Empowering Women: Rwanda’s Path to Progress and What Developing Countries Can Learn By Rachel Akosua Lundgren Introduction Rwanda’s remarkable transformation from a war-torn nation to one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa is a remarkable narrative of resilience, strategic policymaking, and innovative social reforms. The nation’s escape from the poverty trap offers valuable lessons…
Naftali Dickson The writer, Naftali Dickson, is the head of Thematic Platforms and Innovation Programs at the Africa Food Systems Forum Every year, between 10 million and 12 million young people enter the labour market in Africa, but only 3 million manage to secure jobs. As a result, more than half of the continent’s youth…
By Samuel Danquah, Project Management and Technical Officer for GSLERP, UNDP Ghana Globally, one in every ten women lives in extreme poverty. The situation is no different in the Northern Savanna Zone (NSZ) of Ghana, which continues to face significant developmental challenges, particularly regarding multi-dimensional poverty, and low socio-economic status of women. The United Nations…
Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, Deputy President RIgathi gachagua, President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto and Education CS Julius Migos at Moi Girls High Schools in Eldoret on August 16, 2024 By Africa Publicity News headlines in Kenya in recent days have partly been dominated by threats from members and leadership of the Kenya…
By Allen Anie, YAI Programme Chief Technical Advisor and Ernestina Ocansey, Communications Officer – UNDP Ghana, on International Youth Day As we celebrate International Youth Day 2024, the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” resonates deeply. With 70% of the SDG targets influenced by digital technologies and data, the connection between…
Dickson Naftali (left) and George Marechera By George Marechera and Dickson Naftali Across multiple industries globally, digital technologies are taking over, bringing about new efficiencies, enhanced productivity and resilient smart farming. Agriculture and food systems have not been excluded – precision farming, powered by GPS and IoT sensors, which allow farmers to monitor…
Former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, has stated that Ghanaians owe the human rights they currently enjoy to the efforts of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He claims that during Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s tenure, there was little regard for the protection of human rights. Prof. Oquaye expressed these views at a mentorship programme organized…
Ghanaian music promoter Sadiq Assah, widely known as Sleeky, the CEO of Sleeky Promotions, recently sparked a heated debate on social media by claiming that Ghana’s Stonebwoy, the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards winner, is a bigger artist compared to Jamaican musician Vybz Kartel. This assertion came in response to a Facebook post by Shatta…
Images showing some youths carrying looted items from an Industrial Park in Kano By Africa Publicity Editorial Team Some of the ‘End Bad Governance Protesters’ in Nigeria have been tagged by many as “hoodlums” for allegedly looting stores and an Industrial Park in Kano. But we sincerely think ‘hoodlums’ who steal chairs, and foodstuffs publicly…
A succinct discussion by Behavioral Science and Management expert Dr Kulneet Suri, Sr Director (Unison), and Harvard University Professor and Alumna Fear of public speaking, non-participation in peer group activities, stammering, loss of appetite are some of the initial symptoms of Social Anxiety which can lead to severe repercussions if not treated professionally. Parents…
Former Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo has advised President Akufo-Addo to take drastic measures to enhance public confidence in the political establishment to avoid a Kenya-style public uproar. A finance bill introduced by the Kenyan government in June triggered violent protests in most parts of that country that resulted in at least thirty-nine deaths. According to…
Omotayo Ogunlade By Omotayo Ogunlade, Chief Technology Officer at Onafriq As the digital payments landscape in Africa expands, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly urgent. Trust and security are foundational to financial services, and as cybercriminals continue to become more aggressive and sophisticated, addressing any vulnerabilities is key to safeguarding the integrity of…
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has urged heads of senior high schools to refrain from denying students permission to seek external medical attention. This comes after Achimota School was found liable for negligence in the death of a student about eight years ago. Achimota School has been ordered to pay GH¢600,000 in damages…
The Concerned National Service Scheme (NSS) Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) has announced a nationwide strike effective today Wednesday, July 3, 2024, until their allowances are paid. The announcement was made in a statement dated July 2, 2024, addressed to all NSS personnel, all user agencies and other stakeholders. The association cited several challenges that…
Nana Ohene Ntow, a campaign aide for the Movement for Change, has expressed shock over the government’s failure to stop the controversial sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels to Rock City Hotel. During an interview on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, hosted by Selorm Adonoo, Nana Ohene Ntow questioned…
Veteran Ghanaian actress, Akofa Edjeani has asserted that there is no issue with creatives endorsing and aligning themselves with a specific political party. She mentioned during an interview on 3FM’s Sunrise on Friday, June 21, 2024 that everyone has the right to choose their political affiliations, including creatives. The actress expressed that the negative reactions…
