It has emerged that the government has used GH¢5.24m from the state coffers to undertake various activities as part of the Ghana@60 celebrations. This revelation contradicts the President’s announcement that the funds for the year-long celebrations will sourced from private sector. A Deputy Minister for Finance, Kwaku Kwarteng made the revelation while addressing some issues … Read more
There are lots of black Hollywood actors and actresses who are making waves in the international movie scene. We are often proud to associate with them as blacks, but a lot of us do not know their true nationality. You may not have known it, but some of those your favorite Hollywood actors and actresses … Read more
Lord Tariq Ahmad, the Foreign Office Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations will visit Ghana from the 16-18 July. A statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra and copied to the Ghana News Agency said Lord Ahmad’s visit would reaffirm the importance of Ghanaian-UK relations and re-energise the Commonwealth, … Read more
In a cottage in rural Lesotho, Tisetso Litheko lays out six full passports packed with immigration stamps showing his constant movement across the border to neighbouring South Africa. The 31-year-old former shepherd is one of more than 400,000 Lesotho nationals who live for much of the year in South Africa, forced by decades of a … Read more
A Chinese man alleged to be involved in Botswana’s illegal donkey skin trade has been arrested after being found with 500 animals suffering in dire conditions, police said Thursday. The animals were so cruelly treated by the 24-year-old suspect that they had to be culled. Botswana last month moved to crack down on the booming … Read more
In an effort to maintain its lead in developing global citizens for individual excellence, Webster University (Ghana), has introduced two new undergraduate programs for the 2017/2018 academic year. The new programs, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Finance, have been added to the existing Bachelor of Arts program in Management, Media … Read more
A new personal assistant selected by the Queen is set to become the first black equerry in British history. Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah has been chosen for the role, one of the most important positions in the royal household. The 38-year-old Afghanistan veteran, known as TA among friends, will start this year, according to The Sunday Times. … Read more
Despite being marred by violence, vote-buying and flaws in the electoral roll, results from Papua New Guinea’s sprawling election should reflect the will of the people, observers said Monday. Counting is underway after two weeks of voting in the vast and remote country ended Saturday, and the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) which monitored the polling … Read more
Three Ghanaian social entrepreneurs have been awarded by Queen Elizabeth for their contribution to community development in Ghana. They are Elijah Amoo Addo, Winnifred Selby and Efua Asibon. The three were among the 60 young people in the Commonwealth to receive the award at the Buckingham Palace last week. The event was attended by many … Read more
The West African Center for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana will from 3rd – 5th July 2017 be hosting the 2nd DELTAS Africa Grantees Annual meeting at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra. This prestigious scientific meeting, under the theme “showcasing the best so far”, will feature the 11 DELTAS Africa … Read more
Nigeria on Thursday began to export yams to Europe and the United States, as part of moves to diversify its oil-dependent economy and earn much-needed foreign exchange. Agriculture minister Audu Ogbeh flagged off the first consignment of the fibrous tuber from the port in the country’s economic capital, Lagos. “Oil and gas cannot employ millions … Read more
The President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has reiterated his and the commitment of the Zambian people to developing strong bilateral ties and exploring areas of co-operation with Ghana, under the leadership of its President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to the mutual benefit of the two countries. According to President … Read more
The President of the Republic of Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has reiterated his and the commitment of the Zambian people to developing strong bilateral ties and exploring areas of co-operation with Ghana, under the leadership of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to the mutual benefit of the two countries. According to President Lungu, the … Read more
Botswana has declared three days of national mourning after the death of former President Sir Ketumile Masire, aged 91. Mr Masire, who led the country from 1980 to 1998, is credited with being the architect of the country’s famed stability, reports the AFP news agency. He was also involved in peace initiatives across Africa, including … Read more
Botswana’s former president Sir Ketumile Masire, the southern African country’s second post-independence leader and who led efforts to bring peace to Mozambique, has died aged 91, an aide said on Friday. Masire had been heavily involved in efforts to end violence between Mozambique’s government and the main opposition Renamo party in his role as co-chair … Read more
The AKWAABA Forum, designed to address challenging issues in the tourism and hospitality industry will come off this morning at the Alisa Hotel, 9:30am. The forum which is part of the Citi Business Festival will bring together all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry. This will include regulators, policy makers and the private sector … Read more
Yesterday’s Parliamentary debate on basic schools with crumbling buildings and the subsequent revelation by the minister of education of a funding gap of $200m to fix the most critical ones, brings to the fore once again, the role of public-private partnerships in delivering quality education for all Ghanaian school children. Education and skills development underpin … Read more
The next outdoor event on the calendar of the Citi Business Festival is the AKWAABA Forum, designed to address challenging issues in the tourism and hospitality industry. The forum which will come off on Thursday June 22, will bring together all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry. This will include regulators, policy makers and … Read more
The National Service Scheme -NSS is a constitutional mandate for all newly qualified Ghanaian university graduates. The scheme is organised for individuals under the age of 40, who have graduated from accredited tertiary institutions; these graduates are required under law to do a one-year national service to the country. Ghana sees up to tens of … Read more
Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will pay an official visit to China from Tuesday, June 20 to Sunday, June 25 at the invitation of Li Yuanchao, the Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, as part efforts to boost bilateral Dr Bawumia would meet Chinese leaders and leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) … Read more