Africa

Ghana’s forthcoming digital currency, the digital Cedi, could emerge as the premier central bank digital currency (CBDC) worldwide, predicts fintech specialist Jason Marshall. Marshall, who is the Chief Operations Officer …

In light of Dyslexia Awareness Month this October, the Africa Dyslexia Organisation is calling on the Ghana Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to make dyslexia training …

The plight of Ghanaian teachers has been highlighted by a recent report that revealed that over 16,000 of them have applied to work in the UK by June 2024. The …

In a bid to fortify the management of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services during crises, an assessment workshop was convened in Tema, Greater Accra Region. The spotlight was on …

Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, Chief Executive Officer of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, expressed concern regarding the alarming increase in kidney diseases, stating that 17% of Ghanaians now face kidney issues. Records …

Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, Registrar of the National Teaching Council (NTC), warns that the significant departure of Ghanaian teachers for opportunities abroad jeopardises the nation’s educational future. In just the first …

To draw more investments for amplified development in West Africa, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) emphasises the need for a robust democracy and effective governance. EBID’s President, …

The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) in Ghana recently secured a $125 million grant from the World Bank. This grant is for a five-year project. Its goal is …

The Accra Psychiatric Hospital recently received a charitable contribution from the Katanga Alumni Association. Comprising members who resided in the University Hall, also known as Katanga, during their time at …

In a compelling address to the ECOWAS Parliament, Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo warned that West Africa’s democracy stands at a crossroads. He urgently pressed the ECOWAS Parliament to …