Author: Nene Odompleh

The Ghana Trade Fair Company has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting locally made products to connect Ghanaian producers with the global market. At the opening of the 2024 Accra Grand Sale, held at the forecourt of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Agnes Adu, highlighted ongoing efforts to redevelop the Trade Fair Centre. She called on Ghanaians to support the growth of local industries by prioritizing made-in-Ghana products. Dr. Adu emphasized the importance of making locally manufactured goods competitive both in Ghana and internationally. She encouraged both citizens and non-citizens alike to buy Ghanaian-made…

The Coordinating Director in charge of the Departments of Media Relations, Public Engagement, and Parliamentary Broadcasting of the Parliament of Ghana, Kate Addo has emphasized the need to extend Breast Cancer Awareness activities beyond October and institutionalize regular health checks to ensure the wellbeing of legislators and Ghanaians. She said this when she led some staff of the Parliamentary Service to join the Breast Cancer Awareness Health Walk, organized by the Breast Society of Ghana. The walk featured people from all walks of life dressed in pink and carrying placards advocating awareness on breast cancer, its associated risks, early detection,…

The Palms Convention Centre at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel had women from all walks of life come under the umbrella of Media Personality Berla Mundi’s much-anticipated mentorship program, B.You Conference and Expo 2024, which came off on Saturday, 5th October. The women empowerment conference organized under the theme “Hey Girl, Listen Up… Wisdom from Your Future Self” aimed to equip young ladies with invaluable wisdom, rich life experience, and practical business solutions for career advancement and self-development. Through speeches from seasoned speakers, an interactive Q&A session, and networking opportunities, the young ladies were offered the luxury of flourishing…

The Ghana Report, an award-winning news website and a subsidiary of I-ZAR Group Limited, has launched its Maiden Ghana Report Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair, in collaboration with the Youth Employment Agency, targeted at offering over 5,000 job opportunities to job seekers and also equipping them with employable skills for the job market. During an August launch yesterday, September 6, at the Kempinski Hotel, the job fair was duly inaugurated, and it is slated to span two weeks, commencing on September 19, 2024, to Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre and the Black Star Square. The overarching…

The Inaugural Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo Moot Court Competition hosted by the GIMPA Law School has officially kicked off today, 4th September, premised by an August opening ceremony held at the Dr. Daniel McKorley Moot Court room at the Green Hill Campus. The competition is the Maiden National Moot Court Contest, bringing various law faculties across the country to battle for the ultimate glory of the prestigious competition and the bragging right as the best advocates in Ghana. It is slated to span three days, officially ending on Friday, 6th September, under the theme: Ethics, Compliance, and Accountability: A Holistic Approach…

The Dzata Foundation, a charitable organization under the office of Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has made a significant donation to support constituents as part of its livelihood support program. On August 23, the foundation provided financial assistance to fifty (50) beneficiaries, with cash donations ranging from 2,000 cedis to 10,000 cedis each. In addition, the foundation donated eighteen (18) deep freezers, four (4) motorbikes, five (5) bags of rice, and four (4) industrial sewing machines to help local business owners expand their enterprises. Five (5) potential commercial drivers also received full coverage for the cost of…

Abedi-Anim, a former presenter at Net2 TV, has achieved a significant milestone by earning a Master of Science degree in Defence and International Politics from the prestigious Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College. As a graduate of the Senior Command and Staff Course 45 in 2024, his journey is an inspiring testament to determination, resilience, and the pursuit of higher education. In an interview, Abedi-Anim shared his experiences and challenges throughout his academic journey. Balancing work with rigorous studies, he reflected on the obstacles he faced and the perseverance required to overcome them. Despite societal perceptions and personal hurdles,…

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has made significant donations to the Prampram and Ningo Traditional Councils ahead of the 2024 Homowo festival. On August 23, 2024, Sam George presented sacks of corn, palm oil, local drinks, and an undisclosed amount of money to both Councils in separate ceremonies held at their respective locations. The donations were aimed at supporting the Councils preparations for the annual festival. Speaking to the media, Sam George highlighted that the donations have been part of his annual efforts to help the communities celebrate the festival, which fosters unity among the people.…

Ghanaian musician Guru NKZ, whose real name is Maradona Adjei Yeboah, has been disqualified from contesting in the University of Ghana’s Students’ Representative Council (UGSRC) General Election. The decision was made by the UGSRC Vetting Committee after a thorough review of the candidates’ qualifications. According to the comprehensive vetting report released by the UGSRC on August 16, 2024, Guru NKZ was vying for the position of President, with his running mate Jeffery Adu-Yeboah. However, the committee found that Guru NKZ did not meet one of the critical criteria for eligibility – being a resident of a hall of residence (JCR)…

The widow of the late Dr. Abeyie Boakye Atonsah Prempeh, a respected lecturer at the Ghana Medical School, has made a public appeal to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the President of Ghana for protection from Theophilus Teiko Tagoe, who has allegedly demolished their home in East Legon, Accra. Mrs. Faustina Prempeh claims that shortly after her husband’s passing, Tagoe, accompanied by armed men in police uniforms and bulldozers, forcibly entered the property and began destroying their house, asserting ownership over the land. Speaking at a press conference, a visibly distressed Mrs. Prempeh urged the authorities to ensure…