Chiefs and People of Agotime round off Kente Festival rallying support for indigenous industry
By Jones Anlimah The Chiefs and People of the Agotime Traditional Area in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region have celebrated their annual Kente Festival with a renewed commitment to enhancing the economic benefits of the local Kente weaving industry. To this end the Konor of the Traditional Area, Nene Nuer Keteku, has appealed […]
Ad-hoc Committee to recommend boat for NADMO on Island communities in Oti – Helen Ntoso
Madam Helen Adwoa Ntoso, Member of Parliament (MP) for Krachi West Constituency has said the Seven-member ad-hoc Parliamentary Committee to investigate the Akosombo Dam spillage will recommend speed boats for the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Oti Region. She said this would make NADMO respond to disasters and create greater awareness on disaster […]
International Youth Day: Ghana Commission on UNESCO urges youth to lead charge in sustainable development
The Ghana Commission for UNESCO is participating in the International Youth Day Conference organized by the National Youth Authority, under the theme: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, at the Pentecost Convention Center in Gomoa Fetteh, Central Region. This Conference is in partnership with the United Nations in Ghana, Unesco Ghana, […]
Ghanaian youth share thoughts on International Youth Day
By Jeremiah Nutsugah As we celebrate International Youth Day, it’s celebrated annually on August 12, which aims to bring youth issues to the forefront of the international community and recognize the potential of young people as partners in today’s global society. The day provides an opportunity to amplify young people’s voices, actions, and initiatives, as […]
World Bank predicts limited financing options for Ghana
By Rukiaytu Musah Government’s financing during 2024-2026 is expected to be limited to multilateral and bilateral partners and domestic treasury bills. This is due to lack of access to the international market. In the 8th Ghana Economic update from the World Bank, Ghana will rely mainly on three sources of financing, until 2027. The World […]
No govt in Ghana’s history has built more schools and universities than Akufo-Addo – NAPO
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO has reiterated that the Akufo-Addo-led administration has outperformed all previous governments in Ghana’s history. Speaking at the official launch of the Ashanti Regional NPP Campaign Working Committees and Women’s Conference in Kumasi, Dr Prempeh highlighted the numerous achievements […]
Paul Kagame sworn into office fourth term as Rwanda’s President
Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda’s President after winning 99 percent of the vote in last month’s election. In his oath of office, Mr Kagame vowed to preserve peace and national sovereignty and to consolidate national unity. He also pledged to never use the powers conferred upon him for […]
2024 International Youth Day: UN Secretary General’s message
International Youth Day celebrates the power and potential of young people. This year’s focus is on the pivotal role of youth in harnessing technology to advance sustainable development. Around the world, young people are turning clicks into progress, making the most of digital tools to take on local and global challenges – from climate change […]
Encourage your children to read to maximise self-improvement
By: Philip Agbodza The Chief Executive Officer of Adwinsa Publication Ghana Limited (APGL), Kwaku Opong-Amponsah, has underscored the importance of reading among both adults and children. He says parents must be deliberate in pushing their children to read, as it empowers them to make their voices heard in public matters while encouraging parents, authority figures, […]
Youth-led aquaculture in Northern Ghana
By Maimouna Tall, Sarah Appiah, Marie-Charlotte Buisson & Giulia Zane By transforming underutilized dams into productive aquaculture farms, IWMI is helping to create year-round employment opportunities that reduce the need for youth migration. Before the aquaculture project, life in Nansoni was dominated by seasonal farming and migration. “We were mostly engaged in farming, cultivating maize, soybeans, […]
