Mahama promises free Wi-Fi, skills training, and 24-hour economy
By Andoh Magdalene At a compelling youth manifesto launch at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), John Mahama, the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), presented a series of groundbreaking initiatives aimed at revolutionizing Ghana’s approach to youth development and economic growth. In his address, Mr. Mahama announced that the NDC plans […]
NDC promises to abolish Teacher Licensure Examination
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Flag Bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has pledged to abolish the teacher licensure examination if voted into power. He made this statement at the launch of the party’s youth manifesto where he criticized the current education system, promising to make teacher licensing a part of […]
Celebrating IYD and YBF’s Commitment to Digital Pathways for Africa’s Youth
By Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu As we celebrate International Youth Day today under the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”, the Youth Bridge Foundation reflects on our 2022 annual African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC). Enthemed “Harnessing Technology and Digital Innovations to Advance Africa’s Youth Development Agenda”, AYGC, Lusaka 2022 pathway […]
Bawumia promises GSA GH₵10m annually to prospect for minerals
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to resource the Geological Survey Authority with at least GH₵10 million annually. This is part of the NPP’s efforts to maximise the benefits Ghanaians derive from the exploration of Ghana’s mineral resources Dr Bawumia believes that the current system where companies are given […]
Calls to mainstream biotechnology to advance Ghana’s agricultural sector
By Mavis Otchere The Ghana Chapter of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), has organised a capacity building for influencers to strengthen advocacy on biotechnology and genetically modified (GM) products. This initiative aims to empower key […]
Reuben Hadzide victorious in defamation lawsuit against Nana Owusu Bempah, secures $15,000 settlement
By Ruth Abla Adjorlolo In a significant legal victory, Reuben Hadzide (NO. 20 L 012909) has won his defamation lawsuit against Nana Owusu Bempah, resulting in a $15,000 settlement. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleged that Hadzide was falsely accused of misusing the Church of the Ghanaian Community’s 501(c)(3) status for personal gain, among other […]
International Youth Day: Dr. Bawumia commits to affordable data in digitalisation drive
By Mercy Darko Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged his commitment to bring down the cost of data as the country strives to leverage technology to drive the digital transformation. He bemoaned the high cost of data, stressing that as the world moved towards the fourth industrial revolution, access to data was key, especially for the […]
Three in Court over double sale of land at Tse Addo
Three persons have appeared before Accra Circuit Court over alleged double sale of land at Tse Addo in Accra. Holy Quaye, a 39-year-old farmer, Furgurson Adjetey Lomo aka Major, a 55-year-old businessman and Andrew Tetteh Boye aka T.T, an event organizer, are being held for making conflicting grants of a parcel of land. The three […]
Minister of Agriculture and Abetifi MP sparks controversy with bold election victory declaration
By Francisca Amoakoa Some Ghanaians have criticised the Minister of Food and Agriculture and Abetifi Member of Parliament, Bryan Acheampong, for his strong statement regarding the NPP‘s determination to secure victory in the forthcoming general elections. Earlier on Sunday, Bryan Acheampong confidently asserted that the NPP would maintain power using any means necessary. He stressed […]
Tom Cruise abseils off stadium roof in daring Olympic finale
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise made a dramatic appearance at Sunday night’s Paris 2024 closing ceremony, abseiling off the Stade de France roof. Spectators shrieked in delight as the Mission: Impossible star, dressed in a leather jacket and gloves, lowered himself into the stadium while his compatriot H.E.R. performed on guitar. To mark the handover to […]
