Despite the crippling economic challenges confronting Ghana, some families still wield strong financial muscles according to a recent research conducted by Forbes top five richest families in Ghana.   And in no particular order, the Irani family with a net worth of $800m ranks among the list compiled …

MTN Mobile Money(MoMo) has implemented the Bank of Ghana (BoG) approved increase in daily and monthly transaction limits as well as maximum wallet balances. A statement issued by MTN said: Customers with Daily Transaction Limits of GH¢1,000, GH¢5,000 and GH¢10,000 have had their limits increased to GH¢2,000, GH¢10,000 and GH¢15,000 respectively.” Additionally, …

Condoms are one of the most commonly used methods of contraception today. Contraceptive methods help to prevent pregnancies. This means using condoms is essentially a means of birth control. However, while birth control may be the primary purpose, a condom is also able to provide other benefits to the user. …

Breast cancer is most commonly known as a disease that affects only women. However, according to reports gathered from Mayo Clinic, breast cancer can also form in the breast tissue of men. However, male breast cancer is most common in elderly men but, it can also affect men at any …

Ing. Richard Oppong-Boateng The Board of Directors of the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) has appointed Ing. Richard Oppong-Boateng as acting Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. Ing. Oppong-Boateng’s appointment as Acting CEO of GIDA was announced in a press release issued by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Until …

Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley has argued that the youth of today have been depicting lackluster behavior in their resolve to solve problems and become self-reliant. According to him, this posture has culminated in ‘too much sleeping’ among the youth in the country. Speaking in an interview …

Medical experts have warned that eating excessively fermented foods like kenkey may like push one into presenting symptoms of hangover. Dr. Ernest Anim-Opare, a Medical Doctor at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital disclosed that persons who present conditions of hangover suffer dehydration, a situation that is often accompanied with other …

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death globally, accounting for millions of deaths each year. It is a medical emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, which can result in death within minutes if not treated immediately. There are several medical conditions that can increase the …

We often don’t realize the causes or effects of habits; they just happen. But unfortunately, when we get used to some seemingly harmless daily habits, they can cause long-lasting brain damage. The human brain is an essential part of the body, so it requires healthy living to function correctly. However, …

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Charger Limited Dr. Emmanuel Bortey Borketey has pledged a continuous support to the entertainment industry in the Upper East Region as the company sponsored the 4th successful edition of the Happy Man Bitters Upper East Music Awards.   The 2022 edition which …

The Angolan Supreme Court recently ordered a preventive seizure of assets worth $1 billion belonging to the daughter of the former President of Angola, José Eduardo Dos Santos, as requested from Angola’s Public Ministry. Isabel Dos Santos, the first female billionaire in Africa, often referred to as ‘Princess’, is under …

Maybe the “enjoyment season” isn’t over for you (yet), but it’s the time of the year when you need to start working on/thinking of your personal finances: What your 2023 goals are, what you’re maintaining, stopping or improving on. Here are a few things to consider: 1. In 2023, take …

The Old Vandals Association of the Commonwealth Hall has served notice it will not sit down for the hall to go down. The University of Ghana (UG) has issued a directive on students’ residence arrangements, beginning the 2022/23 academic year. According to the UG Registrar, all continuing students of Commonwealth …

Consumers of petroleum products are expected to witness a reduction in prices across the country from January 2, 2023. This comes after some major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun to adjust prices downwards at various pumps. Checks by GhanaWeb Business to some OMCs showed that GOIL has reduced the …

S*x can leave you feeling exhausted, but extremely satisfied. Average of 60-100 calories are burnt during and this depends solely on how active your partner is, you might be burning more than that or less but honestly eating after sex have more to do with recuperating lost energy and nutrient …

A consultant Nutritionist, Madam Pearl Selormey has encouraged people to seek a healthy food plan and avoid overloading their bodies with certain foods that can be harmful to their organs. She added “People are losing their kidneys, people are losing their livers because they overloaded their system with too much …

At least four people have died and three are badly injured after two helicopters crashed on a beach in Australia. The collision happened near the Seaworld Theme Park on the Gold Coast when one of the aircraft was taking off while the other was landing. According to reports from media …

The Ghana Health Service has indicated the possibility of reviewing the COVID-19 Protocols in a bid to stem further infections given the current changes on the global front. ”This situation calls for tightening and reviewing existing measures to avert further outbreaks. Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health are critically monitoring …

Herbs are generally green leafy or flowering parts of plants that are aromatic or savory used for flavoring, garnishing, or medicinal purposes. However, the use of herbs is not only limited to humans but has also been shown to be useful for livestock, especially in organic poultry farming, where most of them are …

Glaucoma is a relatively common eye condition often associated with aging. It not properly managed, it tends to progress to lose of vision. This article addresses its causes and signs of glaucoma. According to Healthline, glaucoma is caused by a build of pressure within the eye which damages the optic nerve …

Diabetes in the body is caused when the blood sugar level in the body is exceeded, and it has a variety of things that triggers it in the body. First of all, we must note that diabetes is caused by a number of lifestyle and genetic factors. Some of these …

The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) is rejecting the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) 15% increment in fees in all public universities for the 2022/23 academic year. Over the week, GTEC had directed tertiary institutions to review fees for the next academic year by a maximum 15 percent increment. …

Billionaires often accumulate and increase their wealth by founding and owning stakes in multiple companies. This is because owning multiple businesses provides a consistent source of income and the potential for a sustained increase in profits and valuation. By diversifying their investments across multiple companies, billionaires can reduce their exposure …

Parents have been advised to desist from using breast milk to treat eye problems in babies and rather seek professional medical care to ensure their safety. That habit, coupled with the use of herbal preparations for eye treatment, has resulted in children risking visual impairment and other complicated eye injuries, …

A woman who switched off a fellow hospital patient’s oxygen tank because it was noisy faces manslaughter charges after the lady died.   Police in Mannheim, Germany, is currently holding the 72-year-old patient, known as Hatun C, in custody after 79-year-old Hilal K died when her oxygen tank was switched off.   …

1. Meningitis Meningitis is often caused by a bacterial or infection-like disease, and it is an infection of the body’s protective layers, which, surprisingly, include the brain and spinal cord. It happens most often in babies, young children, teens, and new adults. It could cause dangerous vein damage (septicemia) and, …

Kidney disease is a top 10 U.S. killer. It’s deadlier than breast or prostate cancer. Simple blood and urine tests can detect early kidney disease, which has no symptoms. If you’re at risk, get tested. CKD is no cure, however treatment can reduce symptoms and slow progression. CKD stage affects …

The digestive system is located in the stomach, a muscular pouch in the upper abdominal area directly under the rib cage. Since it is in our stomachs that we digest and store the food we consume, they are vital organs. Also, it helps break down food so that it can …

  The Ministry of Health has hosted an extraordinary roundtable with Global Aerial Logistics company, Zipline and other global health partners to discuss growth developments in the health sector and to advance aerial logistics integration in Ghana.   The roundtable meeting themed: “Three years of integrating aerial logistics in Ghana’s …

Hepatitis is a group of infectious diseases that cause inflammation of the liver. There are several different types of hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Each type is caused by a different virus and can have different symptoms and modes of transmission. Hepatitis A is transmitted through …