Casual Sex, Multiple Partner susceptible to HIV – Ghana Aids Commission
By Roselyn Gayaglo Nearly three-quarters of men between the ages 15 and 49 who are sexually active have never tested for HIV, leaving their partners and the larger population at risk. This was revealed at a meeting to disseminate the 2022 Ghana Demographic Health Survey. The survey also revealed that, unlike men, 54 percent of […]
Government proposes engagements following Organised Labour stance on 15 Percent VAT on electricity
Government has asked Organised Labour to exercise restraint over the implementation of the 15 percent VAT on electricity as it works to have an extensive stakeholder dialogue for stakeholder buy-in. A statement from the Finance Ministry on the last day of an ultimatum given by Organised Labour for a withdrawal of the proposal said the […]
Deputy AG says Multiple Media Platforms impact negatively on Corruption Index in Ghana
The Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has attributed the prevalence of corruption in the country to the populace’s reluctance to report and divulge information related to corrupt activities in state institutions. According to him, both the giver and receiver of bribes are aware that they could be prosecuted for their involvement in the act, thus the […]
I will not go Independent – Adwoa Safo
Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, who was defeated in the NPP’s recent parliamentary primaries, has refuted reports suggesting that she is considering running as an Independent Candidate in the December elections. According to her, despite the setback and outcome of last Saturday’s parliamentary primaries in Dome-Kwabenya, she remains steadfast in her commitment […]
More than 50 per cent of pregnant women in Ghana are anaemic- Statistical Service reveals
A survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service has shown that over 50 percent of pregnant women in Ghana are anaemic, compared to 40 percent of them who are not pregnant. The report, dubbed “The 2022 Demographic and Health Survey, “showed that children aged 6-59 months in households were eligible for anaemia testing. It revealed […]
Andre Ayew apologises for Black Stars’ abysmal performance at AFCON 2023
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Black Stars Captain Andre Ayew has finally issued an official apology to all Ghanaians for the Black Stars abysmal performance in the Africa Cup of Nations. Andre Ayew poured out his heart in an emotional video posted on his Instagram account. Coming off a disastrous AFCON 2023 campaign, Andre Ayew shared […]
Chiana should be given separate District – NDC
By Peter Agengre The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has supported calls for the Chiana area in the Upper East Region to be given a separate district to open up the area for development. The Regional Communications Officer of the party, Mr. Jonathan Salifu Abdallah, speaking to the media, advocated for the splitting up of the […]
GFA apologises for Black Stars AFCON disaster
By Tilda Acorlor A week after the Black Stars’ abysmal performance in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has apologised to Ghanaians and taken full responsibility for the disappointing performance in Cote d’Ivoire. The Black Stars exited the 2023 AFCON with 2 points after drawing 2-2 against Egypt […]
Afienya residents express frustration over poor road condition
Residents of Afienya-New Jerusalem in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region have expressed frustration and anger about the current poor state of the road network in the area. The untarred road network is dusty and full of deep trenches, making it un-motorable and muddy, especially when it rains. Mr John Adjei, a resident […]
