Ghanaian actress and socialite, Akuapem Poloo real name Rosemond Alade Brown now Haniya after her conversion to Islam has asserted that her son continues to shape her perspective on life. Speaking in an interview with Sammy Kay on the Go online show, Akuapem Poloo revealed that her son one early …
Read More »Cement price shoots up to ¢73
The price for a 50kg bag of cement has been increased by manufacturers effective August 30. Checks by JOYBUSINESS showed all the major manufacturers have increased their prices on the market. One of the major cement manufacturers, GHACEM, has also increased its prices. GHACEM’s Price List GHACEM’s new price list …
Read More »Becca to pursue PhD after bagging overall best student
After emerging as Overall Best Student at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) graduation, Ghanaian composer Becca has disclosed what her next move will be. According to the musician at a dinner held for her for coming top, she was going to pursue her PhD soon. This was after Okyeame Quophi showered …
Read More »65-year-old widow accused of witchcraft prays for death due to difficulties
A 65-year-old widow who resides at Dome in the Greater Accra Region, Mary Acquah prays she dies, as she is unable to bear the difficulties she is facing in life. The mother of two said her efforts to make life easy for herself and her children have proved futile. She …
Read More »600 GTP workers asked to proceed on leave
Some workers of the Ghana Textiles Printing Company Limited (GTP) in Tema have been asked to proceed on leave following shortage in the supply of Residual Fuel Oil (RFO) for production. According to the managers, the RFO in which the machines depend on is regularly supplied from neighbouring countries. They …
Read More »International ticket prices soar as Nigerians opt to fly out of Accra
The cost of international air tickets has increased exponentially in recent weeks, as local demand remains elevated and more passengers from neighbouring Nigeria opt to fly out of Accra to various destinations in Europe, America, and popular holiday destinations around the world. A round trip from Accra to London in …
Read More »Australian company heads to London Court, set to sue Ghana for $395m over gold mining saga
An Australian company, Cassius Mining Limited, is set to sue Ghana for $395m at the the London Court of International Arbitration over what it says was the country’s role in helping another mining company steal $142m worth of gold from its concession. According to The Sydney Morning Herald report, both …
Read More »African women increase chances of giving birth to twins with okra water
Using okra water to boost ovulation by many African women has been a long-standing practice in traditional homes. The ingredients in okra are believed to increase the eggs during ovulation and any user of this potion stands the chance of multiple births. The application of okra water may have stemmed …
Read More »Who is to blame for the death of the man mauled by lions at Accra Zoo?
It’s a question that begs for answers. In the news on Sunday evening, the sad, disturbing news broke. A man was reported to have been mauled by lions at the Accra Zoo, located inside the Achimota Forest Reserve. The man who has been described as an intruder is said to …
Read More »GWCL to help Sierra Leone build water system
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has been contracted to help to build the capacities of Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) of Sierra Leone to provide more inclusive water services in that country. Consequently, it has received a $250,000 fund for that purpose. The fund, provided under the European Union—Water Operators’ Partnerships (EU-WOP) programme, …
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