insert_link Oshiwambo John Dramani Mahama gompilameno onene mo Ghana okwa tengenekwa a sindane omahogololo guupresitend Omahogololo gomaiuvo ga nyanyangidhwa mo Ghana nena oguulike omupresitend omukulu nokuli omuleli gompilameno onene moshilongo John Dramani Mahama eli komeho okusindana omahogololo guupresitend geliko mu December. Omukondjithi ghongundu onene yompilameno yo National Democratic Congress omupevi presitend Muhamudu Bawumia okuza mongundu tayi pangele yo New Patriotic party. Aaulikwahogololwa 13 otaa kondjele onkatu yuuupresitend ,oku pingenapo omupresitend Nana Akufo Addo,ngoka tazi koshipundi mu Jan,sho a longeleko iikako ye iyali. Kapena ongundu ya […] todayNovember 11, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Ghana’s Consumer Inflation Climbs to 22.1% in October Ghana's consumer inflation rose for the second consecutive month in October, reaching 22.1% year-on-year, up from 21.5% in September, according to the country's statistics service. Reuters says, a government statistician shared that both food and non-food inflation had increased during the month. He highlighted that three sectors—food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, water and fuel, and transport—accounted for about two-thirds of the overall inflation rate for October. todayNovember 7, 2024 4
insert_link Oshiwambo Ghana okwa dhidhilike oshipotha shotango sho Mpox nuumvo Ghana ohela okwa dhidhilike oshipotha shotango sho Mpox nuumvo,sho oshitopolwa tashi kondjitha etukuko lyo Mpox. Omalelo guuhaku ogati okanona ka gumwa ,hoka keli monkalo ombwaanawa okiikalekelwa,naamboka yaya nako mekwatathano otaya nongononwa. Oludhi lombuto nalo otalu konakonwa. O Africa news oya lopota kutya Iipotha ya konda 200 tayi fekelwa otayi konakonwa moshilongo. Credit:africanews todayOctober 4, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing Underway to Identify Variant Ghana's health service has confirmed its first case of mpox in 2024, though the specific variant has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting tests to determine if the strain is clade Ib, a variant that has sparked international concern due to its rapid spread and limited available information. A health official told Reuters that this particular variant is being closely watched as its behavior remains largely unknown. Ghana […] todayOctober 4, 2024 17
insert_link Environment Prince William is heading to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize ceremony Prince William is heading to South Africa for the fourth edition of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in November in Cape Town. He launched this initiative in 2020 to search for the most innovative solutions to the world's greatest environmental challenges. Fifteen Earthshot Prize finalists have been announced, they include Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, and Green Africa Youth Organisation. todaySeptember 26, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion By Suleman Lazarus, London School of Economics and Political Science and Mark Button, University of Portsmouth As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 41
insert_link Africa Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer, but it has an illegal mining issue: 5 essential reads By Godfred Boafo, The Conversation Ghana is one of the world’s gold hotspots. It is Africa’s largest producer of gold and it ranks sixth globally. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced. It is essential to Ghana’s economy, contributing around 7% of gross domestic product. Ghana’s gold mines are found in most parts of the country, and the mining history can be traced back hundreds of years. However, […] todaySeptember 11, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next By Josephine Jarpa Dawuni, Howard University The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana. The bill, which has been years in the making, is the result of several actors, allies and activists lobbying and protesting for over a decade. The bill in it its current form makes it compulsory […] todaySeptember 4, 2024 15
insert_link Environment Can nations ever get artisanal gold mining right? By Aimee Gabay, via Mongabay Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a pillar of stability and opportunity for at least 16 million people worldwide, particularly in rural, impoverished communities. But with these pros also come cons. Given the serious contamination and environmental degradation associated with it, nations around the world are pushing for more sustainable laws and regulations. The question remains for policymakers, however: Can policymakers ever get it right? […] todayAugust 14, 2024 82