The Merck foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2019 was attended by 15 African First Ladies
Merck foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2019 was attended by as many as Fifteen African First Ladies to discuss the…
Nana Simpeh Owiredu III, the Abene Krontihene, said the core values that brought about the annual Kwahu Easter celebration is being abandoned.
"The Kwahu Easter is celebrated to foster unity and development, it is a period when we come …
The Government, on Tuesday, refuted claims by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it invested over GHc17 million funds belonging to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) with the All Time Capital Limited, a priv…
About four communities in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District would soon be connected to the national electricity grid as part of efforts to promote development in the district.
The communities to benefit from the project include Aduk…
Cooking meat to the correct temperature is vital when it comes to food safety.
It’s essential for both preventing parasitic infections and reducing your risk of foodborne illness.
Pork is especially prone to infection, and changing p…
A sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a hangar for three police helicopters, was on Wednesday held in Accra.
The 514-metre square hangar located at the Police Training School in Tesano-Accra, has the capacity to contain four he…
Judges from the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice will meet in Abuja, Nigeria to enhance judicial co-operation and share experiences between the two Court…
Elon Musk has been considered one of the brightest minds of the 21st century.
He was born in South African but he is now an American entrepreneur as well as a successful businessman. He founded X.com which is now PayPal, SpaceX and Tesl…
What role do student play in education?
We have learned about the change of family, the stakeholders of education, and roles of a parent and that of a teacher.
Role of a teacher in education
Role of a parent in education
Studen…
New study identifies Nigeria as leading seed hub in Western and Central Africa; Value Seeds tops ranking
Nigeria’s Value Seeds tops Access to Seeds Index for Western and Central Africa
Growing number of local companies is positive…
The Governing Board of the Minerals Commission led by the chairman, Mr Samson Kwaku Boafo, have paid a courtesy call on Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
A statement from the Commission said the visit was…
The Public Service Workers Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has asked the government to clear rumours of privatising the Ghana Airport Company Limited.
It is also appealing to the government to rescind any decision of pos…
The African Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development (FPA) has called on African governments to accelerate the process of making Universal Health Coverage (UHC) accessible to all their citizens.
According to the group, Primary …
As children grow, it’s important for them to get enough vitamins and minerals to ensure optimal health.
Most kids get adequate amounts of nutrients from a balanced diet, but under certain circumstances, children may need to supplement w…
There was vehicular traffic build up in some areas in Thursday Accra as Christians across the country prepared to celebrate Easter.
The gridlock intensified as hundreds invaded the city centre in a last-minute attempt to avoid the veh…
The Sahara Group, an international energy and infrastructure conglomerate and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are joining forces to promote reliable access to affordable and sustainable energy, and to mainstream the Sustai…
From Cleanly Functionality to Utmost Convenience: GROHE’s Manual Bidet Seat and Smart Toilet Provide Ultimate Hygiene
GROHE expands smart toilet portfolio with appealing solutions for every need
Manual bidet seat: Cleaning with wat…
Failure to integrate gender equality and women’s empowerment into national economies has cost African countries a combined $95 billion in lost productivity annually
We have very few women entrepreneurs on the continent because…
The new age of intelligence is defined as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to improve enterprise efficiency in the era of big data. The goal is to increase the volume, velocity, and variety of data and thereby pro…
Africa making progress in using Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but more still needs to be done
Session raised opportunities for scaling up actions considering the role of STI in …
“Our Riverside school uses a curriculum that we call ‘Humane’, and the 5 E’s that shape our curriculum are Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Elevation and Evolution” – Kiran Bir Sethi
Children are the future. Teach them well and let them lea…
The organisers of Africa's leading conference on technology assisted learning and training, eLearning Africa, have announced that, for the first time, the event will include a special programme of seminars, discussions and debates about le…
As Christians the world over gear up for the Easter festivities, Harvest International Ministries are shaping up for the 20th edition of the annual Harvest Praise Gospel Concert. This year the concert features Diana Hamilton and Nigerian G…
Côte D’Ivoire is the world’s largest cocoa producer with the most smallholder producers
As Easter approaches, all over the world orders ramp up for chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. But, have you ever thought about where chocolate come…
Mrs Florence Hope-Wudu, Managing Consultant of Purple Almond Consulting, a leading corporate governance firm, has admonished Members of Boards of public organisations to add value to their organisations to justify their appointments.
