Fall armyworms invade farms at Bolgatanga
Fall Armyworms have invaded over 70 percent of Maize, rice, groundnuts and sorghum farms at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. The Municipal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) Directorate has therefore sensitised farmers in the Municipality on control measures in tackling the infestation of the farms. More here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBlxjopRFXg
17th July, 2019
The Daily Graphic is not happy about the global survey conducted byTtransparency International on corruption in 2018 which generally considers Africa among the world’s most corrupt places. The paper therefore calls for an African leadership that is ever ready to be committed, accountable, creative and innovative, motivate and inspire others. The paper believes that to […]
IMF to start selecting new leader as Lagarde formally submits resignation
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board said Tuesday that it will initiate promptly the process of selecting the next managing director, after Christine Lagarde announced her resignation from the IMF position with effect from Sept. 12, 2019. Lagarde was nominated for the presidency of the European Central Bank (ECB) two weeks ago, as part of […]
House Votes to Condemn Trump’s ‘Racist’ Comments
Four Republicans joined every Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday evening to approve a resolution condemning “racist” remarks made by President Donald Trump about minority Democratic congresswomen. The House resolution, which was passed 240-187, “strongly condemns” Trump’s “racist comments that have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people […]
Australian gov’t launches new cybersecurity node to drive innovation
The Australian government launched a new cybersecurity node on Wednesday to drive innovation in the rapidly developing sector. According to Karen Andrews, the federal minister for industry, science and technology, the new facility will not only help boost Australia’s cyber defences but it will also drive job growth into the future. “This new node in […]
Latif Blessing eulogizes Shatta Wale after featuring on Beyoncé’s album
Ghanaian forward Latif Blessing has lavished praises on dancehall artiste Shatta Wale following his appearance on Beyoncé Knowles’ much-talked-about ‘The Lion King” album. On Tuesday, Ghanaians were plunged in a state of shock over the ‘Melissa’ hitmaker’s appearance on Beyoncé’s album. The American singer and songwriter has teamed up with the controversial but talented Ghanaian […]
Boakye-Yiadom scores as Belgrade progress to next round of Champions League play-offs
Richmond Boakye Yiadom scored for Red Star Belgrade in their 2-1 win over Suduva at home on Tuesday night to progress to the next stage of the UEFA Champions League. The Ghana international was put through clear on goal by Ben Nabuhane and he smashed in beautifully at the near post. He assisted in the […]
Africans ‘twice as likely to be refused a UK visa’
Africans are twice as likely to be refused UK visas than applicants from any other part of the world, a report by the All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) for Africa shows. The study said the UK immigration system is “biased or even discriminating” against Africans and is “not currently fit for purpose”. It presents multiple challenges, […]
‘I know nothing’: South Africa’s Zuma ducks and dives at corruption inquiry
Former South African President Jacob Zuma ducked and dived on his second day of testimony at a corruption inquiry on Tuesday, saying he knew nothing about his business friends the Guptas allegedly offering a former lawmaker a ministerial position. The inquiry is spotlighting the allegations of graft that clouded Zuma’s nine-year presidency, but analysts say […]
Complete previous administration’s projects- Wa residents urge gov’t
Residents of Wa West District in the Upper West Region are calling on government to complete projects started by the previous administration in the district. The abandoned projects include E-block Senior High school facility at Dorimon under the Ghana Education Trust Fund, a health center for Veri community, and six unit class block for Bungberi […]
