Excitement is palpable as the Republic of South Africa once again rolls out celebrations to mark Women’s Month. Every year, in August, the Rainbow Nation marks Women's Month in commemoration of the more than 20, 000 women who marched to th…
Once again, the stage is set for the celebration of Women’s Month, marked every 9th of August in remembrance of the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to…
Sebastian Singh will appear in his first feature film at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. (TIFF) The ten-year-old actor will play the younger version of the Lamar Johnson's lead character Michael in Clement Virgo's "Brother…
The Director of the Nuclear Power Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Prof. Seth Kofi Debrah, has advised x-ray technicians to be mindful of the weight of clients before exposing them to the required radiation.
He sa…
A Physicist with the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, Professor Neil Turok, has predicted a bright future for African youth to excel in the field of science.
That, he said, was because African youngsters were more motivated and thir…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare will today, Thursday, August 11, 2022, deliver a lecture on policing at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi.
The IGP w…
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has stated that it is transitioning from mechanical metering to smart metering as part of plans to digitise its operations.
Already, the GWCL has installed 80,000 smart meters in the last 18 months…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo last Tuesday rounded off his two-day tour of the Northern Region with the inspection of some ongoing projects.
The projects include the Agenda 111 hospital at Kpandai and a yam and cassava processin…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has introduced a mandatory road tow levy for its members to help reduce road crashes, targeting 2.6 million vehicles.
The initiative, which would be implemented by the Road Safety Managemen…
Six communities in the Savelugu Municipality in the Northern Region have been connected to the National Grid to help boost their economic lives and activities.
The beneficiary communities are Sana, Safam, Zaazi-Kukuo, Wawani, and Teache…
A development economist at the University of Ghana, Dr Hayford Mensah Ayerakwa, has called on the Ministry of Education to ensure that the Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda is taught in schools.
He made the call during a lecture organised by Dan…
Henceforth, all passengers who embark on long-distance travel would be required to provide their contact information and that of their next of kin at all terminals operated by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU).
The Passenge…
Professor Mavis Dako-Gyeke, Director, Centre for Ageing Studies, has called on Caregivers to help in supporting and taking care of the aged to enable them to live well and age gracefully.
She said there was the need to support these old…
The Adenta Municipal Assembly (AdMA) has advised private developers and residents to undertake thorough search on the land they intend to buy or possess, to avoid any infraction with the law.
This, the Assembly explained was the only …
A Specialist Family Physician, Dr Mrs Lenusia Ahlijah, has advised every adult, especially those above the age of 35 to check their blood pressure at least once a year.
“If you happen to have a family history of hypertension, then it …
The Member of Parliament for La Dade-Kotopon Constituency, Madam Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, last Friday donated 2 HP colour laser jet printers to St Aquinas Senior High School and the Education Directorate of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly…
The General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church has prayed for God’s protection for the nation’s Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.
Pastor Mensa Otabil also prayed for the African continent to rise up…
The President of Breast Care International, an NGO, Dr Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, has urged Ghanaian men to join breast cancer-free champions to dispel the myth that breast cancer is a witchcraft-related disease.
Men, she said were held in…
The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly (AWMA) in the Greater Accra Region has presented GH¢43,200 to 17 persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The facility is to help support the beneficiaries in areas of education, business development, medi…
The Overload of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty, Ya-Na Abukari II has heaped praises on government and the Ghana Hajj Board for ensuring a smooth organization of the trip for Ghanaian pilgrims to and from Saudi Arabia for the 202…
Four Nigerians were last week sentenced to jail terms ranging between five and seven years, for engaging in human trafficking.
The convicts, a man and three women, were prosecuted by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inspected progress of work on the Kpandai District Hospital in the Northern Region which forms part of the Agenda 111 programme.
According to him, the hospital was one of the 87 differen…
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public to patronise only registered sachet and bottled water manufactured in Ghana and bear the FDA product registration numbers.
This comes against the backdrop of claims that certain sa…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UNICEF yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support Ghanaian entrepreneurs and startup businesses with a funding support of $ 2.2 million dollars.
The project, which …
Mrs Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Caretaker Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has urged Ghanaians to fight human trafficking by reporting suspected cases.