Sh…
The Ministry of Works and Housing on Tuesday inaugurated a 16-member National Housing Committee in Accra to develop guidelines for the implementation of the national mortgage and housing finance scheme.
The Committee chaired by Mr Samue…
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended Vodafone Ghana for the appointment of a Ghanaian Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to steer the affairs of the company.
Vodafone Ghana last month announced that Mrs Patricia Obo-Nai, the Dir…
The Government will soon deploy a new network back-bone, known as the "Gov Net and Last Mile Connectivity", to connect government offices at the local assemblies and their counterparts in the national headquarters.
This is aimed at ensu…
Because it comes from nature — from bees, no less — honey has a health halo. But is honey really healthy? Here’s what dietitians say about the health benefits of honey.
What is honey made of?
Honey is made from nectar. “Bees collect …
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on Government and Private entities to develop strategic actions and measures to enable Ghana contribute meaningfully towards the Global Fund.
The Fund was established by governments, CSOs, …
The 2019 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report was on Tuesday launched in Accra with a call on governments to address the educational needs of migrants and displaced populations with the same attention given to their citizens.
The re…
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is ranked 46th in the world, and the best in Africa, for its Executive MBA programme according to the QS Global EMBA Rankings for 2019.
Acting director of the UCT GSB, Associate Professor Koshee…
WHO is rolling out its early warning alert and response system (known as EWARS-in-a-Box) to rapidly detect priority epidemic-prone diseases and allow a quick response
In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, hundreds of thousands of Mozambican…
This training equips a new generation of women leaders to contribute to Africa’s energy sector
After a month-long intensive training, 37 hand-picked women from 22 countries across Africa will graduate from the Women in African Power (Wi…
Determination, perseverance, passion and commitment always pay. These are values that successful people like Mr Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah, Director General of Zoweh Global Consult, Ghana, always trumpet. Nana Yaw Yeboah was recently recogn…
To provide platform for compelling and solution’s-based conversations, and knowledge sharing among prominent thought leaders, researchers and the public
The inaugural session of the Professor Alexander Adum Kwapong Lecture Series: Natur…
World Food Programme (WFP) intends to assist a total of 1.7 million people requiring urgent food and nutrition support in the four most affected provinces (Sofala, Manica, Tete and Zambezia)
One month on since Cyclone Idai struck Mozamb…
I have often wondered why there is much more fanfare at Christmas compared to Easter. The sacrifice at Easter is the backbone of Christianity and the singular feat that has had the most impact on the world. Maybe our family who are noted f…
Studies show that hundreds of millions more Africans will live in cities over the next three decades
Africa is urbanizing fast, as its population grows and many flocks to cities in search of jobs, education and healthcare. Studies show …
Joint Press Release: Europe-Africa partnership spearheads development of next-generation antimalarial drug
The trials will be conducted in four countries in West and Central Africa: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali and Niger
The European & …
The National Information Technology Agency (NITA), the regulator of electronic transactions, says its operations are being crippled by the GHc13 million owed it the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and some district assemblies.
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During a press conference on Monday, 15 April in Paris, Annecy Int. Animated Film Fest' & Market/MIFA [1] announced their exciting animation film line-up whilst also welcoming Nora Twomey [2] as MIFA Campus' first female patron. Twomey, a …
The Management of Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications, has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) and the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence (AITI- KACE) in ICT to cham…
Living in countries where healthcare systems are challenged by poverty and conflict, many lack access to effective vaccines
Noting a 300 per cent surge in the number of measles cases during the first three months of this year, compared …
The Leadership of the Ghana Prisons Service and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) to use exiting prisoners to clean the City of Accra.
The initiative, which is at the pilot stage forms part of the Pr…
The management of Ankobra Beach Resort has committed a 78,000 Ghana cedi investment package for waste management and Environmental Education this year.
The resort, over the years had collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency…
Mrs Linda Asante-Agyei, Vice-President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has asked female media practitioners to up-grade and equip themselves with skills that would push them into higher positions of challenging tasks, in their …
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana, has re-iterated its commitment to make impactful public engagements to help address gender stereotypes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
According t…
Professor David H. Molyneux, Senior Professorial Fellow of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, has called for appropriate and consistent use of terminologies in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
This is be…
A new study revealed that tilapia is rich in omega-6 fatty acids that have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Experts then discouraged eating the fish since it feeds on poop and its body cannot expel the toxins that also cause cancer.
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