The regional executives of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) have made an urgent appeal to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) for an immediate 20% increment in transport fares. According to the regional executives, the decision comes in response to the financial strain faced by drivers due to soaring spare parts and…
A high-ranking Russian general was killed Friday in an apparent car blast in the city of Balashikha near Moscow, domestic media reported. Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, who served as the deputy head of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian army’s General Staff, died after a Volkswagen Golf exploded in a residential area, authorities said. Investigators and…
The National Coordinator of SOYAYA, a pro-National Democratic Congress (NDC) women-led group, Sherifa Saaka, has asked Muslims of the Upper West Region not to vote for the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia because he is a Muslim. According to her, the vice president, though a Muslim, cares less…
Ghana’s Black Stars face a must-win game against Sudan as they return to action for matchday three of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match will be played on Thursday at the Accra Sports Stadium with kickoff at 4 pm local time. Ghana endured a poor outing in their last two matches…
African Microfinance Week kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda this week, giving us all a chance to address the challenges facing those who lack access to conventional banking and financial services. The event marks an opportunity for African investors, researchers, banks and government institutions across the continent to address an increasingly pressing topic, financial inclusion. The…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as a “failed president” who was unable to secure a second term due to poor economic management. Speaking during a meeting with professional bodies in Kumasi on Sunday, November 24 the president attributed Mr. Mahama’s…
Ghana Football Association (GFA) has assured that all outstanding bonuses for the Black Queens will be settled before their upcoming crucial fixtures. The Black Queens, who have successfully qualified for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and are on the brink of securing a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games, have been awaiting payment…
By Araphat Dimah|Radford 107.5FM The Paramount Chief of the Tumu Traditional Area, Kuoru Richard Babini Kanton VI has passionately called on government to revive the Tumu Cotton Ginnery. During a grand durbar to climax the 2024 Paarigbiele Festival held today, March 23, 2024, Kuoru Richard Babini Kanton VI has underscored the significance of reviving the…
Dr. Aurelia Ayisi, a lecturer from the University of Ghana’s Communications Department, has strongly urged journalists to adopt gender-neutral and non-stereotypical language in their reporting. She stressed that this practice is essential to ensure news coverage is both balanced and fair. Her remarks were made during a three-day training workshop on RTI Usage and Gender-Sensitive…
The acting Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Abiba Zakariah, has urged the insurance industry to move towards a new era that makes insurance more accessible, affordable and relevant, especially for the informal sector. This phase of innovation and inclusivity, she said, should bridge the gap between Ghana’s formal insurance sector and its largely uninsured population. “We…
