Over 350,000 Ghanaians living with glaucoma are unaware of their condition, putting them at risk of irreversible blindness, according tographic.com.gh.The story said the Glaucoma Patients Association of Ghana (GpAG) said many of such patients only realised they had the disease when it was too late to save their vision. The alarming revelation was contained in […] The post Glaucoma Must

It’s nearly 20 years since Mark Steyn wrote a non-fiction book, America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It. Steyn, a Canadian newspaper columnist, could not have known that the kicker of this book title, which extolled America as the last bastion of civilisation as we know it, would become the metaphor […] The post From America First to America Alone: The Lab Meets the Street

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday disclosed that 800 former Boko Haram fighters who surrendered to the military are currently undergoing deradicalisation for onward re-integration into the society. The Chief of Defence, Operations, Maj.-Gen. Emeka Onumajuru, made this known on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme. According to him, one year is enough time to re-orient and […] The post 800

The Kebbi State Government has begun preparations for a mass wedding involving 300 couples, scheduled to take place on February 27. The initiative aims to support less privileged individuals in fulfilling their marriage aspirations, in line with Governor Nasir Idris’ promise to facilitate such events periodically. As part of the sponsorship, the state government will […] The post Kebbi

Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to push for the exemption of match proceeds from Value Added Tax (VAT) and other financial deductions.The two most successful clubs in Ghana argue that removing VAT from ticket sales would ease the financial burden on clubs, increase revenue, and allow teams to reinvest in infrastructure, player development, and general operations.â??The GFA should work towards the exemption

Bilateral trade between Ghana and China reached a historic high of $11.84 billion in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing economic partnership between the two nations. The record trade volume further underscores China’s position as Ghana’s largest trading partner and highlights the expanding scope of economic collaboration across multiple sectors. Trade between the […] The post Trade

The team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in Ghana to have discussions with the government on the ongoing programme. From, Monday 10th February to Friday 14th, February 2025 the Government of Ghana will be holding discussions with the IMF team led by their Mission Chief for Ghana, Stephane Roudet. The discussions will centre […] The post Energy

Orphanage tourism, which intersects tourism, child protection, and international de­velopment, has gained popularity in recent years. It involves tourists visiting or volunteering at orphan­ages in countries in need, driven by altruistic intentions. This often means individuals or groups spend time with children, providing care, and donating resources. While it may seem noble, orphanage tour­ism has … The post Orphanage

 THE Minority in Parliament has ex­plained why it has decided to shun the sittings of the Adhoc Committee probing the chaos that occurred at the sitting of the Appointments Committee on January 30, 2025. In a memo addressed to the chairman of the committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afen­yo-Markin, said the New … The post Minority explains

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A News Desk Story Government officials have commenced discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the 2025 budget, as the country seeks to consolidate gains made under the IMF-supported programme while addressing fiscal and economic challenges. The discussions, taking place from February 10 to 14, 2025, are expected to focus on key policy measures […] The post Budget,

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Africa Centre for Digital Transformation (ACDT) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to intensify its collaboration with the National Identification Authority (NIA) to fully integrate the Ghana Card into banking operations. According to the policy think tank, as the country advances in financial and digital transformation, the Ghana […] The post

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company Ltd. (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah calls for the urgent need for Ghana to develop a structured approach to valuing its cultural assets, including cocoa, folklore, festivals, and artefacts. He argued that while Ghana has long benefited from cocoa’s economic contributions, it lacks a formalised […] The post Kobby