
Indonesian consulate in Ghana congratulates president-elect John Mahama; Proposes strengthened relations between the two countries
By: Nyarko Abronomaa Walker The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the President-elect, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama on his resounding victory in the just-ended 2024 general election. The Consulate also commended the National Democratic Congress-NDC and the good people of Ghana for their dedication to […]
Cries Behind Closed Doors: Horrifying Tales of Gender Based Violence and the Urgent Call for a Safe Shelter
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong In the shadows of Ghana’s vibrant culture, a devastating reality persists: countless women and children suffer in silence, victims of sexual and gender based violence. The statistics are chilling – one in four women in Ghana will experience gender-based violence, leaving deep scars that may never fully heal. Behind closed doors, […]
Court upholds Angela List’s position as BCM Director and Shareholder
In a significant legal victory, the High Court has affirmed Angela List’s status as a director and shareholder of BCM, a mining services company operating in Ghana. This ruling comes amid ongoing disputes concerning the company’s leadership and ownership structure. The court’s decision underscores that Ms. List retains her legitimate roles within BCM, countering recent […]
The Lifeline: A story of Health Insurance revolution
STORY BY: KWEKU BOLTON In the bustling city of Accra,, the capital city of Ghana, in West Africa, where the skyline reflects both the promise and challenges of modern life, Doris Ansah, 44, lived a quiet life with her two young children. Doris, a single mother whose husband passed away several years ago, juggles multiple […]
Accra: Chinese community in Ghana, UNESCO-Ghana donate essentials to Motherly Love orphanage
By: Barbara Kumah The Chinese community in Ghana in collaboration with UNESCO Ghana, have donated items worth four and fifty thousand Ghana cedis, to Motherly Love Orphanage, in Accra, a facility that takes care of HIV positive orphans who have lost their parents to HIV, and have contracted the virus themselves. The donation, according to […]
Lordina Foundation supports Gambaga Witches Camp with essential donations
The Lordina Foundation, a support system for women in the Gambaga witches camp over the years, visited to present several items ahead of Christmas. Officials of the Foundation presented food and essential items to beneficiaries of the Go Home Project. Board Secretary Priscilla Santuo-Ocrah extended warm greetings from the Foundation’s president, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, […]
Lordina Foundation brings Christmas joy to orphans
By: Mavis Offe Acheampong Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama and her Lordina Foundation on Tuesday donated various items to the Osu Children’s Home and Christ Faith Foster Home in Adenta, continuing her long-standing tradition of sharing with the less privileged in society over the last two decades and more. The donated items included bags of rice, […]
Yvonne Chaka Chaka to headline “The African Festival” this December
The national capital, Accra, is set to come alive this December as it hosts this year’s edition of “The African Festival,” a celebration that harnesses the transformative power of culture, arts, and music to promote awareness of climate change. The three-day event, which will begin with a grand opening on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping extends congratulations to Ghana’s president-elect Mahama
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, sent a congratulatory message to John Dramani Mahama on his election as president of Ghana. Noting that Ghana is one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to establish diplomatic ties with China and is also an important strategic partner of China in Africa, President Xi […]
Inspection and sensitization of encroachers within the Wiawso Municipality
By: Mavis Offei Acheampong The Western North Regional office of the National Road Safety Authority as part of its outlined activities geared towards the Christmas season collaborated with the Police MTTD, Ghana Highway Authority and the Municipal Assembly to undertake an intensive inspection and sensitization exercise on the 11th and 12th of December, 2024. This […]
