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Ghana has produced some of Africa’s most admired women. From Akua Kuenyehia, a former Vice President of the International Criminal Court, to Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, Ghanaian women have a significant presence on the global stage. Yet for all the shining stars and international accolades, the Ghanaian public and private sectors have largely fallen short when it comes to championing women in leadership at home. The glass ceiling remains stubbornly in place for female leaders. The participation of women in key leadership roles is critical for Ghana to unlock its full social and economic potential. In government,…

The just-ended 2020 edition of the Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) event satisfied all the objectives set out by the organizers Mr Francis Doku General Manager of TV3 has said. The event ended on Sunday September 20. Greater Accra Region’s Naa, (Naa Dedei Botchwey) was crowned the 2020 Ghana’s Most Beautiful winner. The former student of Central University and the Ghana Institute of Journalism beat Ahafo Region’s Abena to the car, crown and GH¢2,000 more as she received a cheque for GH¢10,000 as her cash prize on Sunday, September 20. Volta Region’s Kafui came third while Northern Region’s Zuzu was fourth.…

Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has told member states that the challenges in the areas of democracy, health, security, economy, trade and currency, must be addressed in a spirit of genuine cooperation and solidarity, if the region is to overcome them. He made this known on Monday, 21st September 2020, when he paid a working visit to the offices of the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Nigeria. Mr Akufo-Addo said “As we round off the implementation of ECOWAS Vision 2020, and finalise the development of Vision 2050, we should strive to…

The government’s decision to pay all customers of the collapsed banks and finance companies was not as a result of a pledge made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to do so in their manifesto in case they win this year’s elections, Nana Akomea, a former Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said. Mr Akomea stated a press conference in Accra on Monday September 21 that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had already decided to resolve the issues of the customers with regards to their lockup funds way ahead of the NDC’s manifesto launch event therefore,…

Ivory Coast’s main presidential election challenger and a group of opposition parties have called for a civil disobedience campaign to stop President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a third term on October 31. The election is seen as one of the biggest tests of the stability of the West African nation since a disputed vote led to a brief civil war in 2010-11. Ivory Coast’s Constitutional Council has cleared Ouattara, former President Henri Konan Bedie, and two other candidates to contest the vote. Bedie told a packed opposition PDCI party hall in Abidjan the parties, after a meeting on Sunday, had…

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) is the only political party in Ghana that can deliver the kind of education all Ghanaians need, the party’s flagbearer for the 2020 polls, Mr  Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, has said. He also said it is only his party that can provide the skills that Ghana needs “so that we can do all the jobs that we shall provide. So vote for yourself.” In a statement to mark the birthday celebrations of Ghana’s First President Dr Kwame Nkrumah on Monday September 21, Mr Greenstreet said “It is only the CPP that can deliver affordable housing for…

Winner of the 2020 eGhana’s Most Beautiful (GMB), Greater Accra Region’s Naa, full name Naa Dedei Botchwey, has said her main contender, Abena was her best friend among all the girls that took part in the event. The former student of Central University and the Ghana Institute of Journalism beat Ahafo Region’s Abena to the car, crown and GH¢2,000 more as she received a cheque for GH¢10,000 as her cash prize on Sunday, September 20. Volta Region’s Kafui came third while Northern Region’s Zuzu was fourth. Upper East Region’s Talata and Central Region’s Afriyie were fifth and sixth respectively. Speaking…

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has debunked claims by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) that they did not receive any court order from the NLC indicating there had been injunction on the intended strike. The NLC said it made frantic efforts to serve the executives of the Association but they ran away without receiving the court injunction. The GRNMA is bent to go ahead with their intended strike effective on Monday, September 21, 2020, despite the interim injunction secured by National Labour Commission (NLC) to restrain them. According to the Association, it is yet to receive any…

Liverpool delivered a powerful statement of intent about their desire to retain the Premier League title with a comfortable dismissal of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on another nightmare day for keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Jurgen Klopp’s champions were already in complete control even before Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen was correctly shown a red card on the stroke of half-time. Referee Paul Tierney initially opted for a yellow card but reviewed Christensen’s desperate challenge on Sadio Mane as he raced on to Jordan Henderson’s pass. Mane then punished Chelsea with two swift goals after the break to confirm Liverpool’s vast superiority, the…

Ghana’s first president Dr Kwame Nkrumah was an iconic figure in the independence struggle for his country and also the liberation of many African countries, former President John Dramani Mahama, has said. He said this on Monday 21st September, a day that marks the birthday of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Mr Mahama said in a Facebook post that “He was an iconic figure in the independence struggle and the liberation of many African countries. “Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was an inspiration to many countries around the world. “On this day, I want to salute him for his tireless and monumental contribution…