The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has revealed the government’s intention to construct a digital Youth Village at the University of Ghana, Legon. The primary goal is to foster sustainable learning experiences and empower the youth through cutting-edge technology, aiming for innovation and digital advancement. Despite initial …
Read More »Government Announces 23% Salary Increase for Public Sector Workers in 2024
In a recent announcement, the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, revealed a substantial increase of 23% in the salaries of public sector employees set to take effect in 2024. This decision was reached considering the current economic landscape in the country. The increment in salaries will …
Read More »Ghana Plans to Build 2 Million-Ton Alumina Refinery by 2024, GIADEC Announces
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) is advocating for the establishment of an alumina refinery to process the substantial bauxite reserves found in the Nyinahin-Mpasaaso forest. GIADEC highlighted the inadequacy of the current refinery in Ghana to handle such substantial volumes. During a meeting with President Akufo-Addo at the …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Calls for Apology and Reparations Over Slave Trade Atrocities
President Akufo-Addo has made a fervent demand for a formal apology and reparations from the Western world for the atrocities committed during the slave trade era. Addressing attendees at the inaugural Accra Reparation Conference, he underscored the need for Africa to receive compensation for the historical human rights abuses suffered …
Read More »Maximizing Android Performance: Clear Caches From Your Android and Why
Clearing the cache on your Android device can significantly enhance its performance and address various issues encountered with applications or the phone itself. Cache serves as temporary storage utilized by apps to store data for quick access, encompassing images, videos, and website files. There exist several compelling reasons to regularly …
Read More »Accra Hearts of Oak Announces Departure of Head Coach Martinus Koopman
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC, in a recent press statement signed by the club’s management, revealed the mutual departure of Head Coach Martinus Koopman. This decision, effective immediately, is part of the club’s broader strategy to restructure its technical team as the 2023-24 football season progresses. The club …
Read More »US Embassy: Record Number of Ghanaians Opt for Higher Education in the United States – 31.6% Surge in Enrollment
The Institute of International Education’s 2023 Open Doors Report has revealed a significant surge in Ghanaian students opting for undergraduate and graduate studies in the United States. The report, released recently, indicates a substantial increase of 31 percent in the academic year 2022-2023, with over 6,400 Ghanaian students choosing U.S. …
Read More »European Union Set to Roll Out €50m Private Sector Development Programme to Tackle Youth Unemployment in Ghana
The European Union (EU) has unveiled plans to roll out a Private Sector Development Programme aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Ghana, following the approval of a funding deal worth 50 million Euros with the Ministry of Finance. Recent statistics from the Ghana Statistical Service reveal that more than 7 …
Read More »Efya Highlights Sarkodie Collaborations as Her Standout Musical Partnerships
Ghanaian songstress, Jane Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor, popularly known as Efya, recently shared insights into her musical collaborations, highlighting the significance of her partnerships within the Ghanaian music sphere. Among her numerous collaborations, Efya revealed that her most exceptional musical endeavors have been with renowned rapper Sarkodie, acknowledging the impact these …
Read More »Ghana Catholic Bishops Raise Alarm Over Rampant Corruption in the Country
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has voiced grave concerns about the widespread and uncontrolled corruption suffocating Ghana. During the inauguration of the 2023 plenary assembly in the Sunyani Diocese on November 13, 2023, Rev. Gyamfi highlighted the alarming situation of the country’s continued …
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