According to healthline Recent discussions have focused on how one’s eating habits can affect one’s fertility. When trying to conceive, a common question is whether or not a certain diet can improve a woman’s chances of success. Can I increase my chances of conceiving by eating certain foods? The truth …
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Why Nkrumah rejected an IMF programme in 1965
An economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof. Godfred Bokpin has detailed that Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, rejected a programme from the International Monetary Fund in 1965, due to some inconsistencies with the programme the Fund developed. According to him, the former President was the first President …
Read More »Waakye reduces risk of obesity, heart disease for over 22% – Research
Studies have found that ingredients used in waakye tend to reduce your risk of obesity, and heart disease by over 22%. Though white rice used in waakye is believed to have a high glycemic index, it is curtailed by sorghum leaves. Additionally, studies have also established that Ghanaian diets are …
Read More »Headteacher bitten by snake while easing himself on school farm
The Headteacher of the Ekumfi Egyakwaa Owuya D/A Basic School has suffered a snake bite while easing himself on the school farm near a bush in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region. Information gathered by Kasapa News Yaw Boagyan indicates that the Headteacher Mr. Luis Abban decided to attend …
Read More »This week on #TwitterGhana: #Amerado releases Gina Album #Presec wins 2022 NSMQ #Dr. Drew and Medikal drop new banger and many more
Amerado drops much awaited album #GinaAlbum Multi-talented rapper, Amerado has released the most anticipated album of the year titled #GinaAlbum. He took to Twitter to announce its release and thank his numerous fans for their loyalty. The album has 10 songs and features 8 songwriters. @KwadwosheldonTv was seen in …
Read More »Government releases feeding funds to Buffer Stock Company, SHSs
The government has said it has released funds to the National Food Buffer Stock Company and the Senior High and TVET Schools across the country for feeding. In a statement, the government said GH¢126,000,000 had been released to the National Food Buffer Stock Company for non-perishable food items. GH¢72,106,603 was …
Read More »Why Kokonte Is Ghana’s Superfood
Recently, I wrote about kokonte and why it has the potential to reduce colon cancer. The article further highlights the numerous significance of eating kokonte and its impacts on our health such as reducing blood sugar, high blood pressure, and many others. In this article, I will explain to you …
Read More »30% hike in transport fares begins today – Operator
The Concerned Drivers Association has announced a 30 per cent increment in transport fares. The increment takes effect from Saturday, 29 October 2022. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) had earlier announced a 19 per cent increase in transport fares set to take effect on Saturday, 29 October 2022. …
Read More »Prostate Enlargement: 4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Its Severity And Foods To Avoid
The prostate helps create fluid for semen, and this makes it an important organ in the male reproductive system. All males are known to experience prostate growth, which typically starts around the age of 25 and lasts for the rest of a man’s life. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, often known as …
Read More »For men: 6 things you are doing that is lowering your sperm count
Research has shown that modern men’s sperm is coming up short. A Hebrew University research revealed that sperm counts among Western men have dropped more than 50 percent in the past 40 years. While scientists can’t pinpoint an exact explanation, studies have shown that certain lifestyle factors play a large …
Read More »How to tell the lump in your breast is cancerous
A breast lump is a growth of tissue that develops within your breast. Finding a lump in your breast can be frightening and provoke anxiety. Most breast lumps aren’t dangerous, but it’s important to see your doctor to have them evaluated promptly. What are breast lumps? A breast lump is …
Read More »For women: Here’s why you may be having more vaginal discharge
Although vaginal discharge is normal, it may not be always. Vaginal discharge is a clear fluid or mucus which comes out of the vagina. It is normal for women to experience vaginal discharge as it is produced by organs like the uterus, cervix and vagina. The quantity and types of …
Read More »NSMQ2022: Watch how Prempeh College returned the trophy
The journey to claiming the coveted trophy of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is one participating schools do not downplay for any reason. Winning the national competition becomes an envious desire every year as such an achievement cements a school’s record in the country, at least as regards the study …
Read More »BoG revokes license of two forex bureaus in Accra
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) on Thursday, October 27, 2022, revoked the licenses of two forex bureaus in Accra. Airport City Forex Bureau and Trade House Forex Bureau Ltd were the affected forex bureaus. According to the Head of Other Financial Institutions Supervision Department of the Central Bank, Yaw Sarpong, the two …
Read More »WHY DID YOU ANNOUNCE THE COCOA PRICE WHEN THERE IS NO MONEY TO BUY, OUR CREDITORS ARE CHASING US OUT OF OUR OWN HOMES?
