By John Baptist Walier Kabo-Bah Sugarcane production started in the 1960s, just after Ghana gained independence in 1957. Asutsuare and Komenda of Cape Coast were noted for sugarcane farming, and later Volta and Eastern Regions joined the league. The sugar factories at Komenda and Asutsuare in the 1960s were established to drive the industrialisation of […] The post From dormancy

By Samuel AGYEMAN-PREMPEH According to the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), nation-building is a multifaceted process that involves forging a cohesive national identity, promoting economic prosperity, ensuring social justice, and establishing robust governance structures. In Ghana, the National Parliament and District Assemblies play critical roles in this endeavor. From my personal observation, however, the […] The post Effective

None of Ghanaâ??s Black Queens players made the cut for the CAF Best XI following the conclusion of the group stage at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), despite the teamâ??s impressive run to the quarterfinals.CAF, ahead of the tournamentâ??s knockout rounds, released its Best XI, selecting standout performers from the first phase of the competition.Ghana, who secured a place in the last eight for the first time since 2016, were absent from the elite

The Directorate for Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Ghana Education Service (GES), and the National Service Authority (NSA) to implement the School Farms Presidential Initiative in Senior High Schools. The signing, which took place on June 19, 2025, […]

The La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly (LADMA) will, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, unveil its landmark Long Term Development Plan at a high-level event at the Labadi Beach Hotel, aimed at charting a bold new path for inclusive development, urban renewal, and improved service delivery within the municipality. The plan, which is built around the theme ‘Shaping […] The post LADMA to

By Peter Martey Agbeko (Public Relations Practitioner, Editor, and PR Advocate)  Every year on July 16, communicators across continents pause to celebrate World Public Relations Day, a moment to reflect on the role of Public Relations (PR) in shaping society. This year’s global theme, “Building Trust, Truth, and Transparency”, comes at a time when public confidence in institutions […] The post PR

Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah says the Black Queens must win the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to earn the respect they deserve across the continent.The midfielder, who scored in Ghanaâ??s 4-1 win over Tanzania that sealed their place in the quarterfinals, insists lifting the trophy is the only measure of success for the team. The result ensured Ghana finished second in Group C behind South Africa and booked a last-eight meeting with Algeria.Boye-Hlorkah, who opened

Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah says their campaign will only be described as a success if they win the ongoing 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ghana, for the first time in nine years, have booked a place in the quarterfinal of the tournament following a 4-1 win against Tanzania in their final Group C game on Monday.Speaking to Joy Sports, the midfielder believes the Black Queens have earned the right to be respected on the continent."[This

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Former Black Stars striker Joetex Frimpong has disclosed a moment during his time with the national team that left him scared. Frimpong had a brief spell with the Black Stars but made a significant impact as Ghana qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 2006.The former BSC Young Boys player made 11 appearances for the Black Stars, scoring two goals but failed to make Ghana's team to the World Cup in Germany in 2006.According to Frimpong, ex-coach Ratomir Dujkovic

By Konrad Djaisi The 2025 Human Development Report shows that human development progress is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown. According to a new report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), instead of seeing sustained recovery following the period of exceptional crises for 2020–2021, it reveals unexpectedly weak progress. Excluding those crisis years, the meagre […] The post UNDP

The Parliament of Ghana, led by the Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, will launch the second edition of the Democracy Cup on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The official unveiling will be held at 3:00 PM at the Justice D. F. Annan Auditorium within Parliament House. According to a statement from the Parliamentary Service, […]

Ghanaian audio Engineer Daniel Ayittah joins Recording Academy Member Class 2025

Ghana’s Daniel Ayittah becomes first gospel engineer to join Recording Academy Class

Ghana’s Daniel Ayittah becomes first gospel audio engineer to join Recording Academy Class

While advancing a bill to claw back $9bn in federal spending, lawmakers spare the Pepfar programme from cuts.

Energy ministry to install 23,500 solar streetlights to ease pressure on national grid

The group stage of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has wrapped up in thrilling fashion, delivering more goals than the opening round of the 2022 edition and showcasing standout performances from some of the continent’s top talents. Zambia’s dynamic duo Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji lit up the stage, while Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak, […]

By  Bernard TETTEH-DUMANYA (Dr) Ghana’s ‘24-Hour Economy Plus’ initiative is said to be a cornerstone of President John Dramani Mahama’s ‘Ghana Reset Agenda’, which aimed to transform the nation’s economic framework by fostering continuous productivity across vital sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and digital services. This ambitious policy objective is to move beyond the conventional […] The post 24-Hour