Botswana President Concedes, Marking End of BDP’s 58-Year Power
Botswana’s political landscape has shifted dramatically. President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in this week’s general election, ending the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) 58-year dominance. Early results show the BDP trailing far behind, with the main opposition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), securing a...
Mareme Dieng: Championing African Startups as 500 Global’s Youngest Partner
At just 27, Mareme Dieng has become the youngest Partner at 500 Global, one of the world’s largest venture capital firms. Based in Nairobi, Dieng is not only investing in startups but also betting on Africa’s potential to tackle its toughest challenges through innovation. From...
Idris Elba’s Bold Move to Ghana: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Film Industry
In a landmark announcement at the Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) 2024 in Accra, British-Ghanaian actor Idris Elba revealed plans to make Ghana his permanent home, marking a pivotal moment for the continent’s growing film industry. Speaking at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel during the summit, held...
End Galamsey and Free the Citizens Protesters have Spoken: Will the Government Listen?
The streets of Accra reverberated with an unwavering outcry against illegal mining as the much-anticipated three-day protest began on October 3, 2024. Activists, environmentalists, and concerned citizens united with two clear demands: the release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters arrested during the previous week’s anti-galamsey...
VRA Unveils Game-Changing Energy Solutions for Industrial Growth at the 2024 Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition
The 2024 Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) wrapped up with “VRA Day,” showcasing the Volta River Authority’s (VRA) role in advancing industrial competitiveness through energy innovation. Organised by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), the three-day summit culminated with VRA unveiling its new suite...
Breaking Boundaries: Ghanaian Woman Sets Sights on Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon
An ambitious woman in Ghana is currently undertaking a remarkable feat to smash the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest continuous cooking session. Meet Abdul Razak Failatu, who embarked on this extraordinary culinary marathon at the stroke of midnight, with a determined intention to sustain...
Volta River Authority Commits a Total of GHS20 Million Cedis Towards the Provision of Relief Supply
In a heartfelt response to the urgent humanitarian needs stemming from the ongoing spillage from the Akosombo Dam, the Board and Management of the Volta River Authority (VRA) have allocated an additional ten million cedis (GHS10,000,000.00), making it a total of GHS20 million, to strengthen...
MEPE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL WELCOMES VRA EXECUTIVE TO CONFER ON MANAGING SPILLAGE FLOOD DISASTER
The Chiefs and people of the Mepe traditional area have welcomed Executives from the Volta River Authority (VRA) to the Mepe Community to deliberate on how to better collaborate in managing the current flooding disaster caused by the spillage of the Akosombo dam. This comes...
Lessons from Nigeria’s 2023 Elections: The demand for Youth Participation in leadership
Nigeria’s 2023 elections show the importance of youth participation in leadership across Africa. Although the elections did not result in a change of leadership as the status hold now, young people’s increased involvement demonstrated their desire for change and an end to old politics. In...
Off the pitch: the Christian Atsu Ghanaians knew
A testament to a gentleman who gave much while others gave some. The earthquake in Turkey claimed the life of Christian Atsu, a forward for Ghana who also played for Newcastle and Chelsea in the Premier League. He was 31. Until his untimely demise, Atsu...
Men Settle Where They Find Peace. Not Beauty.
Following the covid-19 pandemic, I got infected and was put under a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a company–sponsored isolation center. I spent my days with a coworker who has also contracted the virus. We were discharged to go home after 14 days and several tests....
How my reputation (unknown to me) saved me when I needed help most
Our reputation doesn’t come from how we talk about ourselves. Our reputation comes from how others talk about us. - Simon Senek I find this statement so true reflecting on an incident that happened some years ago during my undergraduate studies at the University. After all, attempts...
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