Ghana, a nation once hailed as a beacon of hope and democracy in Africa, is now grappling with a crisis of leadership and accountability. The older generation, born between 1930 and 1960, has failed to empower the youth, instead clinging to power and perpetuating a system of cronyism and nepotism. This has led to widespread […] The post Ghana’s youth

Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, has announced the winners of its Black Label Global Bartender Challenge, with Ghanaian bartender, Survaiva Benjamin Donkor, Senior Bartender at Tribeca Restaurant, winning an exclusive three-night immersive Black Label experience in Scotland, the home of Johnnie Walker. Bartenders from across the world were invited to get creative […] The post Ghana’s

Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, has described as unnecessary the government’s move to lay a bill on Free SHS before Parliament. He questioned the necessity of a law to regulate or entrench the Free SHS programme, citing the absence of an official policy document on free SHS despite requests made to both […] The post There’s

The Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged his colleagues to refrain from making inflammatory statements that could potentially harm Ghana’s democracy. He emphasised the importance of maintaining democratic governance as the 2024 general elections approach. “Mr Speaker, we are all beneficiaries of democratic governance, and it is incumbent upon us to ensure its sustenance and […] The post Election

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has lost touch with the people of the Ashanti Region, the party’s stronghold. According to him, the warm reception received by the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, during his recent visit to the region is a testament to the […] The post Election

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to be more accountable than former President John Dramani Mahama if elected president in the upcoming December elections. He attributes this to his pursuit of an eight-year leadership term, unlike Mr. Mahama’s potential four-year service. Dr Bawumia conveyed this message to various professional groups […] The post Election

Community leaders and fisherfolk of the Tsokome Community in Bortianor, a fishing hub in Accra, are urging the government to dredge the local river and create a canal linking the sea to the river to boost their fishing activities. Local authorities are growing increasingly concerned as weeds gradually choke the community’s river. Community leaders highlight […] The post Fishing

Health-focused Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have announced plans to protest for the release of essential global fund medications for malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV, which have been detained at the ports since May 2023. The government has yet to provide substantial explanations for the continued detention of these critical drugs at the ports with the potential […] The post Health

The Deputy Minority Leader and MP for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has fulfilled one of his outstanding campaign promises to support the Ghana Education Service in transporting students from deprived communities with unmotorable roads to their schools through the launch of the “Ellembelle School Bus” initiative. The “Ellembelle School Bus” initiative, whose phase one was […] The post Deputy

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Mike Oquaye Jnr., has highlighted the pivotal role played by Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the country’s economic trajectory. Oquaye Jnr. underscored the significance of SEZs as critical drivers of economic success, particularly in light of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation, […] The post Special

The High Court in Accra is expected to on Thursday, June 13 decide on whether to admit into evidence or not, an audio recording of a conversation between Godfred Yeboah Dame and the third accused person in the ongoing ambulance case, Richard Jakpa. This is after lawyers for minority leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson submitted […] The post Ambulance

World Data Lab (WDL), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the Ghana launch of the Africa Youth Employment Clock on June 11, 2024. According to WDL projections, Africa will experience its highest-ever youth population growth in this decade (2021-2030), with the population projected to increase by almost 100 million between 2023 and 2030. […] The post World

Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh, the owner of Labianca Company, and a member of the Council of State, has passed away. Her death came after a brief illness, according to sources close to her. Calls for her resignation intensified on August 9, 2022, following a report by the Office of the Special Prosecutor implicating her in […] The post Council of

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected claims by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that his government has been at the forefront of fighting corruption. During the commissioning of the Law House project in Accra on Monday, June 10, President Akufo-Addo said his administration is committed to upholding the principles of justice in his […] The post Akufo-Addo

Legendary Ghanaian actor, David Dontoh has underscored the pivotal role the Africa Cinema Summit plays in rejuvenating Africa’s theatre culture and film industry. In a compelling interview with Channel One TV at the launch of the second edition of the Africa Cinema Summit, David Dontoh passionately highlighted the intrinsic connection between film and theatre, emphasizing […] The post Africa

The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has lauded traditional authorities across the country for their relentless efforts in bringing people from diverse backgrounds together in a shared sense of community. This remarkable achievement, he noted, is rooted in inclusivity, highlighting the role traditional authorities have played in fostering peaceful coexistence among the Ghanaian […] The post NAPO

Agricultural Professor, Prof. Irene Susana Egyir, has called for significant improvements in research facilities to enhance the agricultural sector in Ghana and ensure its sustainability. Speaking on Day 2 of Week 2 of the Citi Business Festival On-air series on the topic “Exploring Agribusiness Growth Opportunities”, she highlighted the inadequate resources and lack of investment […] The post #CitiBusinessFestival:

Agricultural Professor, Prof. Irene Susana Egyir, has called for the legitimisation of agricultural training programmes to ensure their sustainability. Speaking on Day 2 of Week 2 of the Citi Business Festival On-air series on the topic “Exploring Agribusiness Growth Opportunities”, she stressed that without proper registration and formalisation, the impact of these programmes will be […] The post #CitiBusinessFestival:

The Minority caucus in Parliament has expressed its unflinching support for Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, throughout his ongoing trial. The minority members have stated they will be “available for the business of Parliament after proceedings of the court have ended on the days scheduled for the hearing of the ongoing ambulance case trial.” […] The post Minority

The government is set to present the Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill to Parliament in the coming days, aimed at regulating the policy and ensuring its sustainability. This move comes amidst concerns of possible cancellation by future governments and challenges faced by the programme. Stakeholders in the educational sector, including EduWatch, have suggested that […] The post Free