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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during his campaign in the 2016 general elections, promised Ghanaians that if voted into power, he would roll out a programme that would give every constituency one million dollars...

Five top non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have halted work in Afghanistan after women were banned from working for them by the Taliban government.Care International, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and Save the Children said they...

People see me on Strictly with the most beautiful and glamorous dresses, fake tan, the best hair and make up and think what’s she got to complain about?But I deal with the impact of...

It is not easy to find a relationship where you are happy 100% of the time, if that even exists.Relationships come with their share of compromises, negotiations, arguments, and frustrations. However, when the sense of...

The ancient city of Great Zimbabwe was an engineering wonder. But archaeologists credited it to Phoenicians, Babylonians, Arabians – anyone but the Africans who actually built it.Walking up to the towering walls of Great...

I just finished reading a blog post discussing the issue of whether or not the other woman should apologize when an affair or cheater is exposed.The argument was that the “other woman” should apologize for everything...

Since last week, I have been so excited heading towards Christmas in a somewhat happy mood.A cedi in coma has jumped to its feet, to earn some respect from a bullying dollar.Plantain and other...

On Saturday, August 22, 2020, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, gave an assurance that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government would remove import duties on sanitary pads if its mandate was renewed for...

The term ‘affordable housing’ has been variously used in different ways in different countries in seeking to provide direction towards addressing the housing needs of the populace. While the term  is normally associated with...

When Andre “Dede” Ayew stepped up in the 21st minute to take the penalty kick against Uruguay at the World Cup in Qatar, he was hoping a successful shot would accomplish two germane issues....

Tomatoes, in their numerous forms, are a globally famed staple crop with countless regional variants. Currently ranked 319th on the list of the world’s most traded products in 2022, it is one of the...

In 1879, Ghana planted our first cocoa tree. In the 2018–19 and 2019–20 cocoa seasons, respectively, Ghana produced 812,000 and 850,000 metric tonnes of cocoa.The entire global cocoa value chain is estimated at $100...

I've written a few articles about Ken Agyapong, and to be completely honest, I would have given him the backing he requires to be a leader if he hadn't gotten involved in activities that...

I read a news story on myjoyonline.com on 15 December 2022 in which it was reported that: “Exclusive documents available to Joy News indicate that the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng and his staff are...

On this day 10 years ago, a young woman was gang-raped and brutally assaulted on a bus in the Indian capital, Delhi. She died a few days later from her injuries.As she lay in...

When Yuna turned up for her first day at work, as a clerk at a major bank, she was not expecting the tasks she would be assigned. First was to make lunch for her...

IntroductionAbout six weeks ago I was in New York, and for the first time in almost three decades, I struggled to sell the economic credentials of my country. When we were approaching the runway...

If you are a partner of a photographer, be prepared for these beautiful things during your relationship.1. He pays attention to details.Be prepared for your man to notice to smallest of changes and details,...

Palm wine is the sap of a palm tree (family Palmeae) obtained as the fermentation product of a 24-hour tapping. Palm wine contains potassium which has been proven by research to improve heart health and...

About six weeks ago I was in New York, and for the first time in almost three decades, I struggled to sell the economic credentials of my country. When we were approaching the runway at...

You reached the edge of the world and flew. While everyone thought you’d fall. You didn’t have any wings when you started. And you don’t have any now.But after you conquered the earth, who...

Samsung, over the years, have been setting the pace in innovation in a fast-changing world where technology is ruling supreme.There have been four generation of folding-screen devices; the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z...

Harry and Meghan's own videos stand out the most in Netflix's documentary, says Sky's, Rhiannon Mills. Because as it paranoia that made them film themselves at a traumatic time, or the knowledge that they...

Basketball scout Sarah Chan’s career has taken her all over the world, from Sudan to Kenya, Europe and the US – but she’s had to face war, racism and gender-based violence along the way.“I...

Growing up, I was extremely thin. It’s not that I was starving myself; in fact, I loved to eat. But no matter how much food I consumed, I never was able to budge from...

Hair greying is a ubiquitous, visible and significant feature of the human ageing process (O’Sullivan et al., 2021; Tobin, 2011).The onset of hair greying in humans varies from person to person, as well as...

