Artificial Intelligence: Empowering the Workforce through Automation and Collaboration
By Kelby Ofosu-Boateng Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to reshape various aspects of our lives, including how we work and the nature of the workforce itself. Although AI has existed for some time, its widespread recognition has been more recent due to the rampant use of chatbots […]
Du Bois Centre on path to becoming State-of-the-art memorial edifice
By Jonathan Thompson Government has promised to assist in turning the Du Bois Centre into a tourism and a State-of-the-art memorial edifice in honour of the late Historian and Pan-Africanist, W.E.B Du Bois. Making the promise at the 60th Anniversary of the passing of Dr. Du Bois in Accra, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative […]
Ghana likely to achieve universal health coverage before 2023 target year- Presidential Advisor
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Government is highly optimistic that Ghana will achieve the World Health Organisation’s Universal Health Coverage before the set target year of 2030, considering progress being made in the various health interventions across the country. The hope is further strengthened by the steady progress of hospital construction under the government’s flagship health programme […]
The Unsung Heroes of Ghana’s Fishing Industry
By Clifford Okyere. The fisheries industry in Ghana, like in many developing countries, thrives on the dedication and hard work of countless individuals. Among these unsung heroes are women, who play a vital role in sustaining this crucial sector. In Ghana, women have been the unyielding backbone of the fisheries industry, contributing significantly to its […]
Budapest 2023: Ghanaian sprinter Dadzie sustains hamstring injury in 200m heats
James Dadzie, one of Ghana’s medal hopefuls at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, sustained an injury during the 200m heats. The national 200m record holder seemed to have pulled his hamstring during the final 110m of heat four of the 200m which made him unable to finish the race. The sprinter, who has […]
Rent Control records fewer cases in 2022
Data from the Rent Control Department (RCD) indicate that rental cases received from landlords and tenants in 2021 exceeded that of 2022 by 141. The Department received 20,221 cases in 2021 as against the 20,080 it received in 2022. In 2021, the number of cases settled was 17,202 while that of 2022 was 16,124. The […]
Coalition of Transport Union and Association wants taxes abolished
By Bubu Klinogo The Coalition of Transport Union and Association is calling on the government to abolish some burden taxes from the petroleum price build-up to ease the unnecessary pressure on drivers and consumers. The Association identifies the Sanitation and Pollution Levy, the Energy Sector Levy, the Energy Debt Recovery Levy, and the Special Petroleum […]
We need more investment in creative arts
Mr Kwesi Botchway, a Ghanaian Painter and Portrait Artist, says Ghana needs to invest more in creative arts. Mr Botchway said this at the opening of his modern art studio and creative space known as “WorldFaze” for artists to nurture and sharpen their skills. The studio has a residency and exhibition centre that will house […]
Government begins settlements of bonds affected by Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has begun the process of settling the first coupon payment of bonds affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP). According to the Ministry, the mature coupons amount to 2.4 billion dollars and instructions have already been sent for settlement. The DDEP was launched in 2022 […]
Limited voter registration: Seven political parties raise red flags
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Seven political parties out of the lot have raised concerns with the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to conduct the upcoming limited registration only at its district offices. The parties are the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Convention People’s Party (CPP), People’s National Congress (PNC), All Progressives Congress […]