By Ayirebi Frimpong, Forest Specialist, UNDP Ghana on International Day of Forests Over the past decade, innovation in sustainable forest management has been a key feature in stemming the tide of increasing deforestation across the globe. These innovations have looked at addressing the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation. More critically, these…
By Abdul-Razak Saeed, Programme Analyst- Environment and Climate, and Melody Azinim, Programme Analyst- Peace & Governance, UNDP Ghana, on World Water Day Water remains a vital global resource imperative for human existence, residential use, industrial activities, and economic development in several sectors including agriculture, energy, and health. Water demand has increased in many parts…
Rastafari adherents from Ghana and various parts of the world are expected to converge at the Arts Center in Accra on Saturday, March 2, 2024, for the 9th National Rastafari Conference under the theme, “Political Consciousness, A Key Requirement For National Development.” The conference is organized by the Rastafari Council, Ghana, a representative body of…
Bishop Peter Kayode The Awakeners International Church (AIC) established in 2003 will hold a song ministration service at the church premises located off Pentecost Junction, Agape Ablekuma, in Accra, to climax its 20th anniversary celebration. The event, which is slated for Sunday November 26, is being organised to thank God for the mercies and kindness…
Azumah Nelson A special boxing event, by Azumah Nelson promotion -Vody Boxing Night has received a major boost from West Africa and Gulf Company Limited, producers of Cody’s Vody Vodka Energy drink. It has emerged that Premier Beach Resort, Oshiyie, Kokrobite in Accra will host the event. It is being arranged by Azumah Nelson Promotions…
The three women are committed to continuing their work around the world, in partnership with local organizations, to eradicate child marriage. Picture credit: The Obama Foundation Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, global philanthropist Melinda French Gates, and leading human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, were in Malawi to support the…
The stage is set for the maiden edition of Teen Queen Ghana beauty pageant, ASKOF Productions, organizers of the event have said. And bearing any unforseen circumstances, the audition is scheduled for November 4, at the premises of CTV, Lobone in Accra. The reality show, designed for females between ages 13…
One of Ghana’s most-gifted disc jockeys, Michael Ayenu Mensah, popularly known as DJ Mensah, is the holder of a highly prestigious master’s degree from the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA). DJ Mensah – a highly popular disc jockey who has played at major shows in Ghana and around the world – earned a…
Spotify is bringing together two of the world’s biggest legends of music and football for an iconic moment during one of the world’s biggest matches. On Saturday 28th October, the Tongue and Lips logo of The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood) will replace the Spotify logo on the legendary FC Barcelona kit, putting…
The United States Government, through USAID/Ghana’s Implementing Partners (IPs) under the Feed the Future (FTF) initiative, has partnered with the Women in Agricultural Development Directorate (WIAD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to celebrate the vital role played by rural women in agriculture across northern Ghana. This joint effort commemorates…
Participants of the upcoming Eat Drink Music (EDM) Festival will have lots of options to choose from a number of fun games and also enjoy a great family day out event. Organizers of the festival have lined up series of fun games and will be giving winner away amazing cash prizes to…
Michaela Nana Yaa Akuoko Sarpong (winner), Valerie Margor and Lucita Montum Abi in a group photo with Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum, CEO of ASKOF Productions Winners ok of Miss Kidi Ghana Season 3 has flown out of the country to Qatari capital, Doha. The trio- Michaela Nana Yaa Akuoko Sarpong (winner), Valerie Margor and…
Yesterday, on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), UBA America hosted an exceptional event that tantalized the taste buds and celebrated the diverse and vibrant culinary traditions of Africa. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of UBA Group; Oliver Alawuba, Group GMD/CEO, UBA Group; Sola Yomi-Ajayi, Executive Director, UBA Group, and…
His Excellency Dr. Abu Zein, Senior Deputy Chair of the International Human Rights Commission and The Ambassador at Large, Africa Region has expressed the Commission’s worries and strongly feel the need to address the issue of government of Ghana’s recent limiting of freedom of speech in protests enshrined in the fibre of democracy. It…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to put the continent’s diversity and rich culinary traditions on the centre-stage with the highly anticipated ‘Tastes of Africa Food Festival. The UBA Tastes of Africa Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of the continent’s cuisine, culture, and diversity as it reflects its remarkable…
Eat Drink Music (EDM Festival) has announced the media partners for their maiden edition of the festival. The list includes some of the heavyweights in the media space including Citi TV, Citi FM, Asaase Radio, YFM Ghana, 3 Music, 4Syte TV, MX24, Guide Radio and several online media platforms. The organizers of the EDM…
