Reggae musician and radio host Blakk Rasta has shared surprising remarks made by Ghanaian business mogul Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, during a recent visit to check on his well-being. Blakk Rasta recounted that he visited McDan after hearing rumors from some Chiefs in Ada that McDan was paralyzed. …
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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 …
Read More »Akufo-Addo ‘robbed’ Ghana through COVID-19 – Manasseh Azure in new book
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, …
Read More »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. 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, …
Read More »New Audio Leaks Intensify Case Against Attorney-General Godfred Dame
A source who recently met with a section of the media has revealed new audios that provide further evidence supporting Richard Jakpa’s claims. The source stated that copies of these recordings will be distributed to the media along with additional damaging audios involving Attorney-General Godfred Dame in other cases. One …
Read More »Akufo-Addo Vows to Oversee Peaceful Elections and Gracefully Exit Presidency in 2025
Preside over free and fair elections and “voluntarily step down as president on January 7, 2025” are my final two main challenges, according to Akufo-Addo Hosting some senior citizens to mark the 2024 Founders’ Day on Monday in Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo told them it has been the …
Read More »President Bola Tinubu calls for end to protests against economic hardship
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International has said at least 13 people were killed in …
Read More »Komenda Sugar Factory Lease: Ghana to receive over $1m yearly – KT Hammond
Kobina Tahiru Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has addressed payment concerns surrounding the lease of the Komenda Sugar Factory to West Africa Agro Limited, an Indian-based firm. According to him, Ghana will not pay the company but rather receive a yearly rent payment of over one million dollars. …
Read More »Vybz Kartel Crowns Shatta Wale as Africa’s True Dancehall King
It is again, the relationship between the African dancehall king, Shatta Wale, and the World boss, Vybz Kartel, that continues to get fans all excited. One passionate fan from Germany, using the handle Bianca Shatta, did share her love for the growing friendship between the duo by writing on X, …
Read More »Popular Ghanaian highlife and funeral artist losses mother in-law.
Popular Ghanaian highlife and funeral artist losses mother in-law. One of the most popular Highlife and funeral artists in Ghana, Nana Nyarko has suddenly lost his 74 year old mother in-law at Sessiman in Nkoranza Municipal in the Bono East region. The death of Obaapanin Akosua Nyarko according to a …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Teachers Urged to Activate ShortCode for Laptop Collection; ICT Coordinators to Assist
Teachers and qualified Non-Teaching Staff of the Ghana Education Service ( GES) who are yet to receive their Laptop Computers under the government’s One Teacher – One Laptop Initiative are to generate their collection code by dialing *790*555#. A statement by the manufacturing firm, in Accra on Wednesday also urges …
Read More »Women’s bank proposal by Mahama is a vote buying bait – Wilberforce
The announcement by Mahama about Women’s bank proposal seems more like a broad, populist gesture rather than a carefully crafted strategy with clear, measurable outcomes Former President John Mahama’s recent pledge to establish a Women’s Bank if elected has ignited debate across Ghana. While the proposal is ostensibly aimed at …
Read More »Argentina’s Enzo Fernández apologised over ‘racist chant’ targeting France Players
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández has issued an apology for the racist chants he and his teammates used for the France football team players. Fernandez acknowledged the hurtful nature of their actions and expressed remorse for the offensive behaviour. The Argentina national team’s celebrations after winning the Copa América included a …
Read More »Be stylish in your dressing to maintain your husband’s interest – Diana Asamoah tells married women
Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Asamoah has recently married women to embrace stylish dressing to help maintain their marriages. She believes that looking good and feeling confident can positively impact a woman’s relationship with her partner. Miss Asamoah also emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-love in fostering a healthy marriage. …
Read More »Five tips to help you get over a broken heart easily
Instead of dwelling on what went wrong in the relationship, focus on the positives in your life. Take this time to reflect on your own growth and the lessons you’ve learned from the relationship Breakups can be incredibly tough to deal with, but there are ways to help you move …
Read More »Stop public commentary or go to jail: Judge warns parties in ambulance trial
