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The Municipality of Kwahu West’s outbreak has resulted in a substantial loss for a local farmer, Dr. Kwasi Owusu, who has seen nearly 600 of his pigs, valued at GHS2.2 million, succumb to this outbreak.   According to the veterinary office’s assessment, while African swine fever doesn’t pose a direct …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, also the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to decentralize the limited voter registration exercise, ensuring it’s accessible to more eligible Ghanaians. Mahama emphasized the importance of conducting this exercise without bias to ensure free and fair elections, …

Nii Aryee Opare, the spokesperson for the Economic Fighters League (EFL), has strongly criticized the Minority’s decision to occupy the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in an attempt to force the resignation of Dr. Ernest Addison, the BoG Governor. Opare considers this action to be morally reprehensible. He further asserts that …

Ghanaian actor, comedian, and TV presenter Akwasi Boadi, widely recognized as Akrobeto, made a notable visit to the Black Stars’ camp ahead of their crucial Afcon qualification match against the Central African Republic on Thursday. In a video shared by UTV Ghana on Twitter, the seasoned actor was captured exchanging …

Nana Akufo-Addo, speaking at the 2023 Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasized the positive impact of his decision to ban galamsey in Ghana. He highlighted a notable reduction in carbon emissions resulting from this move. Furthermore, the president urged fellow African nations to follow Ghana’s lead in reducing their carbon …

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, one of the flagbearer hopefuls of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has withdrawn from the race. In a statement released on Tuesday, 5th September, he stated that he has withdrawn from the presidential race. According to him, his decision to withdraw came after the NPP special …

Dr. Kofi Nsiah-Opoku, the Chief Executive of DEKS Vaccines Institute, has announced plans for Ghana’s first domestically produced vaccine to hit the market by 2026. The private consortium, DEK Vaccines Institute, will develop vaccines for various diseases, including malaria, cholera, typhoid, pneumonia, and HPV to combat cervical cancer. During a …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has chosen to end their recent strike action. This decision was made through a vote conducted by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on September 4, 2024. CETAG members had been on strike since August 1, 2023, to push the government to …

Alan Kyerematen, a prominent figure in the NPP presidential race, has had to delay his planned media engagement due to unexpected circumstances. This event was anticipated to play a pivotal role in determining the future of his political journey and whether he would still compete in the party’s presidential primaries. …

Nana Yenhyira Kwadwo Kumah, the Krontihene of the Goaso Traditional Area in the Bono Region, was discovered dead in a bush near town. The revelation has left the whole Goaso township in mourning. The incident is being investigated by the Ahafo Regional Police Command. The body was taken to the …