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Member of Parliament of the Suame Constituency, John Darko John Darko, the Member of Parliament for the Suame constituency, has expressed deep concern and sadness following a devastating fire at the Suame Magazine in Kumasi. The MP visited the scene of the fire, which destroyed numerous cars, shops, cash, and other properties, to show support for the victims and to assess the extent of the damage.Speaking to the media after the visit, Darko lamented the loss of resources, emphasizing the need for extreme caution when dealing with fire. “I am worried and saddened by the loss of resources,” he stated.…

Stephen Kofi Apemah-Baah, a name synonymous with academic brilliance, has enhanced his profile after he won Season 3 of the Mathleticus Math Tournament. The Grade 12 student of Opoku Ware School, Kumasi, had the best of Math whizzes from Senior High Schools across the country to emerge as the Mathematician of the year 2025. Baah, whose eye-pleasing performances in academic competitions have made him a household name, once again proved why his name is on the lips of all. His triumph in Mathleticus 2025 cemented his status as a dominant force in the area of quizzes and competitions. The 3rd…

Prostate cancer has dominated cancer cases recorded in the last three years in the Ashanti Region, the Regional Health Directorate, has reported.Cases of prostate cancer in the region increased from 1,066 in 2022 to 1,208 cases in 2023 before dropping to 996 cases in 2024.Even the drop in 2024 was still higher than breast cancer (561) and cervical cancer (522) during the year under review.Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, the Regional Director of Health Services, who provided the figures at a press briefing in Kumasi, emphasised the importance of sustained advocacy to address the increasing cases.The briefing was in commemoration of World…

The Government has reminded its social partners; employers and organised labour, of the need “to work expeditiously” to complete negotiations on the determination of the 2025 Minimum Wage. The National Tripartite Committee, comprising the Government, Employers, and Organised Labour/Associations, commenced negotiations on the determination of the 2025 Minimum Wage on Monday, February 03, 2025. Negotiations for base pay (public sector salaries) are to follow that of the minimum wage, according to a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP and Ag. Spokesperson to the President. The statement said negations for both the minimum wage and the base pay for the…

Erratic rainfall and rising temperatures have hit farmers in Ghana’s semiarid Upper East region hard in recent years.Planting rows of trees and allowing goats and sheep to graze their fields is helping retain soil moisture and fertility, while encouraging birds and bats to return, helping to control pests.The trees and small livestock also provide additional sources of income for farmers.These agroecological practices of alley cropping and mixed farming can be adapted to other drought-prone regions across Africa, proponents say.See All Key Ideas Farmers in Ghana’s Upper East region traditionally decided when to plant and harvest their crops in…

A District Court “B” in Sunyani has placed travel restrictions on former Employment and Labour Relations Minister Ignatius Baffour-Awuah as part of his bail conditions. The former Sunyani West MP, who owns and finances Nsoatreman FC, is barred from leaving the Sunyani Municipality without judicial approval. The court presided over by Eric Daning, issued the directive when Baffour-Awuah, 58, appeared alongside two other suspects, Agyemang Duah Owusu, his bodyguard, and Joseph Kyeremeh, on Tuesday. They are facing charges over the fatal attack that led to the death of Francis Frimpong, a devoted Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC supporter, during a violent…

The Minority Leader’s concerns regarding Dr Johnson Asiama’s appointment as Governor of the Bank of Ghana are not only unfounded but also reveal his deliberate attempt to mislead the public on constitutional procedures. Contrary to his claims, the President does not require the approval of the Council of State to appoint a Governor for the central bank. The constitutional requirement is for the President to make the appointment in consultation with the Council, which merely means notifying them once they are constituted. What is even more hypocritical is that the same process was used by President Akufo-Addo in 2017 to…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration, political stability, and collective security among its member states. Over the decades, ECOWAS has played a pivotal role in fostering regional development and peacekeeping initiatives, serving as a platform for dialogue and cooperation across a region marked by diverse political landscapes and socio-economic challenges.Historically, West Africa has faced a range of issues from economic disparities and political instability to security threats posed by insurgent groups and transnational criminal networks. ECOWAS was envisioned as a mechanism to address these challenges collectively, promoting…

Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGLC) is facing a debt crisis, primarily due to the inability of the Volta River Authority (VRA) to meet its debt service obligations.As of June 30, 2024, GNGLC’s debt to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has soured above US626 million, a significant jump from an excess of US559 million in the same period last year.This represents a concerning 12.1 per cent growth in debt, much higher than the 7.4 per cent recorded in the first half of 2023.The increase as highlighted in a Public Interest Accountability Committee report for the first half of 2024…

China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot may have rattled US tech giants, but in Europe some industry players see a potential advantage.As US-based company Nvidia – the world’s leading manufacturer of AI chips – reels from a record-breaking stock drop, European semiconductor firms and AI developers are weighing what the disruption could mean for them.Philippe Notton, CEO of SiPearl, a European company developing processors for supercomputers, told RFI that DeepSeek’s ability to develop AI with fewer resources could be a turning point.”That’s bad news for Nvidia in terms of future sales, because if you can develop some competitive solution with fewer Graphics Processing…