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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised concerns about electoral irregularities in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, describing the events as "a threat to democracy". Hon.Mic Oquaye jnr  According to the NPP,PC for Dome kwabenya constituency,Hon.Mic Oquaye jnr in an engagement with Nation 1 TV,stated that the actual voting process was peaceful, but issues arose during the collation of results. "The counting at the end of voting was incident-free, and all was well at this stage of all polling stations," the party stated. However, things took a turn for the worse when an NDC mob stormed the collation center, snatching and destroying pink sheets and other election materials. "The police followed up and retrieved some of the pink sheets, after about an hour," the NPP said. The party alleged that the NDC parliamentary candidate incited the mob, leading to further violence and destruction of property. "The mob numbering over 1,000 people started to attack th...

Jerry wonder sampson founder of the Ghana Models Awards, beamed with pride as he reflected on the event's 7th anniversary. "We're happy that models came in their numbers to support the event," he said. "Professional modelling in Ghana is growing, and we hope the government will provide the necessary support." Jerry wonder sampson, CEO, GMA  Sampson emphasized the importance of industry support, citing the growth of fashion shows and the role of institutions like Ghana Tvet service (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) which known as the body developing skills in fashion design and sewing. However, he stressed the need for government backing, particularly in advertising. "We advocate for advertising agencies to use Ghanaian models on billboards and platforms," Sampson urged. "This creates a sustainable value chain and promotes local talent." One of the major challenges facing the industry is freelance modelling. Sampson encoura...

Dr. Solomon Owusu-Nyakon, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Union, shared his insights on the significant role cooperatives have played in Ghana's development. As the nation celebrated the 102nd International Credit Union Day, Dr. Owusu-Nyakon highlighted the impressive contributions of credit unions. Dr. Solomon Owusu-Nyakon With over 495 credit unions nationwide, employing more than 5,200 people, and boasting total assets of 4 billion Ghana cedis, the impact of credit unions cannot be overstated. Beyond employment, credit unions have fostered an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, promoting economic growth and development. Dr. Owusu-Nyakon emphasized the importance of good leadership, citing the over 15,000 board of directors who have helped shape the credit union sector. He noted that cooperatives have been a cornerstone of Ghana's development for over 100 years, with a remarkable 10 million members. Despite these achievements, Dr. Owu...

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's public procurement reforms, citing the significant role that an efficient procurement system plays in the country's economy. Speaking at a recent event on Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS), a World Bank representative public procurement authority launches Ghana maps assessment exercise Lina Tutuanji  Lina Tutuanji, senior hub, procurement specialist (world bank), Ghana, Liberia,Sierra Leone emphasized the importance of a transparent and accountable public procurement system in providing opportunities for private sector companies to do business and create jobs. The World Bank is supporting the Ghanaian government in assessing its public procurement system using the MAPS (Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems) methodology. This assessment will help identify areas of improvement and provide a roadmap for reforms. The outcome of the assessment will be an action plan that outlines specific areas requiring ...

  Heritors labs limited has launched The African Research and Innovation Commercialization Summit (ARICS) 2025 aimed at bringing together stakeholders from across the continent to drive innovation, collaboration, and commercialization of research outcomes. The event took place on 21st November 2014 in Accra with the theme FROM LABS TO MARKETS: SCALING INDUSTRY UPTAKE FOR INNOVATION & RESEARCH OUTCOMES. Barbara Edu According to Barbara Edu, Development Program Lead for Heritage Labs and Project Lead for ARICS Global, the summit is a strategic platform for partnerships between the private sector, government, and other stakeholders. "We are partnering with both private sector and government to devise topics that would reach the market and understand pathways needed for the Ghanaian community to scale up," Edu explained. This year's summit takes a pan-African approach, bringing on board stakeholders from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries. The goal...

 Elder Alfred Kungu, Former Church Family History Manager of the church of Jesus Christ of latter days Saints on 22nd November 2024 has emphasized that Christmas is not just a one-day event, but a celebration that should be observed throughout the year. Elder Alfred Kungu "As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe that Christmas is a time to remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ," he said. Elder Kungu highlighted the humility of Jesus Christ, who was born in poor conditions, and reminded us that because of Him, we have the power to be healed and to receive blessings. "We need to remember that Christ is a miracle, and if we approach Him, believe in Him, and trust in Him, we can find peace, joy, and happiness even in the midst of challenges and difficulties," he said. As the world grapples with various challenges, Elder Kungu's message serves as a reminder of the importance of faith, hope, and charity. "We invite eve...

The Adenta Municipal Education Directorate celebrated its first Guidance and Counseling Week with a range of activities under the theme, “Unlocking Potentials Through Guidance Services to Shape Social Behaviour and Values for a Brighter Future.” The week-long event, which began with an official launch and a mental health talk, highlighted the importance of counseling in educational settings, promoting a safe, supportive school environment. Madam Gifty Mussey Madam Gifty Mussey, Director of Education for Adenta, expressed her satisfaction with the event’s success, saying, “I’m happy that this has become a reality, because counseling is an integral part of our educational system. As a director, I encourage our school counselors to come together and organize a Counseling Week celebration.” Throughout the week, students participated in a debate, environmental clean-up, and social activities to strengthen school spirit and reinforce positive values. Hannah Araba Acquah Addressing the media,...