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Youth Agenda Stands Out in Upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum

Naftali Dickson   The writer, Naftali Dickson, is the head of Thematic Platforms and Innovation Programs at the Africa Food Systems Forum Every year, between 10 million and 12 million young people enter the labour market in Africa, but only 3 million manage to secure jobs. As a result, more …

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Cyber interference can compromise Ghana’s 2024 election results – Information Security expert

A Data Privacy and Information Security specialist, Desmond Israel, has warned that the country remains vulnerable to cyber-attacks and electoral interference.

A Data Privacy and Information Security specialist, Desmond Israel, has warned that the country remains vulnerable to cyber-attacks and electoral interference. According to Mr Israel, attackers may not target the voting, counting, or collation processes—since they are fully manual—but instead exploit digital avenues such as political campaigns, communications, and social …

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Ghanaian blogger sentenced to 30 days for misinformation

Popular Ghanaian blogger, Jeffrey Epprim Nyame has been sentenced to a 30-day jail term for the publication of false news

Popular Ghanaian blogger, Jeffrey Epprim Nyame has been sentenced to a 30-day jail term for the publication of false news A blogger named Jeffrey Epprim Nyame, who in 2022 spread fake information that prompted fraudulent bank withdrawals, was given a 30-day jail term. Prosecutors said publication compelled dollar account holders …

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Digital agriculture is a key pathway to Africa’s food system transformation

Dickson Naftali (left) and George Marechera By George Marechera and Dickson Naftali Across multiple industries globally, digital technologies are taking over, bringing about new efficiencies, enhanced productivity and resilient smart farming. Agriculture and food systems have not been excluded – precision farming, powered by GPS and IoT sensors, which allow …

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Akufo-Addo ‘robbed’ Ghana through COVID-19 – Manasseh Azure in new book

Ghana faced severe economic challenges after the Covid-19 Pandemic swept across the globe. The government frequently reminded citizens of the pandemic’s devastating impact on the economy.

Manasseh Azure talked about a lot of things Ghanaians expected from Nana-Addo which he failed to honour or do them. He claimed that Ghana faced severe economic challenges after the Covid-19 Pandemic swept across the globe and the government frequently reminded citizens of the pandemic’s devastating impact on the economy. However, …

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The ‘mysterious’ Awuku family: Every male child goes blind at six, and female at ten

Awuku Family's saga is truly extraordinary: a tale of four robust brothers who inexplicably lost their vision right after their sixth birthdays.

Awuku Family’s saga is truly extraordinary: a tale of four robust brothers who inexplicably lost their vision right after their sixth birthdays. This family of six, which includes four men and their father, now faces the profound challenge of blindness. The father, who survived a gunshot wound to one eye, …

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We’ve not engaged in any wrongdoing as falsely alleged by Ablakwa – Service Ghana Auto Group Limited

Service Ghana Auto Group Limited has responded to allegations made by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa regarding the $34.9 million (GH₵538 million) ambulance spare parts procurement deal. This follows Mr Ablakwa’s concerns about possible corruption in the deal, prompting him to petition the Office of the Special Prosecutor. According …

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A striking piece for the PMXtra housemates and their Fans – A must read

Sincerely speaking, your PMXTRA favourites have very slim possibilities as far as the Ghanaian industry is concerned.

Sincerely speaking, your PMXTRA favourites have very slim possibilities as far as the Ghanaian industry is concerned. What we have here for celebrities isn’t a match for the upcoming newbies to enter with ease. To succeed in the tight space, it’s crucial to set realistic expectations and prioritize accessible opportunities. …

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Acid attack victim, Martha Karikari seeks justice and support

When Martha Karikari Asiamah, the acid victim felt a harsh substance on her face and body four years ago, she screamed in pain. 

When Martha Karikari Asiamah, the acid attack victim felt a harsh substance on her face and body four years ago, she screamed in pain.  Her skin, she said, was literally boiling and melting away and to her dismay the cause was acid. To date, Ms Asiamah, now 23 years old, …

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See how Sinaye Kotobe responds to Zee’s post, stating that she misses him dearly

Social media is bhabazing after Zintle Zee Mofokeng of BBMzansi Season IV, via Twitter, wrote that she misses so much. Knowing how the place works, she seems to be ready for them and doesn't care anymore about social media rants.

Social media is bhabazing after Zintle Zee Mofokeng of BBMzansi Season IV, via Twitter, wrote that she misses so much. Knowing how the place works, she seems to be ready for them and doesn’t care anymore about social media rants. After the shippers give them, the naysayers claim that now …

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