The Accra High Court has ordered lawyers and parties involved in the ambulance trial involving the Minority Leader, Dr Ato Forson, to desist from making public commentary that tend to prejudice the trial. The court, presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, warned that any party that failed to comply …
Read More »THE PUBLIC CHARGE TO DESIST FROM SELF-MEDICATION
Dr. Samuel Nsobila, a medical scenographer at Dosonic Hospital at Pakyi No. 2 in the Amansie West District of Ashanti Region has called on the public to refrain from self-medication and embrace regular health screening to ensure healthy living. He made this statement when the Ghana Electrical Contractors …
Read More »Collaboration between gov’t, stakeholders can propel Ghana into 4th Industrial Revolution – CENDLOS Boss
Ghana’s drive to advance into the 4th industrial revolution hinges on effective collaboration between academia, industry, the private sector, and the government. Executive Director of the Center for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS) Nana Gyamfi Adwabour who made the call highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving …
Read More »Don’t let Bawumia regret choosing you – Otumfuo to Napo
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has told the running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh to adhere to the instruction of the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Addressing a brief ceremony at Manhyia for the introduction of Dr. Opoku …
Read More »Samini, Praye and Guru spotted at NAPO’s unveiling at Kumasi
Ghanaian musicians Samini, Guru, and Praye joined the unveiling of NAPO in Kumasi. The musicians were unveiled as official members of the party. They greeted dignitaries including Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, and NAPO onstage. Also present were Eno Barony and Diana Amsamoah. Thousands of NPP supporters gathered at Jubilee Park, halting business …
Read More »Nigerians losing patience over food scarcity, hunger – Senate tells Tinubu
The Senate has called on the federal government to as a matter of urgency address the problem of hunger in the land caused by food insecurity which has created what it described as an emergency. According to the Senate, President Bola Tinubu led Federal government should take measures to fight …
Read More »NSMQ2024: Kumasi High School whips Prempeh and OWASS to become Ashanti Regional champions
Kumasi High School (KUHIS) has whipped Prempeh College and Opoku Ware School (OWASS) in the Ashanti Regional final of the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz competition(NSMQ2024#. Kumasi High School is now the champions of the 2024 NSMQ in the Ashanti Region. At the end of the contest, Kumasi High …
Read More »BECE Starts today, learn 5 Things Candidates Must Not Do During Examinations – WAEC
BECE starts today, and students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge in various subjects. Good luck to all the candidates participating in the examination. Also, WAEC has outlined five things the students shouldn’t do. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has strictly prohibited the use of cell phones and other …
Read More »Two people in Volta Region infected with HIV daily
Two people are infected with HIV in the Volta Region every day, the Programme Manager of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo, has revealed. He, therefore, called on the public to take bold steps and undergo HIV tests to know their status. That, he explained, would …
Read More »Malaria Elimination Target in 2028 is Achievable
It will be justifiable to say that every adult in Ghana has been infected with malaria before. This is because malaria is endemic, and its transmission is perennial in the country. The disease is life-threatening and it is spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes found in tropical countries, …
Read More »Vitamin U in Cabbage Juice good for skin protection, learn how
Vitamin U in cabbage juice is not just good for skin protection but also aids wound healing. Cabbage juice is loaded with an important compound called vitamin U that heals ulcers. In this article, I will explain other benefits that vitamin U in cabbage treats according to science. Additionally, cabbage …
Read More »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. 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. …
Read More »NASPA Has Not Declared Strike
The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) of Ghana, has categorically denied declaring any strike. In a statement signed by its National President, Gideon Osei, NASPA set the records straight, urging the public to disregard “the statement from the “Concerned NSS Personnel Association of Ghana” as they are not …
Read More »NSS personnel strike over 5-month allowance arrears
The Concerned National Service Scheme(NSS) Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) has announced a nationwide strike beginning today, Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The strike action comes in response to the prolonged delay in the payment of allowances owed to NSS personnel across the country. In a statement dated July 2, 2024, …
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