The Rural Organization of Women farmers and Agro processing Development (ROWFAD) Ghana, a non-governmental organization in Sissala East, has organized a field trip to introduce a new crop variety, fonio, to farmers. That would allow them to learn about its cultivation. Over 60 farmers selected from 10 communities attended the event, where they were educated on the…
Prof. Titus Beyuo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Lambusie, has emphasized the party’s proposed primary healthcare policy, which aims to make healthcare more accessible across Ghana. The NDC’s Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, proposes a system where patients will not be required to pay for medical services at CHPS compounds, district hospitals,…
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on…
Some ammunition contained in a 40-foot container has been intercepted by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the Tema Harbour. The content of the container seized by the Authority include 53 pistols [side arms], 65 pieces of live ammunition, 74 magazines, and a PC hoster at the Golden Jubilee Terminal of…
Ghana holds a unique place in African history as the first sub-Saharan nation to achieve independence in 1957 under the leadership of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. More than a political victory, independence symbolized dignity, self-reliance, and the possibility of charting a new course, free from colonial exploitation. Ghana was imagined as the beacon of African freedom—a…
It’s regrettable Performance Tracker couldn’t track corruption under Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government – Joyce Bawah Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the Akufo-Addo-led government’s newly launched Performance Tracker, dismissing it as a misplaced priority. She argued that the tracker failed to address the rampant corruption within the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, which…
In the heart of the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region, a man of vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to community growth continues to make a lasting impact. John Gbene Iddrisu Dimah is not just a name. He is a force of transformation, blending leadership, agriculture, and public service to uplift lives and…
Education is often regarded as the cornerstone of development in many societies, as it enables individuals to improve their skills and knowledge in various fields. Whether it is commercial farming, carpentry, or any other trade, education is essential and beneficial across all aspects of human life. Pieng is a community situated in the Sissala East…
The Black Queens face a pivotal crossroad as coach Nora Hauptle’s future hangs in the balance. The progress of the Black Queens could be set a decade back if indeed Swiss coach Nora Hauptle leaves and takes up the Copper Queens job in Zambia. The UEFA Pro License coach was a breath of fresh air…
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has announced a nationwide strike in response to the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchway as the Registrar of Births and Deaths Registry. The National Executive Council (NEC) of CLOGSAG made this decision after a meeting on February 11, 2025, to address concerns about the appointment of…
