Caster Semenya book praises being ‘born different’
South African athlete Caster Semenya is publishing a memoir later this year, saying she hopes the book will show “how the world can welcome those born different”. Semenya is an intersex woman and has spoken about the ordeals she’s faced in her career – including having to take testosterone-suppressing drugs, and offering to show her […]
Tanzania declares Marburg outbreak over
Tanzania says its outbreak of the Marburg virus is over. Presence of the haemorrhagic fever was first confirmed in March, in the north-western Kagera region. There were nine cases and six people died. The World Health Organisation said its joint action with Tanzania on an emergency response had enabled the authorities to limit the impacts […]
Ghanaian Centre of PEN International eulogises Prof Ama Ata Aidoo
The Ghanaian Centre of PEN International (a worldwide association of writers) pays tribute to the late Prof Ama Ata Aidoo, a staunch member of the global writers association. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the President of the Ghanaian Centre of PEN International, Dr. Frankie Asare-Donkoh. According to the statement, the […]
Chiefs endorsing candidates and political parties unconstitutional – Supreme Court
By Edziorna Francis Mensah The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has declared that any chief that endorses a party or any candidate or asks his people to vote for Political Party A or B overtly or covertly has engaged in “active party politics,” thereby breaching Article 276(1) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic […]
Accra: 2023 World Food Safety month celebration launched
By: Nana Achiaa Aboagye The Veterinary Service Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and its partners have launched the 2023 World Food Safety Month celebration in Accra. Meanwhile, Wednesday, June 7, will be marked as World Food Safety Day. The occasion is used to intensify efforts to ensure that the food we eat […]
CHAG, Hope Walks collaborate with GIS to paint Clubfoot Braces to mark World Clubfoot Day
Students of the Art Club of the Ghana International School (GIS) in Accra have participated in the painting of some braces for Clubfoot Children in Ghana to commemorate World Clubfoot Day on June 3, 2023. This initiative led by the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG ) and Hope Wal ks an NGO is targeted […]
GBC Staff declare indefinite strike following impasse with FWSC over allowances
The workers Union of the state broadcaster GBC has declared an indefinite strike following their impasse with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, FWSC, regarding some allowances. MORE UPDATE SOON CLICK HERE FOR MORE GENERAL STORIES
Works and Housing Ministry set to review housing scheme to address deficit
The Ministry of Works and Housing has stressed that government is working assiduously to bridge the housing shortage in the country and provide quality accommodation for public sector workers. The Ministry said the government is set to commence two main projects under the revised affordable housing scheme in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions soon […]
FDA cautions youth against tobacco use
The Food and Drugs Authority, FDA, has advised the youth especially students against tobacco use. A team from the Western Regional Office of the Authority gave the advice when they engaged some school children in the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Area, on the need to avoid tobacco and other substance abuse. The children were enlightened on […]
