Academia seeks private sector collaboration for research implementation
By: Rachel Kakraba A Postharvest Technology Specialist, Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana, Dr. Gloria Essilfie, has rallied support of the private sector to partner academia in implementing research findings. This she said is critical to national development as many valuable research outcomes which could propel national development remain untapped. Dr. Essilfie who is […]
Government secures 1 million dollar insurance premium to safeguard small holder farmers against drought
By: Roselyn Gayaglo Government has secured a one million dollar insurance premium as part of a broader strategy to build resilience against future droughts. This premium is tied to a five million dollar payout policy aimed at supporting small holder farmers. The initiative was announced by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, during […]
DVLA 25th anniversary public lecture slated for September 4
By: Nyarko Abronomaa Walker Management of the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority-DVLA, is inviting the general public to its 25th Anniversary Public Lecture to be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Cedi Conference Centre of the University of Ghana. The Anniversary Lecture with the theme: “Navigating the Future: Innovating and Excelling in Public […]
Workers trapped for days in Thai tunnel found dead
Three foreign workers trapped inside a collapsed train tunnel have died despite rescue efforts that lasted over five days, Thai authorities have said. The men, two from China and one from Myanmar, were still thought to be alive as recently as Thursday. They were trapped when part of the tunnel they were building collapsed on […]
President Akufo-Addo again debunks allegations NPP intends to rig elections
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassured the nation of a transparent and peaceful election in December, dismissing allegations that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) intends to rig the polls. He emphasised that election rigging is not part of the NPP’s DNA and that the party is committed to democracy and a fair process. […]
Bagre Dam Spillage : A Potential Blessing Turned Into A Curse
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE YEARLY SPILLAGE OF THE BAGRE DAM : A POTENTIAL BLESSING TURNED INTO A CURSE Each year, the spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso brings a wave of anxiety and devastation to communities in Northern Ghana. The annual ritual, which sees excess water released from the dam to prevent it […]
CSIR-STEPRI urges unified action to overcome barriers to digital technology in agriculture
By: Henrietta Afful A Research by the CSIR-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (STEPRI), has identified several barriers to the adoption of digital tools in agriculture. Presenting the key findings of the research, Dr Portia Adade Williams highlighted high costs for acquisition and maintenance, insufficient skills and education, poor internet connectivity, selective implementation of technologies, […]
AFCON 25 qualifiers: Ashimeru, Inaki Williams and Joseph Paintsil return to Otto Addo’s 23-man squad
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, August 29, 2024, Coach Addo unveiled the team that will take on Angola at the Baba […]
Volta: Health Director urges increased vaccination efforts amid rising measles and rubella cases
By: Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Volta Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Chrysantus Kubio has called for intensified efforts to boost vaccination rates in the region following significant gaps in routine immunization and COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Speaking at the second-quarter Risk Communication Sub-Committee meeting, Dr. Kubio highlighted the region’s progress in health service delivery but expressed […]
LEAP benefits double as economy grows 4.7% in 1st quarter of 2024 – Finance Minister
By: Gloria Amoh The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has explained how his ministry has enhanced resources for social programs like the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty ( LEAP). During the Minister’s Press Briefing on the Monthly Economic Update today, August 29, 2024, Dr. Amin Adam highlighted that, the Ministry skipped July’s update due […]
Election 2024: We will not tolerate any actions of attack – GJA President
By: Mercy Lokko Adjei Sarfo President of the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, delivering a speech at a stakeholders engagement dubbed ‘Journalist For Peaceful Discourse’ project organised by the Ghana Journalist Association and US Embassy, on Wednesday, August 28, says that the Association is ready to protect its members at all times. According […]
EC dismisses claims of discrepancies in voters register
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has confidently asserted that the 2024 Voters’ Register is both robust and credible, urging citizens to disregard claims suggesting otherwise. In a post on X, the Commission emphasized the integrity and reliability of the Voters’ Register, assuring the public that it is fully prepared for the […]
NDC launches “For The Record” book on development
Former Minister for Finance, Seth Terkper, has unveiled a 30-page book titled “For the Records,” which chronicles developmental projects undertaken in the Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency, Accra, during the tenure of the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The book, authored by Raphael Apetorgbor, Deputy Communications Officer of the constituency, meticulously documents various infrastructural projects, some of […]
Deepening China-Africa Cooperation and Opening a New Chapter of Building a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future
As the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) draws near, Chinese and African leaders will reconvene in Beijing to outline a vision for deepening China-Africa friendship, collaboration, cooperation and advancing mutual development. Strengthening solidarity and cooperation with African nations has long been a fundamental aspect of China’s foreign policy and remains a […]
