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Alex Dadey Champions Diaspora Investment for Africa’s Transformation at Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025

731  Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group of Companies, delivered a keynote address today at the African Prosperity Dialogues 2025, emphasizing the transformative potential of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and diaspora investment in driving sustainable economic growth across the African continent. Mr. Dadey’s address underscored the need for collaborative efforts to redefine Africa’s future, […]

Politics

A/R Juaben Constituency MP Provides Critical Support to Adumasa Victims

1,000    Recent heavy rains have left a trail of destruction in Adumasa, a community in the Juaben Municipality in the Ashanti Region, rendering several residents homeless. The strong winds accompanying the rains ripped off roofs, forcing many to seek refuge elsewhere in the community. For months, the affected residents struggled to find decent shelter, […]

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Set Your Goals, Stay Focused: Prophet Effah Hills’ Message to Christians

786    Prophet Effah Hills of Effah Hills Ministries has urged Ghanaians, particularly Christians, to adopt dedication, commitment, and selflessness in achieving their goals. Speaking at a two-week fasting and prayers revival organized by World Light Temple in Kumasi, Prophet Hills emphasized that dedication and commitment are essential for settling in life and achieving targeted […]

Politics

Renewing Hope: Gabriel Atokple Throws Hat into Ring for Volta Region’s Council of State Seat

1,680  It’s worth noting that Gabriel Atokple has also expressed interest in empowering grassroots communities, as seen in his aspirations for the Ketu North NDC Parliamentary seat ¹. Business mogul and philanthropist, Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Kwabla Atokple, has thrown his hat into the ring for the Volta Region’s seat on the Council of State, making […]

Agriculture

Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante Inducted as New Director of CSIR-Crops Research Institute

592  The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has inducted Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante as the new Director of the CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), effective February 1, 2025. Prof. Asante, a renowned research scientist with over two decades of experience in agricultural research and development, succeeds the late Prof. Moses Brandford Mochiah. His expertise […]

Business

Beads Sellers Association Urges Finance Minister to Tackle Rising Exchange Rates

798  Nana Akosua Pokuaa, the Deputy Queen-mother of the Ashanti Regional Beads Sellers Association, is calling on Finance Minister Ato Forson to take immediate action to address the rising exchange rates that are threatening local businesses, particularly bead sellers. The increasing exchange rates are causing significant financial strain on small businesses, making it difficult for […]

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Nahinso Community in Uproar: Family Head Found Alive After False Accusations Against Odikro

774  The Aduana Royal Family of Nahinso in the Ashanti Region is calling for justice and accountability after false allegations were made against Nana Addo Boamah, the Odikro of the community. The allegations claimed that Nana Addo Boamah murdered Nana Yaw Berkyi, the family head, but it was later discovered that Nana Yaw Berkyi was […]

Politics

Protest Looms at GRIDCo Over Proposed Appointment of NPP Sympathizer as CEO

835  Tensions are running high at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) as National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters and staff members strongly oppose the proposed appointment of Ing. Mark Baah, a known New Patriotic Party (NPP) sympathizer, as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Baah’s initial appointment as CEO in 2020 was revoked due to internal […]

Politics

President Mahama Urged to Address Western Region’s Concerns Over Appointments

837  The Western Region of Ghana is expressing deep disappointment and frustration over being consistently excluded from key government appointments, particularly in the selection of CEOs for state institutions. This sentiment is echoed by Joshua Swanzy-Owarie, Secretary of the Regional Youth Working Committee, who highlights the region’s significant contributions to the party’s electoral success in […]