2022 Ghana DHS report: Media silence on sweetened beverage consumption by children worrying
In the wake of the recent release by the Ghana Statistical Service of the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) report, the media frenzy surrounding certain sections has inadvertently obscured critical information regarding infant and young child feeding practices. While headlines have been dominated by statistics on adult sexual behaviors, little attention has been paid to a crucial aspects such...
President Akufo-Addo relieves Finance Minister of his duties
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has relieved the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, of his duties with immediate effect. The minister will be replaced by Mohammed Amin Adam as the substantive Minister for Finance if vetted and approved by the appointment committee of parliament. This new directive was conveyed in a letter to the Speaker...
KMA vows to address city centre congestion
The Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Samuel Pyne, has reiterated the assembly's commitment to decongesting the City Centre. Speaking after the inauguration and swearing-in of newly elected assembly members in Kumasi, he assured that plans are underway to tackle the challenge. He cited the non-completion of the Kejetia and Krofrom markets as significant obstacles in addressing the issue. Mr. Pyne further emphasized that...
MMDAs: Local Gov’t Minister blames Parliament, Finance Ministry for Common Fund delay
Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Dan Botwe, has attributed the consistent delay in the release of the Common Fund for the various MMDAs to late approval from Parliament. He emphasized that the procedure for the fund to be released is approved by parliament and not the executive. He expressed his concern and stated that he is seeking answers...
Usher marries Longtime Girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea
Usher is officially married! The 45-year-old Grammy-winning artist and his girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea, 40, tied the knot in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, where the singer performed at Super Bowl LVIII, PEOPLE has confirmed. The pair exchanged vows at Vegas Weddings’ Terrace Gazebo, an outdoor wedding chapel that seats 30 guests. Usher’s mother Jonetta Patton was the couple’s witness, according to...
My wife makes me happy – Kanye West to netizens
American rapper Kanye West has explained why he flaunts his wife, Bianca Censori on social media. According to the Yezus boss, he posts his wife on social media because “she makes me happy.” West, who was reacting to criticisms that he flaunts his wife excessively on social media, explained that his wife gives him joy, and that’s what he puts into...
Ghetts releases new single, Tumbi.
Ghetts has dropped new single, Tumbi, and an accompanying video: Tumbi sees Ghetts demonstrating his versatility, venturing beyond rap or grime. Produced by Splurgeboys, the song incorporates elements of amapiano and Afrobeats, whilst vocally Ghetts veers away from straight bars adopting a more nuanced, melodic delivery instead. The sun-drenched video was shot in the Caribbean and directed by frequent collaborator...
Ghanaian-born German makes it to the finals of Miss Germany Contest
Adwoa Tima Awuah, a 22-year-old masters student majoring in clinical psychology and psychotherapy in Germany has made it to the finals of the prestigious awards show for social impact Miss Germany. Since 2021 Miss Germany has evolved from the classic beauty contest to an award for women who take up responsibility in society and want to embark on various...
Ivory Coast wins their third Africa Cup of Nations title after beating Nigeria 2-1
After witnessing an astonishing number of goals, unexpected surprises, and non-stop excitement, the Africa Cup of Nations has come to an end after Ivory Coast managed to come from behind to secure a thrilling victory on their home turf. It was a highly competitive encounter and entertaining as well with lots of emotions from both fans and the players...
Gov’t launches health insurance policy for non-resident visitors in Ghana
The Ministry in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and partners has launched the National Non-Resident Visitors Health Insurance Policy (NNRVHIP- 2023). The policy aims to promote, provide, and maintain good healthcare for all non-resident visitors in Ghana through health insurance. In his keynote address, Hon. Kwaku Agyeman Manu, the Minister for Health, emphasized that the recent rise and...
