By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The cedi’s depreciation has been  primarily driven by weak economic fundamentals rather than external shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic or Russia-Ukraine war, a new study has revealed. The research, conducted by Professor Alex Annan Abakah of Bentley University, challenges claims by government attributing the country’s economic difficulties to these global […] The post

Trains technical staff nationwide The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has transitioned from using topsoil to a new soilless medium for raising cocoa seedlings, a move set to revolutionize cocoa cultivation in Ghana. The innovative medium, Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, developed by Ghanaian agricultural technology firm Chrysfibre in partnership with Admus Logistics, is composed of organic materials […] The post

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The  Bank of Ghana (BoG) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its latest decision today, Friday, November 29, 2024, at the end of its 121st meeting through a press statement – foregoing the customary press briefing. The press briefing was originally  scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024. The […] The post

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Asian African Consortium (AAC), Mrs. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, has  been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Advanced Studies in Entrepreneurship by Azteca University and Cardinal Training Academy. This award, which was  presented to Mrs. Siaw Agyepong in Accra on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, is in recognition of […] The post

Historic! Solemn! Remarkable! all at once and it would nearly drive one  to tears, except to recall the parting words of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s ‘Morte D’Arthur’ where Sir Bedivere laments: ‘Ah, my Lord Arthur, whither shall I go … for now I see the true old times are dead… and I, the last, go forth companionless… […] The post Feature: Lugubrious But Momentous appeared first on

Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort and MultiChoice is  once again  an official Africa nominator for TEP. TEP seeks innovative solutions across five critical Earthshots: Protect and Restore Nature; Clean Our Air; […] The post

Brighton and Southampton clash at the Amex Stadium today  Brighton & Hove Albion will climb to second in the Premier League table if they claim maximum points in Friday night’s clash with basement club Southampton at the Amex Stadium. While the Seagulls are looking to win their third successive match, the Saints are seeking to avoid losing three league games […] The post Weekend European

With his two-goal performance against Nice, has Hamza Igamane pushed himself to the front of the queue to start up front for Rangers?

Serene Insurance has opened an operational branch in Adenta to bring insurance products and services to customers within the Accra-East area, and to deepen the company’s strategy of becoming a leading voice in the industry ecosystem by 2027. As part of the First Sky Group, the ceremony, which was held on November 27, 2024, was […] The post Serene Insurance opens Adenta branch

For many Ghanaians, the image is now painfully familiar: rivers once clear and life-giving now murky, stained the color of diluted Milo, our unofficial national beverage. These polluted waters are the most visible consequence of galamsey, which has tainted 60 percent of Ghana’s major water bodies. But the environmental catastrophe runs deeper than the poisoned […] The post It’s time to

Godwin Asediba of Media General has been honored with the prestigious “Best in Community Reporting in West Africa” award at the 2024 Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Excellence in Journalism Awards held in Abuja, Nigeria. Out of 388 entries from eight African countries, Asediba’s win is a testament to his unwavering commitment to […] The post Media

Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged all Ghanaians to eschew hate speech in this election period. He says there is a need to preserve the peace of the country. Mr Mahama said this during the signing of the peace pact in Accra on Thursday, November 28. […] The post December 7 elections: We must prioritise

The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said Ghana will win and peace will reign in the 2024 general elections. He expressed optimism that Ghana will come out of this election stronger. Dr Bawumia further stated that Ghana has been here before and can prove again that […] The post 2024 peace pact is profoundly significant – Bawumia first

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has revealed plans to release his fifth studio album next year. Davido made the revelation in an interview on The Baller Alert Show and confirmed that the much-anticipated album will drop “early 2025.” The ‘Available’ crooner hesitated in providing further details about the project including its exact release date, featured artists, […] The post Davido

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has demanded that the Electoral Commission (EC) allows journalists who will cover the December 7 elections access to all processes without hindrance.  According to Mr Dwumfuor, any restriction of the media on voting day will deprive the exercise of transparency, accountability and access to information. […] The post EC

Three days after experiencing a slight health incident while preaching to his congregation, Bishop T.D. Jakes has expressed gratitude to God for his intervention and keeping him alive. In a tweet on November 27 soon after he was discharged from the hospital, the motivational speaker and preacher shared a heartfelt message thanking his church members, […] The post ‘I

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has cast doubt on the real intention behind the decision by the Ghana Police Service to station liaison officers at various media houses during the December 7 elections. According to him, the decision raises security and safety concerns for the media houses and their personnel. […] The post We

Calls have intensified for African countries to increase funding for their health sectors. The clarion call was made at the first International Steering Committee meeting expected to kick start preparations for the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), scheduled to take place in Ghana next year According to the World Health Organization’s […] The post Curbing

Albert Kwabena Dwumfour   The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed concerns over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to restrict media access to the collation centres Read More... The post Media

  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the redeveloped Koforidua Jackson Park, transforming it into an ultra-modern hub. The revamped park is part of the government’s efforts to upgrade Read More... The post Akufo-Addo