Top notch speaker list, including several government ministers, exemplifies importance of tech to drive Africa's needed economic big boom
Africa has abundant economic potential and the enormous uptake of digital technology socially and …
The Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GhISEP) would like to address the unfortunate incident of a collapsed building that recently occurred in one of the communities within Greater Accra. This incident serves as a …
The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), a bilateral Official Development Assistant (ODA) programme between the United Kingdom (UK) and Ghana has been launched on board British Naval vessel, HMS Trent that berth at the Tema Harbour…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has begun the Humanitarian Assistance in West Africa (HAWA) Core Course in Accra, Ghana.
The two-week course, the twelfth in a series and third after a recent review, …
The Northern Regional Stakeholders Engagement on the USAID/Ghana Performance Accountability Activity (PAA), has been held to brainstorm on ideas for achieving the PAA's objectives and identify potential barriers and strategies for overcomi…
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been adjudged the best university in Ghana and West Africa, retaining the top spot for the third consecutive time.
The 2024 Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings also placed UCC at the…
AN associate professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Ghana, Professor Eric Osei-Assibey, has called on African students abroad to return to help build the continent.
He said African youth, particularly those with i…
The Right to Information Commission says the emergence of the online space has revolutionised the way information flows.
It said the online space was particularly relevant in a digital age where the Internet had become a crucial…
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Dr Freda Prempeh, has tasked Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to introduce sanctions for private waste collection companies who fail to do their jobs.
She said the …
Merck Foundation (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health provided more than 750 scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year master’s degree in Preventative Cardiov…
Africa has the world’s youngest population, with 70% of people in sub-Saharan Africa under 30. Empowering the youth is vital for the continent’s growth and potential and is crucial for economic growth, innovation, peace, and security. The…
Africa has the largest population of young people in the world. By 2030, there will be 375 million young people in the continent’s job market. By 2050, one in every 4 people in the world will be African. This youth bulge presents a rare op…
The 2023 cohort of participants in the Leadership Forum for Strategic Impact of Yale University, United States of America (USA), a key programme of the Yale Africa Initiative, have met to advance the cause of women leaders on the Africa…
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that the government is working on a policy framework for the use of electric vehicles for public transport in Ghana.
According to Dr Bawumia, electric vehicles will drastically reduce…
Don't we all panic when we hear our heart is not functioning properly? The heart is the engine room of the body and World Heart Day brings that to the fore.
Last week we discussed the basic steps to heart health and it was clear that it…
The key to Africa’s energy transition is connecting investors to the opportunities in the continent’s emerging renewables sector. Foreign direct investment can be the secret to our success.
Developing a new global energy mix requires pa…
Despite ongoing struggles and the evolving societal landscape, gender-based violence remains a pervasive issue in Ghana.
Many women and children continue to endure various forms of abuse and violence, spanning from domestic violence to …
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has once again reiterated its call to the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reset the academic calendar to the trimester system.
The tea…
The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced that a proposed price adjustment for renal dialysis services has not yet been approved by the management of the hospital.
A notice by the hospital went viral on social media earlier in…
The Executive Director of the Obaapa Development Foundation, Nanahemaa Adwoa Awindor, has urged the government to take swift action to eliminate taxes on sanitary pads to make them affordable to all women and girls.
‘’At this point in…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said it will sanction media houses that promote unapproved medicines as part of measures to ensure public health and safety.
Pursuant to Section 129 of Act 85, “person who contravenes were liable t…
In response to the recent overflow of the Black Volta River in Buipe, Central Gonja District, which has led to the displacement of thousands of residents and widespread property damage over the past 72 hours, Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu B…
Green buildings, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, are designed and constructed with a focus on reducing their environmental impact while promoting a healthier and more efficient living or working environment.
They inco…
Amidst the vibrant mosaic of Africa's rising stars, an inspirational tapestry of narratives unfolds, challenging stereotypes and illuminating our continent's limitless potential.
On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly l…
The aerospace industry is on the brink of a technological revolution as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to disrupt traditional aviation operations. Beyond the familiar customer service chatbots and travel comparison tools, AI is now…
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) and GE HealthCare (www.GEHealthcare.in/) have taken a significant step towards improving maternal and fetal outcomes in Nigeria by signing a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to equip midwives and…
This year's National Farmers Day to reward outstanding farmers and fishers across the country has been launched in Accra.
