Tag: Ghana
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GJA Ashanti Stands with Accident-Victim Journalists in the Galamsey Coverage Fight
Overview: Solidarity in a Dangerous Assignment The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a strong statement of concern and solidarity for journalists who were injured while covering the ongoing fight against galamsey, the illegal mining menace that threatens communities, waterways, and livelihoods. The association’s message underscores a core principle of…
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GJA Ashanti Solidarity for Accident-Victim Journalists Covering Galamsey Fight
GJA Ashanti Stands with Accident-Victim Journalists The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a strong statement of solidarity with journalists who were injured while reporting on the country’s ongoing struggle against illegal mining, or galamsey. The organization condemned the risks reporters face on the frontlines of environmental and security-related stories…
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Rising Type 2 Diabetes in Ghanaian Children: A Wake-Up Call for Health Systems
Overview: A worrying trend in pediatric health Health experts in Ghana are sounding the alarm on rising cases of type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents. The concern comes from the Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Society of Ghana, which has highlighted the shift in the country’s disease landscape from predominantly infectious diseases to chronic conditions…
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Rising Type 2 Diabetes in Ghanaian Children: Causes and Prevention
Understanding the Rise of Type 2 Diabetes in Ghanaian Children Health officials and medical researchers in Ghana are sounding the alarm over a growing trend: more children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Society of Ghana (DEMSG) has joined pediatric clinicians in calling for urgent attention to how lifestyle…
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Ghana: PAC Orders University of Ghana to Recover Funds From Staff on Extended Study Leave
Overview The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament in Ghana has issued a directive compelling the University of Ghana (UG) to recover funds allegedly paid to senior staff members who embarked on study leave but did not resume duty for more than five years. The development highlights ongoing concerns about accountability and compliance within public…
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Eat Ghana Rice Campaign Calls for Local Consumption to Support Farmers
Global Market Glut Meets Local Hope: The Eat Ghana Rice Campaign The Eat Ghana Rice Campaign, a collaborative effort by key partners in the agricultural sector, has issued a urgent appeal to Ghanaians: prioritise locally produced rice. The goal is twofold—to tackle a persistent glut in the rice market and to protect the livelihoods of…
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Botwe Humble Opoku Ware and Augusco to Clinch 4th NSMQ Trophy
Mfantsipim School Wins a Historic Fourth NSMQ Title The Central Regional powerhouse, Mfantsipim School—affectionately known as Botwe—has triumphed at the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). In a dramatic final that captivated students, teachers, and fans nationwide, Botwe outpaced strong contenders, including Opoku Ware School and St. Augusco, to claim a record-tying fourth trophy…
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NPA Case: Mustapha Hamid Seeks Court Release of Passport for Urgent Travel
Overview of the Case The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) case has taken another turn as former CEO Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid faces continued proceedings with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). In a development that highlights the ongoing complexity of the legal matter, Dr. Abdul-Hamid has reportedly filed an application with the court seeking temporary…
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid Denies OSP Asset Seizure Amid Ongoing Investigations
Mustapha Abdul-Hamid Denies Asset Seizure by OSP Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has publicly denied claims that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has seized any of his assets in connection with ongoing investigations. In a statement released to the press, Abdul-Hamid asserted that…
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ECG Wins Big as PDS Compensation Claim is Dismissed in London Arbitration
ECG Triumphs in London Arbitration A London-based arbitration tribunal has ruled in favor of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), substantially rejecting the $390 million compensation claim lodged by Power Distribution Services Ghana Ltd. (PDS). The decision marks a decisive turn in a long-running dispute over the termination of PDS’s management contract for ECG, a…