By: Rachel Kakraba The African Union, AU, has renewed commitment to inclusion of youth and women’s voices as well as marginalized communities in policies and strategies for a peaceful, united, and globally influential Africa. It will also champion reparations which could foster social cohesion, redress grievances, and rebuild trust in state institutions to mobilize the continent in the pursuit of…
By Sualah Abdul-Wahab The Nadowli-Kaleo District Assembly says it is committed to supporting farmers in the district to fully participate in the government’s Feed Ghana programme. To this end, the Assembly is working closely with the Department of Agriculture to register farmers into cooperatives to make it easier for them to take full advantage of the programme. The District Chief…
By: Spendilove Incoom The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confirmed the detention of Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), along with two others, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a revenue assurance contract awarded to a private firm. According to the OSP, the suspects have been formally charged, but Mr.…
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Golden Arms once again demonstrated their dominance at the 14th African Armwrestling Championships in Abuja, Nigeria, delivering a stunning medal haul over just two days of fierce competition. The Ghanaian team, defending champions from the previous edition, amassed a remarkable total of 55 medals, comprising 26 gold, 20 silver, and nine bronze, finishing third only behind…
Gospel music star, Obaapa Christy, has made it into the headlines with a bold declaration about her beauty and personal appeal. Speaking during an interview on Hitz FM, the award-winning singer described herself as not only beautiful but also a woman of great value, hinting that her looks and character are admired by many. “My husband gave me the name…
Nana Poku Ashis, manager of renowned highlife artiste Kwabena Kwabena, has called on Charterhouse to spearhead a nationwide celebration honouring the late highlife icon Daddy Lumba. He believes a befitting tribute should be held before the musician’s burial. During an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Daybreak Hitz, Ashis proposed a star-studded concert, similar to the Ghana Music Awards, where artistes…
The Head of Africa Economic Research at Standard Bank, Qureishi Jibran, is calling on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to modernise its monetary policy framework to enhance its effectiveness in delivering macroeconomic stability. His remarks follow the Bank of Ghana’s recent decision to cut the policy rate by 300 basis points too 25% at its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
The Head of Africa Economic Research at Standard Bank, Qureishi Jibran, is urging the Government of Ghana to broaden access to its bond market and reduce its heavy reliance on treasury bills financing. According to him, the current weakening of the dollar presents an opportunity for the country to restructure its financing strategy and strengthen its economic resilience. Speaking at…
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), the nation’s pioneering broadcasting institution, marks its 90th anniversary today, a historic milestone that highlights nearly a century of dedicated service in informing, educating, and entertaining Ghanaians. Founded on July 31, 1935, as Radio ZOY, the corporation has grown from its modest beginnings into a national multimedia powerhouse, shaping public discourse and chronicling the country’s…
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to position the Volta Region as a major hub for agribusiness under the government’s flagship Feed Ghana initiative. President Mahama responding to a delegation from the Volta regional house of chiefs noted that the region’s natural advantages including its rich vegetation, fertile land, and water bodies made it ideal for large-scale agricultural production…