Years after the demolition of Accra’s old Agbogbloshie onion and scrapyard market, the site’s redevelopment remains in limbo. The demolition, which took place on July 1, 2021, was part of the “Let’s Make Accra Work” decongestion initiative spearheaded by the former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey. The government aimed to transform the infamous e-waste…
The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has advised African governments to invest in trade routes between Africa and the Caribbean. She disclosed that there are many trade opportunities that can be harnessed between countries in the Caribbean and Africa. “If you take between Caribbean and Africa, it is just the Atlantic that…
British number four Harriet Dart has apologised for asking the umpire to tell her French opponent to put on deodorant during a first-round loss at the Rouen Open. Dart lost 6-0 6-3 to Lois Boisson, which included the 28-year-old being swept aside in the opening set in just 28 minutes. During a changeover in the…
The TUCE Women’s Commission today celebrated International Women’s Day with 80 young girls from the TUCE Demonstration Junior High School in Tumu. The theme of the event, “SHE CAN,” resonated deeply with the students, who were inspired by a motivational speech from guest speaker, Rt. Hon. Wira Luri. The event aimed to promote self-belief, confidence,…
Reverend Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, Chairperson of, the National Peace Council (NPC) has commended the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) for instituting Fact-checking on topical and controversial matters through its periodic updates. The MFWA, Dubawa, FactSpace West Africa and other civil society organisations working on information hygiene, integrity and resilience in Ghana have formed the Ghana…
The Upper West Regional Health Directorate has warned the Upper West public to strictly adhere to Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) preventive measures as the increasing heat predisposes them to contracting the disease. CSM has already claimed four lives, and 18 people have been confirmed to be positive for CSM since the beginning of the warm season…
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team led by Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of flying drones over his private properties in an alleged surveillance operation. The Effutu legislator claimed that he was informed by his associates of the suspicious activity on multiple occasions but chose to remain…
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has declared its support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the December 7 elections after its presidential candidate was disqualified. The party’s decision comes after a National Executive Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 26 2024, where majority of the party’s executive supported the decision. Announcing its decision…
Ghana has confirmed 43 cholera cases with two fatalities so far. Currently, 12 people are receiving treatment, and nearly 200 suspected cases have been reported, all within the Ada East and West districts of the Greater Accra Region. Health officials indicate that, some of the confirmed cases were brought in from neighbouring countries, which are…
Ghana’s economy grew by 7.2 % in the third quarter of 2024, provisional figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed. Compared to the second quarter of 2024, the economy grew by 6.9%. The Services sector continues to be the largest of the Ghanaian economy with a share of 42.9% of Gross Domestic Product…
