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  OAfrica, a charitable foundation, recently organized a blood donation and health screening event aimed at supporting the national blood bank and promoting quality healthcare. The initiative, led by alumni of the O. Africa Foundation who have benefited from the organization's programs, was held to address the ongoing need for blood donations and to offer free health screenings to the local community. The event saw a remarkable turnout, with over 200 people in attendance, demonstrating widespread community support for the cause. Speaking at the event, Mr. Anipah Francis, a Social Work Consultant with O. Africa, emphasized the importance of such initiatives, stating that it is the organization's way to contribute to the well-being of the community.  "We are committed to being an active partner in the community we live in," said Mr. Anipah, underlining the foundation’s dedication to giving back. In addition to advocating for blood donations, Mr. Anipah also touched on t...

On September 23, 2024, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) held a meeting with civil society organizations (CSOs), members of the diplomatic community, and religious bodies to address concerns regarding discrepancies in the 2024 voter registration process. This engagement follows what the party described as an "unproductive" dialogue with the Electoral Commission (EC) on the same issue. The NDC had previously organized the "Enough is Enough" protest on September 17, 2024, during which they submitted a petition to the EC, outlining their concerns about the voter registration process. The party claims that the current state of the voter register poses serious risks to the integrity of the upcoming December 2024 general elections. Dr. Omane Boamah, the NDC's Director of Elections and IT, emphasized the need for a forensic audit of the voter register and the EC's IT system. According to Dr. Boamah, such an audit is essential to restoring public trust in the e...

The Master card foundation and UG in partnership has hold a validation workshop on Youth Employment Policy ( YEPs) and the impact in Ghana at Accra. The policy seeks through Youth Unemployment and under employment,  which the study state that, the country's unemployment rate higher than the national average, even though youth account for a rising share of the population. The policy also stated that, person's aged between 15 and 35 years accounted for 38.2% of Ghana's population in 2021 up from 34.6% in 2000 are unemployed and in every five youth ( 19.7%) age 15 to 35 years, compared to nationwide unemployment  of 13.4%. ( GSS). The research indicated, Youth Unemployment is higher among women ( 22.3%) than among men (17.4%).  The incidence of under employment is higher among youth, person's with disabilities, and women.(GSS, 2018). Only 40% of the youth who are employed work in jobs that are secure and that are supported by written contracts, while 20% are engaged in vul...

Nkonya Secondary School (Nkosec) has officially launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a strong call to the government to invest in the improvement of the school’s facilities. The anniversary, themed "Fulfilling the Aspirations of the Founding Fathers," pays tribute to the founders who have played a vital role in the school's development through their dedication and provision of resources. Professor Francis Ato, a lecturer at the University of Ghana and a former teacher at Nkonya Secondary, was one of the key speakers at the event. He announced that the anniversary celebration would culminate in a grand event on November 17, 2024. The celebrations will include various activities and engagements that aim to unite the school community and stakeholders in recognizing Nkosec’s achievements and future prospects. Prof. Ato called on all stakeholders, including the media, old students, and well-wishers both within Ghana and abroad, to join in supporting the school during...

The Ghana Police Service has officially denied allegations made by the pressure group, Democracy Hub, claiming that the police had stopped their planned demonstration. In a statement released today, the Police clarified that the issue at hand was not about preventing the protest itself, but rather a disagreement regarding the choice of venue.   Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs at the Ghana Police Service, stated, "For purposes of emphasis, we wish to state categorically that the Ghana Police Service has not stopped Democracy Hub from embarking on the planned protest. The only disagreement is on their choice of the Revolution Square, in front of the Jubilee House, as the location for the protest."   The Police further explained that they had engaged with the organizers and requested an alternative location for the protest. ACP Ansah-Akrofi emphasized that the Service is prepared to provide adequate security for the event, sc...

On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Ghana Mineworkers Union, along with miners from the Bogoso-Prestea area employed by two major mining companies, staged a protest at the entrance of the main Trades Union Congress (TUC) building. Their protest was in response to grievances dating back to April 25th and 26th of this year, when they demonstrated against their employers for failing to pay their monthly wages, citing the companies' poor financial standing as the reason. The earlier protests were held at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Parliament House to draw the government's attention to issues at the Future Global Resources (FGR) Bogoso-Prestea Mine. The demonstrators demanded the cancellation of the mining leases and called for the sale of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine. Speaking during the recent protest, the General Secretary of the Ghana Mineworkers Union, GMWU  of TUC, Mr. Abdul Moomin Gbana recounted that during the April protests, the Minister of Lands and Nat...

The Ghana Affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) is deeply concerned by the continued degradation of our environment due to illegal artisanal small-scale gold mining, popularly known as galamsey.     Despite various promises and interventions by the government, galamsey remains rampant, destroying our forests, polluting our water bodies, and jeopardizing the livelihoods of thousands of Ghanaians. The environmental damage caused by this illegal activity threatens not only our ecosystems but also our national security and economic development.    It is troubling that despite the alarming rate of deforestation, soil degradation, and mercury contamination of rivers, the government’s actions have been inadequate in addressing these issues. We condemn this inadequacy and call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and all well-meaning Ghanaians to take immediate and decisive action to protect the country from irreversible environment...

The Coalition of Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold is urging the government to provide a financial bailout to help them recover their locked-up investments. This follows the customers' continued struggles to retrieve their funds after the company's collapse. The group referenced the recent GHC 1.5 billion bailout granted to Ghanaians affected by the financial sector cleanup, as well as a GHC 2 billion fund allocated to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2020, emphasizing that similar support should be extended to them. Fred Forson, the convener and public relations officer for the Coalition, expressed frustration over the group's numerous unsuccessful efforts to reclaim their investments. He attributed the delay to the actions of Nana Appiah Mensah (Nam1), the CEO of Menzgold, and his associates. Forson criticized them for what he described as "deliberate wickedness and evil intentions" in withholding the customers' funds. "The fact that Nam1 a...

The Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for the Madina Constituency, Hon. Robert Lamptey, has affirmed the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) commitment to a robust developmental agenda aimed at improving the lives of Ghanaians. He expressed confidence in the NPP’s policies, stating that they are better positioned to address the country's challenges compared to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). He made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to the Madina constituency. Hon. Lamptey urged the people of Madina and Ghanaians to retain the NPP in power, emphasizing the party’s capacity to drive economic growth and social development.  Key Highlights of the NPP’s Vision Hon. Lamptey outlined key aspects of the NPP’s developmental policies and his vision for the Madina constituency, which focuses on creating opportunities, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering inclusiveness. Job Creation and Economic Growth The PC emphasized that th...