Ghana advocates global cooperation and digital transformation
By Hannah Dadzie The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has participated in the Ministerial session of the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held in Kampala, Uganda, from 17th to 18th January 2024. During the Plenary Session on 18th January, 2024, Hon. […]
AFCON23: Ghana 2 Egypt 2; the analysis
By Raymond Tuvi Having dominated the African soccer stage as one of the continent’s few greats, with equally impressive showings at the FIFA World Cup, but now going trophyless over the past four decades, the Black Stars of Ghana entered the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations currently ongoing in neighbouring La […]
OSP Report: More than 150 corrupt cases at various stages of investigation
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says it is investigating over 152 cases of corruption at various stages. They include an investigation into contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, a company registered in Ghana, and the Ghana Revenue Authority, as well as investigations into the appropriation, sale, and lease of state-owned lands and properties […]
Health Survey: Fertility rate declines to 3.9 children in 2022
A study report published by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed a decline in the fertility rate from 6.4 children per woman in 1988 to 3.9 in 2022. On a regional level, fertility ranges from 2.9 children per woman in Greater Accra to 6.6 children per woman in the NorthEast Region. Women in the lowest […]
Madina MP, Xavier Sosu introduces bill to get petty crimes sentences replaced with community service
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency in the Greater Accra region, Mr. Francis-Xavier Sosu, has introduced a new bill in Parliament to amend portions of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30). The new bill seeks to replace the traditional custodial sentences and fines for petty crimes […]
NDC postpones Odododiodio parliamentary elections indefinitely over lawsuit
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed parliamentary primaries in the Odododiodio constituency indefinitely due to a court injunction obtained by a disqualified candidate. The underlying issue is that the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the NDC disqualified Michael Nii Yarboi Annan from contesting the parliamentary election in the Odododiodioo Constituency in […]
Share your phone password with your spouse- Relationship Coach
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Relationship coach Rev. Dr. Nanayaa Prempeh has emphasised the importance of spouses sharing phone passwords, deeming it a healthy practice for marriage that can prevent conflicts. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast show, she clarified that phone passwords are not to keep partners at bay but to safeguard data. “While I may not endorse […]
Rings: Wedding bands or just fashionable among Ghanaian Youth?
By Prince Dankwa I was eating lunch with a friend a few weeks ago, decked up in my typical variety of gold rings. Looking over from the table, an older woman asked if I was married. Confused, I explained that no, I’m not; I just like the way the rings appear. In her answer, she […]
AFCON23: Chris Hughton calls for re-focus on match against Mozambique
Ghana’s Head Coach, Chris Hughton, has indicated that his team is disappointed after the draw with Egypt, just like every Ghanaian. Facing questions about his decision to substitute Osman Bukari after his error leading to the equaliser, Coach Hughton stressed that the decision was not based on a lack of appreciation for his character and […]
Ghana records retrogression in some Health Indicators Per 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey Report
By Roselyn Ganyaglo Statistics from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), show that the country has retrogressed in some health indicators across the 16 administrative regions. 50 percent of women aged 15 to 49 are obsessed or overweight, only 5 percent have ever tested for cervical cancer and about 54 percent have issues […]