She said human trafficking was an organised crime hence people should r…
As South Africa celebrates national women’s month in August, leading multi-disciplinary engineering and construction company Grinaker-LTA believes that regularly acknowledging the contribution which women in construction make, is of great …
The World Food Programme (WFP), UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and Ethiopian Government Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) made the plea for assistance because without it, WFP will run out of food for the refugees by October.
The impending…
In a new report (https://bit.ly/3vRYjdI) focusing on the global tertiary e-textbook and multimedia market, edtech company Snapplify (https://bit.ly/3Ac1bVB) has been named one of the top six Higher Education players worldwide.
S…
Secretary Blinken travels to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda this week, where the United States has been deploying resources and working in partnership with African governments, institutions, businesses, scie…
This summer’s record temperatures, droughts and wildfires are underlining the reality of climate change. Construction equipment must switch to electric if we are to play our part in stopping the planet overheating, says Maarten Verme…
Dancing is an enjoyable activity. It helps people to keep fit and bond with others whiles having fun. Research shows that dancers derive greater benefits in terms of health and wellbeing.
Improves Cardiovascular Health
Dancing is a g…
Sub-Saharan Africa plays a critical role in advancing global priorities to the benefit of Africans and Americans. It has one of the world’s fastest growing populations, largest free trade areas, most diverse ecosystems, and one of the la…
Research and research funding have traditionally been dominated by the Global North. Fortunately, there has been an encouraging increase in the recognition of content and research outputs by African scientists and scholars in recent years.…
Africa People Advisory Group (APAG) (www.AfricaPeopleAdvisory.com) is about to launch the second insights report that tracks various trends in human resources across the African continent, with a specific focus on new ways of working.
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The German Agency for International Development Cooperation (GIZ) is partnering the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the country.
As part of the collaboration, the agency is supporting the GHS with ov…
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has held a forum on human trafficking for stakeholders in the industry.
The event, which was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), was …
The Ada Traditional Council has justified the decision to bar journalists from community radio station Radio Ada from covering the just-ended Asafotufiami festival.
The Asafotufiami Festival Planning Committee in an August 1 letter to t…
The Mental Health Authority (MHA) has hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling on cannabis cultivation in the country.
According to the authority, it was excited about the ruling, since allowing the cultivation of the substance was going to ha…
An Assistant Statistician and Director of Field Operations at the Ghana Statistical Service, Dr. Peter Takyi Peprah has clarified that the service never advised against the intake of sachet water.
His comments come afte…
The COVID-19 National Trust Fund has signed an agreement with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) for the latter to conduct research into the effects of COVID-19 vaccines on citizens.
Under the agreement, the fun…
The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has undertaken cochlear implant surgeries in Ghana.
Cochlear implants are designed for people with hearing loss where the hair cells in the inner ear are damaged, and…
The European Union Funded Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development (CSO—RISE) programme is yielding results, contributing to inclusive growth and reduction of social inequalities The €9milli…
Introduction
Starting a business is not easy, let alone being a young person but the reward is often significant compared to employment. Generally, raising capital, finding first customers, gaining the needed experience and having …
The Chief Executive Officer of Floke Company Limited, Kenny Tei Kwabena, has stated that the use of modern, quality and standardised medical equipment is equality critical in the provision of life saving medical delivery in the country.
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The immediate-past Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr Mark Assibey-Yeboah, has called for a sense of urgency on the part of the government in its negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
According to h…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made changes in the leadership of the national security structure, to strengthen the country’s defense and contribution to the fight against terrorism and violent extremism in the West African sub-…
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church-Ghana, Right Reverend Paul Kobina Boafo has called on women to frequently examine their breasts for early detection of breast cancer.
He made the call in a homily delivered at the funeral of …
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has commenced sitting in Tamale to consider the 2019 Auditor General’s Report on Pre-Universities in the Northern, North East, Upper East, Upper West and the Savana Regions.
The six-da…
Staff of the Western Regional office of Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) on Thursday embarked on a health walk in Takoradi to create public awareness on the need for prompt payment of bills and settlement of arrears.
It formed part of m…
Teachers in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country have been advised to use modern methods to train students and adequately prepare them for the future.
The Deputy Minister of Educat…
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