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VIDEO: From promise to decay: The sad story of AstroTurf pitches
Three years ago, when Bukom Square received an Astroturf pitch, audience stands, and floodlights for nighttime play, the community was elated. It was a moment of pride and excitement. Finally, they had a proper venue to nurture football talent, much like they had done for boxing over the years. The Astroturf quickly became the heart […]
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Poetry Corner: Let There Be Light
The lights are let out Electricity Comes and Goes It’s Either Candle or Generator It’s either torchlight or daylight It’s a grim message to dim our lights A sunny message of light Beautifully presented by mother nature So to dim a crisis of power And prices of power Power that came from energy Energy that […]
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International
Betta Edu probe: Nigeria recovers $24m in poverty minister investigation – EFCC
Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says. The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was initially suspended in January over the alleged diversion of $640,000 of public […]
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Economy
Gov’t advancing debt restructuring efforts – Fin. Minister
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU In a comprehensive update on Ghana’s debt restructuring programme, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to restore fiscal sustainability and foster economic recovery. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister emphasised the significance of upcoming discussions with bondholder representatives to advance restructuring engagements. “In the […]
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Entertainment
National Theatre Celebrates World Poetry Day
The National Theatre will partner a group of seasoned poets to commemorate this year’s World Poetry Day with selected schools in Accra on March 21. UNESCO first adopted March
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A global cash-transfer fund could end extreme poverty
By Cina Lawson and Rory Stewart For decades, the international community has grappled with the challenge of ending extreme poverty, which is the leading Sustainable Development Goal for 2030. Despite some progress, we remain far off track, with an estimated 700 million people still struggling to survive on less than $2.15 per day. Unlike in […]
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Govt launches Ghana Apprenticeship Programme
In a bid to address the pressing issue of unemployment and bolster the country’s development, the government has launched the Ghana Apprenticeship Programme. The initiative, supported by funding from the government of Ghana, the World Bank, and the German government, aims to revolutionize skills training and employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth. With a targeted goal […]
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Poetry Corner : The Demon’s Crazy Mess
Two men proposed to marry her No option she had but to bow to the offer Two men promised to love her She said the promises were good enough for her Two men sounded quite convincing She was ready to feel how convincing Two men asked for time and patience She was calm and […]
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Unemployed nurses could be trained and exported to generate funds – Akwasi Acquah
The Deputy Health Minister-designate and Member of Parliament for Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has proposed a strategy to address the issue of unemployed nurses by suggesting their training and exportation to generate funds for the country. Amid concerns raised by stakeholders about health professionals leaving Ghana due to unfavourable working […]
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Govt’s Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme must be probed – Eric Opoku
The Ranking Member of the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Eric Opoku, is calling for a probe into the Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme launched in 2018. The legislator argues that the programme, which identifies diseased farms, cuts down affected trees, and replants them with disease-resistant cocoa varieties, among other measures, has failed, as the country […]
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Looking ahead – intellectual property assets and the metaverse
The fast-paced progress of technology in our modern era brings up crucial concerns in intellectual property law that need urgent consideration. With the advent of the Metaverse, businesses are now exploring business opportunities in a virtual space that mimics our physical world. In the Metaverse, the options are boundless – you can engage in activities […]
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Education
The Free SHS programme: A closer look at the cost of quality education
Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […]
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Banking & Finance
Banks remain resilient – BoG
Recapitalisation efforts on track, profitability rebounds Stability Fund offers additional support Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has stated that recapitalisation of banks following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) should continue without any significant hitches, on account of their performance in 2023, as well as the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). Speaking during […]
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Poetry Corner: Waste Mismanagement
So the chiming clock And the timing hour hand Sent every dozing eye to sleep land And oh nature had called at an hour so odd A call he must honour…at all cost At an hour he did not suspect…he had received nature’s call At a place he did not respect…he had answered […]
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Stop pursuing unaccredited programs or risk being denied employment in govt institutions -GTEC
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is warning students to refrain from pursuing unaccredited programs at various universities in Ghana or risk being denied employment in government institutions. Additionally, the commission states that students who study such programs will not be allowed to undergo their national service. Speaking to journalists in Kumasi after engaging Vice […]
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Property investment, an asset or liability
– Talk about things to look out for when investing in a property and why Belmonte is a great investment choice Acquiring property is one of the most pivotal decisions most people will make in their lifetime, and it is no wonder therefore that people tend to spend a lot of time researching before making […]
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Newage Agric Solutions empowers youth farmers in Volta Region on seed production
Newage Agric Solutions Limited, in collaboration with Greenland Seeds Limited and the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Department (PPRSD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), recently embarked on a seed training program for 67 youth farmers in the Volta Region of Ghana. The training, which took place from 18th to 22nd December 2023, […]
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There’s nothing to worry about BEAP funding – Deputy YEA boss assures
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Alhaji Ibrahim Bashiru, has assured the public that the government has allocated a substantial sum of GH¢120 million to ensure the successful implementation of the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP). Speaking at a press conference held at the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council, […]
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BEAP will address Ghana’s unemployment challenges – YEA CEO
The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Kofi Baah Agyepong, has stated that the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) will help reduce Ghana’s unemployment rate by providing a lifeline for countless young individuals striving to carve out a promising future. According to him, the initiative seeks to address the financial strains faced by […]
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