AU supports Ghana, 7 other member states to adopt Genome Editing for Agricultural transformation
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The African Union, AU, has adopted science, technology and innovation as its key tool to drive the economies of African countries. The adoption of technologies such as Genome Editing has proven crucial for improved agricultural production, food security and higher income for the people. To encourage acceptance and usage of such technologies […]
Mending a fragmented world – the concerns of UN
Desperation and an uncertain future seem to be written on the faces of these two migrant Sudanese hungry kids as they roam the pavements at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Accra, Ghana’s capital city, begging for alms. Safyanu, nine, and Awuleta, 11 (real names hidden), fled South Sudan with their parents and two other siblings some […]
Mahama commits to strengthen fight against corruption
Former President John Mahama has reiterated his commitment to tackle corruption in Ghana head-on amid growing concerns about the country’s stalled progress on the corruption perception index. This comes in the wake of Transparency International’s release of the 2023 index, which showed Ghana’s ranking had not improved despite promises and efforts to tackle corruption. In […]
NPP sets up seven-member reconciliation committee for Volta
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set up a seven-member reconciliation committee for the Volta region to help foster unity and reconciliation within the Party in every constituency in the region. The members are Mr. Kofi Dzamesi, Chairman, Mr. Daniel Adzogble, Madam Elizabeth Ohene, Madam Esther Ofori, Mr Perry Okudjeto, Mr. Robert Seworlor Fiadzo and […]
My track record shows what I can do for this country — Alan Kyerematen
Mr Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, an Independent Presidential Candidate, has asked Ghanaians to look at his track record over the years and vote for him as President in the upcoming December 7 elections. He said his track record, both in the public and private sectors, showed what he could offer the country if voted for as […]
Ghana secures funding from GCERF for counter-terrorism and violent extremism interventions
By Kingsley Webora Tankeh Ghana has joined the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) to provide funding for counter-terrorism activities in the country. The partnership was announced in a meeting at the Ministry of National Security, in Accra, on February 2, by the chair of the governing board of GCERF who led a delegation […]
Harmattan hikes patronage of shea butter, lip glosses and balms, traders financially constrained
By Kingsley Webora Tankeh Although the Harmattan season kicked in a little late this year, its harsh effects on the skin is being felt across the country. This has led to a boom in shea butter, lip glosses, lip balms, and gel business. The traders however say despite the boom, they do not have access […]
Oti Regional NPP Organiser urges party to focus on grassroots
Mr Felix Ade, the Oti Regional Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged his party to pay attention to the welfare of its members. He said the party could stay in power for long if they restructured it into a highly resourceful entity that would be able to attend to the welfare and […]
Freight and Haulage business booming in Sissala East
Several articulator trucks have besieged the Tumu township in the Sissala East Municipality to cart grains to the southern part of the country for sale. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) had spotted dozens of articulator trucks parked at the articulator station while others at the margins of the roads waited to be loaded. The GNA, […]
