#2024Paralympics: Zinabu Issah qualifies for finals as Ghana nears medal triumph
Story by Michael Okuley Ghana’s quest for a medal in the ongoing Paralympic Games has been greatly boosted following Zinabu Issah’s qualification for the Women’s Sitting Discus Throw finals. Zinabu covered a distance of 24.39 meters to pick a slot for Ghana in the finals of F57 Women’s Discuss in the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic […]
Tragedy in Twifo Praso as twin toddlers drown in abandoned galamsey pit
Two and a-half-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, tragically lost their lives on Thursday after falling into an abandoned galamsey pit filled to the brim with water. The heart-wrenching incident occurred at Morkwaa, a farming community near Twifo Praso in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region. This tragedy marks the eighth fatality […]
Industry players call on Gov’t to review withholding tax on betting
Back in August 2023, a law imposing a 10% withholding tax on any money won from sports betting became active in Ghana, drawing plenty of concerns from bettors in the country. It’s hard enough to win bets, so why would the government want to take out part of the cash on the odd occasion when […]
Ghanaian talent David Oduro set to join Barcelona’s La Masia Academy
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Barcelona is nearing the completion of a deal to bring in Ghanaian left-back David Oduro, born in 2006, from Accra Lions. This news was confirmed by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano. The young talent has impressed scouts and coaches from some of Europe’s top clubs, having been on trial at both […]
From village to leadership: Boadu-Ayeboafo chronicles journey in ‘Akyere’ book launch
By Gloria Amoh The chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr. Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo, has launched a book titled ‘Akyere’. At the book launch, Mr. Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo delivered an engaging speech detailing his life story. The book delves into his life, career, and contributions to media development and freedom in Ghana. He highlighted how growing […]
Mother, daughter critically injured in Kasoa overpass accident
By Godfred Amoaful A devastating accident occurred on the Kasoa overpass on Friday, August 30, 2024, leaving two people, a mother and daughter, with severe injuries. The incident involved a Honda private car with a DV number plate, traveling from Cape Coast to Accra. Eyewitnesses report that the accident was caused by a gaping hole […]
Edem Agbana launches Manifesto, one-touch-victory campaign for JM at Dzodze
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The National Democratic Congress Candidate for Ketu North, Edem Agbana, is set to launch a manifesto, Campaign on Sunday to officially kick start the campaign for the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary election under the theme: “Moving Ketu North forward together.” The launching that will be done at the Municipal Capital, […]
Rex Omar outlines NDC’s vision to revamp Ghana’s Creative Arts Industry
By Seli Baisie Veteran Ghanaian musician Rex Owusu Marfo, popularly known as Rex Omar, has thrown his weight behind the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its comprehensive plan to breathe new life into Ghana’s creative arts industry. During a detailed discussion at the 3Entertainment Creative Arts Forum held on August 30, Rex Omar outlined how […]
Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie commends Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo’s commitment to press freedom at “Akyere” book launch
By: Joyce Adjei Tawiah Mrs. Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie (ESQ), a former Council of State member and chairperson of the “Akyere” book launch, has praised Mr Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo for documenting his life journey in his new book. She commended Mr Ayeboafo for creating a valuable record for future generations. Mrs. Afenyi-Dadzie explained that the book’s title, […]
Academia seeks private sector collaboration for research implementation
By: Rachel Kakraba A Postharvest Technology Specialist, Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana, Dr. Gloria Essilfie, has rallied support of the private sector to partner academia in implementing research findings. This she said is critical to national development as many valuable research outcomes which could propel national development remain untapped. Dr. Essilfie who is […]
