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President of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has called for sustained countrywide education and economic empowerment in addressing the surge in cancer cases in Ghana.She stated that cancer delivery in Ghana is mired in superstition and bogged down by mounting financial challenges, a situation she described as worrying.Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai said reports at the hospitals indicate that some patients come with end-stage conditions of cancer following prolonged days at quack health facilities.She noted that this was a result of a failed promise of curing cancer diseases through exorcisms by these quack health practitioners, mostly traditional medicine…

Global firm, Deloitte has expressed concerns about the high debt profiles of Ghana and Nigeria. According to the professional services firm, this poses a risk to the growth outlook. It disclosed this in its Global Economic Outlook January 2025. “Fiscal policy in West Africa revolves around two main themes, revenue mobilization and debt restructuring/sustainability. Nigeria and Ghana both have high debt profiles”. It stressed that Ghana has an ongoing debt-restructuring plan that has helped it secure an International Monetary Fund (MF) package and disbursements alongside securing agreements with its lenders. On the other hand, Nigeria is facing rising debt levels…

Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), a Ghanaian waste management entrepreneur, was one of the five winners at the recent Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town.The Earthshot Prize recognizes and supports people and organizsations offering solutions to environmental problems. Winners and finalists receive funding and support from the Earthshot network.GAYO, whose work recycles waste that would otherwise be burned and advocatinges for better conditions for the people who sort waste, and, along with the other four winners, will each receive a million pounds to expand their work.See All Key Ideas When Desmond Alugnoa and Jacob Attakpah stepped onto a…

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced the appointment of Lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku  as the club’s new Head of Public Relations. Mr. Duku is a seasoned legal practitioner and communication expert and brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to the role. He’s previously served in a similar capacity at the club, his deep understanding of Kotoko’s culture, values, and vision combined with his legal expertise makes him the ideal candidate to lead the club’s PR efforts. The club emphasized that this appointment does not alter their existing communication strategy but rather strengthens their commitment to transparency and…

Minister for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George The fifth cohort of the Executive Masters of Conflict, Peace, and Security (EMCPS) at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is thrilled to extend its heartfelt congratulations to our distinguished classmate, Sam Nartey George, on his well-deserved nomination by the President of the Republic of Ghana and the subsequent swearing-in as Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations. Hon. Sam Nartey George’s sterling leadership, dedication, passion, and commitment to national development earned him this esteemed appointment. As an astute legislator, advocate for digital transformation and technophile, the EMCPS…

The recent disorder in Ghana’s parliament—where legislators turned to yelling, shoving, and furniture destruction— is more than just an expression of political differences. Beneath the surface of these intense conflicts is a major emotional control problem that is little talked about but is absolutely vital for good leadership. Examining the tape or reading the reports, one wonders how a room full of seasoned political leaders with legislative mandate end up in physical altercations like disgruntled students dissatisfied with cafeteria meals? The response is fundamentally psychological.The Lack of Emotional Control in LeadershipA key quality of a good leader, whether in politics,…

The African University College of Communications (AUCC) is set to officially launch its new status as a fully-fledged autonomous university, now renamed the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB).This milestone follows the Presidential Charter granted the university on December 19, 2024, allowing AUCB to operate as an independent degree-awarding institution.In a statement ahead of the grand launch, the Vice Chancelor of AUCB, Prof. Abeku Blankson has described the transition as a “historic moment that redefines the future and strengthens its commitment to academic excellence, creativity, innovation, growth, and an expanded vision for higher education in Ghana and beyond.”The official…

In a bold move to reshape Ghana’s transportation sector, American-Ghanaian tech executive Peter Egyin-Mensah has returned home to launch a company aimed at revolutionizing the country’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Through his startup, Ijanu Limited, he envisions a future where Ghana harnesses its abundant solar energy to power a new wave of sustainable mobility.Speaking on the Ride and Chat show, the entrepreneur detailed his motivation for founding Ijanu Limited—a name that signifies the harnessing of Africa’s abundant sunlight.Ijanu Limited focuses on two key areas: building a robust solar-powered EV charging network and developing the infrastructure necessary to maintain and service…

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and her late father Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings A comment made by a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority caucus, and directed at the Member of Parliament of Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, which has been described as unsavoury, has triggered widespread outrage and public outcries on social media.During discussions on the 60th anniversary of the death of Joseph Boakye Danquah (JB Danquah) on the floor of the House on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings stood up to seek permission to contribute.However, the Speaker ignored her and instead granted the floor to…

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has rejected the narration that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost the 2024 election because it presented Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer.According to him, any attempt to push this agenda will be fiercely rejected.“Some of us will not tolerate any agenda to push the blame from our 2024 defeat on the candidature of Dr Bawumia…we won’t sit down for those who have interest in leading the party to use Dr Bawumia as a scapegoat because of their ambition.“We will resist any false narrative…