Professor Fiifi Ofori-Acquah, Director of the Ghanaian Genome (GhGenome) project, has called on the Government to institute a national programme where every baby born in the country is screened for sickle cell diseases. He said, “The reason we advocate screening of newborns for sickle cell is once you have been …

Headmaster of Afedzi D/A Primary School who double as 2020 Twifo Atti-Morkwa overall district best farmer as well as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Show Bouy’s Farms, Mr. Isaac Agyiri has implored Ghanaian children to see the Free Senior High School policy being implemented by the President of Ghana Nana …

Total of four new large-scale mining companies are expected to start operations in the country within the next 24 months, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor has announced. According to him, the new mines will comprise three gold mining firms and one lithium mining com­pany and would …

News gathered by this portal earlier revealed that there was a fire outbreak at the Accra Technical University (ATU). A portion of the school’s Students’ Representatives Council (SRC) complex was reportedly gutted by fire around 4pm. on Tuesday, February 28.     An eyewitness reported that the fire was detected …

A cargo of Russian oil is heading for storage tanks in Ghana, a nation that exports crude itself and is on the doorstep of two regional supply powerhouses. The development suggests that traders could be scouring the market for new buyers of Russian barrels after the European Union stopped almost …

A girls’ dormitory block constructed for the Asanteman Senior High School under GETFund has not been made available for use nearly two years after its completion. While the school is grappling with accommodation challenges due to the huge infrastructural deficit it is facing, authorities of the school say they are …

Businessman and Chief Executive Officer of McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley, has been convicted by the Accra High Court for contempt. Daniel McKorley affectionately called McDan was found guilty after the court held that he had deliberately disobeyed orders of the High Court over a disputed parcel of lands …

A woman in her 50s has been busted and nearly lynched for attempting to bury her dead husband in a bush at Mankessim in the Central Region. This was after she failed to locate the relatives of her late husband, Mr. Aggrey Coffie, a popular Lotto Agent with whom she’d …

Elizabeth Frances Baaba Sey, was the first ever female to graduate from the University of Ghana. She attained that historical feat in 1953, barely four years before Ghana’s independence. The late Frances Sey, was admitted to what was then the University College of the Gold Coast, in 1950 for a …

According to Healthline, vision is an essential part of your lives, allowing us to see the world around us and experience it fully. Losing your vision can be a difficult and life-changing experience but it doesn’t have to happen suddenly. In some cases blindness can be a gradual process and there …

Ghana Education Service (GES) has called on Heads of Second Cycle institutions across the country to stick to the approved harmonised prospectus for form one students. The GES also reminded Heads of Second Cycle institutions, that issuing unapproved prospectus and selling items supplied by government to students is prohibited. According …

United States President Joe Biden has nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to become president of the World Bank, hailing his business experience in his native India and his commitment to mobilizing private funds to help developing countries grapple with climate change. Biden’s nomination on Thursday all but assures Banga, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated a new Managing Director for the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited. In a letter sighted by GhanaWeb, President Akufo-Addo submitted that madam Genevieve Sackey be made the new MD of the GCML. “The president has nominated Madam Genevieve Sackey for appointment as the Managing …

Some seniors of the Akwatia Technical Institute in the Eastern Region of Ghana have been captured mercilessly beating a junior with a belt. In the video which has gone viral, the junior who was receiving the punishment was captured kneeling down while his seniors lashed him with a belt. Also, …

    Ghanaian musician, Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr, known by his stage name Akwaboah Jnr, is set to perform in Canada.   The ‘Obiaa’ hitmaker will be touring Canada in the coming months.   The mega tour is scheduled for August 2023.   He is set to put up electrifying …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 43,742 candidates who entered for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2022 – second series. The entry figures comprised 20, 164 males and 23, 578 females. 76 of the candidates had visual impairment while …

It is the dream of every individual to secure a bright future for their children, family, and society. More often than not, persons who inherit generational wealth find it easier to navigate life. Even though you may have not been born into a family of generational wealth, you can decide …

Eating the right foods can do a lot to the body. During menstruation, it’s common for people to experience fatigue, bloating, mood swings, cramps and pain. It can lead to an irritated mood, less productivity at work along with other uneasiness in the body. However, having a healthy and mindful …

The Chief of Yawhima in the Sunyani East Constituency of the Bono Region has ordered the shutdown of Yawhima SDA Primary School over dust pollution emanating from the construction of the road from the area to Chira. According to the chief, the pollution levels due to the construction site is …

Traders at the Kejetia Market in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region are set to receive 2000 prepaid meters from the Electricity Company of Ghana, (ECG). This comes after the traders requested individual meters at the market. The traders have on several occasions clashed with the management of the …

According to “WebMD”, people have been using cabbage leaves to cure engorgement, mastitis, and blocked ducts for generations. It is thought that cabbage leaves reduce inflammation and drain extra fluid from the tissue of the mammary glands. Washing and drying cabbage leaves are necessary before using them. Finally, put them inside …

Parliament has requested that Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu appear before the House to answer questions about the country’s current vaccine shortages. For the past few months, the Northern Region and other parts of the country have been experiencing vaccine shortages, with no solution in place. The concerning situation has …

Heart diseases have become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Ghana. According to the Director-General of Ghana Health Service, more than 600,000 people, including 400,000females and 200,000 men are diagnosed with high blood pressure every year, with many more affected people remaining undiagnosed. Heart disease is a general …

  Dejan Stancer   Interview by Hazel Herrington of Business Man Magazine   Despite numerous donations and debt relief, progress in sub-Saharan Africa has been poor to none. We can only accept this new power battle between the three great power centers, or continue to connect economies, promote global cooperation, …

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has noted that the claim that it had petitioned former President John Dramani Mahama to run for president in 2024 is not true. According to the association, some media reports have suggested that four unions including the Abossey Okai spare parts dealers had visited the …

According to Heathline, teeth play an essential role in our appearance and can significantly impact our self-esteem and confidence. The color of our teeth is one of the key factors that determine how bright and attractive our smile appears. Many people desire whiter teeth and often turn to various treatments …

Investigations by GhanaWeb have revealed that death cases at the Tamale Teaching Hospital are rising due to the absence of oxygen at the hospital. Checks at the teaching hospital indicate that at least five patients who needed oxygen support may have died between Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19, alone. The …

The government of Ghana will this week start actively engaging external debtors with the view to getting debt cancellation, especially from the Paris club of creditors. The first stop of a government delegation seeking debt restructuring will be in China with Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta will be leading the team expected …

    Africa is a vast continent with a rich cultural heritage and immense potential for economic growth. However, in many parts of the continent, women face significant barriers to employment and economic independence. In order to address this issue and unlock the full potential of Africa’s economy, it is …

Heart disease in women, comes with a few healthy signs, which shouldn’t be ignored when noticed, to avoid suffering other health issues that might be associated with the heart disease. Below are some early signs of heart disease in women, as sourced from Healthline. 1. Chest pain, is one of the …