Mr. Edward Moukala, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) representative to Ghana, has called on members of Africa’s diaspora to take advantage of the continent’s evolving business opportunities. He explained that contrary to the widespread belief among the diaspora that Africa lacks opportunities, there are several emerging transformative projects waiting to be explored. Speaking at the launch of the second cohort of the *Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray* program, he emphasized: “I want to appeal to the diasporan community to see the transformational projects that are currently occurring on the continent, including the AfCFTA. I want to invite…
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On Friday, a military tribunal in Congo sentenced 37 individuals to death, including three Americans, after finding them guilty of participating in a coup attempt. The accused, also comprising a Briton, Belgian, Canadian, and several Congolese nationals, have the option to appeal the ruling. The charges against them included terrorism, murder, and criminal conspiracy. The trial, which began in June, saw 14 people acquitted. The failed coup, led in May by Christian Malanga, an opposition figure with limited recognition, aimed at the presidential palace and a close associate of President Felix Tshisekedi. The Congolese army reported that Malanga was shot…
The President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Eric Abavare, has declared that former President John Dramani Mahama “does not qualify” to be reinstated as President due to his stance on the arrest and prosecution of illegal miners, known as galamsey operators, during the 2020 elections. During the 2020 campaign, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Mahama, criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for jailing Ghanaian galamsey operators, while allowing “a galamsey queen [Aisha Huang] to return to her country, China,” when she was arrested. Mahama pledged, “When we come…
By Alex Ababio SKOA Comedy recently hosted a free comedy show in Kumasi, aiming to rejuvenate stand-up comedy and concert party culture in Ghana. The event featured some of Ghana’s most popular comedians, including Pencil, Sokoo, Action Lady, and Oboy Loku, among others. In an interview with the Ghanaian Watch Andrews Mensah, the Chief Executive of SKOA Comedy and a stand-up comedian himself, expressed concern over the decline of the comedy industry in Ghana. Mensah, a German citizen born to Ghanaian parents, explained, “I felt compelled to return to Ghana and collaborate with local comedians to bring comedy back to…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) categorically refutes recent allegations suggesting a potential coup, as asserted by Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG). Dr. Akwetey referenced past press conferences in 2016 and 2020, insinuating that GAF might intervene should electoral violence exceed the Ghana Police Service’s capabilities. In response, GAF issued a statement clarifying its position: “We’ve never declared any intention to stage a coup through press conferences or otherwise,” affirmed a spokesperson. “There are no plans within GAF to undertake such actions.” Highlighting its role as a supportive entity to the Ghana Police Service…
By Alex Ababio It is estimated that climate change—specifically changes in precipitation, temperature, and flooding—has cost Ghana approximately $473 million in road maintenance and repairs. According to the report the total cumulative cost could increase to $678.47 million due to the initial costs of adaptation. Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Region and Ghana’s second-largest city, with population currently numbers over 2.9 million inhabitants in Expanded Kumasi, including more than 1.3 million in Greater Kumasi and 444, 000 in KMA, has had its share and is feeling the brunt of climate change, particularly in its road infrastructure. With intensifying rainfall…
By Alex Ababio In Konongo, a town in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, residents are alarmed by illegal mining activities threatening their water bodies and livelihoods. Mining operations near the main Kumasi-Accra highway are polluting the Owere River, a vital water source for the community and surrounding areas. Residents are demanding immediate government intervention to address the situation. Three Residents Speak Out Yaw Antwi, a teacher in Konongo, said, “We rely on the Owere River for drinking water, farming, and other daily needs. Now, it’s polluted, and our children are getting sick. This has to stop.” Akosua Mensah, a local trader, added,…
By Alex Ababio Illegal mining in the Adansi region has caused severe damage, leading to increased food costs and significant hardships for local farmers. These farmers, whose livelihoods depend solely on agriculture, have faced escalating challenges due to land degradation caused by such activities. Soil degradation is a major concern for tropical agriculture, primarily because it depletes essential nutrients from the soil. In response to these challenges and the threat of increased hunger and poverty, AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine initiated the Climate Resilient Oil Palm Project (CROPP) in 2022. This initiative aims to foster sustainable development and tackle climate change…
The Health Promotion Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has recently formalized a partnership with various private sector organizations through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing wellness initiatives across the nation. This collaboration forms part of a wider strategy to engage the private sector in supporting both the GHS and the National Inter-Agency Coordination Committee for Health Promotion (ICC-HP) in fulfilling their responsibilities effectively. The MoU was finalized during the National ICC-HP Committee review meeting held in Accra. The partnership secured 56 commitments from private sector entities, all pledging to enhance public health efforts through their corporate…
*” By David Amoateng In a heartfelt plea, Rev. Lawrence Quasi Incoom of the Assemblies of God Church’s Sepaaae branch has implored both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prioritize peace over partisan gains in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. “Ghana’s democratic journey has seen the pendulum swing between the NPP and NDC,” stated Rev. Incoom, emphasizing the need for a peaceful electoral process. “Ghana First,” he reiterated, stressing the paramount importance of preserving peace during this crucial election year. He made this statement during an interview with this reporter in Sepaase,…