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By: Angelina Tukpe Prepare to honour and pay tribute to the victims of one of humanity’s darkest eras this March 25, observed globally as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, this solemn day serves to shed light on the millions who suffered …

BY: Angelina Tukpe In a thrilling turn of events at the ongoing 2023 African Games, Ghana’s boxing team has secured four bronze medals, guaranteeing a place on the podium for the nation. The action-packed boxing event kicked off over the weekend at the Bukom Boxing Arena, showcasing the talent and resilience of Ghana’s boxing contingent. One standout boxer making headlines …

By Stephen Bittor As part of Government efforts to expand the digitization agenda, President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has unveiled his government’s plan to construct 100 smart schools across the country. Speaking at the launching of the “Ghana Smart Schools Project” at the Accra International Conference, the President emphasized that these projects will be completed in batches with the first …

The vice president and flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has told members of the Council of Indigenous Business Association of Ghana (CIBA) that his new tax reforms policy is carefully thought through to help the growth of businesses, especially indigenous businesses. Following his major policy address as the new flagbearer of NPP last month, Dr. Bawumia has been interacting …

BY: Bettor Stephen The minority caucus in parliament has expressed satisfaction with the speaker’s directive of disapproving the new ministerial nominees of the president, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo pending an injunction at the Supreme Court. According to them, the injunction suit filed at the apex court restrains parliament from approving his nominees. However, they have called on the …

BY: Bttor Stephen The Majority caucus in parliament has expressed dissatisfaction with the speaker’s decision to suspend the approval of the new ministerial nominees pending the determination of a suit filed at the Supreme Court. Responding to the speaker’s directive, they contended that the president’s letter to parliament on the issues of the anti- – LGBTQ+ was in line with …

BY: Bttor Stephen The speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban S.K. Bagbin has suspended the approval of new ministerial nominees from the president of the Republic, following an injunction application filed at the Supreme Court by South Dayi Member of Parliament, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, challenging the constitutionality of not vetting some ministers before assuming office. The speaker’s directive came from …

BY: Maryjane Yartey Ghana, a nation known for its exclusive culture and democratic progress, finds itself at crossroads regarding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. While the country boasts a relatively stable democracy with a thriving civil society, recent societal attitudes and legislative proposals threaten the freedoms of the LGBTQ+ community. In July 2021, “The …

By: MENSAH MAXWELL Embracing the WITCH Within Wisdom in Technological Creative Horizons In the heart of the digital renaissance, where innovation and wisdom intertwine, there exists a new kind of enchantment – the WITCH. This isn’t the witch of ancient lore, but a modern sorcerer of sorts, one who wields not a wand, but wisdom in technological creative horizons.Wisdom: The …

By Janet Dumas The Ghana South Africa Chamber of Business organized a three-day tennis tournament under the patronage of Her Excellency Grace Mason, the South Africa Commissioner to Ghana. The event aimed to strengthen the relationship between the business community in Ghana and the diplomats. The tournament was attended by high-profile personalities, including Her Excellency Virginia Palmer, the USA Ambassador …