The Department of Forest Science of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) with support from the Global Greengrants Fund (GGGF) has planted different species of trees to re-green some Senior High Schools and to mitigate climate change impacts in the schools. Professor Daniel Akoto, the Head of the Department led some students together […]
ALTHOUGH Ghana’s fashion industry is loaded with creativity and a new wave of confident and young talents, industry insiders say there’s still a long way to go before it can truly compete on the global stage. They say despite the growing visibility, the fashion sector in Ghana is facing serious roadblocks, such as limited infrastructure, […]
William Kobla Mensah, born in Accra in Ghana’s capital, is a man whose life embodies compassion, courage, and service. Raised by parents who taught him to do good without expecting anything in return, William has carried this principle from childhood into his adult life. Today, he serves as a rescue officer on Lake Volta in […]
Wearing an understated but chic outfit, flowing braids and a dewy, make-up free face, Arop Akol looks like your typical off-duty model. She sinks into the sofa at the offices of her UK agency, First Model Management, and details the burgeoning career that has seen her walk runways for luxury brands in London and Paris. […]
Africa stands at a critical juncture in its economic development journey. As the continent accelerates integration through frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the imperative for robust corporate governance becomes more urgent. Governance systems serve as the foundation for economic credibility, investor confidence, regulatory transparency, and sustainable development. In recent years, researchers […]
Ghanaian socialite and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia 4Reall, has announced her comeback to the music scene following her release from prison in the United States. On June 1, 2025, Montrage marked her return with a video preview of her latest song titled “Move.” The track begins with the line, “Life is a […]
The 5th edition of the Africa Wiki Challenge (AWC) writing contest was launched on Friday, 23rd May 2025, by Open Foundation West Africa. The Africa Wiki Challenge (AWC) aims to address the underrepresentation of African content online by leveraging Wikipedia and its sister projects to document the true story of Africa written by Africans. This […]
Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness event that highlights the importance of good menstrual hygiene management on a global scale.Proper menstrual hygiene is crucial for the health, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls worldwide. It plays a vital role in enabling them to reach their full potential. In this regard, on May 28th, […]
Teenagers with excess belly fat could face problems with learning, memory and emotion control, a study suggests. Key brain areas were found to be larger in youngsters carrying excess weight around the abdomen. Researchers said the findings are “particularly alarming” given the importance of adolescence when it comes to brain development. They suggest that tackling […]
At a bustling wedding in one of Accra’s affluent suburbs, Chef Kwame Adu watches as plates of uneaten jollof rice, grilled tilapia, and half-eaten banku are cleared from tables, destined for the rubbish bins. Chef Adu lamented, “This food could feed families.” His lamentation and frustration mirror a national crisis. In 2022, data from the […]