The 39th edition will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, in the Western Region on the theme: "Delivering smart s…
The Odorgonno Senior High School in Accra has launched its 84th Founder’s and Speech and Prize-giving Day with a call on current students to endeavour to uphold some virtues in order to become responsible citizens.
A former General Se…
The chiefs and people of Manya Jorpanya, near Shai Hills in the Greater Accra Region have celebrated this year’s Ngmayem festival.
This year’s festival also marked the 25th anniversary of the enstoolment of Nene Dr Tei-Djahene Korabo …
Developing countries must restructure their economies to be more sustainable and resilient to global shocks.
The National President of World Energy Council Future Energy Leaders Ghana, Prosper Ahmed Amuquandoh, who made the call, said…
More than 30 different artists and performing art groups are exhibiting their works at this year’s Ghana Theatre Festival in Accra.
The six-day festival being organised by Ghana’s National Theatre opened last Tuesday and will end on Su…
The International Bar Association (IBA) has published the IBA Legal Agenda (the Agenda) – a document that identifies the most pressing challenges facing the legal profession over the next five years (2023–2028) and includes commitmen…
Africa's abundant natural resources, particularly in the oil and gas sector, offer immense potential for economic development. To harness these resources for the benefit of local economies, governments must implement effective local conten…
Members of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) championed by the Vulnerable Group of 20 (V20) have given approvement for the establishment of an independent secretariat for the CVF and the V20 Finance Ministers.
They also approved for …
More than one million people who wish to adopt family planning methods in the country are unable to do so due to inadequate information, services and commodities, UNFPA Ghana, has said.
As a result, teenage or adolescent pregnancies a…
Twenty staff of Environment Protection Agency (EPA) have undergone training in electronic waste management in Accra as part of preparations of the National E-Waste Inventory Project in the country.
The 2-day training programme was aim…
Ghana is in the final stages of becoming the first African country to issue Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licence to cover its timber and wood products traded on the European market.
The feat was achieved during th…
The European Union (EU) and the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Ghana, has launched a €250,000 revolving fund to support small and medium enterprises (SME’s) focused on Ghana’s green and circular economy agenda.
The Young E…
Ghana and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have underscored the cordial relations between them over the last 63 years, and expressed the need to further deepen their development cooperation and warmth bilateral relations for the benefits …
The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) will start road diversions to ease traffic flow and make way for the construction of the second phase of the Tema Motorway grade separated intersection, otherwise known as the Tema Motorway roundabout proj…
By Dr Angela Lusigi, UNDP Resident Representative in Ghana on World Tourism Day
In Africa, tourism has its roots in the exchange of goods, culture and ideas facilitated by a complex network of ancient trade routes including the trans-sa…
The 9th Edition Connected Banking Summit - West Africa is set to take place in Accra, Ghana, on November 15th and 16th, 2023, under the theme "Innovations Powering Digital Inclusion and Sustainable Transformation." This prestigious summit …
One cannot ignore the incredible advantages that shea butter and soybeans provide. Ghana Nuts Company Limited produces authentic shea and soya bean products which are rich in nutrients and medicinal properties, making them a healthy option…
Homefoods Processing & Cannery Limited is a Ghanaian-owned company that is involved in agro-processing activities. The company, located on the Odorkor-mallam Road in Accra, Ghana, offers a wide range of finished and semi-finished food prod…
The way people think at the workplace translates into national development, the Chairperson of the Ghana Psychology Council, Prof. Angela Ofori-Atta, has said.
“The way we think is crucial because it affects the way we feel.
Nation…
About 300 girls selected from 23 senior high schools (SHS) in the Ashanti, Bono and Western North regions have been trained in the practical application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at a bootcamp in Kumasi.
…
A State-Of-The-Art medical theatre, dialysis centre and labour ward of the Midway Hospital was on Thursday inaugurated in Accra to enhance healthcare delivery to Ghanaians.
The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Gifty Quarshie-Ngissa…
The Minister for the Interior, Mr Ambrose Dery, has urged journalists to uphold high professional standards to help minimise hate speech and its consequence on national cohesion.
As gate keepers of news, he said journalists should ad…
Dr Barbara Ayesha Anawana Karbo, an Emergency Medicine Physician, has said keeping first aid kits on hand for emergency situations to protect the health needs of employees, enterprises, and institutions is a good practice.
Dr Karbo, who…
Women in Aviation International (WAI)Ghana Chapter has observed the 9th Edition of Girls in Aviation Day at the Kotoka International Airport.
The day is celebrated globally by the various Chapters to inspire young women to take interest…
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