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President John Dramani Mahama has called on world leaders and development partners to move beyond rhetoric and take bold, transformative actions to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality. Speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, President Mahama emphasized the urgent need to translate global commitments into tangible improvements in …

About 300 staff members of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) across the country are demanding the immediate payment of 10 months’ unpaid salaries, accusing the agency of neglect and inhumane treatment. The aggrieved employees, who say they were permanently employed in November 2024, claim they have not received any salaries …

A critical railway line essential for transporting manganese has been brought to a standstill after illegal miners, locally known as galamseyers, destroyed a three-kilometre stretch of track near Akyem. The destruction has left sections of the Takoradi- Akyem Nsuta line hanging dangerously over mining pits, causing an estimated $18 million …

Ghana has officially pledged to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, joining 16 other African nations in endorsing National Energy Compacts under the ambitious Mission 300 initiative—led by the World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB). Speaking at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum, President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment …

The Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, has revealed that ten suspects arrested in connection with a series of rural bank robberies will be arraigned “as soon as possible.” Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, September …

Author: Rev’d Fr. Desmond Uriel Quaye Have you noticed a subtle shift in how some churchgoers approach wedding vows? It’s a fascinating development, especially for those who’ve deeply embraced the “declare it and claim it” message, a central tenet of the prosperity gospel. This idea, that speaking something into existence …

Imagine a day filled with laughter, dancing, and bright smiles lighting up the heart of Accra. That is exactly what happened last Saturday when The BabyNest, a beloved early childhood development and care center, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a vibrant street party and carnival. But this wasn’t just any …