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Editorial: Strive for long-term development programmes rather than piecemeal ones!
30+ min ago (617+ words) Member of Parliament for Okaikor Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has raised a very poignant observation; saying if successive governments had adopted long-term national programmes protected by law rather than frequently introducing new initiatives that disrupt continuity, the country's development would…...
KIC, Mastercard Agritech Challenge Pro spurs youth innovation in sustainable agribusiness
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), through its flagship AgriTech Challenge Pro, in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation, is moving to transform agribusiness in the country by equipping young entrepreneurs with the tools, funding, and mentorship needed to build…...
Dr Jehu-Appiah presents credentials to Kazakhstan President
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (229+ words) The ceremony took place at the'Akorda Presidential Palace, where President Tokayev received credentials from eight newly appointed ambassadors representing Norway, Argentina, Mali, The Gambia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ghana. Prior to the ceremony, Dr. Jehu-Appiah presented copies…...
Agriculture needs structured system to boost output – Dr. Acquaye
10+ hour, 45+ min ago (363+ words) The Chief Executive Officer of the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), Dr. Godwin Acquaye, has called for a well-structured mechanism to boost crop production and strengthen food security in Ghana. He said establishing organised aggregation hubs for farmers'particularly producers…...
Nine in 10 clinic-births lack basic sanitation, new research finds
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (420+ words) Fresh research by WaterAid has revealed that nine in ten births at clinics across Ghana take place without access to basic sanitation, exposing mothers and newborns to serious health risks. The report forms part of WaterAid's broader campaign dubbed "Time…...
Service and Experience with J. N. Halm: On the customer’s side: When frontline workers take sides—and why that matters
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (752+ words) At first, he thought his boss had made a genuine mistake, so he drew his attention. But the boss told him that he was aware that the bill was inflated. However, they had a target to hit, and so it…...
The death of traditional radio: How infrastructure, content, and monetization are reshaping audio media
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (920+ words) The question isn't whether radio will survive. It's whether radio companies will recognize that they're no longer in the broadcasting business. They're in the audio IP business. And the clock is ticking. The numbers don't lie " Ghana's radio reckoning Earlier…...
Development Discourse with Amos Safo: The “Big Push” and the return of sole sourcing
1+ day, 44+ min ago (1131+ words) The "Big push, which is President John Mahama's policy initiative to address the shortfalls in the road sector appears to be conflicting with the Procurement Act 2023. While in opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicators led by candidate John Mahama…...
Apostolic fathers back Mahama after US university withdraws honorary degree
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (172+ words) Ghana's Apostolic Fathers have issued a declaration in support of President John Dramani Mahama, praising his stance on cultural values and sovereignty after a U.S. university withdrew an honorary degree. In a statement signed by Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei on behalf…...
Gov't moves to enact loans law to enforce discipline
22+ hour, 10+ min ago (218+ words) Government is preparing to introduce a new Loans Act aimed at tightening controls on public borrowing and ensuring that all debt contracted delivers measurable value to the economy. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the policy direction following the…...