Author: Krobea

Contemporary high-life musician Dada KD says he deserves to be celebrated as a result of his contributions to the music industry in Ghana. He says his unique stage-performing skill is unparalleled in the country. “I thrill very well in live performance because that is when you have everybody watching.” Born Dada Kwaku Duah, Dada KD made the claim on the Star Studded segment of 3FM’s morning show, Sunrise, on Friday. “I am a legend and I need to be celebrated.” Dada KD on #Sunrise3FM pic.twitter.com/unLbdbJMvw — #FairAndSquare (@3fm927) December 8, 2017 He called for opportunities from industry players to “give…

On December 5, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and MEL Consulting Limited hosted a ‘Women in Agribusiness’ Summit to highlight the contributions of women in Ghana’s agricultural sector. The event brought together women-led agribusinesses, farmers, processors, business service providers, financial institutions, the Government of Ghana and development partners. In attendance were the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, USAID/Ghana Mission Director Sharon L. Cromer and Nestlé West and Central Africa’s Head of Agricultural Services, Fatih Ermis. The Summit promoted investment opportunities and linked women-led agribusinesses to business advisory service providers and financial…

Hawkers in Koforidua in the Eastern Region on Thursday demonstrated against the New Juaben Municipal Assembly to relocate them off the street to a new place. They were led by New Patriotic Party (NPP) activists as they vowed to resist the exercise. The women marched from the Jacksons Park in anger to make their case heard by government officials, especially the Municipal Chief Executive and the Eastern Region Minister. “We will not go to Agartha market. That place is too small and has no toilet facilities,” one of the demonstrators said. “We jogged with them before the elections,” another added,…

The Ghana Education Service is set to conduct a nationwide audit on the implementation of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (F-CUBE) programme. Article 38 of the 1992 Constitution specifies that basic education should be free under F-CUBE. “The Government shall, within two years after Parliament first meets after coming into force of this Constitution, draw up a programme for implementation within the following ten years, for the provision of free compulsory and universal basic education.” The move by the GES to conduct the audit comes on the back of complaints made by a parent of a pupil at the…

Same-sex marriage will become legal in Australia after a historic bill was passed in the House of Representatives. An overwhelming majority of MPs voted to change the Marriage Act, eight days after a similarly decisive result in the Senate. The vote set off immediate celebrations in parliament, prompting cheers, applause and even a song. The result brings an end to more than a decade of robust and often bitter debate on the issue. “What a day for love, for equality, for respect,” said Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. “Australia has done it.” The legislation sailed through parliament without amendments after Australians…

Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul has advised former President John Dramani Mahama and some of his appointees to leave “disputed” military lands they are occupying. Addressing journalists at the Meet the Press series on Thursday, the Bimbilla Member of Parliament said the occupation of those lands especially by the immediate past Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) sends wrong signals. “I am advising [ex-President Mahama] that if I were him, I will not live there.” Mr Nitiwul explained that there was nothing wrong for the former president to occupy military lands but not one which is under…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) says it intends to undertake a comprehensive independent investigation into the IT infrastructure of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to ascertain the root cause of the system failure to inform further regulatory actions. This action comes on the back of recent challenges with pre-paid patronage in some parts of Accra. The PURC is assuring consumers of its commitment to solve ongoing challenges with ECG credit top-up, and has promised to see to it that the issue is resolved. Electricity consumers in Achimota, Korle-Bu, Dansoman and Kaneshie districts have been unable to purchase ECG…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he will still depend on God “as we try to build Ghana”. He, therefore, prayed for wisdom, strength and humility, among other qualities, to lead “His flock the people of Ghana”. The president was speaking at a national thanksgiving service held at the Accra International Conference Center. It was a service to thank God for the victory chalked by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in last year’s elections held exactly one year ago. NPP’s slogan during the elections was: ‘The battle is the LORD’s’. Addressing the gathering on Thursday, the president stressed: “The battle…

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been appointed as Chancellor for the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in the Western Region. The decision was made at the 62nd meeting of the Council of UMaT held on Friday, September 15, 2017. The appointment is said to be the first since the Tarkwa-based university was inaugurated on August 18, 2005. Mr Kufuor’s appointment is for a first term of five years “and to be renewed for another term of five years”. The appointment took effect from Wednesday, November 1. “The appointment makes [Former] President Kufuor the Titular Head of the University…

Controversial and outspoken music duo, FOKN Bois, have played down the hype surrounding the self-acclaimed ‘Dance Hall King’ Shatta Wale. The two – made up of Wanlov the Kuborlor and M3NSA – say Shatta Wale will require a bit more longevity to determine how relevant he will remain. Comparing Shatta Wale’s period of reign to that of music legend Gyedu Blay Ambolley on the ‘After Hours’ show to be aired on TV3 on Friday at 9pm, M3NSA argued that, “there is longevity in musicianship where people like Gyedu Blay Ambolley have released about thirty albums and are still very relevant”.…