Early warning critical to conflict prevention – UN
Mr Adama Dieng, the Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on Genocide Prevention, has said that early warning and respect for human rights are critical components in conflict prevention…
GSA, GS1 sensitise manufacturers on standards and labelling requirements
The Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) and GS1-Ghana, a global organization that specializes in management of barcodes system, has held a joint workshop on standards and labelling requirements for local businesses. The…
ADI Calls On Govt To Establish US$1.5b Commodity Diversification & Livelihood Program For Farmers
The Alliance for Development and Industrialization (ADI) is asking the government to establish a US$1billion commodity diversification and alternative livelihood for cocoa farmers as well as the non- traditional export…
Africa bets on technology to lure youth to farming
Since Marie Chantal Akingeneye lost her only cow to an unknown illness, she has no source for manure for her fruits and vegetables - but she hopes a new phone…
Germany, Ghana Investors Forum to boost trade ties – Ken Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said the Germany Ghana Investors Forum is a platform set to boost trade ties between the country and Europe. Mr. Ofori Atta said, “What we’re…
GES begins process to reduce subjects at primary, JHS levels
Basic schools in the country could study lesser number of subjects from the next academic year, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has hinted. It said the National Council for Curriculum…
Over 53,000 abortion cases recorded at public health centres in 2017 – Study
Figures from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reveal that 53,114 abortions were supervised in public health facilities in the country in 2017. Unsafe abortion also recorded 13,918 in the same…
Most women from sub-Sahara Africa in Italy do sex work-IOM
Most women from Sub-Sahara Africa entering Italy are trafficked for sexual exploitation, an official of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday. According to Mrs. Florence Kim, a…
How Pwalugu dam will change Ghana’s fortunes
In his visit to flood-hit areas recently, the Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, announced that Cabinet will meet to discuss the construction of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam{PMD} on October 1. This…
Wa Airstrip yet to be inaugurated over a year after completion
The Wa Airstrip in the Upper West Region is virtually wasting away over a year after rehabilitation and expansion works on it were completed for use. So far, it has…
