Abeiku Jackson has secured Ghana’s fifth medal at the African Games, clinching a bronze in the Men’s 100m Butterfly. This marks Abeiku’s second medal during the Games, following his earlier silver win in the Men’s 50m Butterfly. Originally scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024, the race faced a postponement due to a false start. Despite […] The post 13th
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo better known as Sarkodie has spoken out about the problems with the country’s music royalty system. He believes a well-organized system is key to ensuring artists get paid what they deserve. Sarkodie made this proclamation during the panel discussion at the 3i Africa Summit Partners and Stakeholders Mixer […] The post It’s
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged African nations participating in the 13th African Games to compete with the highest level of integrity. He also encouraged them to uphold the principles of fair play and mutual respect, making the Games an event to remember. At the grand opening ceremony on Friday, March 8, 2024, President […] The post 13th
Acclaimed American rapper, Meek Mill, has announced his interest in obtaining Ghanaian citizenship. Meek Mill’s last visit to Ghana was in December 2022 where he performed at the Afro Nation music festival. During his stay in Ghana, he visited the Jubilee House and held a meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Despite courting public […] The post I need Ghanaian citizenship
Iconic Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is set to perform at the 13th All Africa Games opening ceremony, which will be held at the Legon Stadium in Accra on Friday, March 8, 2024. The event, which starts at 3 pm will see the ”Ayoo” hitmaker jumping onto the stage at 8:30 pm to perform. Shatta […] The post 13th Africa Games: Shatta Wale to perform
Mustapha Ussif, the Youth and Sports Minister, anticipates a substantial global viewership for the upcoming 13th African Games scheduled to be hosted in Ghana. Ussif estimates that an impressive audience of approximately 2 billion people are expected to tune in to the multi-sport event. Scheduled to officially take place from March 8 to March 23, […] The post Sports
Human Rights lawyer and former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has challenged stakeholders to work together to prioritize the sexual and reproductive health needs of women and youth in Africa. The call was made during the 11th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Rabat, Morocco, which […] The post Prioritize
Ghana Athletics has confirmed that 38 athletes will represent the country in the upcoming 13th All-African Games. These athletes will cut across the track and field events with the hope of racking up medals for Ghana as they host the rest of the continent. The athletes will comprise local and foreign-based stars with the likes […] The post 13th All African
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has expressed concern over the government’s planned $48 million operational expenses for the forthcoming 13th All African Games. He suggests that these funds could be redirected to assist victims of the Akosombo dam spillage. Ablakwa has raised allegations that the government plans to spend $48 […] The post ‘Bloated
The Local Organising Committee of the All African Games has justified the government’s allocation of $48 million toward the operational expenses of the games. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on his Facebook page on Monday disclosed that the government planned to spend $48 million, despite the US$195 million that had […] The post All
Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai A call has been made to all stakeholders in the tertiary education space to make the West African sub-region the most attractive destination for tertiary Read More... The post Experts Discuss West African Tertiary Education
President Nana Akufo-Addo has lauded Ghana’s persistence in hosting the 13th African Games despite the odds. According to the president, even though the country is plagued with financial crises, he has ensured the tournament will proceed. The 13th African Games will be the first time Ghana will host such a tournament. It comes off from […] The post Hosting
Impact Amplifier, with the financial support of Google.org, has launched its African Online Safety Platform (AOSP). The Africa Online Safety Platform is an Africa-wide project and part of Impact Amplifier’s broader intention to address African Online Safety at a systemic level. The platform provides a rich repository of research, education content, funding opportunities and ways […] The post
Workers at the Future Global Resources Bogoso-Prestea Mines have rejected recapitalization and restructuring proposals by Blue Holdings in response to workers’ recent demonstrations urging the government to bring in new investors, following FGR’s failure to invest in the mines. FGR in a February 26 statement disclosed that it has In a statement released on February […] The post FGR
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku Ahweneeh Danquah, has explained that the overarching measure of the Corporation’s success is the degree to which its activities accrue benefits to Ghanaians. Speaking at the graduation ceremony organized by the GNPC Foundation for 166 artisans trained and certified under its ‘Skilled […] The post GNPC
The President of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) and Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has reiterated ARDA’s commitment to work with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and the African Union Commission (AUC) to deliver a sustainable intra-African oil […] The post
Esenam Ahiadorme The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) has organised a gender equality training for the parliamentary press corps. The event Read More... The post Journalists Undergo Gender Equality
When it comes to fostering economic development and industrialisation in Africa, one cannot ignore the pivotal role of investment climate reforms. Historically, the investment climate in many African countries has been fraught with challenges, ranging from regulatory bottlenecks and political instability to inadequate infrastructure. The quest for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and stimulating domestic […] The post
A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne.
The Director of Sports at the University of Ghana, Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, has expressed anticipation for Citi TV’s National Invitational Schools Athletics Championship scheduled from February 24-28, 2024. The five-day event will take place at the renovated University of Ghana stadium with over 2000 student-athletes from over 40 senior high schools such as St. […] The post We’ll
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