Health officials attribute surge in NCDs among Ghanaians to lifestyle changes
Health officials in Ghana have attributed an increase in Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among young people to changes in their lifestyles. The Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association, Prof.... read more
Ghana to Take Part in Wiki Loves Africa 2014
Ghana is excited to be in the list of countries to take part in the upcoming Wiki Loves Africa 2014 which has cuisine as the theme for this year’s event. Each year, the theme of the contest... read more
Akwasi Appiah Bashers Ignore Realities!
Here they go again, at the top of their lungs proclaiming: “crucify him, fire him, he is incompetent, hire a white coach; oh no! appoint (foreign) technical director” to oversee his—Akwasi... read more
SSNIT stoical over GH¢ 2.4million Vanef payment
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is yet to retrieve the questionable GH¢ 2.4million it paid to Vanef two months after the B&FT first brought the issue to the attention of... read more
Terkper assures prudent use of Eurobond proceeds
Finance Minister Seth Terkper has given assurance that proceeds from the Eurobond would be used prudently to ensure Ghanaians benefit from the deal. Government Thursday successfully raised one... read more
No new fees on imports – GSA assures
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has debunked reports that the recently launched Ghana Conformity Assessment Programme (GCAP) which takes effect from 1st October, 2014, seeks to introduce its own... read more
Traders unhappy with erratic price changes
Some traders at the Tema station market on Friday expressed displeasure with the continues price changes of food commodities and said this is affecting the buying rate of customers. The traders in an... read more
FAO food price index drops to four – year low
The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) monthly food price index registered another drop in August, continuing a five-month downward run and reaching its lowest level since September 2010.... read more
Exhibitors laud Ghana Export Promotion Authority
Some Ghanaian exhibitors have given the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) thumbs up for a smooth organisation as the curtains draw on the 18th China International Investment and Trade Fair in... read more
Africa Rising farming project improves on production
The Africa Rising Project, a farming project that is introducing new farming technologies and new crop varieties to farmers in the Upper East Region is making progress to improve food security of... read more
Newmont to sack 470 workers
Newmont Ghana has reached an agreement with the Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) to lay-off about 470 workers instead of the between 500 and 600 employees that the company had previously communicated.... read more