Shortly after Ghana’s 0-2 defeat to Uruguay in the final Group H encounter in Qatar, a stern-looking Otto Addo appeared at the post-match press conference willing to badly get something off his chest.After being...

Yesterday, the Black Stars failed the nation. That’s easy to say. But I think that those of us in the stands also failed the Black Stars and the nation. And it’s because several of...

Epiphyllum Oxypetalum is a popular species of cactus famous for producing large, fragrant, white flowers only one night per year.‘Queen of the Night’ is only a nickname, but one that fits Epiphyllum Oxypetalum perfectly....

Despite Western sanctions and an expected drop in oil and gas revenues, Russia has enough money to continue its aggression Ukraine.The Russian army launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine nine months ago. What was supposed...

2007. I sat beside the Maestro Abedi Pele, the celebrated father of Dede Ayew, on a trip to Namibia representing Ghana. I was part of a three-member delegation put together to market the AFCON...

Ghana is experiencing economic turbulence on a level not seen since the 1980s. Its currency, the cedi, is the worst performing in the world and Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio has risen to over 80 per cent.Consumer prices rose over...

Ghana is experiencing economic turbulence on a level not seen since the 1980s. Its currency, the cedi, is the worst performing in the world and Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio has risen to over 80 per cent.Consumer prices rose over...

Barring a last-minute change to plans, Ghana will formally announce its intent to default on its debt early next week.This was revealed in high-level meetings between the country’s authorities and top finance and economic...

Recent mass layoffs at big US tech firms have plunged into uncertainty several Indians working on non-immigrant visas such as the H1-B. Surbhi Gupta, a product manager at Meta who was among those affected,...

Of all the motley crew of ideas the government of Ghana has churned out in recent days and weeks to deal with the country’s deteriorating public finances, none has caught fire like the decision to...

The leadup to Ghana’s budget presentation was filled with political drama and outsized investor expectations.On Thursday, the 24th of November, the much-anticipated event finally came off, in the shadow of a World Cup fixture...

hana’s current economic mess demands change in how citizens vote. It seems apparent that Ghanaians cannot continue voting for the NPP and NDC and expect different results. If we want our lot changed, there...

Inside a bustling Doha neighbourhood is a popular beauty and fashion store, which was started by a former taxi driver.In the heart of the lively Doha neighbourhood of Al Mansoura is a beauty and...

GOAL’s Ed Dove remembers the Indomitable Lions side that broke new ground for African teams at the World CupGetty Thomas N’KonoWas Cameroon’s starting goalkeeper at the 1990 tournament, being named ahead of long-term rival...

Honeypot Ants, r honey ants, are specialized workers of several species of ants whose sole job is to gorge on nectar until they become living honey-storage.Did you know that honeybees aren’t the only insects...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Suavecito, by the band Malo, which became a mainstream hit at a time when Latinx people were just a small percentage of the US...

The past few weeks must have been among the most difficult for you. You have not only contended with your political opposition but, ironically, with members of your party over none other than, undoubtedly,...

Studies suggest 7 to 9 hours as the normal sleep range. Beyond 9 hours could as predispose you to negative health issues. This means latest by 10 pm one should go to bed. Those...

When the Bible said that "the thief only came to steal, kill and destroy....", we often send our minds on a wild goose chase and pray against a certain Satan whom we don't know...

The current political climate in the NDC after the just-ended regional elections nationwide paints a picture of a silent revolution slowly unraveling in the party of Rawlings.As far as I can tell, there’s a...

Disability is not inability!Do we really believe in that statement or it is just a saying?Globally, disability is a great concern due to the exclusion of persons with disability from mainstream society and the...

At least six women have died in Poland after doctors refused to terminate their pregnancies due to the constitutional court’s ruling on abortions. Fighting for justice and women’s rights in Poland has become an integral...

The International Day for Tolerance was started by the UN General Assembly, with the goal of getting educational institutions and the general public to see tolerance as a staple of society. In the year...

This was the moment Western leaders have feared since Russia launched its all-out invasion in February: that the war might spill over onto the territory of one of Ukraine’s Nato neighbours, forcing Nato to...