Accra: Mr Francis-Xavier Sosu, a National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Madina, says parental leave, ranging from seven days to four weeks for fathers to support their spouses after childbirth, will address the gender gap.
He, therefor…
Accra: Cee Nortey and Helena Hommasi have emerged victors of this year’s under-16 Diplomatic Ball Tennis Tournament at the Accra Lawn club.
15-year old Nortey defied all odds to top the boys category with over 46 participants, whereas Hommasi also s…
Accra: Maize sellers in the Sissala area of the Upper West Region are crying for buyers of their produce weeks after harvest, with all known off-takers not in sight, forcing them to sell at lower-than-expected prices.
This came to light when the Ghan…
Accra: Professor Kenneth Egbadzor, Head of the Agriculture Science Department of Ho Technical University, at the weekend disclosed that the baobab tree that grows in the wild has several uses but is being underutilized.
He said the tree whose scienti…
Accra: Mr Ernest Apenkwah, Site Manager of the Forestry Commission, Ada East, has declared zero tolerance for fishers who catch and sell turtles, saying the Commission will apply the laws on such persons to the letter.
Mr Apenkwah therefore warned …
Accra: Scores of market women in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta region, have self-apportioned sheds and space at the yet-to-be commissioned modern market for business.
This is a result of a windstorm that destroyed temporary sheds that occupied …
Accra: A downpour has caused havoc at the Sunyani Coronation Park, causing extensive destruction to the VIP and other spectator stands at the park.
The rains, which followed incessant storm and lightning in the Sunyani Municipality, started around 17…
Accra: The Nubuke Foundation, through its annual Woori (Smock) Festival, has inspired the weaving industry of the Upper West Region, by taking steps to reduce the challenges of the sector, especially among women weavers, to make them more creative.
T…
Accra: Mr John Anim Peprah, the Dormaa Area Head, Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), has advised the public to deal directly with NEDCo officials for meter acquisition and other services without involving middlemen.
Mr Peprah gave the…
Accra: The Electoral Commission (EC) has released a timetable for a list of activities for the forthcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 2024.
According to the EC, nominations for candidates will be accepted from September 9 to 13, mark…