E-waste disposal; environment ministry engages stakeholders in Kumasi
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has engaged key stakeholders within the electronic waste (e-waste) value chain on the implementation of a project aimed at managing the disposal of e-waste in a sound environment, in Kumasi. The project, which is also seeking to minimize negative environmental and human health impacts from improper management […]
The Adowa Dance: History and Origins
The Adowa dance was originally performed by the Ashantis at funerals and festivals but due to modernity and cross-cultural adaptation, it is performed by all ethnic groups in Ghana and even beyond our shores. Adowa is a popular dance, especially among the Akans. It has a unique tempo and rhythm. An Adowa ensemble comprises a […]
MMDAs undergo training to promote Ghanaian culture
The Kumasi Centre for National Culture (CNC) has launched a programme to train all cultural officers and directorate staff from the metropolitan, municipal and districts assemblies in the Ashanti Region to bring them up to speed with the history and “cultural effectiveness” of the organisation. It is aimed at “polishing up cultural officers to let […]
Friday, April 2, and Monday, April 5, declared as public holidays
The Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, April 2 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 5 (Easter Monday) as public holidays. This was contained in a statement signed in Accra on Tuesday, March 30. “The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 2nd April 2021 and Monday, 5th April 2021 which mark Good Friday and […]
Okudzeto Ablakwa’s resignation may affect progress of his political career- Prof. Emmanuel Asiamah
Governance and Political Science Experts have been speaking about the decision by MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign from the Parliament’s Appointments Committee. Governance Expert, Prof. Emmanuel Asiamah said Mr. Ablakwa’s decision to resign from the committee may affect the progress of his political career. Meanwhile, A Political Science Lecturer at the […]
Ghana, Burkina Faso railway connectivity project on track – Amewu
Minister of Railway Development, John-Peter Amewu, says plans for private sector partnership to build a rail line connecting Ghana to Burkina Faso are on course. He said the final stage of the procurement process will be initiated this month, with the financial closure by the end of November, after signing the necessary agreements with the […]
Kenya becomes the second African country to roll out 5G
Mobile network operator Safaricom has launched a 5G network in Kenya, making it the second country in Africa to roll out the technology. CEO of Safaricom, Peter Ndegwa described the launch as “a major milestone for the country.” The telco is implementing the project using technology from the Finnish company Nokia and the Chinese company […]
600 days to go: Qatar’s FIFA World Cup stadiums are looking incredible
31st March, 2021 marked the 600-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The first World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world will kick off on 21st November, 2022 and end 28 days later on 18th December, 2022 – Qatar National Day. Qatar’s infrastructure plans are well advanced. Four stadiums have been […]
GRIDCO says current power outages not generation problem
The Ghana Grid Company has attributed the current power outages in parts of Accra and Kumasi to problems within the transmission system and interruptions within the gas sector. The company has dismissed reports that there is a generation problem. At a media briefing in Accra, the Director of Systems Operations at GRIDCO, Mark Baah, said […]
Microsoft’s Cortana silenced as Siri gets new voice
Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant designed to compete with Apple’s Siri and Google’s Assistant, is to be retired on mobile. Instead it will focus on offering productivity help in Windows 10, Outlook and Teams. The hashtag #RIPCortana was being used on Twitter, as people reminisced – or in some cases pointed out how forgettable the assistant […]
