A three-day training workshop on gender-based violence and oth­er critical issues affecting the reproductive health among young adolescents has been organised for journalists and media practitioners in the Upper East Region. The workshop, organised by the Forum for African Women Edu­cationists (FAWE) Ghana chapter was to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills in … The post UER:

 In a significant move to foster economic growth and scientific collabo­ration, Imperial College London in the United Kingdom (UK) has launched its first African hub, Im­perial Global Ghana, in Accra. This initiative aims to bridge the innovation ecosystems of Ghana and the UK, facilitating the ex­change of ideas, talent, and capital. President of Imperial College … The post  First

The trade war initiated by the United States was a logical consequence for the EU countries, resulting from the weakening of their econo­mies due to the Russophobic policies they pursued, says Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth” party and faction in the State Duma. “Even at the height … The post Sergey

Bank of Ghana cable theft accused walks on GH?1m bail

 The trade war initiated by the United States was a logical consequence for the EU countries, resulting from the weak­ening of their economies due to the Russophobic policies they pursued, says Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth” party and faction in the State Duma. “Even at the height … The post  EU trade war with US appeared first on Ghanaian

The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has justified higher taxes for mining companies in the 2025 budget statement with the decision to increase the Growth & Sustainability Levy on mining companies from 1% to 3%, saying that it is to ensure fair contribution. Gold mining companies will now pay higher taxes on super-normal profits, […] The post Finance

 The Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, together with Tara Connor, Vice President, Global Social Investment, and Country Director for Sao Tome and Princi­pe, Kosmos Energy and other key stakeholders, recently conducted a site visit to some KIC-incubated businesses in the Central Region of Ghana. This visit was part of KIC’s ongoing … The post KIC

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has emphasized that no country can develop without a strong industrial base. He stated that while trade is important, Ghana must adopt deliberate policies to promote local production. He questioned why the country continues to import basic commodities such as sugar and rice, despite having the capacity to […] The post Ato

Slovakia on Wednesday approved a plan to cull 350 bears following the latest deadly attack on a human. A 59-year-old man whose body was found in central Slovakia on Sunday appeared to have been mauled, authorities said. Environment minister Tomáš Taraba said bear attacks on humans have been on the rise and reached 1,900 last […] The post Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after

A jailed Tunisian opposition activist facing state conspiracy charges has launched a hunger strike to protest against being barred from appearing in person at his own trial, according to his defence team. Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, member of the opposition National Salvation Front and Citizens Against the Coup group which oppose President Kais Saied, insists on […] The post Jailed Tunisian opposition

The Trump administration has imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on Lesotho, a small, impoverished African nation of two million people – the highest tariff levied on any country. The measure delivers a severe blow to Lesotho’s economy, which relies heavily on exports for its modest $2bn gross domestic product (GDP). United States President Donald […] The post Trump imposes 50% tariff on Lesotho appeared

Hungary is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), its government has announced. A senior official in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government confirmed this hours after Israel’s leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Hungary for a state visit. Orban had invited Netanyahu as soon as the warrant was […] The post Hungary

A former neurocritical care nurse has revealed the five things you can do to take care of your brain health and prevent a stroke. Siobhan Mclernon, a senior lecturer in adult nursing at London South Bank University, recently shared the simple things you can change in your lifestyle to prevent a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to […] The post The ‘essential five’

 The Madina District Court 2 on Wednesday turned down the bail application of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a businessman, being held in connection with the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussien Suale. The court after listening to the prosecution and defence counsel, remanded Koranteng, 35, in police custody till April 17, 2025. Prosecution, led by Chief … The post Businessman accused

Ghana made an investment of GH?2.8 billion in the first phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative, but she continued to import substantial quantities of grains and other staple foods. Dr. Amos Rutherford Azinu, Seed Business Executive at Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC), stated that while the programme had achieved some success […] The post GH¢2.8 billion invested in PFJ Phase

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12. INTRODUCTION Life throws many things at us and we are often confused and desperate and we don’t know where to turn. The […] The post Perspectives From The Bible – 1 appeared first on

The Ghana Grid Company, operator of the National Interconnected Transmission System, has said it has fully restored power supply following a system disturbance that occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2024. Areas affected included some parts of Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, Techiman, Bui, Tumu, Sawla and other parts of Northen Ghana. The incident occurred at 20:09 hrs. […] The post GRIDCo

 The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says all charging entities must stop charging the one per cent Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) from all their channels. It said the directive took effect from the midnight of Wednesday, April 2. A statement issued by the GRA and copied to The Ghanaian Times in Accra yesterday said, its Electronic … The post GRA urges entities to stop charging

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has paid a courtesy call on Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, at the Regional Coordinating Council in Kumasi on Thursday, April 3. In a post on his Facebook page, the Interior Minister said that this engagement was part of his broader stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at promoting […] The post A/R:

Only nation 'valid' to host 2025 women's World Cup revealed as Africa fail to bid