A lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Bokpin has attributed the current appreciation in the value cedi against major foreign currencies to reduction in expenditure by the government. He said unlike the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration which engaged in excessive spending, the National Democratic Congress government has cut down expenditure […] The post Rise

In a bold response to the growing need for youth mentorship in Ghana, over 100 final-year girls from St. Thomas Senior High School in Asamankese gathered for the first in-person session of the My Mentor, My Pal programme, a year-long mentorship initiative designed to empower senior high school students through pen-pal style letter exchanges and […] The post My Mentor, My Pal

Dispelling the myths: What Africa is not

A lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Bokpin has pointed to effective leadership and painful choices on the part of government for the current appreciation of the value of the cedi. He said the current trend in the value of the cedi is due to effective collaboration between the Minister of […] The post Rise of the Cedi: You can see leadership

When the day turned into night The night turned wet …until the morning   In the morning The ground was crying wet Well unto the rising riverbed The tears from heaven Had dropped in torrents and droplets Flowing eastwards towards the entire west   The drains had been thirsting for desilting Until the drains got […] The post Poetry Corner with Kwesi BISSUE: Cats and

2025 Unity Cup: Black Stars to begin preparations on May 25 ahead of Nigeria clash

By Samuel AGYEMAN-PREMPEH It was on an ordinary Tuesday that he made the decision. A surgeon, well respected in his field with over fifteen years of experience behind the scalpel, sat behind his desk and stared at the notepad before him. His hands, steady and skilled, had saved hundreds of lives. But now they trembled […] The post Publish your expertise appeared first on The

From talking drums to trending tweets: How Africa found its digital voice

In households where entertainment needs are as varied as those living in them, one thing remains constant; the demand for superior picture quality and versatility. That’s where Samsung’s QLED, powered by 100 percent Colour Volume with real and safe Quantum Dot technology, comes in – delivering a next-level viewing experience. Samsung’s Neo QLED and QLED […] The post Samsung’s

A Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, (IERPP), Dr. Frank Bannor, has questioned the rationale of the Bank of Ghana to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate at 28% if macroeconomic indicators are backed by sound policies and real sector growth. In a Facebook post sighted on his timeline, the […] The post Why

Ghanaian actor and television personality Akwasi Boadi, popularly known as Akrobeto, has opeend up about how the ghastly accident he was involved in on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Friday, May 23, 2025 occurred. Speaking in a video shared by UTV on X, the media personality expressed gratitude to God for surviving the accident while thanking […] The post The

The Ghanaian music scene has welcomed a new sensation with the rise of Yaw Darling, a talented artist under Sky Entertainment. Recently crowned Unsung Artiste of the Year at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), Yaw Darling’s victory marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. Hailing from Assin Foso, Yaw Darling has been […] The post Assin Fosu chiefs

The Telecel Ghana Foundation marked Mother’s Day 2025 with a community health outreach in Prampram – Greater Accra Region, delivering life-saving healthcare interventions through its flagship Healthfest and Rural Ultrasound Scan initiatives. Held at the Prampram Polyclinic on Friday, May 9, the initiative directly impacted over 1,000 individuals, providing free ultrasound scans for 314 pregnant […] The post Telecel

In a historic first that marks a new era for Ghana beach soccer, Alexander Adjei, the prolific forward from Sea Sharks Beach Soccer Club, has officially signed with Barcelona Beach Soccer Club in Spain. This groundbreaking transfer makes Adjei the first player in Ghana’s impressive Beach Soccer history to move abroad to play professionally. Adjei, […] The post AFCON Beach Soccer

Ghana to export nurses and teachers to Jamaica - Ablakwa reveals bilateral deal

A sitting Chief Justice cannot resign once a disciplinary action or impeachment process has commenced against him or her, acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Edudzi Tameklo has said while referencing a 2015 ruling by the Supreme court. Tameklo in advancing his argument on this case on TV3’s KeyPoints, May 24, […] The post CJ cannot resign

Telecel Ghana has applauded reggae-dancehall musician, Epixode, with the Music for Good Award for his outstanding purpose-driven music, advocating against illegal mining and its environmental destruction in mining communities at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs). Epixode received a prestigious recognition plaque and a sum of GH¢20,000. The award acknowledges Epixode’s efforts in bringing increased […] The post Telecel

Barcelona rejects option to sign Abdul Aziz Issah after limited playtime

The Progressive Intellectuals (PI), a prominent think tank and advocacy group, has extended a warm welcome to Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang upon her return to Ghana after a successful medical review abroad. In a press release issued on Friday, May 23, 2025 the group expressed immense joy and relief at the Vice President’s […] The post Progressive

One of the victims of the violence that broke out in Nsawam-Adoagyiri on May 20, Issa Masawudu a Muslim, has been laid to rest on Friday amidst tension. He was buried in line with Islamic tradition. Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament of the Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency Frank Annor Dompreh and the Municipal Chief Executive Selorm […] The post 1 victim in Nsawam-Adoagyiri shooting incident