Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gidoen Boako has wondered why the Mahama administration has increased water and electricity tariffs by 14.75% at a time the government promised to reduce the cost of living for Ghanaians. Dr Boako expresses the view that the increment should not be blamed on the International Monetary Fund (IMF)programme […] The post Electricity and

The campaign team for Mr Richard Akpokavie, a presidential aspirant in the upcoming Ghana Olympic Commit­tee (GOC) elections, has unveiled a bold and comprehensive manifesto targeted at improving Ghana sports. The National Sports Federations Manifesto, as it is dubbed, outlines a strategy for elevating athletes, em­powering federations, and position­ing Ghana as a continental leader in … The post GOC

COMMUNITY Fri. Apr. 11 – 20:00. After Work Mixer. Speed networking, ice breakers | group problem solving I compliment cards | Friday night vibes.  @ Barndoor Beergarden, Nyaniba, Osu – Accra. Tue. Apr. 15 – 19:00. Tantra Film Screening. A short film by Halel Smith. @ Republic Bar & Grill, Osu, Accra. Mon. Apr. 14 […] The post The essential list appeared first on The

President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday launched the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP) to make the country food secure and create sustain­able jobs in the agriculture value chain. Under the broader Agriculture for Eco­nomic Transformation Agenda, the FGP is the strategic umbrella initiative under which all agricultural projects and interventions of the government would be executed. … The post Food

Police gun down 4 suspected armed robbers in shootout on Bekwai–Fomena highway

 ON Saturday, April 12, President John Maha­ma launched the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP) in the Bono East Regional capital of Techiman. More than just a bold and forward-thinking initiative to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector, the FGP is also a timely intervention to address the growing issue of youth unem­ployment. At a time when Ghana faces … The post Feed Ghana –

In the heart of the Philippines, a cultural revolution is taking place. The beloved card game Tongits, once confined to family gatherings and community events, is now stepping into the spotlight as a serious competitive sport. At the forefront of this transformation is the GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup (GTCC), a tournament that’s not just changing … The post GTCC: Elevating

… to revive bond market By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The rehabilitation of West Africa’s bond markets hinges on establishing a long-term yield curve, according to Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive-International Capital Market Association (ICMA). Speaking at the inaugural West Africa Bond Capital Markets Conference organised with Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Mr. Pascoe called for stronger government […] The post Gov’t

Supacem Cement’s new US$100 million facility in Tema — reportedly the world’s largest Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) plant — is positioning the  nation to reduce its clinker imports amid global supply constraints that have triggered nationwide cement shortages. The plant processes locally-sourced materials to partially replace imported clinker, the essential binding agent in cement […] The post Supacem’s

Amadou Bagayoko and his wife, the singer Mariam Doumbia, rose from icons in Mali to international success over the last two decades. After Mr. Bagayoko’s death, those who knew him chose a few of their favorite songs.

The era of aid or free money is gone, African countries must now learn to develop through investment discipline, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina has said. He says that African countries can no longer rely on aid for growth or count it as part of government revenue, as has been the case for […] The post Benevolence

African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina has said that Africa must wean itself from aid dependency and urgently chart its future through self-reliance, strategic partnerships, and leveraging its vast natural resources. He said this on Friday April 11 in Abuja at the 14th Convocation Ceremony of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), where […] The post The

An official ruling, that Albert Luthuli died in an accident in 1967, has long been queried by his family.

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to bolstering national security and strengthening border security and management in the country. He highlighted the need for modern infrastructure, capacity building and provision of modern equipment and logistics to support the Ghana Immigration Service in discharging its mandate effectively. The Minister emphasized government’s […] The post Inteior

The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has banned the movement of motorbikes, tricycles, ‘aboboyaa’, and the like for both men and women in Binduri Township and its environs in the Upper East Region The Minister said any person found riding motorbikes, tricycles, and ‘aboboyaa’ will be arrested and prosecuted. Alhaji Muntaka Mubaraka said […] The post Deadly

The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has reviewed the curfew hours imposed on Binduri Township and its environs in the Upper East Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement dated Sunday, April 13. The Minister acted on the advice of the Upper East Regional […] The post Interior Minister reviews curfew hours on Binduri