President Akufo-Addo relishes 19 Parliamentary seats in Central Region
President Akufo-Addo has urged the eligible voters in the Central Region to vote in large numbers to bestow upon the New Patriotic Party (NPP) a resounding victory in the upcoming December 7 elections. Empowered by the party’s fulfilled campaign pledges, policies, and initiatives across the region, President Akufo-Addo emphasised the importance of the electorate reciprocating […]
New book explores state’s role in Ghana’s cocoa industry development
The cocoa industry, a linchpin of Ghana’s economy, is the subject of a newly released book that delves into the role of state intervention in the sector’s development. Titled “Ghana’s Cocoa Industry: The Role of the State”, the book by Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, a seasoned expert in economic development, media consulting, and sports management, examines […]
Akatsi South MP blames NPP MPs for causing financial loss to the State
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Member of Parliament for Akatsi South Constituency in the Volta Region, Bernard Ahiafor has questioned the Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s led NPP MPs in Parliament, accusing them of deliberately causing financial loss to the state. Bernard Ahiafor emphasized that, based on their petition, the Speaker of Parliament had rightfully recalled Parliament. However, he […]
December 7 Polls: Dr Ibn Chambas urges EC to be neutral
Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the African Union (AU) High Representative for Silencing the Guns and Chairman of the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan, has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to be neutral in the conduct of the December 7 general election. He urged the electoral management body to ensure that the December 7 general […]
Razak Simpson, Emmanuel Antwi earn first call-ups; Partey dropped from Otto Addo’s 25-man squad
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Otto Addo, the Head Coach of the Black Stars, revealed his 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers. The squad is set to face Sudan in a crucial double-header, with matches scheduled against Angola on November 15 and a home game against Niger at the Accra […]
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia outdoors Ghana’s Credit Score System
By: Mercy Darko As part of efforts to deepen financial inclusion, the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has officially outdoored the much talked about Credit Score System for the country. Dubbed “myCreditScore”, the system will make it easier for the ordinary Ghanaian to purchase essentials such as mortgages, cars, mobile phones and obtain loans with the […]
First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo commends Merck Foundation’s 7 years transformative impact in Ghana and Africa
By: Mavis Offei Acheampong The First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has commended Merck Foundation for its impactful campaign on breaking the Stigma surrounding infertility in Africa and Asia. Citing Merck Foundation’s “More than a Mother” initiative which seeks to empower people to openly discuss infertility, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo called for an end to the stigmatization of […]
Abetifihene Acheamfuor Asiedu Agyeman officially confirms destoolment of Kwahumanhene
By: Michael Amartey Nana Acheamfuor Asiedu Agyemang Kwahu Abetifihene, Kwahu Adontehene, who is now the Acting Paramount Chief of Kwahu, has officially confirmed the destoolment of the Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong following Kwahumanhene’s involvement in a two million Ghana cedis scandal during his tenure as the board Chairman of the Agriculture Development Bank, ADB.. He […]
Pressure Point: A Journey to Better Blood Pressure-Awareness and Prevention
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong Mary Alhassan (not her real name), is a 42 year old woman living at Savelugu in the Northern region. She is a basic three teacher, and she operates a small supermarket at the bustling streets of Savelugu. As a teacher and a business woman, Mary’s role encompasses various responsibilities to ensure […]
Ghana to transfer first carbon credit (ITMOs) to Switzerland by first quarter of 2025
By: Joyce Gyekye Ghana is expected to transfer its first carbon credit, known as the Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes, (ITMOs) by the first quarter of 2025 to Switzerland. The ITMOs will be generated from an improved cookstove project that was developed by ACT Commodities and Envirofit, as part of a cooperative agreement between Ghana and […]