Independence Square in bad state: Cracks, filth, and neglect raise concerns
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The Independence Square of Ghana is currently sitting on a time bomb as the spectator awaits just a little pressure to collapse. The over-60-year-old national monument wallows in cracks and filth. The historical national monument, which serves both national and private ceremonies, currently has its spectator seats removed, leaving the concrete […]
Exporters cautioned to repatriate proceeds- BoG
By Nathaniel Annertey Nartey The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has advised exporters to repatriate proceeds to maintain stability in Ghana’s foreign exchange market. According to the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006, Act 723, and the accompanying Letter of Commitment (LOC), exporters are obligated to repatriate proceeds of merchandise through the bank, with the exception of those […]
Kimilist addresses the all-consuming nature of new love on “Confession”
Talented singer/rapper under MimLife Records, Kimilist, has returned with his newest single, “Confession”: a smooth danceable fusion that captures the overpowering nature of newfound love interests. In “Confession,” Kimilist doesn’t hold back. He delves into the near-obsessive tendencies that often accompany a fresh romance. From double-tapping her photos on social media to wanting to hear […]
First-year SHS students to report to school today despite Parliament’s directive to Education Ministry
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH First-year Senior High School (SHS) students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today despite directives by the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament for reconsideration of the reopening date. Parents and other relevant stakeholders have called for an extension of the reporting date, citing various reasons, but the Ghana […]
ARB APEX Bank staff mark farmers day celebration with health walk
Management and staff of ARB APEX BANK have celebrated farmers with a walk from Ayi Mensah to Peduase in the Eastern Region. Because stress and its associated diseases is a cause for concern for persons in the banking sector, APEX BANK invited some rural banks in Accra to participate in the walk, which started as early […]
7th African Women in Media Conference rounds-up in Rwanda with adoption of Kigali Declaration
By Rebecca Ekpe The 7th African Women in Media Conference, AWiM23 has concluded in Kigali, Rwanda, with the adoption of the Kigali Declaration, a framework on the Elimination of Gender Violence in and through Media in Africa. It was a defining moment as hundreds of Women in Media, from Academia, Civil Society among others, raised […]
Vote-buying: The new normal in Ghana’s politics?
By: Roberta Gayode Modin As Ghana strives towards equitable representation and fair elections, the phenomenon of vote-buying continues to cast a slur on the country’s fragile democratic process. Vote buying, a practice where a political party or candidate offers material goods, money, or favours in exchange for votes, has deeply entrenched itself in Ghana’s political […]
CAF CL: Dreams FC grab 2-1 win over Rivers United to secure first win
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Dreams FC defeated Rivers United by 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the CAF Confederation Cup in Kumasi on Sunday, December 3, 2023. “The Still Believe Boys” went ahead when John Antwi scored in the 35th minute before Abdul Aziz Issah added the second in the 75th minute. After […]
Agape Pentecost: Aspiring assembly member identifies priority commitments
An aspiring assembly member for Ablekuma Agape Pentecost Electoral Area in the Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency in the Greater Accra region, Mrs Irene Pokua-Boadi, has pledged to bring development to the area when she is voted into power. She said developmental needs, which include a motorable road and portable water, will be her primary focus should […]
12th AGM of Cocoa Abrabopa Association held in Kumasi
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey A cocoa farmers and buyers organization, Cocoa Abrabopa Association, CAA, has held their 12th Annual General Meeting, AGM at Danyame in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital with a call on government and traditional authorities to put a more concerted effort to combat galamsey. Cocoa farmers of the Association also appealed to […]
