Some 330,000 tons of microplastics are entering the environment each year, according to a study released on Tuesday by German research organization the Fraunhofer Society. The largest contributor of microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic that do not break down for many years and damage the bodies and tissues that absorb them – is the tyre … The post Study: 330,000

A Market Surveillance conducted by the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) has revealed that 96 per cent of electrical products sold at the Opera Square and Zongo lane, in Accra were counterfeit and failed to meet standards. The Surveillance discovered that, out of the 204 electrical products sampled for laboratory testing, more than 92 per cent … The post More than 96%

The President, Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday, met the President of StarTimes Group at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, during his stay in Beijing, for the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Mr Pang Xinxing introduced Startimes’ operation in African market and noted that achieving “digital migration” of TV industry has been one of … The post Akufo-Addo

Startimes Ghana Limited, has launched a new local TV channel, to add to their list of entertainment channels on their decoder. The latest addition, Adepa TV, which comes with strictly local contents, would broadcast Ghanaian music, movies, sports and twi dubs.      Speaking at the launch on Monday,  in Accra, Miss Akorfa Djakui, Head of … The post Startimes launches

The senior national team, the Black Stars commenced preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), qualifier against Kenya, with 16 out of 20 players in camp, at Addis Ababa, Kenya. Mr. Dan Kwaku Yeboah, spokesperson for the Ghana Liaison team, said the technical team jojn them later. The players in camp were; Lawrence Ati … The post Black Stars: 16

Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe, has within a short time written his name in letters of gold, so far as the history of Ghana boxing and sports is concerned. Dogboe, who won the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Super Bantamweight title, after beating Jesse Magdaleno and successfully defended it against Hidenori Otake of Japan, immediately called out … The post Why

Kweku Adoboli, the investment banker who went to the UK when he was four years old, but found himself at the wrong side of the law while working for Swiss banker UBS and was jailed for causing the loss of (£1.8bn) approximately $2.3 billion has been detained by the Home Office in London and is … The post The UK is sending Adoboli back to Ghana appeared first on

Mrs Gifty Twum-Ampofo, the Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection (GCSP), has called on parents to be cautious when using the cane to correct their children. She said though the Bible spoke about the use of the cane, it never recommended that the cane should be used to deform the children or give … The post Parents advised to be cautious in using

The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) has pledged to collaborate with the German International Cooperation (GIZ)-Competitive Cashew Initiative (ComCashew) to boost the cashew sector. Dr Fred Asamoah, the Executive Director of COTVET, gave the assurance in Sunyani, saying COTVET would partner the two entities “in providing the foundation for developing quality-oriented, … The post COTVET

Mr Emmanuel Wullingdool, Policy Officer at the Ghana Trade and Livelihoods Coalition (GTLC), has said the annual recurrence in post- harvest losses is a threat to food security. He said post- harvest losses has huge implications on the nutritional requirements of the citizenry. Mr Wullingdool said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency … The post Post harvest losses

Dr Isaac Boakye Danquah, the Ashanti Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) of COCOBOD, has called on cocoa farmers to improve on their knowledge in the management of their farms. He said they can do this by participating in the farmers’ business training programme of the farmers business … The post Cocoa

The National Commission on Culture (NCC) on Monday directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to set up Cultural Advisory Boards, as required by the National Culture Policy. The Board, according to Madam Janet Edna Nyame, the Executive Director of the Commission, would collaborate with and support the various offices of the Centre for … The post Commission

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded two farmers into police custody for allegedly possessing three travelling bags containing compressed leaves believed to be Indian hemp without authority. The pleas of Frank Yeoda and Michael Namekor were not taken and they will make their next appearance on September 26. Superintendent of Police Patience Mario told the … The post Court

Unilever Ghana has launched the 2018 edition of the IdeaTrophy aimed at introducing university students to the realities of the business world. The 2018 Unilever Africa business challenge is the sixth edition since it was launched in Ghana in 2012 to create a challenging and creative experience for university students. Held across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, … The post Unilever

An Information Technology (I.T) Administrator and a student have been granted bail of GH¢40,100.00 with three sureties by an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing from the mobile wallet of GT-Bank, Ring Road West Branch, Accra. Cyril Michael Pentil, I.T Administrator and Prince Kwaku Adu Boateng alias Desmond, student, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to … The post I.T

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Mr. Baffour Awuah, has opened a two-day job fair aimed at complementing government efforts at reducing youth unemployment. Organised by the Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (MIAC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR), the fair will run from September 3 to … The post Employment

A large supermarket at Akwatia was last night burnt down by a huge fire resulting in loss of millions of Cedis. The whole building of the Otifilic supermarket was gutted and only a few items were retrieved by volunteers who helped personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service to fight the fire. The fire was … The post Fire destroy Akwatia supermarket appeared first on