“Afrobeats is not a sin, it’s a sound”- Scott Evans
By Seli Baisie Some individuals within the gospel music community perceive Afrobeats as a ‘worldly song or a sin’ but the fast-rising Afro/Urban Gospel musician, Scott Evans, demystifies this notion saying ‘Afrobeats is a sound developed by humans and has no correlation with sin. The reasons for these perspectives can vary based on personal beliefs, […]
Here’s a step-by-step guide to Meta’s Twitter rival, Threads
By Seli Baisie Threads, the text-based competitor to Twitter, has been officially launched by Meta. The application became available for download on Apple and Android app stores in over 100 countries. The app aims at providing a more private and focused space for communication with close friends and family. It is designed to be a […]
WHO, CSIR-WRI organise seminar on Antimicrobial Resistance studies
The World Health Organisation (WHO), and CSIR-Water Research Institute (WRI), have organised a one-day seminar to share and discuss the research findings and implications of the twelve research studies published from the Ghana National Structured Operational Research Training Initiative (SORT IT) course on Antimicrobial Resistance studies with all relevant stakeholders. The event, held at the […]
Government asked to be intentional in implementation of Ghana National Action Plan 2 on inclusiveness of women in peace and security building
By: Rachel Kakraba Executive Director, Foundation for Security Development in Africa, a Civil Society Organization in Peace building, Theodora Williams-Anti, is calling for deliberate action from state and non state actors for the country to attain targets set in the Ghana National Action Plan Two project. The Plan which focuses on building inclusive, secured and […]
Ten million join Meta’s Twitter rival, Zuckerberg says
Ten million users signed up for Meta’s newly launched Threads app in its first seven hours, the company’s chief Mark Zuckerberg says. He pitched the app as a “friendly” rival to Twitter, which was bought by Elon Musk in October. Experts say Threads could attract Twitter users unhappy with recent changes to the platform. Threads […]
Kenyans arrested after alleged period-check stripping order
Three people working at a Kenyan food manufacturer have been arrested following the alleged forcible stripping of female employees to check who was on their period, local media report. In a statement on its website Brown’s Food Company said it was “saddened” and that the matter “does not reflect the procedures of the company as a whole”. […]
Minority MPs throng High Court to support Gyakye Quayson and Ato Forson
By Beatrice Oppon On July 6, 2023, a number of NDC MPs and party executives thronged the High Court in Accra for the hearing of criminal proceedings against Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson. The Minority boycotted Parliamentary sitting, but appeared in Court in solidarity with the prosecution of two of their members, Mr Gyakye […]
Accra High Court adjourns Gyakye Quayson case to July 11 for ruling on “Stay of Proceedings”
By Beatrice Oppon The Accra High Court has adjourned to July 11, 2023, to rule on a Stay of Proceedings filed by MP for Assin North James Gyakye Quayson. He is challenging the High Court’s decision to hear his criminal trial on a day-to-day basis at the Court of Appeal. Lawyer for Mr Gyakye Quayson […]
ACEP questions $750 million extension deal with AKSA Plant
By Mabel Annang The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has questioned government’s decision to extend its contract with AKSA Plant with a 15-year extension. The AKSA power plant, which ACEP says is over-aged, has earned the company an estimated 700 million dollars for capital recovery and fixed operation and maintenance while delivering an average […]
Minority boycotts Parliament in solidarity with two colleagues in Court
By Augustus Acquaye The Minority in Parliament has boycotted sitting to accompany and solidarise with two members of the Caucus. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, and James Gyakye Quayson, the MP for Assin North, are both due to appear in court for their ongoing cases. This was contained in a release signed by […]
