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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Impact Food Hub, Dr. Mavis Owureku-Asare, has called for a more practical, community-driven approach to agro-processing in Ghana, arguing that current models have largely failed to deliver meaningful results.Ghanaian tourism. Speaking at the Citi Business Forum on Thursday, June 19, under the theme Harnessing Agribusiness Potential for Economic Growth: Expanding Agricultural Frontiers and Maximising Productivity in Ghana, Dr. Owureku-Asare stressed that Ghana possesses both the capacity and the quality to meet international production standards. However, she noted that the country’s agricultural strategy has placed disproportionate emphasis on increasing production, often at the expense of…

The First Lady and President of the Lordina Foundation, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has praised the Merck Foundation for its significant contributions to enhancing Ghana’s healthcare system through medical training scholarships. In her address at the opening session of the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025, the First Lady underscored the positive effects of the foundation’s initiatives on Ghanaian physicians and the nation’s health sector. “I express my gratitude to the Merck Foundation for its unwavering commitment to fortifying healthcare systems and empowering individuals,” Mrs. Mahama remarked, recognizing the foundation’s 13 years of impactful development…

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally requested that Williams Abayaawien Atuilik, affiliated with Heritage Christian University in Amasaman, Accra, substantiate his claim to the title of ‘Professor’ or cease its usage immediately. In a recent communication, GTEC expressed concerns regarding Atuilik’s continued use of the title ‘Professor,’ suggesting that it may lack the requisite academic credentials. The Commission warned that the use of unverified titles could undermine the credibility of higher education in Ghana. The notice from GTEC stated, ‘The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has noted your ongoing reference to yourself as ‘Professor,’ specifically as Prof. Williams…

Sells Litre of petrol at GHC10.75 The confidence demonstrated by certain Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in the economy, along with the effective energy policies established by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, has resulted in a decrease in the prices of petroleum products at the pumps once again. This latest reduction marks the second occasion this week that fuel prices have declined at the pumps during the second pricing window of June. According to The New Republic (TNR), this reduction is attributed to the healthy competition arising from sound policies and programs implemented by the economic managers, as well as…

How East Legon’s ‘Sakawa Chairmen’ Blew Cash on a Lavish Life of Lies For SEVEN long years, a gang of audacious fake “billionaires” from the swanky East Legon Executive Club have been bleeding innocent Americans dry. Forget romance, folks – these guys were in it for the MONEY, raking in a staggering $100 MILLION through a cruel web of romance scams and cunning business cons. FANCY BOYS, FOOLS’ GOLD. Meet the masterminds of manipulation: Isaac Oduro Boateng, aka ‘Kofi Boat,’ and Inusah Ahmed, ‘Ahmed’ to his mates. These two ‘chairmen’ of the criminal enterprise, based right here in Ghana’s most…

A fiery challenge is brewing for the presidency of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA), as leading contender Charles Mawusi declares war on the relentless assaults plaguing Ghanaian journalists. With the June 30 election looming, Mawusi is ditching the traditional playbook, asserting that years of press conferences and public shaming have yielded “no palpable result” in protecting media practitioners. Mawusi, a seasoned communication development journalist, is championing a radical shift towards “pragmatic and result-oriented strategies” to ensure a safer and more enjoyable working environment for journalists. He argues that leaving the safety of journalists solely in the hands of politicians and…

…Market woman blasts Telecel Ghana over ‘stolen’ snap An onion seller from Accra’s bustling Makola Market is demanding a whopping GH¢2 million from mobile phone goliath Telecel Ghana, claiming they used her picture in an advert without so much as a by-your-leave. Faustina Djagbele Abbey, the furious market trader, says her face was plastered all over Telecel’s ‘Red Save’ campaign, leaving her family and customers thinking she’d suddenly struck it rich. And it’s caused her nothing but grief. Telecel Ghana, big bosses of Ghana Telecommunications, admitted they’ve seen the headlines. In a statement released today (Thursday, June 19), they said:…

Judge Nominee’s Fate Hangs in Balance EXPLOSIVE allegations have rocked Parliament, bringing the vetting of Supreme Court judge nominee Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo to a screeching halt. The esteemed Court of Appeal Justice now faces an indefinite delay in his bid for the nation’s highest court, all thanks to a last-minute petition lobbed at Parliament’s Appointments Committee. And believe us, it’s a bombshell. This unexpected twist has thrown Justice Ackaah-Boafo’s career into immediate uncertainty, with serious claims of judicial bias and misconduct threatening to derail his ascension. ‘ARROGANT, BIASED, POWER-DRUNK’ The petition, sent straight to Speaker Alban Bagbin for urgent…

…Set To Scrap ‘Elite’ Electoral College for Presidential Candidates In a sweeping move aimed at broadening democratic participation within its ranks, the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is poised to overhaul its constitution, with a key proposal targeting the abolition of the much-debated Special Electoral College for presidential candidates. The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua, has urged members and executives to thoroughly review the proposed amendments ahead of a crucial Extraordinary National Delegates Conference, scheduled to electrify the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra from July 18-20, 2025. Sources close to the nine-member constitutional amendment committee, convened by the NPP,…

The Street Children Empowerment Foundation (SCEF), in collaboration with Tänzer ohne Grenzen e.V. (Dancers Without Borders, Germany), Dzen Nako Cultural Group, and Nurture Nature Foundation, showcased a talent display and a short drama last Saturday to honor the 2025 Global Water Dances. This powerful global initiative uses dance and storytelling to promote water protection and environmental justice. The event, themed “Nu Ji Wala to wit Water Is Life,” was celebrated simultaneously in communities worldwide, bringing together voices and movements advocating for sustainable access to clean water through the universal language of dance. During the event, SCEF’s Programme Manager, Mr. Anthony…