By::Nana Kwaku Ofori Atta (CEO of AVCONTECH SECURITY MASTERS) COCOA FARMERS AND COCOA PURCHASING CLERKS CRY October 5, 2022, the government announced the 2022 cocoa producer price of Gh800 representing 21%. Since the announcement of this new price, the government has not released funds to the various cocoa …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Mahama speaks on current economic hardship
Former President John Dramani Mahama will be addressing Ghanaians today, Thursday, October 27, 2022 on the current economic hardship in the country. Mahama’s presentation which will be on the topic: “Building the Ghana We Want” and will be taking place at the University of Profession Studies Auditorium in Accra. The former president …
Read More »Pure water to sell at 60 pesewas from October 31
The price of packaged sachet and bottled water is expected to shoot up by October 31, 2022, due to the high cost of production. In a release on October 29, 2022, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) noted that the …
Read More »Charity and Philanthropy with Ghanaian Characteristics – The Case of BIG DAWOOD
Meet a Ghanaian philanthropist who saves in a money box, solely for charitable works. It is often said that “it is not only giants who do mighty things.” This man’s story epitomises this adage to a tee. BIG DAWOOD is one of the philanthropists and peacemakers …
Read More »How Many Eggs Older Adults Should Eat Daily To Avoid Cholesterol Buildup
Eggs are an excellent source of protein, in addition to a wide variety of other nutrients that contribute to the maintenance of a healthy body and the correct operation of its systems. Despite this, there are a few egg-related specifics that could lead to some confusion on the part of …
Read More »Go For A Diabetes Test Once You Begin To Notice These 3 Signs
According to an article published on MedicalNewsToday, diabetes is a medical reaction that happens when a person’s blood sugar levels rise above what their body can effectively address, control, or stabilize.This can happen when insulin production in the body is insufficient, or when the body’s cells are slow to respond to …
Read More »Diesel hits almost GHS20 per litre with petrol selling at GHS17-plus
The prices of petrol and diesel have been increased, again, at some fuel pumps in less than two weeks. For instance, at Petrosol, petrol is selling at GHS17.48 per litre while diesel is going for GHS19.89. Also, Engen is selling petrol at GHS17.54 per litre and diesel goes for GHS19.44. …
Read More »‘One of the best bankers in Ghana’: Watch how Akufo-Addo introduced Ofori-Atta in 2017
Safe to say we are in the era of ‘internet doesn’t forget,’ a reference to how comments or positions held by a person could easily be dug up in the event that they add nuance to current conversations. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo are undoubtedly the …
Read More »GPRTU, gov’t agree 19% transport fares increment from Saturday October 29
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has agreed a 19% increment of transport fares with the government instead of proposed 35% after President Nana Akufo Addo’s intervention. It takes effect from Saturday, October 29, 2022. The 19% was short of 35% proposed increment by the GPRTU to …
Read More »#NSMQ: List of winning schools from 1994 to 2022
The National Scince and Mathematic Quiz (#NSMQ) which started in 1994 has seen only a few schools emerge successful over the years. The most successful school in the history of the NSMQ is PRESEC Legon, which has won it 7 times more than any other school. A school must compete in district, …
Read More »Is eating fufu after 4 PM dangerous?
Any food that takes a longer time to break down the glucose and fructose to be absorbed by the blood is truly healthy. Hence, fufu is the deal! Juxtaposing this with rice which only takes 45 minutes to be absorbed by the blood, thus increases the risk of diabetes An …
Read More »Black currency market must stop – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday expressed worry about the activities of the black currency market which has significantly contributed to the weakening of the Cedi against major trading currencies. He said the situation where the parallel market was driving the supply and rate of foreign exchange transaction was unacceptable, and …
Read More »Legon PRESEC gains bragging rights for 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz
Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School, otherwise known as Legon PRESEC on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, has won the 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) title. Following a keen contest, they beat Prempeh College and Adisadel College (Adisco). At the end of the contest, Legon PRESEC garnered 50, Prempeh College got …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Adisadel, PRESEC, Prempeh aim for bragging rights at NSMQ grand finale
It’s D-day for the 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) and three boys schools: Prempeh College, PRESEC Legon, and Adisadel College, are racing for the bragging rights. With each school being champions at least once before, the competition is expected to be a keen one. PRESEC Legon, the school …
Read More »Removing Kidney Stones Without Anesthesia
Passing kidney stones through urine is a painful condition that people who have experienced it once would never wish to repeat. For those uninitiated about this disease, kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. Though it causes severe pain when passing …
Read More »CUSTOMER SERVICE SUMMIT 2022: Reveals the fact, the myth and the experience
As part of deepening knowledge and practice of customer service, some leading customer service experts shared their rich and vast experience with the audience at the just-ended Customer Service Summit 2022. The customer should always feel right, that is basic to good customer service delivery, a fact revealed, …
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