2024

The latest data from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) reveals that nearly half (47.4%) of Ghanaian infants aged 0 to 5 months are not being exclusively breastfed.  This statistic has shown little change over the past…
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Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Global Goals remain critical policy ambitions guiding the pursuit of national sustainable development and climate change aspirations. These ambitions also advocate for inclusivity…
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In a show of bullish performance, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) witnessed a significant jump in its indices during Thursday’s trading session. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI), a key benchmark of the market’s overall performance, surged…
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Fitch Solutions, a leading global research and analytics firm, has published a report forecasting a 200 basis points (bps) cut in the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) benchmark policy rate by November 2024. This anticipated reduction would bring…
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Famous crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison after serving time for mutilating naira notes. Convicted on April 5 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on four counts of naira…
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Acclaimed actor Van Vicker has recently addressed why he did not participate in Lil Win’s film, “A Country Called Ghana,” despite being initially considered for the lead role. The role, which eventually went to Nigerian actor Ramsey…
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"The measure of any society is how it treats its women and girls." — Michelle Obama During a job interview at a respected firm in Accra, I faced a disheartening requirement in the employment agreement: “I would not get pregnant within…
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About 40 people have been arrested in northern Nigeria for waving Russia's national flag during protests against the high cost of living and what they feel is "bad governance". Amid this crackdown, army chief Christopher Musa warned that…
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Approximately three-quarters of all schools in Ghana are private schools. The private school sector in Ghana plays a crucial role in filling the gap left by insufficient public education and providing choice to households. Private…
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Ghanaian dancehall artist, Shatta Wale was seen celebrating the release of Vybz Kartel from prison. In the video, Shatta Wale announced his plan to visit Vybz Kartel in Jamaica and celebrate his freedom. He declared his intention to…
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