The Lifeline: A story of Health Insurance revolution

STORY BY: KWEKU BOLTON In the bustling city of Accra,, the capital city of Ghana, in West Africa, where the skyline reflects both the promise and challenges of modern life, Doris Ansah, 44, lived a quiet life with her two young children.  Doris, a single mother whose husband passed away several years ago, juggles multiple […]

CIKOD trumpets significance of utilising indigenous seeds for farming

CIKOD

By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational (CIKOD) has re-emphasised the necessity for farmers to source local seeds for their operations. The Deputy Executive Director of CIKOD, Daniel Banuoku who made the call at the 2024 Indigenous Seed and Food Festival at Tanchara in the Lawra District of the Upper West Region. […]

NDC Professional Forum backs Alban Bagbin to retain speaker position

By Ashiadey Dotse The Professionals Forum of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for Alban Bagbin’s retention as Speaker of Parliament in the upcoming ninth Parliament. The group believes that Bagbin’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Parliament and upholding the core values of the NDC. Speaking at an honorary ceremony in Parliament on […]

The Story of Pele in Ghana told through the lens of Abeka Ankrah

Pele in Ghana

By Yaw Ampofo Jr When Pelé’s daughter posted a photo of the Brazilian football legend from his hospital bed in São Paulo on Friday, December 23, 2022, with the caption “one more night together,” the world knew that nature and death are unforgiving. Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved […]

Black Galaxies fall to Nigeria, miss out on 2024 CHAN qualification

Black Galaxies fall to Nigeria, miss out on 2024 CHAN qualification

By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Black Galaxies have failed to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after losing 3-1 to Nigeria’s Super Eagles B in the final playoff match. The first leg in Accra ended in a goalless draw, setting up a decisive second-leg clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria. […]

Bring back our PTAs

Bring back our PTAs

Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) are non-profit organizations that bring together parents, teaching and non-teaching staff of schools. Their primary aim has been to support schools to improve the educational experiences of students. The PTAs provide a platform for sharing information, discussing concerns and fostering open dialogue among parents, teachers, administrators and the school community at […]