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The Silent Crisis: Unraveling the intersection of climate change and public health in Ghana
In the heart of West Africa, Ghana grapples with a silent crisis, one that stealthily infiltrates communities, leaving a trail of health repercussions in its wake. Recent scientific observations and meticulous measurements have unearthed a disconcerting reality: Ghana’s weather is becoming hotter, setting the stage for a complex interplay between climate change and public health. […]
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Mustapha Ussif wins African Sports Minister of the Year Award
Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has been named the African Sports Minister of the Year at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria. The event titled “Sports as a Catalyst for Accelerated Tourism Development in Africa,” the event honored prominent figures in the sports and tourism sectors for their transformative initiatives. Mustapha Ussif, whose […]
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Young Stars shine at ‘Showcase of African Nations Tournament’
The Showcase of African Nations Tournament, organized by the S-Inkoom Football Management Agency (SIFMA) and powered by Ceek Africa, concluded on April 22 with resounding success and gratitude towards all supporters. The two-day event held at the Madina Astro Turf, aimed at providing opportunities for talented players aged 17 to 21 to exhibit their skills, […]
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Tanzania shuts down hydroelectric stations over excess power generation
The Tanzanian government has shut down five hydroelectric stations across the country due to excess electricity production in the national grid, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced today. The move comes as the recently completed Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, the country’s largest power plant, has generated enough electricity to meet the demands of major cities like […]
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Release KPMG’s report on GRA-SML probe – Bright Simons to Akufo-Addo
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has called on President Akufo-Addo to make public the KPMG’s report on the investigation conducted on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) deal. President Akufo-Addo says the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue […]
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NSA backs Africa Nations Tournament “Show Case”
In an exciting development, Mr. Dodzie Numekevor, the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has thrown his support behind the upcoming “Show Case” of Africa nations tournament. Set to kick off on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at the Madina astro turf, the tournament is spearheaded by the S-Inkoom Football Management Agency, led by […]
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I’ll use currency to unite the African continent – Cheddar
The founder of The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako also known as Cheddar says he is going to use a currency to unite the African continent when the time is due. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, Mr. Bediako stated that when he is able to make Ghana succeed he will join in […]
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Stanbic holds talks with Chinese ambassador over enhanced Ghana – China Trade Ties
The Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, together with some Senior Executives of the bank recently met with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Lu Kun, to promote deeper trade and investment ties between Chinese and Ghanaian businesses. During the meeting, Mr. Asomaning underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between Standard Bank, […]
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Futsal AFCON 2024: Ghana exits competition after losing to Angola
Ghana has been eliminated from the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations after a defeat to Angola on Monday night. Ghana faced Angola in a must-win match looking to give themselves a chance of progressing from the group stage but However, ended up on the losing side once again as they lost 11-3. Angola entered […]
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Taxing foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians a smart approach – Tax Analyst
Francis Tomore Boi, a renowned Tax Analyst, has endorsed the government’s initiative to tax the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians as a strategic move to address the revenue shortfall resulting from the abandoned VAT on electricity. He described this as a smart move by the government. His comments are on the back of the government’s […]
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Revolutionising healthcare workforce development in Africa’s underserved regions
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa bears […]
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Performance tracker vague, needs more data – IMANI Africa
Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has called on the government to improve the information and data contained on the newly launched Performance Tracker. The think tank said the tracker is a good policy that needs data and information to improve it. The performance tracker was launched by the Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong […]
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Agribusiness
K-Ricebelt project: Transferring expertise and technology to feed Africa
Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, and Kenya are benefiting from a South Korean developmental initiative as a swift response to the danger over food security in Africa by helping these countries to increase rice production and reduce their reliance on imports. Known as the K-Ricebelt project, it is aimed at providing small farmers […]
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Over 700 Ghanaian products absorbed under AfCFTA’s Guided Trade initiative – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has during the State visit of the President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló, announced the giant strides being made by Ghanaian products under the Guide Trade Initiative of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Following the maiden roll out of the Guided Trade Initiative, President Akufo-Addo said, over […]
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Cases of TB, malaria and HIV/AIDS on the rise due to locked up medical supplies – CSO
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have […]
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