The National Peace Council (NPC) yesterday launched a programme to build the capacity of women in conflict prevention before and after the 2020 elections.
Small-scale farmers in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region and agricultural extension officers have been schooled on good agricultural practices in the cultivation of selected crops. The farmers and extension offices were introduced to improved methods of applying fertilisers and weedicides, particularly
Keda (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, manufacturers of Twyford tiles based at Aboadze in the Shama District of the Western Region, on Thursday, donated assorted items to
The Central Regional Second Cycle Institutions Cadet Corps on Saturday held the 7th Inter-Schools Cadet Drill Competition as part of its annual cadet programme. Out of the 19 senior high and technical schools which took part in the programme, five schools were selected
The Saskra Angkor University in Cambodia has conferred on nine Ghanaians honorary Doctorate degrees in Leadership and Management at a colourful ceremony at the Hohoe St Teresa College of Education auditorium on Saturday. The nine, seven men and two women included Mr Wisdom Semanu Seneadza, a lawyer and former New
The Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) will assume the status of a fully fledged university before the end of the year. Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, President of the GTUC announced this during a recent visit to the Ho campus. The visit follows his confirmation as the substantive President of
Gabby Otchere-Darko, the founder of Danquah Institute, a policy think tank, has stressed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) deserves being in opposition for messing up the energy sector. He explained that the nation is better off without the NDC and its flag bearer, former President
The Volta Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has initiated moves to court the friendship of Zongo communities in the Volta and Oti Regions to rally behind the party to vote massively to regain power in the 2020 elections. It has also assured the leadership of the Zongo communities the party’s Election 2020 … The post NDC courts Zongo c’nities
The Executive Chairman of Northern Ghana Aid (NORAID), Mustapha Sanaa, has challenged leaders to re-dedicate their commitments to good governance, democracy and rule of law in order to improve livelihoods of their citizens. “Good governance, democracy and rule of law will reduce extreme poverty and
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has rallied the support and assistance of all traditional and religious leaders to lead a strong and sustained advocacy that will make the grounds infertile for corruption to thrive. According to the Commission, the fight against corruption
Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa continued to improve their business climates, with the region’s largest economy, Nigeria, earning a place among the year’s top global improvers alongside Togo, according to the World Bank Group’s Doing Business study. Economies of the region enacted 73 reforms in the 12 months leading to May 1, down from a record high of … The post Doing
Something interesting happened this morning. After my usual early morning posts about the health benefits of cocoa, a colleague reminded me that today, October 29, is World Stroke Day. The theme for this year’s day is “Cut Stroke in Half” by 2030. The campaigns aims to reduce instances of stroke through an integrated prevention strategy. … The post WORLD STROKE DAY- ACTING
Verve International, a leading payments technology and card brand in Africa, has partnered with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) to launch acceptance in Ghana. This initiative by Verve International also signals acceptance across other African
Rescue teams in Cameroon were scouring the rubble of destroyed houses for survivors on Tuesday after a landslide caused by heavy rainfall killed at least 22 people, state television reported. The police were searching for
Members of Parliament (MPs) are debating Boris Johnson’s call for a general election on December 12, after Labour threw its weight behind a pre-Christmas poll. Jeremy Corbyn said he had changed his mind on a snap election after the European Union (EU) gave the UK another Brexit extension The Labour
The US House of Representatives will vote this week on a resolution intended to affirm an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump and relevant procedures, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday, as a standoff with the administration was deepening. “This week, we will bring a resolution to
The Ministry of Aviation has drafted two major policy documents for consideration by government as part of its effort to create jobs in the sector, Minister of Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda has announced. According to him, the initiative dubbed Aviation Driven
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has noted with dismay a publication in the Ghanaian Times newspaper, titled “President slams Nigerian Border closure”. The publication dated Tuesday, 29th October,
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has expressed concerns over the stigmatisation of women with infertility challenges in Africa. He said according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 50 per cent of the cases of couples’
Government, on Monday, inaugurated the Energy Sector Recovery Programme Steering Committee, comprising members across various sectors and ministries. The move forms part of the initiation of the collaborative consultation process between Government and each Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Gas Supplier (GS) to help resolve energy issues in a manner that is sustainable for both … The post Govt
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