Ada: Asafotufiami Festival – A Home Coming for the Diaspora
By: Jerry Decker The annual Asafotufiami has climaxed at Ada in the Greater Accra Region. The 2023 event is the 86th in a series. The festival provides an opportunity to demonstrate hospitality and generosity by welcoming visitors from near and far and calling for unity, respect, and love both during and after the celebration. The […]
Pakistan passenger train derails killing 30
At least 30 people have been killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan, a police spokesman has confirmed. Several carriages of the Hazara Express overturned near Sahara railway station in Nawabshah, about 275km (171 miles) from the largest city Karachi. Wounded passengers were moved to nearby hospitals. Rescue teams are trying […]
Programme to promote marketing and consumption of Tilapia and Catfish launched in Accra
The Ghana Aquaculture Association in collaboration with its development partners has launched National Tilapia and Catfish Friday in Accra with the aim of promoting the marketing and consumption of tilapia and catfish in the country. Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Moses Anim who launched the programme urged Ghanaians to consume more tilapia and […]
Dr. Bawumia is a night mare to the NDC – Board Member, NPA
By: Peter Agengre A patron of the Rapid Response Unit for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who doubles as Board Member of the National Petroleum Authority, NPA, Madam Diana Mogre has shared a view that the New Patriotic Party NPP can only break the eight by extending the campaign to the grassroot levels as early as possible. […]
All set for commencement of 2023 BECE tomorrow
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, says it is ready for the nationwide commencement of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE for School and Private Candidates, tomorrow. About 600, thousand 714 candidates comprising 300,323 males and 18,993 females are expected to take part in the weeklong examination. This, the Council says is an increase […]
Food vendor arrested for selling unwholesome food
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested a food vendor, Faustina Naana Eshien at the OA Bus Terminal in Accra for selling contaminated food. The AMA in a statement said the arrest, conducted by the Public Health Department on Tuesday, followed a Facebook post by a user named Obaa Yaa Bediide on the ‘Trotro Diaries’ […]
Africa must focus on Leadership, Gender Equality and governance to eliminate inadequacies in Public Health Systems – Dr. Robalo
By: Rebecca Ekpe Dr. Magda Robalo, President and Co-Founder of Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), in Guinea-Bissau has identified good governance and better leadership as entry points for propelling more investment into health systems that would remedy the disparities towards achieving equitable healthcare for all. She was speaking in an exclusive interview with […]
Police probe death of woman in Ashanti Region
The Ghana Police have launched an investigation into the perplexing death of a woman, identified as Akua Serwaa Kyei, in Atwima Bebu, Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on the evening of August 3, 2023. The Police in a statement said according to the victim’s husband, he returned home around 5:30 pm on that fateful day […]
Pat Thomas: The ‘Golden Voice of Africa’ marks 50 years of Highlife music with historic concert
Legendary Ghanaian musician, Pat Thomas, often referred to as the ‘Golden Voice of Africa,’ delivered a nostalgic performance during his Highlife concert held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The 76-year-old musician, displayed high-level and flawless performances, wowing some patrons of Highlife gathered at the AICC to celebrate his illustrious career in Ghana’s music […]
Jamie Foxx apologises and deletes Instagram post
Actor Jamie Foxx has apologised for an Instagram post that was accused of being antisemitic. Foxx, 55, has deleted the post, which read: “They killed this dude name Jesus… what do you think they’ll do to you???! #fakefriends #fakelove”. Some social media users said Foxx’s post echoed an antisemitic belief that Jewish people were collectively […]
