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The Northern Branch of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), has held its second induction ceremony for newly qualified engineering professionals, with a strong call for continuous learning and the adoption of emerging technologies.Speaking at the ceremony held at the ICT Auditorium of Tamale Technical University (TaTU), the National President of IET-GH, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, urged engineers to lead the charge in building smarter, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable systems.“Your journey of growth should never stop because the world needs engineers who are ready not only to respond but to lead and therefore need to endeavour to…

L-R: Peter Mensah and wife Gifty Oware-Mensah, Kwabena Adu-Boahene and Angela Adjei Boateng When a man and a woman are joined together in holy matrimony before the altar, one of the key promises they make to each other while expressing their vows, signifying their loyalty and love, is to be there for each other “for better or worse.” This promise typically conveys their readiness to face any challenges that may arise, standing by each other through all circumstances.And many times, couples who achieve great things together are celebrated. However, this GhanaWeb article takes a different tangent, highlighting couples accused of…

Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia, Mr Roey Gilad. The State of Israel has expressed disappointment in the Government of Ghana for abstaining from a vote supporting a declaration that Iran is in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations. On Thursday, 12 June 2025, the 35-member Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), chaired by Ghana, adopted the resolution for the first time in almost 20 years, raising the prospect of Iran being reported to the United Nations Security Council. According to the resolution text, as seen by Reuters, “[The board]…

The Great Migration of the Akan People in the 15th and 16th centuries marked a significant movement from the Adansi and Amanseɛ regions, driven by the search for fertile land and new settlement opportunities. Among these groups were the Bretuo clans, notably led by Baafoɔ Antiedu, while his brother, Ampon Agyei Kwafo, led the Etena Bretuo faction.Upon reaching Tokwaboɔho, near present-day Afigyase (also known as Efiduase), the brothers faced a crucial decision in their journey. Ampon Agyei chose to turn right, a pivotal choice that ultimately led to the separation of the two branches of the Etena Bretuo family. This…

Many of the illegal miners had also constructed makeshift tents along the riverbank The Blue Water Guards, in collaboration with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the Nzema East Municipal Police Command, have conducted a major operation to dismantle an illegal mining encampment at Abelebo in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region.According to reports from the Guards, the galamseyers were actively engaged in illegal mining directly within the Ankobra River, just a few meters from Abelebo township.Their operations extended dangerously close to the Abelebo Basic School, disrupting academic activities and posing serious risks to the safety and well-being…

Ghana’s National Blood Service (NBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO), has commemorated World Blood Donor Day 2025 with a renewed national call to action under the theme: “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives.”This year’s event paid tribute to the thousands of voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose generosity sustains the country’s healthcare system—and spotlighted the pressing need for more Ghanaians, especially the youth, to embrace regular blood donation as a civic duty.Delivering the keynote address, Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh underscored the centrality of blood safety and availability in the…

In a crowded marketplace, the winners are not those with the most features—but those that solve the right problems for the right people. CEOs must embed customer-centric innovation into their company’s DNA, moving beyond internal assumptions and actively designing around real customer needs. What is Customer-Centric Innovation? Customer-centric innovation involves placing customer insights at the core of product, service, and process development. It’s not just about satisfying demand—it’s about anticipating it, shaping it, and co-creating solutions that matter. How CEOs Can Drive It Across the Business 1. Start with Empathy, Not Ideas.• Prioritize deep customer understanding through interviews, ethnographic research,…

Baffour Asare Yamoah is the former MP aspirant of Bosome Freho It is deeply troubling and frankly unacceptable that Mr Freddie Blay, a former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), would suggest that there is “nothing wrong” if the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution to allow former President John Mahama to contest a third term.Let it be made clear: Ghana’s 1992 Constitution unambiguously limits a person to two terms as President. Any attempt to twist this through judicial activism or political manipulation should be resisted by every well-meaning Ghanaian.Freddie Blay’s recent utterances must not be taken seriously. At…

The Upper East Region is embroiled in controversy surrounding its Regional Police Commander, Mr. Raymond Wejong Ali Adofiem, who is facing serious allegations of abusing his office to obstruct justice and target a legitimate small-scale miner. A press statement issued by the “Concerned Youth Against Injustices in the Mining Sector in the Upper East Region of Ghana” on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in the Talensi District, accused Commander Adofiem of supporting illegal mining activities while persecuting Zongdan Boyak Kolog, popularly known as Master Pollo.According to the Concerned Youth, Commander Adofiem has deliberately failed to provide security for Master Pollo to…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) today paid a working visit to the Girls-In-ICT training centres in the Volta Region to interact with the girls and encourage them to build their abilities in digital skills and STEM education.The centres visited are In My Fathers House, RC Basic School, Abor -Keta Municipal and Amissah-Arthur Learning Centre, Ohawu, Ketu North District.The Hon. Minister expressed excitement for visiting the Volta Region and indicated that the program will train 3000 girls and 300 teachers in digital skills this year. “The Girls in ICT program is not just…