Elvis Anokye

SIM re-registration: MTN reactivates 1.5m disconnected cards

MTN Ghana has fully reactivated 1,504,366 of the 5,422,828 SIM cards  disconnected from 1 December 2022, for failing to complete the Stage 2 of the re-registration process. The cards were reconnected on 12 February 2023. MTN says it remains committed to the national SIM re-registration exercise to build an accurate …

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LPG price to rise 4%

The pump price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is expected to increase by about 4.36% from the current average of 13.86/kilogramme to ¢14.46/kg, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected. It also said from Wednesday, 1 March 2023, the prices of petrol and diesel are expected to fall by …

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It is an insult for Bawumia to even think about contesting to be president – Kwakye Ofosu

A former deputy Minister for Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has slammed Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over his bid to become the president of Ghana. According to him, the thought of Dr Bawumia contesting to become president is demeaning to Ghanaians because of the economic meltdown the country has seen …

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RTI Commission fines Education Ministry GHC50k for refusing EduWatch access to SHS placement info

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has fined the Minister of Education GHC50,000 for denying the education think tank Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) access to information on the Computerised Schools Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). According to EduWatch, the RTI commission also ordered the Ministry to immediately make the information …

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Five years presidential tenure is best for a developing country like Ghana — Agyekum Kufuor

A former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has said a five-year Presidential tenure is ideal for a developing country like Ghana. According to him, the Prime Minister system was the best option for making laws. The former President made these remarks during a Constitutional Review forum held on Monday …

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NPP members in Ayesuano angry over Bawumia’s meeting in alleged NDC man’s house

There is anger among members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ayesuano constituency in the Eastern Region after Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia held a meeting with party executives in the house of an alleged member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the weekend. The Vice President, who is lacing his …

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5 African herbs and spices to help you get pregnant fast

Make these changes to your diet to boost your fertility. Check out what to eat to conceive. To add flavour to your diet, add these spices and herbs to satisfy your cravings and enhance your fertility level. Cinnamon Cinnamon can help with proper ovarian functioning and thus be effective in …

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For men: How to produce healthy sperm for baby making

Infertility is more common than you might think. Sperm health depends on various factors, including quantity, movement and structure. Lifestyle can play a big part in sperm quality. It won’t surprise anyone to know that drugs, alcohol, smoking and stress can all have an adverse effect on male fertility. You …

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Meet the 83-year-old who tirelessly volunteered 50 years of her life in service to her community

Born of Scottish origin, Labrada Joan Akofio-Sowah or simply Brenda as many call her has been a key member of the Caledonian Society of Ghana (CalSoc) since arriving in Ghana in Dec 1972. During the 48 years she has been the catalyst for the Caledonian Society during its most challenging …

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IES raises doubts on claimant to 600,000 barrels Russian oil

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has raised doubts over the claimant to the 600,000 barrels of Oil that arrived in Ghana on Friday from Russia. A release by the IES indicated that the consignment aboard the vessel MT Theseus is being stashed in Ghana as the pool of buyers …

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