President Akufo-Addo (right) addressing the Ghana-Kenya Business Forum in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
President Akufo-Addo (right) addressing the Ghana-Kenya Business Forum in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

Ghana-Kenya investment forum: President Akufo-Addo calls for deepening of intra-African trade

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for the deepening of intra-African trade to drive the continent's development.

A section of the participants. INSET: Dr Hamza Issifu, a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Natural Resource and Environment, UDS, speaking to the media
A section of the participants. INSET: Dr Hamza Issifu, a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Natural Resource and Environment, UDS, speaking to the media

Northern Ghana resource conflicts could spark violence — Study

A study has identified that there are currently about 64 different types of natural resources conflicts across 45 communities and 19 districts in the five regions of the north.

Rt Rev. Dr Lt Col. (retd) Bliss Divine Agbeko – Moderator of the General Assembly of EPCG
Rt Rev. Dr Lt Col. (retd) Bliss Divine Agbeko – Moderator of the General Assembly of EPCG

Look into future with optimism — EPCG Moderator

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rt. Rev. Dr Lt Col. Bliss Divine Agbeko (retd), has called on Ghanaians to look into the future with optimism, saying the resurrection of Christ signified hope for all mankind.

 Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (right), Vice-President, addressing the Parliamentarians
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (right), Vice-President, addressing the Parliamentarians

Let’s uphold nation’s values, diversity for sustainable peace — Dr Bawumia

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged citizens to preserve and uphold the nation’s values and diversity to ensure sustainable peace, especially in this electioneering season.

John Dramani Mahama (right), flag bearer of the NDC, speaking at the meeting in Accra. Picture: ERNEST KODZI
John Dramani Mahama (right), flag bearer of the NDC, speaking at the meeting in Accra. Picture: ERNEST KODZI

We’ll be intentional in promoting local businesses — John Mahama

The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to deliberately promote the growth of local industries to enhance economic development. 

Kafui Bimpe (left), Group Head, Business Banking, Access Banking, presenting the agreement to Tonyi Senayah (right), Chief Executive Officer of Horseman Shoes
Kafui Bimpe (left), Group Head, Business Banking, Access Banking, presenting the agreement to Tonyi Senayah (right), Chief Executive Officer of Horseman Shoes

Access Bank, Horseman Shoes partner to empower shoemakers

Access Bank Ghana PLC has partnered with indigenous shoe manufacturer, Horseman Shoes, to extend the reach of its “Sandal More for A Better Tomorrow” initiative launched last year.

Sheikh Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, National Chief Imam, with Abderrahmane Belbachir (arrowed), MD of the bank, accompanied by a delegation of management
Sheikh Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, National Chief Imam, with Abderrahmane Belbachir (arrowed), MD of the bank, accompanied by a delegation of management

Bank of Africa supports Muslim community during Ramadan

The Bank of Africa (BoA) has donated assorted items and money to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, to support the Muslim community during this year’s holy month of Ramadan.

One of the rites being performed on the girl
One of the rites being performed on the girl

Marriage between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and 12-year-old girl: • NETRIGHT disappointed with Nungua Traditional Council

The Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT) is made up of 179 organisations and over 300 individual members. 

Eid-ul-Fitr: Thursday, April 11, 2024, declared public holiday
Eid-ul-Fitr: Thursday, April 11, 2024, declared public holiday

Eid-ul-Fitr: Thursday, April 11, 2024, declared public holiday

Ghana's Ministry of Interior has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, a significant religious festival observed by Muslims worldwide.

President Dr William Ruto addressing a Ghana-Kenya Business forum in Accra
President Dr William Ruto addressing a Ghana-Kenya Business forum in Accra

Ghana’s democracy inspires Africa - President Ruto

Kenyan President, Dr William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto, has described Ghana’s democracy as a beacon of hope and an inspiration to many countries, especially with the emergence of unconstitutional governments from all directions.

Ghana approves commercialization of 14 new GMOs
Ghana approves commercialization of 14 new GMOs

Ghana approves 14 new GMOs

The Ghana National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved the commercialization of 14 novel genetically modified (GM) products, comprising eight maize and six soybean products. 

Most plastic chairs fail test standards

A recent study on the quality of plastic chairs has raised concerns about the safety and durability of these commonly used furniture items. 

Andy Appiah-Kubi (left), the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, addressing the press
Andy Appiah-Kubi (left), the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, addressing the press

Select C’tee justifies passport fee increases

The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, has justified the unanimous decision by Parliament to approve the upward review of the new passport fees.

A retinue of chiefs on their way to pay their respects to the late Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II. Inset: Statue of the late Asor Nkrawiri sited at the COCOBOD Roundabout in Sunyani draped in black and red to depict the solemn state of the Sunyani Traditional Area
A retinue of chiefs on their way to pay their respects to the late Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II. Inset: Statue of the late Asor Nkrawiri sited at the COCOBOD Roundabout in Sunyani draped in black and red to depict the solemn state of the Sunyani Traditional Area

7-Day burial rites of Sunyanimanhene climaxes Sat.

The Sunyani Traditional Council has begun the seven-day funeral rites (Doteyie) of the Omanhene of the traditional area, Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II, who died in July 2022.

Participants in the press conference. INSET: Dr John K. Kwakye, Director of Research, Institute of Economic Affairs, addressing the press conference. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Participants in the press conference. INSET: Dr John K. Kwakye, Director of Research, Institute of Economic Affairs, addressing the press conference. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

Review OSP Act to make it independent — IEA

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has suggested a total review of the act that established the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (OSP Act 959) to make the office independent of the executive and provide it with the teeth to bite.

Officials of the FDA supervising the destruction of the seized diapers
Officials of the FDA supervising the destruction of the seized diapers

FDA destroys substandard baby diapers

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has destroyed two 40-footer container loads of substandard baby diapers imported into the country.

Ensure only iodized salt is sold - FDA advises market women

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has engaged market women in Agblobloshie in a grand durbar/open forum to appeal to them to ensure that only iodized salt is sold to consumers.

Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cutting  the sod for the construction of a four-storey, 200-bed hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra
Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cutting the sod for the construction of a four-storey, 200-bed hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra

Bawumia cuts sod for new Trinity Seminary hostel

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut the sod for the construction of a 200-capacity hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary at Legon in Accra.

Nungua residents divided over alleged child marriage

Residents and indigenes of Nungua are sharply divided over the alleged marriage of a child to the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and overlord of the GaDangme state, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII.

Ban on drumming, noise-making begins May 6
Ban on drumming, noise-making begins May 6

Ban on drumming, noise-making begins May 6

In anticipation of the annual Homowo festival, the Ga Traditional Council has announced the commencement of a noise-making ban starting on Monday, May 6, and ending on Thursday, June 6

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