National Tenants’ Union of Ghana Demands Transparency in Rental Assistance Scheme
The National Tenants’ Union of Ghana has issued a call for the immediate release of names of beneficiaries under the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS), sorted by regions and communities. This demand follows claims by the former Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye, that 1,492 citizens have benefitted from GH 19 million disbursed through the NRAS.
The NRAS,...
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Doctors to Strike Over Housing Dispute
Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana have announced plans to strike on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, citing severe accommodation challenges. The move comes after over 20 doctors received eviction notices, prompting an emergency meeting where the decision to strike was made unanimously.
The hospital’s Association leadership alleges that the doctors’ bungalows have been sold to private...
John Kumah’s wife demands answers from Captain Smart over poisoning claims
Apostle Mrs Lilian Kumah, wife of the late Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, is seeking clarification from media personality Captain Smart regarding allegations that her husband was poisoned.
In an official complaint, she has asked the Ghana Police Service to ensure that the Onua TV presenter substantiates his claims about the circumstances leading to her husband’s death.
During a live TV...
Ghana’s Parliament Endorses $300M World Bank Loan for Development Policy
The Ghanaian Parliament has sanctioned a significant $300 million loan from the World Bank, earmarked for the First Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing. This loan is pivotal in aiding the government to carry out the policies set forth in the 2024 Budget.
The loan’s approval faced initial hurdles due to the minority’s demands for the government to retract a tax...
Pin Africa and Unpublished Africa Launch Women’s History Month Campaign to Celebrate and Empower Female Photographers and Photojournalists
This Women’s History Month, Pin Africa and Unpublished Africa proudly announce the launch of the "We (Are) Invested" campaign, a dedicated initiative to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women photographers and photojournalists across Africa. Aligned with the United Nations International Women’s Day 2024 theme, "Invest in women: Accelerate progress," this campaign aims to spotlight and support the pioneering...
Bridging gender gaps in Africa’s creative sectors
The Fashion Industry in Africa is vibrant and innovative, drawing inspiration from the continent's rich cultural heritage and contemporary arts and culture. The UNESCO analysis shows that the continent holds all the cards to become one of the next world fashion leaders. However, despite an abundance of talent and creativity, fashion designers in Africa face challenges in translating their...
The opportunity for Fintech in Africa Lies With its Rising Youth Population
Africa’s fintech sector is expected to be worth approximately $65 billion by 2030, aligning with the United Nations (UN) projection that the continent's population will double to 2.4 billion by 2050, with half of the population being under the age of 25. The rapid growth of the fintech sector has been driven by its youthful demographic, technology advancements and...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa calls for innovative, green investment strategies to foster Africa’s economic growth
VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, 5 March 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- For African countries to benefit from the transition to sustainable green economies, which is estimated to generate $3 trillion by 2030, innovative instruments to foster climate action and address the current debt crisis are needed.
Government and institutional representatives at the opening of the Ministerial segment of the 56th Session of...
Why we Need to Safeguard AI’s Future with Dependable Data
NAIROBI, Kenya, 05 March 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most significant leaps forward for the power of technology and its impact on every sphere of our lives.
As organisations increasingly embrace generative AI to derive insights, automate processes, and drive innovation, the foundation of accurate and well-organised data within their business systems becomes pivotal for realising...
Ghana Comedy Awards Announces Nominees For 2024 Edition
The much anticipated Ghana Comedy Awards scheme has officially announced the Nominees for the 2024 edition which begins the new journey after the official split of the Awards from its old joint name, Comedy & Poetry Awards.
The Scheme is currently the most talked about project as it throws light on celebrating the unique creativity of Comedians who work tirelessly,...
