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1,585 In the heart of the Ashanti region, nestled within the historic Manhyia Palace, preparations were underway for a momentous occasion. The final burial rites, known as “Dote Yie,” of the revered Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III were to take place today, Thursday,September 18, 2025. A queen who ruled with wisdom from 1927 to 2025, […]
706 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released guidelines regarding the placement of students for the 2025 academic year. In a letter dated September 17, 2025, signed by Munawaru Issahaque (PhD), Acting Deputy Director-General (Q&A) for the Acting Director-General, the GES notified all Regional Directors of the results from the Computerized School Selection and […]
1,831 Traders of Kuntunkuni cloth, a traditional cloth worn during the Akans’ funeral rites, are experiencing a surge in sales following the final funeral rites of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The Manhyia Palace had designated Kuntunkuni cloth as the dress code for the occasion, which commenced on Sunday, September 14, 2025, and was expected […]
1,727 The Sekyere Kontonkyi Calvary Methodist Church Child and Youth Development Center, in partnership with Compassion International Ghana, yesterday celebrated a decade of transforming lives with the theme “Thriving: Focusing on the Center’s Role to Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow”. Speaking at the event ,Madam Anita Effah, Project Director for Compassion International Ghana, revealed the […]
1,796 Mr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, has shared poignant reflections on his path, highlighting a transformative journey marked by perseverance, self-belief, and spiritual faith. Speaking on his experiences, Mr. Debrah emphasized the pivotal role of resilience in overcoming early challenges. Mr. Debrah spoke of a “very rough start,” underscoring the difficulties he faced early […]
3,036 Sales of Ahenema, a traditional slipper, have surged in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, following the final funeral rites of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Manufacturers and traders of the traditional slipper, also known as “Kyawkyaw,” told Kumasi FM’s Elisha Adarkwah that while sales were steady before, the funeral has significantly boosted their purchases. […]
1,861 The government has reiterated its commitment to tackling corruption, warning that the menace threatens Ghana’s ability to build a resilient economy, create jobs, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance global competitiveness.Ghanaian Cultural Tours Chief of Staff Julius Debrah emphasised that corruption prevention remains a top priority, as it undermines investor confidence and risks derailing key initiatives […]
1,535 Nana Kwaku Kankam, the esteemed Asantemankuo Hene in France, accompanied by Nana Agyapomaa Fosua, the revered Otumfuo Gyaase Adontenhemaa and Asantemankuo Hemaa in France, paid a dignified visit to His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, in a gesture underscoring the deep-seated cultural values of the Asante kingdom. Key Highlights of the Visit […]
2,975 Four people have been confirmed dead and 12 others injured following a fatal accident at Wakrom Junction near Yamoransa on the Cape Coast–Accra Highway on Monday, September 15, 2025. The crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Monday, September 15, when a DAF truck, registered AW 9548-13 and loaded with 700 bags of rice, collided […]
3,134 MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), today launched the PanAfrican Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a continental initiative to equip journalists with the skills, tools, and networks required to navigate a rapidly changing information environment. The programme builds on the success of the MTN Nigeria […]