Ghana stands at a critical agricultural crossroads. Soybeans (Glycine max L. Merr.), long cultivated in Asia, were introduced into the Gold Coast during the colonial period, much like cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.).
Five years ago, Wi-flix was born from a simple idea and a bold dream — that everyone, no matter where they live or how much they earn, should have access to great entertainment.
The 2024 Parliamentary and Presidential Elections in Ghana got me to reflect on so many happenings in our Ghanaian society.
South Africa appears to be at a crossroads in its waxing and waning relationship with the US following President Donald Trump's controversial decision last week to cut financial aid to the country.
Trump said South Africa was pursuing what he called "unjust and immoral practices" against the white minority Afrikaner community and by filing a genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in December 2023.
Stonebwoy is undoubtedly one of Ghana’s most talented musicians, widely recognized for his contribution to the dancehall music scene. With a unique ability to blend Afrobeat rhythms and traditional dancehall vibes, he has captivated audiences worldwide.
As the festive season approaches, livestock prices in the country are surging, causing concern among farmers, sellers, and consumers alike.
Cocoa farmer Joseph Arkoh's vote in Saturday's election in Ghana hinges on one unlikely issue: fertiliser.
"All of us farmers are suffering," the 56-year-old said, as labourers harvested bright yellow pods on his land deep in the bush. "When we meet, the fertiliser and chemicals are big concerns."
Following the pandemic, a painful cost-of-living crisis and a sovereign debt default, Ghana's economy is again growing. But the cocoa sector in the world's number 2 producer is in the throes of a crisis.
Ghanaians go to the polls on Dec. 7 to choose a new president and parliament in an election investors are watching closely to determine how the winner will steer an economy emerging from debt default.
The leading contenders to replace 80-year-old President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is stepping down after two terms at the helm of the gold and cocoa-producing country, are former president John Dramani Mahama and current Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. There are 11 other candidates.
Mahamudu Bawumia soared from being a political outsider to become Ghana's second-in-command - and in December he could make history as the country's first Muslim president.
Bawumia, currently Ghana's vice-president, was chosen by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) as their candidate for the forthcoming general election.
A compound in the form of crystals that consists of sodium chloride (NaCI) and is used especially for seasoning or preserving food and in the industry is called also common salt.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when blood pressure in the vessels rises to dangerous levels—typically around 140/90 mmHg or higher. When my mother was diagnosed with hypertension, it came as a shock; none of her siblings had the condition, and it felt like her life was suddenly at risk. I was familiar with hypertension as a "lifestyle disease," but it hit closer to home than ever before.
In June 2017, as I received my first paycheck as a journalist, I got an alarming call: my mother, Akosua Bimpomaa, had suddenly lost her sight. Panicked, I asked her what happened, and she replied, in Twi, that everything had gone dark when she woke up. I immediately arranged for her to go to Bryant Mission Eye Hospital in Obuasi and took leave from work to be with her.
When Janice (not her real name), a 36-year-old event MC, learned of her diabetes diagnosis, it was a shock. She found out during a health screening at her church, unable to believe that her habit of frequently drinking sugary beverages at events had resulted in a life-changing health condition. Her job, hosting weddings, parties, and corporate events, often meant an endless supply of sweetened drinks, a habit she never considered risky.
Ghana is renowned for its rich heritage and culture, but when it comes to wildlife tourism, the country is not at the forefront. While there are animals in Ghana, their populations are not significant enough to make the country a wildlife destination for international tourists.
This is the concluding part of the article which was first published last Tuesday 20th August 2024 edition of the Daily Graphic.
Malaria is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) spread by mosquitoes.
