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EC Pauses Presidential Ballot Printing Following Akua Donkor’s Passing

By Haruna Kuri Kaayi The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has temporarily paused the printing of presidential ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 elections, following the sudden passing of Madam Akua Donkor, the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP). Her death, confirmed on October 29, 2024, has sent shockwaves through Ghanaian politics, as…

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‘The Fisherman’ becomes first Ghanaian film to make it to Venice International Film Festival

Ghanaian cinema has taken a historic leap as The Fisherman, produced by Kofi Owusu-Afriyie of Luu Vision Media, made its official debut at the prestigious 81st La Biennale Venice Film Festival. The film, written and directed by Zoey Martinson, marked Ghana’s first official selection at the globally renowned festival, premiering to an enthusiastic sold-out audience and…

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US visa restriction policy aimed at protecting Ghana’s democracy – Twum-Barimah

Vice Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in Parliament Paul Twum-Barimah says the US Visa Restriction Policy is to support Ghana and restrict certain groups of people who are in a position to destabilize Ghana’s democracy in the coming election. The United States on Monday, October 28, 2024, announced a visa restriction policy for…

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Oyster Agribusiness secures US$2m in funding to expand operations

By Isaac Dzidzoamenu Oyster Agribusiness, an innovative agri-tech company specializing in climate-smart agriculture, has raised US$2 million in funding to expand its operations and deepen its impact on smallholder farmers across Ghana. This milestone was made possible through the support of Root Capital, RDF Ghana, and Sahel Capital Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA FUND),…

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Ballon d’Or 2024: A night of glory for football’s finest

ByRabbi Adu Agyei The highly anticipated Ballon d’Or awards ceremony took place on Monday at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, honouring the outstanding achievements of football’s top talents. The prestigious event recognized exceptional performances in various categories, celebrating the sport’s most skilled players, coaches, and clubs in the year under review. Manchester City’s midfielder,…

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