Some teacher unions across the country have withdrawn their services. This follows a strike action declared by the three teacher unions. They include the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT). The unions had hinted at plans to …

Some restaurant owners in the Ashanti Region are entreating customers to make provision to buy soup and stew for their fufu and rice due to the rising cost of food stuff. The business owners say ingredients such as oil, meat and vegetables, are taking a toll on their operations. They …

Polio is a highly infectious disease, mostly affecting young children, that attacks the nervous system and can lead to spinal and respiratory paralysis, and in some cases death. The virus can be spread through contact with an infected person. This is most often done through virus in stool or oral …

The Finance Minister for Ghana Ken-Ofori-Atta says he’s the right person to redeem the country’s sinking economy and take it back to its rightful position. With the entire NPP majority caucus in parliament supporting him, he says he remains the right person to redeem the country’s sinking economy. Speaking at …

Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has presented the country’s budget for the 2022 World Cup to Parliament The address which was delivered on November 4, 2022 before lawmakers highlighted the possible financial, sporting, tourism, and economic benefit of the World Cup tournament. Mustapha Ussif disclosed that the government …

Imported frozen chicken and other meat products are preserved for, at least, three years before reaching destination markets in Africa – particularly Ghana – records from the Association of Ghana Industries-Agriculture Sector have indicated. Vice Chair of the AGI-Agriculture Sector, Fatima Alimohamed, told B&FT that the situation is dire and …

Contrary to popular belief, most incidents of food poisoning are not caused by someone intentionally putting something in your food. However, depending on the circumstances, the flavor of your food may be altered. When we ingest foods that have been tainted with hazardous parasites, bacteria, and poisons, we put our …

As part of the efforts to control prices of foodstuff, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture is set to begin selling foodstuff within its premises to serve people in Accra. The products will be brought from the farms to the ministry and sold to consumers at a cheaper price. Speaking …

Some 850 candidates of the Ghana School of Law are fit to be considered for the Ghana Bar on November 11, 2022, provided they meet other requirements, such as “Good character”. This is after the final results for the examinations conducted in July by the Independent Examination Committee (IEC) of …

Dr. Adu Appiah-Kubi, an obstetrics and gynecology consultant at the Ho Teaching Hospital has debunked claims that hernia can be melted by taking some herbal preparations. “Most people, most times on radio stations and other platforms claim to have medication to treat hernia by melting its growth, the fact is, …

The meat of the crayfish is quite tasty, making it a great seafood to use as a spice. It’s a staple of gourmet menus in fancy restaurants around the world. While there are many benefits to eating crayfish, Healthline cautions that there are also certain concerns you ought to be …

After conducting the literature review I realized that: Who doesn’t love a great kiss? And everyone has a favorite kissing story, a favorite movie kiss, a kiss they wish had never happened, and a kiss they long for so much they can almost taste it. In short, every kiss is …

The World Bank’s new Country Climate and Development Report for Ghana, has indicated that at least one million more people could fall into poverty due to climate shocks if urgent actions are not taken. The report added that income could also reduce by up to 40% for poor households by …

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said austerity measures are inevitable in efforts to stabilize the economy. On the path to full recovery from Ghana’s economic crisis, the people are bound to face either IMF conditionality or home-grown tough decisions that will affect the …

Sexually transmitted diseases are a common issue that affects both men and women. Other diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, and heart disease also affect both genders. Although many diseases only affect men and don’t affect women, these diseases are often more serious than the ones that affect both …

Do you experience diarrhoea during periods? Here’s how to prevent it. Pain, cramping, bloating and abdominal pain could be very normally experienced during periods, but have you ever experienced diarrhoea during periods? It is surely not a pleasant feeling. However, it’s normal to have diarrhoea before or during periods. The …

The price of cement has reportedly shot up again, to sell at GH¢95 from GH¢80 about two weeks ago. According to Ghanaian broadcaster Bridget Otoo, the price change has become unbearable as she lamented the effect on the survival of businesses in the country. Bridget Otoo in a Twitter post noted that …

A Cornell University study has shown that couples with joint bank accounts build better relationships. The decision of whether or not to combine finances with your lover has been known to make or break a relationship. After all, it takes a lot of maturity and compassion to commit to a …

Some 13 African countries have reported 6,883 monkeypox cases since the start of 2022, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. According to data released by the Africa CDC, 173 deaths and a case-fatality ratio of 2.5 per cent have also been registered during the …

The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) has shut down its operations following agitations by its workers over their demands for a salary restoration equivalent to the dollar rate. Workers at VALCO currently have their salaries pegged in dollars, but are paid a cedi equivalent. However, because the cedi has depreciated drastically …

One of the most popular cooking spices in the world is tomatoes. They are known to possess incredible health benefits, which makes them very healthy for consumption. They contain potassium and powerful antioxidants, both of which are highly needed for good health. According to Medicalnewstoday, this article will show you …

The price of diesel has shot up to GHS23.49 per litre, according to the latest prices advertised by TotalEnergies at the pumps. Petrol is selling at GHS17.99 per litre. Kerosene is going for GHS14.70. The new prices take effect from today, Tuesday, 1 November 2022. On Sunday, 30 October 20220, …

      The Africa Digital Economy Forum has announced the first ever Digital Economy Awareness Month (DEAM) slated for November across the globe.   The novel Digital Economy Awareness Month (DEAM) slated for the month of November themed Digital Economy: The New Norm is an initiative aimed at deepening …

Traders in the Central Business District of Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti Region, say they will only reduce prices of goods if the local currency appreciates against other international currencies. According to them, though they are willing to sell their products at a relatively cheap price, high exchange rate has …

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is calling for the appointment of the new Director General of the GES, Dr Eric Nkansah, to be revoked. According to the Association, the appointment of Dr Eric Nkansah, who is not an educationist, sets a bad precedent among hardworking teachers and educationists. …

A yet to be identified lady recently took to social media spaces to share pictures of her thick body whilst adding that her looks are more attractive compared to that of popular actress, Destiny Etiko. The lady who’s suspected to be in her twenties is seen in a blue and …

President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to stop the unfounded speculations about the value of the local currency against other major trading currencies across the globe. Addressing the nation on Sunday, he said the speculations have contributed to the consistent depreciation in the value of the cedi in recent times. …

    Food and Agriculture Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto TO ALL MEDIA OUTLETS REJOINDER: MR. SENYO HOSI, LOSS OF MILLIONS OF GHANA CEDIS IN AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT USING DATA FROM THE MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Ministry of Food and Agriculture attention has been drawn to online publications and …

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a health condition that leads to the inability of a man to achieve or maintain the rise of his private organ. According to VeryWellHealth, diseases that can lead to dysfunction in male organ rise are: 1. Diabetes and Heart Disease ED is common in men with both …

A hernia is a health disease that occurs due to one weakened pelvic muscles and also an anomaly in the human lower abdomen, which causes discomfort to the victim. However, this article will be revealing some daily habits that can increase one’s chances of suffering from a hernia, as sourced …