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03 Sep

President Akufo-Addo Champions “Wealth Through Health” Strategy For Ghana’s Development At Indonesia-Africa Forum

Kakra NunuFeatured, News

At the Indonesia-Africa Forum held on September 2, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana delivered a powerful message on the importance of health as a cornerstone of economic development. Speaking under the theme "Wealth through Health: Ghana's Progressive Journey to Development and Prosperity," President Akufo-Addo outlined how Ghana's focus on health reforms has been integral to the nation's broader strategy for sustainable growth. President Akufo-Addo began by emphasizing that the wealth of a nation is fundamentally tied to the health of its people. “A healthy population is not just a moral imperative; it is an economic necessity,” he…

03 Sep

Ghana Needs Possibility Leader, Not 24-Hour Disco – Bawumia

Evans ManassehNews24-Hour, Bawumia, Ghana, Possibility Leader

The flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that Ghana needs a leader with a “possibility mindset” to drive the country’s development agenda. He believes the country does not need a “24-hour disco leader” who prioritises short-term political gains and populist decisions over long-term vision and strategic planning. Addressing a mini rally of NPP supporters at Ablekuma Curve in the Sowutuom Constituency of the Greater Accra Region, Dr. Bawumia emphasised the need for a leader who can inspire hope and confidence in the people, and not one who is only interested in having…

03 Sep

FDA Cracks Down on Contaminated Palm Oil: Vows to Protect Public Health

Evans ManassehNewsContaminated Palm Oil, FDA, Public Health

In a bid to protect consumers from the dangers of contaminated palm oil, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to the public, urging caution when purchasing palm oil products. The alert comes after the FDA discovered that some palm oil products on the market contain the harmful ‘Sudan Four’ dye, a cancer-causing industrial chemical banned from food products. The FDA’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Roderick Daddey-Adjei, expressed concern about the persistence of adulterated palm oil, despite the Authority’s efforts to combat the issue. “We are still not happy about that small percentage that is there, which…

03 Sep

We’ll Not Shield Any Official Who Will Engage In Electoral Malpractice – Electoral Commission

Wontumi1NewsElectoral Commission, malpractice

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will not shield any officer involved in electoral malpractices in the upcoming December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. The electoral body says it remains committed to organising free, fair, and transparent elections. Speaking at a press conference, the Deputy Chairperson of the EC, Dr. Bossman Asare, said the electoral body will ensure that those who engage in such practices are punished in accordance with the law. “The commission would like to assure the public that it will not shield any of its officers, both permanent and temporarily found complacent in any electoral malpractices, and…

03 Sep

Cleanest Region Ranking Initiative Launched By Graphic-Zoomlion Praised By Minister

Wontumi2NewsZoomlion

The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has endorsed the Graphic Communications Group Ltd's and Zoomlion Ghana Limited Cleanest Region Campaign as a vital initiative to enhance Ghana's sanitation efforts. At the launch of the campaign's technical team in Accra, Monday, September 2, 2024, Lydia Alhassan called on all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) to fully commit to the initiative's success. “It is heartwarming to have the GCGL that covers the whole nation for a partnership for such a noble agenda towards improving sanitation. The Ministry of Sanitation is enthused about…

03 Sep

2025 AFCON Qualifier: Forson Amankwah Earns Late Black Stars Call-Up

Wontumi1Sports2025 AFCON Qualifier, BLACK STARS, Forson Amankwah

Norwich midfielder, Forson Amankwah, has earned a late call-up to the Black Stars squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The former WAFA man was a doubt for the qualifiers after suffering a shoulder injury in Norwich's defeat to Crystal Palace in the English Football League Cup. However, he has recovered in time to make the squad for the games against Angola and Niger. The former RB Salzburg midfielder is expected to arrive in Ghana later today, September 3, 2024, and join the squad in Kumasi. Black Stars held their first training on Monday, September 2 and are…

03 Sep

I Was Captain, Stephen Oduro Was My Teammate – Brother Sammy Opens Up On Asante Kotoko Spell

Wontumi1SportsASANTE KOTOKO, bro sammy, Stephen Oduro

Gospel musician, Brother Sammy has opened up about his connection with football, revealing that he was once on the books of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. In an interview with Abeiku Santana, the controversial gospel artiste disclosed that he captained the youth teams of Asante Kotoko. Brother Sammy named Stephen Oduro and Agaa Willie as some of his teammates at Asante Kotoko, revealing that there are photos of his days at Asante Kotoko at the Manhyia Palace. “I captained the under-17 and under-20 teams of Asante Kotoko. I have forgotten, but anyone who has managed Asante Kotoko will remember me. Stephen Oduro,…

03 Sep

Power Consumers Struggling Under ‘Unfair’ Electricity Charges

Wontumi1BusinessECG charges

Malcontent is brewing as a growing number of prepaid customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) are reporting alarming discrepancies in their meter readings, with many suddenly finding themselves saddled with substantial negative balances. This development has sparked outrage among consumers and raised serious questions about the utility provider’s billing practices and technological infrastructure. Charles Teye, a 32-year-old operator of a hospitality outlet in Accra, shared his experience: “I bought GH¢400 for a two bed-room apartment I use as Airbnb. I bought it for a client. Three days later it finished with a…

03 Sep

Cedi Depreciation To Slow Down This Week As Demand Pressure Subsides, One Dollar Equals GH¢16.28

Wontumi1BusinessCEDI DEPRECIATION

The depreciation of the Ghana cedi is expected to slow down this week as demand pressure subsides. This is coming after the ample intervention by the Bank of Ghana in the forex market last week. The Central Bank injected about $28 million into the market on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, through the 7-day forward auction and an additional $20 million to the Bulk Oil Distributing Companies. This helped meet the strong demand for the American greenback. These interventions held the cedi steady for the rest of the week as demand pressures appeared to have waned. The local currency however depreciated…

03 Sep

Ghana Set To Raise Cocoa Farmgate Price By Nearly 4%

Wontumi1Businesscocoa

Ghana is set to increase the state-guaranteed price paid to cocoa farmers by nearly 45% for the 2024/25 crop season, according to two sources familiar with the price review process. This is part of efforts to boost farmers’ incomes and curb the smuggling of cocoa beans out of the country. The world’s second-largest cocoa producer previously raised the farmgate price by over 58% in April to 33,120 cedis ($2,123.08) per metric ton, or GH¢2,070 per 64 kilograms, for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. This mid-season price hike followed a similar move by neighbouring Ivory Coast, the top cocoa producer,…