From the dusty village squares to the bustling city streets, the expression “having balls” pays homage to the testicles as symbols of maleness, equating their presence with courage and fortitude. Even in the world of sports, the ball’s comparison to valour comes into play. A man’s love for football is seen as characteristic of manliness, … The post Prostate Cancer:
This year’s Africa Street MBA Accelerator programme (AfSMBA), aimed to provide an integrated, regional support for start-ups and small businesses in the country has been launched in Accra. The programme championed by DONE BY US, a management consultancy and investment firm, in collaboration with KGL Foundation, seeks to impact young people with world-class business knowledge … The post Africa
The Engineering Council of Ghana has expressed disappointment over Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah’s refusal to apologise to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Workers’ Union for the arrest of one of their Managers. Mr. Osei-Mensah firmly rejected the Workers’ Union’s request for an apology regarding the arrest of ECG’s Ashanti Region East Manager, Ing. […] The post Ashanti
A Labour Expert, Austin Gamey, has said there needs to be a revolution in how the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is managed. He said organized labour must play a key role in how their deductions are managed. Commenting on a prediction by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) that the reserves of SSNIT […] The post There must be a complete revolution
The Minister for the Interior, Mr Henry Quartey , on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument has imposed a Curfew on Sampa Town in Jaman North District of the Bono Region, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each day effective Thursday, April 18, 2024, until further notice. This … The post Curfew on Sampa until further notice appeared first on Ghanaian
The High Court in Accra has sentenced Nowak Development Ltd and Oko Nortei Omaboe to a fine of GHc50,000 for contempt of court. They would in default serve three weeks imprisonment. This was after the court presided over by Justice Dr Bridget Kafui Anthonio-Apedzi held that their conduct concerning a land in dispute amounted to … The post Court imposes GHc50,000
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has responded to allegations made by former President John Mahama, who claimed that the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government had appointed NPP sympathizers to the Commission.
The Adentan Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 20-year old electrician to five years imprisonment for stealing electrical cables and standing fans. Yussif Abdulai Masawudu, pleaded guilty to all five counts of unlawful entry, unlawful damage and stealing. Sentencing is to run concurrently. The second accused, Paul Akuffo, an electrical appliances seller, at Opera … The post Electrician gets five
Chance for Children (CFC), a non-governmental organisation with the mission to improve the safety, well-being, and livelihoods of street-connected children and their families, has called on Ghanaians to support and give voice to street-connected children. That, the organisation said, would make the street-connected felt they were loved and part of the society and also help … The post Give voice
Several businesses in Bengaluru, a city in southern India known for its low voter turnout, are rolling out a range of incentives to encourage people to vote in the general election.
Used cloth dealers and traders who were relocated from Kumasi Central Market to Racecourse due to the reconstruction project are planning a five-day continuous protest against the delays in completing phase two of the Kumasi Central Market redevelopment. The traders have cited the 25th-anniversary celebration of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as the reason for the […] The post Used
The Managing Director of Societe Generale, Hakim Ouzzani, has stressed the negative impact of women’s exclusion from essential financial services on the growth of the economy in the country. This comes on the back of the launch of the Societe Generale Women’s Club on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The programme’s goal is to provide more entrepreneurial opportunities for women to promote women’s equality in the country. During his address, […] The post
Algerian side USM Alger recorded a 3-0 defeat against their Morrocan opponents RS Berkane in the semi-final first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup despite the latter refusing to play. Authorities ruled in favour of the boycotters because, after much deliberation, they were found not guilty of their actions. This is because customs officers confiscated […] The post CAF
Traders at the Kwadaso Onion Market in the Ashanti Region are refusing to move to a new location earmarked for their relocation, four days after being evicted from their original market. The traders are concerned about potential future evictions and are hesitant to move to land secured by the Kwadaso Municipal Assembly at Atwima Takyiman. […] The post Kwadaso onion
Some critical units of Somanya Polyclinic in the Eastern Region are shut down whenever there is a power outage in the area. Kafui Wuttor, Head of Administration for Somanya Polyclinic, noted that the hospital’s generator has limited capacity and cannot power the entire facility, causing disruptions to other essential services including the laboratory. Kafui Wuttor […] The post Somanya
Corn mill operators at the Kaneshie Market in Accra are experiencing significant financial difficulties as a result of the ongoing power outages in the country. Relying heavily on electricity for their operations, these operators are witnessing a decline in their income streams, which is further exacerbated by the spoilage of soaked corn and other products […] The post Corn
Even before The National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumes the reins of power, Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang, former President John Mahama’s running mate, has dropped the hint that the umbrella party will go after those they suspect to have looted state coffers. Speaking at her official outdooring in Accra on Wednesday, this week, the former Cape Coast […] The post Corruption: Naana Jane Draws The Sword!
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told Wa Naa that he cannot have former President John Mahama as his successor. According to President Akufo-Addo, he removed John Mahama from his seat as President and later defeated him again through another election. To him, the former president should not return to office again as a […] The post I can’t have John Mahama as my successor -Akufo-Addo
The Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has denied portions of KPMG’s report on the Full Risk-Reward-Partnership Agreement with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). While it is happy about KPMG’s report debunking the false claim that $100 million has been paid to SML, as well as refuting the 10-year contract, it will, however, not accept certain […] The post SML shoots down portions of
Fishermen in Jamestown, whose canoes were destroyed by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high tides on Tuesday, have abandoned their damaged vessels in search of financial assistance to either buy new ones or repair the old ones. The downpour led to the destruction of several canoes near the sea defense wall built as part of […] The post Jamestown
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