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 […]
Using marijuana during pregnancy is linked to poor fetal development, low infant birth weight, dangerously early deliveries and even death, according to a new meta-analysis of research. “The most striking finding is the increased risk of perinatal mortality — death either during the pregnancy or shortly after the pregnancy,” said obstetrician and lead study author […]
Ghana wastes 3.2 million metric tonnes of food equivalent to GH¢762.32 billion annually, higher than the global average. The country’s per capita food waste in 2024 was 84 kg, higher than the global average of 74 kilogramme (kg), according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The food waste comprises 66 per cent of fruits […]
Charlotte’s Memorial Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has donated 120 reusable sanitary pads as well as with clothing, stationery items and shoes to Wokumagbe District Assembly Basic School in Ada East district. The foundation was invited to the school by Mr. Emmanuel Sene, a teacher at the school. The donation was made to mark this year’s […]
Charlotte’s Memorial Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to promoting gender equality and empowering girls and women in rural Ghana, has announced plans to supply more than 10,000 sanitary pads to underserved schoolgirls across the country. This announcement was made during a donation ceremony at the WokumagbeD/A Basic School in Ada East on May 28th, 2025. […]
Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) increases the risk of an early death, according to a international study that has reignited calls for a crackdown on UPF. Each 10% extra intake of UPF, such as bread, cakes and ready meals, increases someone’s risk of dying before they reach 75 by 3%, according to research […]
