Ghana

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:10:14 GMT
Presidential Candidate Pledges To Uphold 'Traditional Values' Against Pro-LGBTQ Laws
[Accra Times] The presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that he will not permit the activities of the LGBTQ+ community if he becomes president.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:05:32 GMT
Soaring Price of Tomatoes Causes a Stir On Social Media
[Accra Times] Ranked 10th among 20 items with the highest inflation rates, fresh tomatoes have seen a substantial increase compared to the national inflation rate of 25%.

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:20:44 GMT
Speaker Swears in New Ejisu MP
[Accra Times] The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has sworn in newly-elected Ejisu MP, Kwabena Boateng during an emergency parliamentary session on Friday.

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:19:28 GMT
Chief Justice Demands Response From Kissi Agyebeng On Misconduct Allegations
[Accra Times] Other allegations by the petitioner against Agyabeng include violations of citizens' rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper appointments of personnel to the office.

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:06:51 GMT
National Roaming Policy to Boost Mobile Coverage Across - Communication Minister
[GhanaToday] The government is implementing a National Roaming Policy that will allow network operators to leverage each other's infrastructure.

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:33:40 GMT
At Africa Media Convention Prioritise Advocacy On Climate Change ...to Support Efforts in Mitigating Impact - Chief of Staff
[Ghanaian Times] Media practitioners in Africa have been challenged to prioritise advocacy on climate change and other environmental crises to support efforts to mitigate their impacts.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:49:43 GMT
Golden Eaglets Falter in Wafu B U-17 Opener in Ghana
[Daily Trust] ...As Flamingos gear up for Burkina Faso ladies

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:59:41 GMT
Ghana Legend Asamoah Gyan Meets President
[The Herald] Tadious Manyepo -- Legendary Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa at State House, after which he presented him with an autographed iconic Number 3 Black Stars jersey.

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:24:11 GMT
Guinness World Records - One-Year-Old Is World's Youngest Male Artist
[Premium Times] The previous record holder was Dante Lamb, an American, who earned the title at age three in 2003.

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:11:07 GMT
Govt Funding for Vaccine to Increase From 49 Percent to 66 Percent - Dr Okoe-Boye
[GhanaToday] The Government Representative at the Ministry of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has disclosed that the government estimated funding for vaccines will increase from 49% to 66%.

Fri, 17 May 2024 06:01:19 GMT
Ghana Special 2 - Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds in the Diaspora: 1980-93
[Afropop] This set of 18 funky tracks is a welcome follow-up to Soundway's essential compilation Ghana Special: Modern Highlife Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues, 1968-81. In the late 70s, economic stresses and curfews imposed by the military reg...

Fri, 17 May 2024 03:21:43 GMT
Ghana Commits to Deepen Ties With EU
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to a deepened partnership with the European Union (EU) towards a sustainable economic development.

Fri, 17 May 2024 03:21:33 GMT
Cecilia Dapaah - Husband Tells Court Cash Stolen By Househelps Kept for 20 Years
[Accra Times] Daniel Osei Kuffuor, (80) an Architect by profession, said the stolen cash which had aroused public suspicion, actually belonged to himself, his wife (Cecilia Abena Dapaah), and other family members

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:41:57 GMT
Trinidad and Tobago Supports Ghana's Candidacy for Commonwealth Gen. SEC.
[Ghanaian Times] Trinidad and Tobago has pledged its support to Ghana's candidacy for the General Secretaryship of the Commonwealth.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:35:35 GMT
'Mahama Bought 200 Tickets to Support Me' - Lilwin Discloses
[Accra Times] "I was surprised by a call from Mahama around midnight. He was concerned my film might be politically charged, but after I explained, he supported it"

Wed, 15 May 2024 11:59:17 GMT
Opposition Party Condemns Arrest of MP
[Ghanaian Times] The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South, Mr Collins Dauda, was involved in disturbances in the ongoing limited registration exercise.

Thu, 16 May 2024 06:44:51 GMT
Cecilia Dapaah's Husband Testifies in Alleged $1m Theft Case
[Ghanaian Times] The husband of the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Mrs Cecilia Abena Dapaah, appeared before the High Court in Accra, as the first prosecution witness, in the case in which their former maids have been accused of a...

Wed, 15 May 2024 11:47:13 GMT
Female Judges Key to Eradicating Negative Cultural Practices - President
[Ghanaian Times] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says female judges play pivotal role in eliminating undesirable cultural practices that impede development, particularlyt hat of women and girls.

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:41:34 GMT
Mahama Says AI to Be Used to Monitor Illegal Mining If Elected President
[Accra Times] The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has proposed to use Artificial Intelligence Technology to monitor small-scale mining and illegal mining activities if he is elected as president in the ge...

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:32:04 GMT
Dr. Bawumia Pays Tribute to 'Phenomenal' Nurses On International Day for Nurses and Midwives
[Ghana Presidency] The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid glowing tribute to nurses and midwives in the country, for their phenomenal and dedicated service to the nation and humanity.

Wed, 15 May 2024 11:45:19 GMT
Maritime Crimes Major Obstacle to Rapid Economic Development
[Ghanaian Times] Organised maritime crimes such as piracy, kidnapping of crew for ransom, illegal fishing, illicit trade and smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea (GOG) have been identified as an obstacle impeding development on the African continent, desp...

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:43:03 GMT
Increase Investment in Digital Tech to Boost Devt - Veep to African Govts
[Ghanaian Times] Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on African governments to increase investment in digital technology infrastructure to boost the development of the continent.

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:38:45 GMT
IDEG Warns Youth Against Political Exploitation
[Ghanaian Times] The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has cautioned the youth, especially first time voters, to resist exploitation by politicians, particularly during the ongoing voter registration exercise.

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:04:57 GMT
Who Takes What? Ghana's Biggest Musical Night Is Upon Us
[Accra Times] This year is said to be special for two reasons; the event is in its 25th year, and this will be the new sponsor, Telecel's first music awards since buying out and rebranding from Vodafone Ghana earlier this year.

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:59:49 GMT
Ghana Earns $3.9m From Ntes in 2023
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has announced an 11.75 per cent increase in 2023 Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) earnings totalling US$3,944,146,717.

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:03:59 GMT
Ghana's Forests Are Being Wiped Out - What's Behind This and Why Attempts to Stop It Aren't Working
[The Conversation Africa] Ghana has around 7.9 million hectares of forested land (35% of the total land area), according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Around 7.6 million hectares are primary or naturally regenerated forest, and around 297...

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:48:50 GMT
'I Have Never Been an Asakaa Boy', Kofi Jamar Discloses
[Accra Times] Jamar said people connected most of the rappers in Kumasi with Asakaa because they were all involved in the fast-rising of the Kumerica drill type of music.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:48:50 GMT
Bright Simons Files Rti Request for Clarity On Kma's Alleged Gh¢3.6m Discrepancy
[Accra Times] The legal firm representing the Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has formally submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request under Act 989. The request aims to disclose the expenditure of GH¢3.6 million allocated to th...

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:48:49 GMT
Taxing Content Creators Will Affect the Industry - Kwadwo Sheldon Discloses
[Accra Times] Sheldon argued that implementing additional taxes would drastically reduce the revenue of content creators and hamper the growth of the content creation industry.

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:23:37 GMT
Can the Movement for Change Break Ghana's Biparty Democracy?
[ISS] With the right strategy, Ghana's fledgling new party could become a political force to be reckoned with.

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