‘Women’s empowerment and their full participation on the basis of equality in all spheres of society, including participation in the decision-making process and access to power, are fundamental for the advancement of equality, development and peace’ (From the Beijing Declaration). Last Wednesday, the 8th of March was the International Women’s Day, an occasion I believe … Read more
A 45-year-old man has been hauled before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly raping his 17-year-old daughter at Mepeasem, a suburb of East Legon, near Accra. Daniel Sika is alleged to have been in a sexual relationship with her daughter which eventually resulted in a pregnancy. He is also said to have forced her daughter … Read more
Government will launch an agricultural campaign this year akin to Acheampong’s “operation feed yourself” to beef up Ghana’s food security, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta announced. Presenting President Akufo-Addo’s maiden budget statement and economic policy to Parliament Thursday, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta said the campaign would be dubbed “planting for food and jobs creation”. It is … Read more
The Private Enterprise Foundation (PEF) has declared its readiness to partner the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) in the implementation of the recently announced “Planting for Food and Jobs” program. The foundation said it was interested in adding value to the agricultural products of the country in support of the program. Speaking at a … Read more
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU), has made a call on the government to create the available market for the produce of farmers in the country. This follows the assurance from President Nana Akufo Addo to boost the agriculture sector through new investments, when he presented the state of the nation address on Tuesday. According … Read more
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU), has cautioned the Akufo-Addo government, against the misappropriation of the $120m funds meant for the “Planting for Food and Jobs” intiative. According to the GAWU, the government must ensure that, the right supervisory and monitoring mechanisms are instituted to allow for the objectives of the funds to be achieved. … Read more
It was a night full of laughter at the just ended 2nd edition of Global Media Alliance sponsored Magic Music Comedy Live as comedians Khemical, Jacinta, Lekzy the comic and DKB gave rib cracking performances to the excitement of patrons who trooped in to Alliance Francaise for the concert. Lekzy the Comic also referred to … Read more
The executive producers, managers and stakeholders of the highly patronized television series ‘A Walk Down the Aisle’, is set to hold a major bridal conference in April this year. AWDTA conference is a three-day conference scheduled to take place from the 7th to the 9th of April 2017, at the Event Haven, Trade Fair, Accra. … Read more
A Kenyan couple who spent just $1 (£0.80) on their wedding have renewed their vows in a lavish Valentine’s Day ceremony funded by well-wishers. News of their budget wedding last month went viral on social media and many Kenyans offered to help. At their first wedding, Wilson and Ann Mutura wore jeans and T-shirts and … Read more
A Kenyan couple who spent just $1 (£0.80) on their wedding have renewed their vows in a lavish Valentine’s Day ceremony funded by well-wishers. News of their budget wedding last month went viral on social media and many Kenyans offered to help. At their first wedding, Wilson and Ann Mutura wore jeans and T-shirts and … Read more
A Kenyan couple who spent just $1 (£0.80) on their wedding have renewed their vows in a lavish Valentine’s Day ceremony funded by well-wishers. News of their budget wedding last month went viral on social media and many Kenyans offered to help. At their first wedding, Wilson and Ann Mutura wore jeans and T-shirts and … Read more
Today, February 14, 2017 Happy FM in Accra will launch an improved and innovative version of its annual Valentine Mass Wedding event dubbed, ‘Dream Wedding.’ The all-expense paid wedding, is meant to help couples desirous of getting married, by taking on the responsibility of organising the event and providing all the necessary resources needed. The … Read more
Weddings are big celebrations of love and marriage but it doesn’t have to be an expensive affair. As much as the bride needs to get what she wants, the marriage also needs to start on a good note. Here are three sure ways to enter your marriage with money: Get an affordable engagement and wedding … Read more
For a number of people, the thought of public speaking is enough to upset and unsettle their insides. Nevertheless, public speaking is one of those skills that need to be developed because of its inevitable use at certain points in our lives and careers. Jumia Travel shares 5 ways to improve on your public speaking … Read more
A Kenyan couple unable to afford the expense of a wedding have earned plaudits on social media for pursuing “a budget option $1 ceremony” which they attended wearing casual clothes. Wilson and Ann Mutura postponed their wedding twice in 2016 because they were unable to raise the $300 (£240) fee. They decided to get married … Read more
A Kenyan couple unable to afford the expense of a wedding have earned plaudits on social media for pursuing “a budget option $1 ceremony” which they attended wearing casual clothes. Wilson and Ann Mutura postponed their wedding twice in 2016 because they were unable to raise the $300 (£240) fee. They decided to get married … Read more
A Kenyan couple unable to afford the expense of a wedding have earned plaudits on social media for pursuing “a budget option $1 ceremony” which they attended wearing casual clothes. Wilson and Ann Mutura postponed their wedding twice in 2016 because they were unable to raise the $300 (£240) fee. They decided to get married … Read more
A Kenyan couple unable to afford the expense of a wedding have earned plaudits on social media for pursuing “a budget option $1 ceremony” which they attended wearing casual clothes. Wilson and Ann Mutura postponed their wedding twice in 2016 because they were unable to raise the $300 (£240) fee. They decided to get married … Read more
Ghana needs to create a favourable financial system to support the agricultural sector, the 2012 presidential candidate of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Dr Abu Sakara Foster, has admonished. The agronomist believes a serious look at costs of financing agriculture is key if the country is to transform the economy and creating employment as touted … Read more
The General Secretary of the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has said the Akufo-Addo led administration has no excuse to fail in the agricultural sector. Edward Kareweh said given the experience of the minister designate appointed to head sector and the events of the past which he can learn from, the government must be able … Read more