Mpox: Consult healthcare professionals for guidance, testing in case of exposure – Experts
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus. It is primarily transmitted through close contact with an infected individual, contaminated materials, or contact with infected animals. Common Symptoms: How Mpox Spreads: Prevention Strategies: High-Risk Groups: If you suspect exposure to mpox or are experiencing symptoms, it is essential to […]
South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65
Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has died at the age of 65, his management has announced. The award-winning music icon had been in hospital for several weeks after falling ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month. He rose to fame in the early 2000s and […]
GDIW 2024: Digital Innovation must benefit all Ghanaians
Speakers at the opening ceremony of this year’s Ghana Digital & Innovation Week (GDIW) have underscored the importance of digital innovation to benefit all people in the country. According to them, there is a need to ensure that digital innovation benefits all groupings of people, including people with disabilities. Speaking at the opening of the […]
Torgbuiga Adamah bemoans drug abuse among youth, unhappy with underdevelopment of his area
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Torgbuiga Adamah III, the Makorsor of the Somē Traditional Area in the Ketu South Municipality, has expressed sadness about the excessive use of harmful drugs among the youth, especially young women within the area. He noted that the alarming rise in drug abuse among the youth in and around the Agbozume […]
Passport collection now available at designated centers
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that passports are now ready for collection by applicants who have had their biometric data captured. In a statement, the Ministry said individuals who applied for passports since 2016 can now visit their chosen Passport Application Centers (PACS) from Monday to Friday […]
Ghana records MPox case in Western North Region
Ghana has confirmed a case of MPox in the Western North Region with 230 more suspected cases yet to be confirmed from 88 districts in all 16 regions. The National Public Health and Reference Laboratory (NPHRL) confirmed the case in the Western North Region following laboratory testing of a suspected case of Mpox in the […]
IDUAI delegates visit Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
After the closing ceremony of the 2024 Global Conference of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), the Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar led a delegation of Ministers and other dignitaries on a guided tour of historic and cultural landmarks in Accra. The delegation visited the Kwame Nkrumah Museum and the Museum of […]
Galamsey: Dissecting Organized Labour’s stance and the People of Jema
By Daniel Ostin, Tutor, Enchi College of Education, Western Region In recent years, galamsey has become one of the most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges facing Ghana. The destructive impacts of illegal mining on our environment, especially on water bodies, farmlands and forest reserves are well documented. A new and significant voice is now […]
Kalyjay joins #FreeTheCitizens demo; urges Ghanaians to fight for clean water and freedom
By Magdalene Andoh Social media influencer and activist Kalyjay took center stage today as he delivered a powerful speech, energizing the masses gathered for the #FreeTheCitizens and #StopGalamseyNow protests. The demonstration aims to halt the ongoing destruction of Ghana’s environment due to illegal mining activities, while also calling for the release of 52 detained protesters […]
2025 Adinkra Poetry Prize Call for Submissions: Poems of Tenacity, Grit, and Triumph Inspired by the Aya Symbol
The Adinkra Poetry Prize is excited to announce its 2025 call for poetry submissions, themed around the powerful Aya symbol, which represents endurance, resourcefulness, and triumph against all odds. This year, two esteemed judges, Poetra Asantewa and Kweku Abimbola, both celebrated for their contributions to contemporary African poetry, will lend their expertise in leading generative […]
