Month: December 2022

An array of products, including an irrigation farming truck meant to boost crop production has been exhibited at this year’s Kantanka Ghana Tech Expo of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana (KAMOG) in Accra. The main technology, the Kantanka Nyansaboakwa, a multipurpose truck with a 14,000-litre capacity for irrigation, applies organic fertilizer and liquid pesticide.… Continue reading See the latest Kantanka vehicles

When Ibrahim left Ghana in June 2019 for Niger, it was meant to be the springboard out of abject poverty for him and his family.   For nine months, the 26-year-old butcher spent time in the ghettos of Agadez, a crossroad for people on the move and hive for migrant smugglers. He waited for the… Continue reading Surviving the Sahara Desert: skeletons in sand & the Niamey Declaration

The Chairman of the Clarification Committee revealed that hotels in Ghana have reached their max capacity as they host and serve numerous holidays staying in Ghana. “I can tell you that let’s do a test, go to any of the hotels and say that you are coming to book. Fully booked. Let’s go right now… Continue reading All major hotels are booked ahead of Xmas festivities – Socrates Safo

In recent weeks, a growing chorus of Twitter users have been calling for Elon Musk to step down as CEO of Tesla. The campaign has been spearheaded by a group called “Tesla Owners United”, which is made up of current and former Tesla owners. The group has been vocal in its criticism of Musk’s leadership,… Continue reading Twitter users vote for owner Elon Musk to step down as CEO

About 12,000 people in Ghana are internally displaced due to socio-political factors or natural disaster. Statistical Service highlights vulnerabilities of migrants on International Migrants Day Attached below is a copy of the Press Statement issued by the Ghana Statistical Service to mark International Migrants Day. Findings from the 2021 Population and Housing Census indicate that… Continue reading 12,000 people in Ghana internally displaced due to socio-political factors

Prices of petroleum products are expected to fall significantly beginning this Friday, December 16, 2022, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has projected. According to IES, the expected price drops would be significant due to the 6.60% appreciation of the cedi against the US dollar. It said the new prices will fall to about ¢13… Continue reading Fuel prices to fall significantly from December 16, 2022

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has tasked the association to appoint Chris Hughton as the next Black Stars head coach following the resignation of Otto Addo. According to him, the former Brighton & Hove Albion gaffer has the background needed to head the team as the Black Stars seek greener pastures again. Hughton was part of the… Continue reading Chris Hughton will best fit Black Stars head coach role – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Since his appointment sixteen months ago, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng and his staff are yet to receive their salaries in Ghana. This has resulted in a wave of discontent among the staff, who are struggling to make ends meet. Kissi Agyebeng was appointed as Special Prosecutor of Ghana in May 2020, with the aim of… Continue reading Special Prosecutor yet to receive salary after 16 months in office

Ghana has made it to the top ten markets for Korean Pop in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is according to Korean cultural media portal, Kimchi and Kenkey. Kimchi and Kenkey, shared a statement from Spotify indicating that Ghana had had a 236% rise in K-pop streams and placed fifth, after South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Mauritius. … Continue reading Ghana ranks 5th among Sub-Saharan African countries with thriving K-Pop fanbase

Stonebwoy, the award-winning Ghanaian dancehall and reggae artist, has been tapped to perform at the 2022 FIFA Fan Festival in Qatar. The festival is set to take place in Doha, Qatar, in November 2022 and will feature a range of musical acts from around the world. Stonebwoy, who is known for his powerful delivery and… Continue reading Stonebwoy to Perform at 2022 FIFA Fan Festival in Qatar