Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

Sustainability enterprise, Nviron Hive, in partnership with wellness community organisation, Arena, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at blending corporate wellness with environmental restoration. The program, dubbed “Abonten Walks”, was officially unveiled today, May 22, 2025, to mark Global Biodiversity Day. Abonten Walks is designed to offer organizations and communities a structured opportunity to engage in Ghana’s environmental protection efforts while simultaneously enhancing the physical and mental well-being of participants. At the heart of the initiative is a guiding philosophy: “Nurturing wellness, restoring nature, building community—one tree at a time.” The program features immersive outdoor experiences combining guided wellness activities,…

The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) has confirmed the suspension of their ongoing strike action following a positive response from the government. This move also includes other tertiary education unions: The Teachers and University Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG) and Federation of University Senior Staff Associations of Ghana (FUSSAG). The Ministry of Finance, in a long-awaited move, has authorized the implementation of a negotiated agreement, set to take effect from November 1, 2024. This is a major milestone for the unions, which had been advocating for better conditions for their members. Additionally, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission…

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has returnee to Ghana after seeking medical care in the United Kingdom. The Vice President was on a medical leave in the United Kingdom, where she had been resting and receiving treatment.She reportedly fell ill on March 28, 2025, shortly after discharging her official duties. Following initial care at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), arrangements were made for her to travel abroad for further medical attention. She arrived earlier today confirming the President’s earlier statements that she has fully recovered and will return to Ghana before the end of this week to…

Minister of Energy,John Jinapor has issued a stern warning about the growing threat that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, poses to the country’s transition to clean and renewable energy. In a recent statement, the Ministry expressed deep concern over the environmental damage caused by these unlawful activities and how they are undermining the government’s efforts to build a sustainable and resilient energy sector. Galamsey has long been a major environmental challenge in Ghana, but its impact now extends beyond land and water degradation—it is directly threatening the country’s energy future. According to the Ministry, widespread deforestation, water pollution, and…

Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency, Francis Asenso-Boakye hosted another session of his usual Community Clinic in Bantama, a one-on-one initiative aimed at bringing governance closer his constituents yesterday May 20, 2025, The initiative creates a platform for direct interaction between the MP and his constituents which is inspired by the concept of a medical consultation, allows constituents to engage in one-on-one sessions with Hon. Asenso-Boakye, sharing their concerns, suggestions, and needs regarding the development of the constituency. This initiative forms part of the MP’s broader vision to promote participatory governance and ensure that the voices of the people…

Textile brand, Vlisco has announced a new partnership with internationally acclaimed fashion icon, modelpreneur, philanthropist, and creative influencer, Victoria Michaels. The official signing took place at the Vlisco shop in Accra Mall and marks a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing commitment to collaborating with exceptional African women who embody style, purpose, and originality. Victoria Michaels is widely recognized for her multidimensional impact as a model, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and advocate for youth and women empowerment. Known for her authenticity, elegance, and bold presence, she continues to shape conversations around fashion, sustainability, and social impact. Her professionalism, purpose-driven brand, strong connection…

Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has released a diss track titled Fame targeting YouTube content creator Kwadwo Sheldon. The track follows a recent bout of online ridicule and reignites their previously settled feud. It was sparked by a sarcastic comment from Shatta Wale after Sheldon’s home was flooded during the torrential rains on May 17. The 3-minute, 12-second single is accompanied by an audio slide featuring Ghibli-style artwork of Sheldon in a canoe amid floodwaters, with a polytank visible, an image referencing Shatta Wale’s earlier jab that Sheldon must have hit his head against…

Reigning Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has been named in Pep Guardiola’s squad against AFC Bournemouth for the first time in eight months, after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury abruptly ended his season. He starts from the bench alongside Ortega Moreno, Ake, Grealish, Doku, Nico, Foden, Bobb, and O’Reilly, in what marks Kevin De Bruyne’s final home game at the Etihad Stadium. Rodri was ruled out for the season after picking up the injury against Arsenal in September 2024, but his recovery progressed unexpectedly quickly, allowing him to return to training in April. Manchester City will face Fulham after this…

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo, has announced the reactivation of a 24-hour taskforce and the introduction of strict enforcement measures, including a fine of up to ₵2,000 for traders who defy red-line restrictions along decongested roads. She outlined this disciplinary measure to curtail traders from encroaching the streets after a friendly decongestion exercise cleared the streets of the central business district. “The way forward is that, we are going to reactivate our taskforce so that they’ll be working 24 hours a day. We are also going to draw a red line on the road. When you cross the…

The University of Ghana (UG) chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a strong call for the resignation of the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu following what it describes as a “distasteful” and “unethical” audit report that implicates the University in irregular salary payments. Addressing the press, UG-UTAG Secretary Jerry Joe Harrison said the Association is appalled by the standards of auditing exhibited by the Ghana Audit Service in the recent report, which named the University of Ghana as accounting for 68% (GH¢59.24 million) of irregular salary claims among government institutions. “This report, as distasteful as it…