Spotify listeners cross half a billion mark
Spotify Technology said on Wednesday, March 8 it would roll out new features like smart shuffle and previews of podcasts and music playlists on its audio streaming platform, as it crossed 500 million in monthly active listeners. The Swedish company, which has invested heavily in building up its podcast and audiobooks business in recent years […]
Ga Mantse calls for partnership to tackle problems affecting women
Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru, has called for a partnership between Traditional Rulers and Women’s Groups to tackle problems militating against the advancement and protection of women and their full participation in the development of the country. The Ga Mantse in a statement copied to the GNA in commemoration of the 2023 International Women’s […]
Prez Akufo-Addo’s account of COVID-19 funds needs further clarification- Peter Terkper
An Economist, Peter Tekper says with the current economic situation in the country, he agrees with President Akufo-Addo to depart from the usual templates with regard to the presentation of the SONA and focus on the economy. He said the President’s reasons for the country’s current economic situation should have stated specifically the total amount […]
IWD: GFD calls for inclusion of women with disability in National Development drive
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organization, GFD, has called for urgent action by duty bearers and other state actors on opening up access and ensuring participation of women with disabilities in the digital space to scale up inclusivity and growth of the sector. In a statement to mark International Women’s Day, the GFD bemoaned the […]
Give women appropriate technologies to optimize their potential
By Kingsley Nana Buadu The Female Journalists for Women and Rural Development In Africa (FJ-WoRDA) has called on government to work to consciously provide women with tools that enhance their jobs and roles. On a day women are being celebrated worldwide FJ-WoRDA congratulates Women for their immense contribution to Ghana’s development. A statement issued and […]
SONA23: Covid Funds were not misused- Prez Akufo-Addo
By: Roberta Gayode Modin President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has insisted that the COVID-19 Fund was not misused as alleged by the minority. Speaking in Parliament on the State of the Nation, he stated that there were no reports of any discrepancies in the audit of the COVID Fund. “We mustn’t lose the confidence of […]
IWD: Soroptimist Int Celebrate 38th Anniversary With Gbawe Women
By Clifford Okyere The Soroptimist International Club of Accra has marked its 38th anniversary along with International Women’s Day with the women of the Gbawe community. The Accra branch of the global organization, Soroptimist International; working together to transform the lives of women and girls over the world, celebrated this year’s anniversary and International Women’s […]
International Women’s Day: ASWIM Commemorates Women’s Achievements
By: Seli Baisie On the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), the Association of Women in the Media (ASWIM) expresses its enthusiasm to unite with advocates of a more equitable and prosperous world worldwide, in commending women for their commendable efforts in upholding their families, communities, countries, and the planet as a whole. […]
Oboadaka: Stomach Clinic in Focus
By Alex Adi The Out Patient Department, OPD, Consulting Room, dispensary to a main ward are setups synonymous to a hospital. But Oboadaka, a small town in the Eastern Region, has a different story to tell with these names. The only local chop bar in the community has been likened to a hospital. The food […]
President Akufo-Addo expresses worry over shortage of some childhood vaccines
By Edzorna Francis Mensah President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed worry over the shortage of some childhood vaccines in the country, as he stated that, “the current shortage of some childhood vaccines in the country has concerned me greatly”. According to him, this shortage, if prolonged, will negatively affect Ghana’s Childhood Immunisation Programme, which […]
