LANDS MINISTER ASSURES PUBLIC OF RESOLUTE ACTION AGAINST GALAMSEY

Amid heightened fears about the devastating impact of illegal mining, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A.Jinapor, MP,  has assured of immediate actions by government to tackle the menace. Whiles downplaying suggestions that the government had taken its foot off the pedal in galamsey fight, the Minister disclosed that the government will…

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The 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 Ballon d’Or nominees for the top 30 candidates….voting in October

The 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 Ballon d’Or nominees for the top 30 candidates….voting in October ◉ Jude Bellingham. ◉ Ruben Dias. ◉ Phil Foden. ◉ Federico Valverde. ◉ Emiliano Martínez. ◉ Erling Haaland ◉ Nico Williams ◉ Granit Xhaka ◉ Artem Dovbyk ◉ Toni Kroos ◉ Vinicius Jr ◉ Dani Olmo ◉ Florian Wirtz ◉ Martin Ødegaard ◉…

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Empowering Women: Rwanda’s Path to Progress and What Developing Countries Can Learn  

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…

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Collective action needed to win corruption fight; NPP, NDC promises fall short – CSOs

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and OccupyGhana have jointly criticized the measures proposed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to combat public sector corruption. In a statement, the CSOs expressed concern over the promises made in the two political parties’ manifestos regarding their anti-corruption strategies for the…

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Women and youth in Ghana equipped with livelihood startup tools to address vulnerabilities to radicalization

  In a concerted effort to prevent violent extremism, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ghana in collaboration with Movement of Rural Entrepreneurial Women (MORE- WOMEN) have handed over livelihood startup tools to women and youth in Manyoro in the Upper East Region of Ghana to strengthen their socio-economic resilience. With funding from the…

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LIFESTYLEQuamina MP’s Bongofest 2024 to illuminate Mankessim with star-studded performances and strong community partnerships

Mankessim is gearing up for an extraordinary cultural celebration as Bongofest 2024 takes place on September 14th at the School Kessim Astroturf. Named in honour of Quamina MP’s late dad, the inaugural edition of Bongofest was held in Accra in December 2022 and was a resounding success, attracting a star-studded lineup and a diverse audience….

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Ethical Culture Must Begin with Leadership – says UBA Ghana Chief Risk Officer

  Kenneth Amponsah, Chief Risk Officer of UBA Ghana, has emphasized that “ethical culture must begin with leadership” during his remarks at the recent ACI Financial Markets Conference held in Accra. The event gathered prominent leaders from Ghana’s financial market players to explore strategies for enhancing ethical standards across the industry, with a focus on…

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Poor roads crippling our business’ – Onion traders at Adjen Kotoku cry for help

In a special JoyNews feature, Adjen Kotoku’s onion traders urgently appeal to government to fix the roads leading to the new onion market, which is severely impacting their businesses. Since relocating from Agbogbloshie three years ago, these traders have faced immense difficulties in sustaining their livelihoods. The move has been fraught with challenges – deteriorating…

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ANOTHER BIG NIGHT OF MUSIC WITH KWABENA KWABENA AT LIVE KONNECT ON SEPTEMBER 14

ANOTHER BIG NIGHT OF MUSIC WITH KWABENA KWABENA AT LIVE KONNECT ON SEPTEMBER 14 On Saturday, September 14, 2024, all roads lead to Soho, Marina Mall, Accra, for another unforgettable night of music with the legendary Ghanaian Highlife artist, Kwabena Kwabena. This celebrated musician is set to perform at Live Konnect, Ghana’s premier intimate entertainment…

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Ghanaian student stabbed to death on campus by fellow student as teachers looked ‘unconcerned’

Ghanaian student stabbed to death on campus by fellow student as teachers looked ‘unconcerned’ A Ghanaian senior high school student of O’Reilly Senior High School in Accra, Edward Borketey Sackey, has allegedly been stabbed to death by his fellow student on campus. The cousin of the late Edward reported that he was stabbed during a…

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Child-In-Tech Set to Host Maiden AI Summit at Blue Crest University In Ghana, Sponsored by TapTap Send

Child-In-Tech Set to Host Maiden AI Summit at Blue Crest University, Sponsored by TapTap Send Child-In-Tech, a leading tech education company in Ghana, is proud to announce its first-ever AI Summit, scheduled for September 5, 2024, at Blue Crest University. This groundbreaking event is sponsored by TapTap Send, a renowned fintech company. The AI Summit…

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