International Atomic Energy Agency commends Ghana
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has commended the country for her methodical steps taken in acquiring a nuclear energy plant. The Head of the IAEA’s International Nuclear Infrastructure Review, INIR Mission, Anthony Stott, who is leading a team to follow-up on recommendations made two years ago, said Ghana is in good progress in acquiring […]
Emefa the Professional Lady barber
Many women have made incredible progress in different careers, but some fields are still male dominated. Here in Ghana one of such male dominated occupation is barbering. Twenty-eight year old Emefa Sovor is a professional barber who works on a work and pay basis at Topman Costaro barbering shop at Haatso, Legon. Some women in […]
JB Danquah murder trial adjourned
An Accra High Court has adjourned the murder trial of late Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, JB Danquah Adu. This was as a result of the absence of the court witness who happens to be the psychiatrist who examined the prime suspect in the case, Daniel Asiedu. The witness who works with the Accra […]
President Akufo-Addo leaves for Russia
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is leading the Ghanaian delegation to attend the maiden Russia-Africa Summit, being held in Sochi, Russia. The Summit is being held to deepen the ties of friendship between the two sides, as well as explore other areas of co-operation to their mutual benefit. Whilst in Russia, President Akufo-Addo is expected […]
22nd October, 2019
The Daily Graphic shares in the call by the Business Development Minister, Dr Ibrahim Awal for a stakeholder engagement to map out effective strategies to improve the academic performance of students in the north. The paper highlights teachers’ unwillingness to accept posting to that area as a major bane. It notes that efforts of most […]
Jospong Group secures €20 million for projects
The Jospong Group of Companies, with the help of the Hungarian government, has secured a €20.2 million loan for various development projects in Ghana. Together with its Hungarian partners, Pureco, the Jospong Group concluded discussions and signed the contract that will see the construction of Waste Water. Treatment plants in Takoradi and Tamale will treat […]
Johannesburg’s black mayor resigns over race row
One of the most senior politicians in South Africa’s historically white main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) has resigned his post and quit the party over how it handles race. Herman Mashaba was mayor of Johannesburg for three years. The election of a black mayor from the DA was seen as a sign of the party […]
Liberia named top tourist destination
Liberia is not uppermost when you think about the best-known places for tourism on the continent, but that could change if a new list from respected travel advice company Lonely Planet has its way. The country was placed eighth in its list of top tourist destinations. Lonely Planet, which produces a series of popular guide books, also […]
NPP to hold Presidential primaries on April 25, 2020
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will hold its Presidential primaries on April 25, 2020. The Party said it initially planned to also hold primaries for sitting MPs in January 2020 but changed the date after an emergency National Executive Committee meeting yesterday (October 21). A non-refundable nomination fee for presidential aspirants has been pegged at […]
Show commitment to environment- Rawlings charges Ghanaians
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has charged all Ghanaians to show responsibility to their environment and communities in our bid to confront the scourge of illegal mining. In an address delivered after receiving a special award from the Ghana Mine Workers Union of the TUC at their 75th anniversary awards event on Friday, the former […]
