Ghana’s parliament is holding talks with officials from the Electricity Company of Ghana over a GH¢13 million debt owed to the power distribution company. The development comes after ECG on Monday, March 20, 2023, embarked on a nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise with a focus on all categories of customers including …
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Ghana’s cocoa pricing system has encouraged smuggling – COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has acknowledged that Ghana’s relatively low cocoa pricing is one of the contributing factors to the increase in cocoa smuggling into neighbouring countries. This situation has led to significant financial losses to the country and the destitution of cocoa farmers. “It is serious. At the …
Read More »Kejetia market reopens tomorrow for business after fire incident
The Kejetia market will be reopened for business tomorrow, Tuesday, 21 March 2023, after a fire explosion swept through some 33 shops of the 8,000-shop avenue last week. The reopening was disclosed by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia when he visited the fire scene in the Ashanti Region. The announcement of …
Read More »South Africans call president to resign amid high cost of living
South Africans have taken to the street to protest against high cost of living and the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Amid the protest, soldiers have been deployed to help protect major infrastructure, BBC.COM reports. The president has also warned protestors against harming people and damaging of properties. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »CID invites Prof Frimpong Boateng over ‘Jubilee House galamsey allegations’
Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, former Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, has been summoned by the Ghana Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in connection with allegations he made about the involvement of some presidential staff in illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). According to the Daily Graphic, the invitation comes after President Nana Addo Dankwa …
Read More »‘If NPP fools around, I will show the video’ – Ken Agyapong threatens in leaked audio
Assin Central Member of Parliament has reportedly threatened the New Patriotic Party (NPP) he belongs to, stressing that he has video evidence showing top officials being compromised financially. The MP specifically issued the threat in respect of undercover recordings he claims to have, having intercepted same from investigative journalist Anas …
Read More »Importing tomatoes from Burkina Faso is an embarrassment – Clement Apaak
Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has expressed worry as to why Ghana would import tomatoes from a country with worse climate conditions. The MP is not happy as to how Ghana would invest 200 million dollars annually to import tomatoes from Burkina Faso. This was after …
Read More »Chris Hughton to coach Black Stars till December 2024
Newly-appointed Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton will handle the side since December 2024. This was confirmed at a press conference organized by the Ghana Football Association to officially outdoor him. According to the FA, the engagement with Chris Hughton is valid until December 2024 when the FA and the Sports …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Unveiling of Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach
The unveiling of new Black Stars coach Chris Hughton is underway at the SG Mall in Kumasi. The Ghana Football Association are expected to make key disclosures about the engagement of Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach. The FA are expected to reveal the length of the contract and the …
Read More »Video of Prince Kofi Amoabeng and Sarkodie performing gym workouts trends online
Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, and defunct UT Bank boss, Prince Kofi Amoabeng have been spotted at a gym together. In a video making rounds on the internet, they were captured engaging in a series of workouts under the supervision of an instructor. Netizens were shocked to see 71-year-old Mr. Amoabeng, rigorously lifting …
Read More »Warning Signs Of HIV In Women
According to Healthline”, There are a few signs that happen only in women, often in the later stages of infection. Changes in your period. You may have lighter or heavier bleeding, skip periods, or have severe PMS. Stress or other STDs, which are common with HIV, can cause these issues. But they …
Read More »The Art of Skull Elongation by the Mangbetu Tribe in DR Congo
As the saying goes, “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”. What appears to be a major deformity of the skull is considered a symbol of great beauty and social standing in the society by the Mangbetu people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Found in the remotest parts …
Read More »Stable cedi, cheaper crude reasons for falling pump prices – ACEP
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, reiterated that falling fuel prices at the pump is the result of a general reduction on the global crude oil market and a stable cedi, and not the gold-for-oil barter policy. He said domestic consumers, just like …
Read More »Chris Hughton to be unveiled as Black Stars coach today
Black Stars coach Chris Hughton will be unveiled in Kumasi this morning Monday, March 20, 2023. The former Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United manager has been in charge of the team since February 2023, following successful negotiations with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ghana Football …
Read More »VIDEO: How Bawumia was mobbed by NPP supporters at Akwasidae
Akwasidae is strictly a colourful cultural affair of the Ashanti Kingdom but it has over the years taken on other aspects of significance. Political to diplomatic and entertainment aspects have characterised the celebration that sees the Asantehene sitting in state and receiving homage from his subjects and visitors from across …
Read More »Dozens arrested in South Africa protests
South African police say 87 people have been arrested across the country in connection with opposition protests. Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Monday that most of the arrests were made in Gauteng province. “Most were found making fires, blocking roads and trying to prevent people from going to work. …
Read More »Why Shatta Wale was not nominated for the 24th VGMA
Charterhouse, organisers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) have unveiled nominees for the 24th edition with Shatta Wale once again missing out. Music lovers have called for the inclusion of Shatta Wale in VGMA following years of absence in the award schemes. It would be recalled that Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy were banned by VGMAs board as …
Read More »Ghana Not the Only Country Facing Current ‘Leadership Crisis’; It’s Global — Prez Kufour
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has said the whole world is currently facing a leadership crisis not just Ghana as a country. The Gentle Giant as President Kufuor is affectionately known made these remarks at the Joint induction and Graduation Ceremony of his flagship Kufuor Scholars Program where he mentors …
Read More »Ato Forson was criminally reckless; he has case to answer – Attorney-General
The Republic, through the Attorney-General, has stated that the State has succeeded in establishing a case against all the accused persons including former Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in the criminal trial involving the supply to the State of vehicles unworthy to be used as ambulances in 2015. …
Read More »Abdul Hayye Yartey Dedicates IFBB Gold Medal To Christian Atsu
The President of the Ghana Bodybulding Association Mr Abdul Hayye Yartey who also doubles as the bank roller of Cheetah Football Club has dedicated a gold medal award he received last Saturday during the IFBB West Africa Championship at the Bokum Boxing Arena, Accra. The award was presented to him …
Read More »Risks Linked to Starting Menstruation Before Age 12 In Women
Not all illnesses appeared out of nowhere; some developed because of anatomical or biomechanical irregularities or because of environmental factors that ran counter to what one would expect. You may be surprised to learn that young girls who begin menstruation before the age of 12, the earliest age at which …
Read More »Parts Of The Body You May Develop Wounds When Infected With HIV
HIV is a terrifying virus that can open wounds in various places of the body. While the symptoms have been sounded often and written about on several health websites, it appears that certain information has not been really paid attention to, as evidenced by the fact that some people only …
Read More »How many days can a woman get pregnant after her period
The menstrual cycle of a woman is a complex process that involves the release of hormones and the shedding of the uterine lining. One of the most important aspects of the menstrual cycle is ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary. Ovulation typically occurs around day …
Read More »Why You Wake Up In The Morning With Mouth Odour And Ways Of Preventing It
Do you know there are specific triggers that cause morning breath? There could be a number of factors contributing to this issue, and understanding these could help you determine the most effective course of action to take. Don’t accept morning breath odor as usual if you wake up with it …
Read More »Your strong show of love is amazing – Bawumia to Ashanti Region NPP
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has hailed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region for the tremendous show of love shown him. He described the gesture not only as surprising but also tremendous urging the rank and file of the party in the region to continue to forge ahead in unity. …
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