Aflatoxin control: Ghana rolls out policy to intensify action

SOURCE: GNA A national policy to provide a coordinated approach among institutions and stakeholders in the control of aflatoxin in food and feed has been launched in Accra. The National Policy for Aflatoxin Control in Food and Feed seeks to reduce foodborne diseases, increase the income of farmers and actors in the agriculture value chain, […]
Afrobeats originated from Ghana- Appietus

Ace music producer Appiah Dankwa, popularly known as Appietus, has shared his voice in the debate over the origin of the Afrobeats music genre. “We hustled to build this thing. Some guy did some documentary and said, ‘Nigerians.’ They didn’t.” His comment comes after a major debate on social media between Ghanaians and Nigerians about […]
Third meeting of Parliament commences on Tuesday, October 25
The Third Meeting of the Second Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. A statement dated October 7, 2022, issued by the Office of the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin, on Monday said. It said: “In pursuance of Standing Order 37 of the […]
80,000 girls in Ghana aged 12-17 live with a partner

By Naa Dzagbley Ago As the world marks the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, the Ghana Statistical Service profiles girls between the ages of 12 and 17, on their status, whether they are in school or in a union. Data from the 2021 Population and Housing Census indicates that about 80,000 […]