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A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown that even though every eight out of 10 employed people are in the informal sector, their productivity contribution to the country’s (Gross Domestic Product) GDP is only 27.4 percent. By this, 80 percent of Ghana’s workforce found in the informal sector contribute less to the GDP, compared to the remaining 20 percent operating in the formal economy.   The report pointed out that informal employment has remained highly pervasive in Ghana, with no substantial reduction over the past decades. “Eight out of 10 employed persons are engaged in informal…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Kusi Baaye II, the chief of Ohwim in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, following multiple allegations of misconduct and violations of traditional laws.The chief, who ruled for 16 years, was removed from his position after being found guilty of several offenses, including the desecration of the Great Oath, extortion, illegal sale of lands, and illegal mining. His actions were exposed during a Kumasi Traditional Council meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025.During the proceedings, the Ohwimhene was accused of falsely testifying in a chieftaincy dispute. According to the issues, despite being aware of the…

A former aide to the Prince of Wales has said the royal was at his “lowest” after the Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer. In an interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Jason Knauf, formerly the chief executive of William and Kate’s Royal Foundation, said: “It was awful, absolutely awful. It’s the lowest I’ve ever seen him. “Within a couple of weeks, if you’re Prince William, you find out that both your wife and your father have cancer. I couldn’t believe it.” Both the King and the Princess of Wales were treated for cancer last year. Kate is now in…

Ghanaian politics has long been characterized by a disturbing trend—one where political leaders use grassroots supporters as mere tools to win power and then abandon them afterward. The people who sacrifice their time, energy, and resources to ensure victory for their parties are often neglected once their leaders assume office. Instead of being rewarded with opportunities for personal growth and national development, they are left at the bottom, struggling while the elites in their parties enjoy the benefits of power.How Grassroots Supporters Are Used and DumpedPolitical parties in Ghana depend heavily on their grassroots supporters to mobilize voters, defend party…

The facility will also function as a workshop space The Korea Foundation for International Health (KOFIH) has made a significant contribution to Ghana’s healthcare system by handing over a model health center to the Volta Regional Health Directorate. The new biomedical training centre has been established to serve the community by providing in-service training for engineers in the health sector. The facility will also function as a workshop space, equipping professionals with the necessary skills to maintain and improve medical equipment.This facility, located in the Abutia community of the Ho West District, is expected to serve 16 other communities in…

Media strategist and youth empowerment advocate, Nana Kwesi Coomson has been recognised by the British Council at the Study UK Alumni Awards for his outstanding contribution to strategic communications, public relations and media. The ceremony, held on Friday, 21st February 2025 at the British Council in Accra, celebrated alumni who have made significant impacts in their respective fields after studying in the UK. The awards is in 4 categories namely; Social Action, Culture and Creativity, Business and Innovation and Science and Sustainability. Mr. Coomson who was recognised in the Culture and Creativity category is a Tullow Group Scholarship recipient who…

Advancements in technology and shifts in societal needs continue to challenge the conventional structures of education in the 21st century. The traditional classroom, defined by its physical presence, face-to-face instruction, and standardized teaching methods, has long been the backbone of education systems worldwide. However, the rapid evolution of digital tools and alternative learning models have necessitated this concern about the relevance of the traditional classroom system in the current educational ecosystem.The Traditional Classroom SystemThe traditional classroom represents an educational model where students and teachers engage in direct, face-to-face interactions within a physical environment. It provides a structured framework for learning,…

The initiative saw members of the community coming together to clean their surroundings The Huasa Lafa Zongo community held its second edition of a major cleanup exercise on February 22, 2025, under the theme “Cleaning the Community with Love & Unity.” The initiative saw members of the community coming together to clean their surroundings, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and environmental preservation.As part of the exercise, various gutters within the Weija-Gbawe constituency and its assemblies were desilted, and the environment was thoroughly cleaned. The event aimed to improve sanitation and reduce the spread of diseases caused by poor hygiene.Abubakakar Sekik,…

Singapore’s biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more work currently done by humans. “The reduction in workforce will come from natural attrition as temporary and contract roles roll off over the next few years,” a DBS spokesperson told the BBC. Permanent staff are not expected to be affected by the cuts. The bank’s outgoing chief executive Piyush Gupta also said it expects to create around 1,000 new AI-related jobs. It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect…

The Interior Ministry has lifted the curfew on Saboba and Bimbilla in the Northern Region.The decision to lift the curfew was borne out of the genuine desire of the chiefs and people of the area to sustain peace in the area as well as the improvement in the security situation in the area.A statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, February 24, 2025, announcing the decision said “The Minister for the Interior on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council has lifted the curfews on Saboba and Bimbilla both in the Northern Region with immediate effect.This has…