Soya bean shortage hits Ashanti Region; Factories lay off workers
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu There is a shortage of soya beans in the Ashanti region. This is causing processing factories to either shut down operations completely or reduce substantially their production capacity. GBC News has visited premises of two of such soya bean processing companies to learn firsthand the seriousness of the issue, which is being […]
Stakeholders gear up for pivotal Esports meeting in Accra
By Nana Kwame Bediako The Ghana Esports Federation is set to convene a significant Esports Stakeholders Meeting on November 9, 2024, at the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ Conference Room. This gathering promises to be a cornerstone event, offering a platform for critical discussions that will shape the trajectory and future of Esports in Ghana. […]
JICA, University of Ghana launches JICA Chair Program for Japanese Studies
By Gloria Anderson The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chair Program for Japanese Studies has been launched at the Center for Asian Studies, University of Ghana. This initiative will provide Ghanaian students, researchers, and professionals with a platform to explore Japan’s unique experiences in modernization, human capital development, technological advancement, and international cooperation. The program […]
Soya beans shortage hits Ashanti Region; Factories lay off workers
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu There is a shortage of soya beans in the Ashanti region. This is causing processing factories to either shut down operations completely or reduce substantially their production capacity. GBC News has visited the premises of two of such soya beans processing companies to learn at first hand the seriousness of the issue […]
Amasaman NPP PC Yahya Kassim Atta optimistic about party’s victory
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The first-time Parliamentary Candidate on the ticket of the governing New Patriotic Party, for the Amasaman Constituency in Greater Accra, Yahya Kassim Atta promised to retain the seat for the NPP come December, 7. He promised to secure not less than 75% of the total votes based on the fact he […]
Smart Africa Alliance reaffirms commitment to transforming Ghana into unified digital market by 2030
By Mabel Adorkor Annang The Smart Africa Alliance has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing Ghana as a unified digital market by 2030, with the recent launch of 5G technology positioned as a critical milestone in this journey. The Alliance, an organization focused on fast-tracking Africa’s digital transformation, sees Ghana’s 5G rollout as a powerful enabler […]
Donald Trump’s neo-colonialist mindset may hinder US-Africa relations – Prof. Etse Sikanku
By Nana Kwame Bediako As the 2024 U.S. general election takes centre stage on November 5, 2024, the potential influence of the two main candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, on the African continent is under scrutiny. Etse Sikanku, a Professor of Journalism and International Communication at the University of Media Arts and Communication, in […]
Kurt Okraku urges Black Satellites to go for 5th AFCON title at 2025 U20 AFCON
By Ashiadey Dotse The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has encouraged Ghana’s under-20 team, the Black Satellites, to aim for their fifth AFCON title in next year’s tournament. The team last won the under-20 AFCON in 2021 in Mauritania, led by former coach Abdul Karim Zito. The Black Satellites have qualified for […]
First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo commends Merck Foundation’s 7 years transformative impact in Ghana and Africa
By: Mavis Offei Acheampong The First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has commended Merck Foundation for its impactful campaign on breaking the Stigma surrounding infertility in Africa and Asia. Citing Merck Foundation’s “More than a Mother” initiative which seeks to empower people to openly discuss infertility, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo called for an end to the stigmatization of […]
A showcase of Ghana’s Agricultural expose opens in Accra
Ahead of the celebration of National Farmers Day, the government, together with private partners, is hosting a five-day National Agricultural Fair, Agrifest Ghana 2024, from November 4 to 8, 2024. Agrifest is showcasing Ghana’s rich agricultural heritage and providing a platform for knowledge exchange and innovation, bringing together farmers and stakeholders from across the 16 […]
