NDC calls on Ghanaians to vote party into office for good governance
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifii Fiavi Kwetey, has charged Ghanaians to help bring back John Mahama as the President of the Republic come December 7. “The choice we face in the upcoming elections is not merely a choice between two individuals. It is a choice between two […]
Media practitioners deserve better conditions of service- Speaker
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed worry about the conditions of service for media practitioners in the country. He said the media plays a crucial role in democratic governance, saying that without a strong media, no government can function properly. He called for the media to be appreciated without fear […]
ICI advocates implementation of laws to address child and forced labour
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), has called for the effective implementation of laws and legislation on children to address the issue of child labour and forced labour, especially on cocoa plantations in Ghana. Mr. Prince Gyamfi, Deputy Country Director for ICI, advocated this in Kumasi when the Foundation in collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association, […]
Journalists urged to discharge duties professionally
By Murtala Issah The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has urged journalists in the Northern region to rise above their ethnic, religious, and tribal interests and be professional in the discharge of their duties. He said that, as professionals, they have a critical role in helping their audience focus […]
Pay journalists deserving salaries – Northern Regional GJA Chairman
Northern Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr Yakubu Abdul-Majeed, has appealed to the government, and owners of media houses to pay journalists deserving salaries. He urged media houses to lobby for the provision of tools and equipment necessary to ease the work of journalists. He further solicited incentives for journalists in the […]
Journalists urged to adapt AI tools to mitigate fake news and enhance work
By Hannah Dadzie Journalists have been advised to adapt Artificial Intelligence, AI to mitigate fake news, online privacy and abuse against women. Speaking at a Digital Literacy and Skills Training Workshop by the Media Foundation for West Africa, a Lecturer, IT Department, University of Professional Studies and Vice President of Internet Society Ghana, Maud Ashong […]
Journalists to focus on urban health reporting
By Gloria Edinam Afful The Executive Director of Women, Media and Change, WOMEC, Dr. Charity Binka, has urged journalists to take a keen interest in urban health reporting so as to educate the public and bring to their attention health issues of concern for proper redress. In an interview with a GBC News reporter, Dr. […]
Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists named laureates of 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
By Rachel Kakraba Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists have been awarded the 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The three Niloofar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi and Narges Mohammadi were given the recognition following the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony which took place in New York City, marks the conclusion […]
World Press Freedom Day: Stop living in denial, dangers of journalism are real- Manasseh Awuni tells government
By Roberta Gayode Modin Ghanaian investigative journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Estate, Manasseh Azure Awuni has appealed to the government to help end impunity for crimes against journalists. Speaking at the Ghana International Press Center to mark the celebration of World Press Freedom Day, Mr. Awuni stated that the media space is becoming […]
Journalists trained in urban Health reporting
By: Rachel Kakraba Some journalists have benefited from a two-day training workshop on building resilient urban health systems. The training which was to sharpen skills of journalists in reporting on urban health issues was also to deepen their interest as well expose them to some challenges in the area. Through the capacity building workshop journalists […]
