The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, is alleging sabotage in electricity supply in the region. The Minister believes that some individuals had tampered with screws holding the metal frames of eight pylons, adding that these pylons could have fallen and plunged the entire region into darkness. “One of the other reasons I decided that no, they would have to write statements. This is the unfortunate situation that happened, for which bows and nods holding the metal frames to the concrete pillar of eight pylons were removed. “I can tell you, except for people who have deep professiona ..read more

Gospel musician, ACP Kofi Sarpong has shared heartfelt sentiments following the passing of his esteemed colleague, Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, affectionately known as KODA. Reflecting on KODA’s legacy, ACP Sarpong stressed the late musician’s unwavering commitment to excellence in his craft. “KODA is synonymous with dedication to his musical craft, consistently delivering quality content to uplift and inspire audiences” he mourned. He further highlighted KODA’s remarkable attributes of humility and compassion, traits that endeared him to many. “His humility and genuine compassion for others were trul ..read more

An environmental activist and forestry student from Ghana has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one hour. 29-year-old Abubakar Tahiru hugged a total of 1,123 trees, averaging almost 19 per minute. Abubakar grew up in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana, where he developed a keen interest in nature and its conservation. After completing his undergraduate degree specializing in forestry at one of Ghana’s top universities, Abubakar moved to Alabama, USA, last year to begin his master’s degree in forestry at Auburn University. His record attempt took place at Tuskegee National Fo ..read more

Political Analyst, Prof Ransford Gyampo has expressed delight with the speech of the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang during her outdooring on Wednesday. The Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana said the former Education Minister demonstrated maturity through her speech. “She in my view looked and sounded more prepared than she was in the lead-up to the previous election. You can see that she has grown and demonstrated a lot of political maturity as we watched and listened to her, and she said all the great things that woul ..read more

In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in the Shipping and Logistics sector, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority has initiated steps to sign Service Level Agreements with stakeholders in the industry. The objective is to ensure that both shippers and shipping service providers fulfill their obligations to each other, thus fostering economic growth. These agreements will delineate the responsibilities of shipping service providers towards shippers, streamline port clearance processes, clarify time-related shipping costs, provide guidance on cost avoidance strategies, and define the role ..read more

Fishmongers in Egypt say they have been forced to slash their prices by up to 50% because of a boycott that has swept the country. A campaign against high prices, which began in the major cities of Port Said and Alexandria, has spread elsewhere under the slogan “let it rot”. The protest began online weeks ago, sparked by the ongoing price hikes of almost all goods. President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has previously advised consumers to boycott products that become unaffordable as the Egyptian currency plunged in value. Seafood is traditionally eaten during celebrations of the Sham Ennessim nationa ..read more

Since its inception in 2005, Ghana’s School Feeding Programme has been a beacon of hope for many children in public primary schools, providing them with a daily hot meal and contributing to improved food security and poverty reduction. However, there is a glaring omission in this otherwise commendable initiative – the exclusion of Junior High School (JHS) learners. JHS learners, often at a critical stage in their development, are left out of the programme, a decision that has sparked national concern and raised questions about the rationale behind the policy. The Ghana National Association of ..read more

Saudi Arabia could have its first Miss Universe contestant this year, organisers said this week, after a fashion model and influencer claimed she had been selected. The Miss Universe Organisation “is currently undergoing a rigorous vetting process qualifying a potential candidate to be awarded the Saudi Arabia franchise”, Maria Jose Unda, the organisation’s coordinator of international relations, said in a statement to AFP. “We’ll have a decision on the National Director for Saudi Arabia very, very soon,” she said, noting it was “possible” for Saudi Arabia to have a contestant in place before ..read more

Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah has announced his candidacy as an independent candidate for the upcoming December 2024 elections. Appiah will vie for the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary seat in the December polls. The surprising news was disclosed by a close associate, Fiifi Tackie, who also serves as the spokesperson for the Ayew family. Breaking News Stephen Appiah to contest Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency as an independent Parliamentary candidate pic.twitter.com/YCems5RukU — F I I F I T A C K I E (@fiifitackie) April 26, 2024 In his bid for office, Appiah will face stiff ..read more

Ghanaian highlife star, Kofi Kinaata, says he doesn’t worry about dooms prophecies concerning his life; he rather prays to God. His statement comes on the back of a recent death prophecy about him which has surfaced online. In the viral video, the pastor is heard asking people to pray for Kofi so he is rescued from the wiles of the devil. “…and that you man that sings that they call him Kofi Kinaata, that represents Takoradi, they should pray for him. I kid you not. I don’t give prophecies about these musicians. I don’t do that. But in the hour when the angel was speaking to me, I saw him and ..read more