Forty-eight years ago, Shirley Graham Du Bois passed away, leaving a global legacy. Though born in the U.S., she made Ghana her home, becoming a key figure in the country’s cultural, political, and media spaces. Not just the wife of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, Shirley was an accomplished writer, composer, historian, and civil rights activist … The post Remembering Shirley Graham Du Bois:
Telecel Ghana Foundation’s steadfast commitment to education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment has earned it the prestigious SHIMEI Sustainability Award. This recognition highlights the Foundation’s far-reaching impact, which has directly benefited over 6,000 Ghanaians through health initiatives in communities, STEM education in schools, and digital and financial literacy workshops across the country within the last year. … The post Telecel
A Fundamental shift is reshaping Ghana’s agricultural landscape, driven by innovative cold chain technology and financing. In the heart of the Eastern Region, and spreading across the nation, a new paradigm is emerging, one that promises to dismantle the long-standing barriers to prosperity not only for farmers but also for food-insecure consumers. This transformation, centred … The post Ghana’s
The European Union (EU) and Germany have launched a three-year project titled “Strengthening the Rule of Law and fight against corruption in Ghana” to support good governance and foster accountability. The project, under the Participation, Accountability and Integrity for Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) programme will focus on enhancing the capacity of Ghana’s Judicial and law enforcement … The post Rule
A 27-year-old herdsman, Musa Yusif, was attacked and injured by unknown men at his residence at Xevitoe, near Ma-Aavenu in the Central Tongu district. The incident occurred while Yusif, his wife, and their two-year-old daughter were asleep. According to Mr Ahmed Mohammed Hogo, a cousin of the victim, Yusif was attacked by armed men, who … The post Herdsman attacked at Xevitoe appeared first on Ghanaian
The Tarkwa District Court One has sentenced a 36-year-old labourer to four months imprisonment over mobile phone theft. Prince Gyasi, alias, Kofi Yesu, pleaded guilty to stealing. Police Inspector, Patrick Essien, told the court that the first complainant, Bright Chigozie, trader, sells and swaps mobile phones at the Ford lorry station, Tarkwa. The court heard … The post Man jailed 4 months
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has apprehended three suspects in connection with robbery and the murder of two Mobile Money (MOMO) vendors in Kumasi. Charles Kwame Danso, 23, alias Kwame Charles or Miami, Philip Fordjour, 29, and Samuel Addae Mensah, 42, were arrested on March 21, this year from their hideouts at Pankrono and Atimatim. … The post 3 suspects grabbed over robbery, killings
Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for delivering on his promises, describing him as “Talk and Do” leader. Commenting on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Tuesday, Mr Ayariga highlighted key policy changes outlined in the budget that aligned with President Mahama’s campaign commitments. “Mr Speaker, the … The post President
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Tuesday, paid a working visit to the Adum Blue Light fire disaster scene in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, to sympathise with the affected traders. Dr Bawumia, who was accompanied by some Members of Parliament, former government appointees and leading members of the NPP, donated GH¢200,000.00 and 1,000 … The post Former Veep
The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation has inherited a debt portfolio exceeding GH¢6 billion, with some key agencies operating on near-empty bank balances, according to the sector minister, Samuel Nartey George. The minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, made the revelation on the floor of Parliament yesterday while presenting … The post ‘Ministry
At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea’s south-east region. Most of the victims are in their 60s and 70s, authorities say, adding that some 26 people are injured – with 12 in critical condition. More than 23,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. The “unprecedented” … The post South Korea: Death
The Ga Traditional Council (GTC) yesterday announced the annual ban on drumming and noisemaking in Ga Mashie from May 12 to June 11, 2025. The month-long ban prohibits clapping of hands, placement of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques, roadside evangelism, use of megaphones, loud speakers, tambourines and other musical instruments both outside and indoors … The post Ga
President John Dramani Mahama has begun consultations with the Council of State in respect of three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. A statement issued and signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in Accra on Tuesday, said the petitions have been forwarded to the … The post President
Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has launched an initiative to stem the rising tide of substance abuse among the youth. Dubbed “Ghana Against Drugs (GAD) – Red Means Stop,” the campaign was to combat substance abuse among the youth. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr George Opare-Addo, said … The post Youth
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