Sampson Deen re-elected to steer Ghana’s National Paralympic Committee for four more years
By: Albert Parker Narteh The National Paralympic Committee, NPC of Ghana has re-elected incumbent Sampson Deen to lead the Association for another four years. At their elective General Assembly which took place at Accra Digital Centre, Mr Sampson Deen who also doubles as the African Paralympic committee was elected unopposed. The elective general assembly which […]
Chieftaincy Ministry inaugurates 6 out of 14 Traditional Councils in Volta, More to follow soon
By: Jones Anlimah The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has inaugurated 6 out of fourteen newly established Traditional Councils in the Volta Region. The inauguration of these traditional councils marks a significant development for traditional leadership and local governance in the region. The Chief Registrar at the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr. […]
World Bank launches 2024 report; cautions middle-income countries on growth stagnation
By: Racheal Asamoah The World Bank has launched its World Development Report 2024, highlighting the urgent challenge faced by middle-income countries as they risk falling into the “middle-income trap.” Despite significant progress in reducing poverty since the 1990s, only 34 out of 108 middle-income nations have successfully transitioned to high-income status. The report stresses that […]
EC is ready for Ghana’s December 7 — Election Observers
The Chairman of the West Africa Elders Forum (a high diplomatic election observer group), former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that the Electoral Commission (EC) has shown that it is competent and prepared to conduct the December 7 elections. He said the EC had depicted through its interactions that it was fully prepared and […]
18 changfangs, 10 water pumps destroyed in military operation against illegal mining
A total of 18 changfang machines which were being used for illegal gold mining were destroyed on the first day of the renewed military operation dubbed “Operation Halt 2”, as part of the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey [gather and sell]. Aside from the changfangs, 10 water pumps were also destroyed by […]
We doubted agenda 111, but you have proved us wrong – Dormaahene to Bawumia
The Paramount Chief of the Dorma Traditional Area and President of the Bono House of Chiefs, Osagyefuo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has expressed renewed confidence in the government’s Agenda 111 initiative following a recent courtesy visit from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. During the VP’s tour, the Chief and his elders participated in a Stakeholder […]
EC is printing Notices of Poll today, not Ballot Papers
Following concerns that the Electoral Statistics are yet to be circulated to the Political Parties, the Electoral Commission, EC, has clarified that it has not begun the process of printing Ballot papers for the 2024 December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. The Electoral Commission (EC) clarified in a statement that the printing of Notices of Poll […]
Kumasi: Nabdams living in Ashanti Region declare support for John Mahama and NDC
By: Peter Agengre As the general election draw closer, many individuals and groups within the country and beyond are making their political choices open.. While some are crossing carpet, others are openly endorsing some political parties and their favorite candidates. Nabdams from the Upper East Region but living in every part of the Ashanti Region […]
SOS Villages, DHL equip undergraduates with skills training in
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The SOS Children’s Villages Ghana with financial support from DHL Express has organized a one-week boot camp at New Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region for 51 selected students from some tertiary institutions across the country. The boot camp is to help equip the tertiary students with […]
Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement ‘axis against Ethiopia’
The leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara. An Eritrean statement wrapping up the summit made reference to “respect for the sovereignty… and territorial integrity of the countries in the region”. This could be taken as a pointed […]
