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From Gideon Agbagba The Member of Parliament for Ketu South and Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has once again demonstrated her commitment to the development of young people and the promotion of sports in the Ketu South Municipality. Responding to separate appeals for support, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie has provided a total of GH¢22,500.00 towards two important sporting initiatives involving young people in the Municipality. The Ghana Education Service, Ketu South Municipal Education Directorate, received GH¢10,000.00 towards the 2026 Inter-District Sports Festival, while the Ketu South Municipal Football Association received GH¢12,500.00 towards its participation…

Netflix is set to bring the beloved 1980s and 1990s sitcom A Different World back to screens with a new sequel series that premieres on September 24, 2026. The date marks exactly 39 years since the original series debuted on NBC as a spin-off of The Cosby Show. The new half-hour single-camera comedy returns to the fictional Hillman College, an HBCU that served as the vibrant backdrop for stories of Black student life, friendship, romance, and personal growth. At the center of the series is Deborah Wayne, played by Tony Award winner Maleah Joi Moon. Deborah is the free-spirited, well-intentioned,…

Let me begin by quoting myself: “Natural resources never guarantee a country’s success. Human resources certainly do. In the hands of a nation impoverished by poor human resources, rich natural resources can become a terrible curse” When we discuss galamsey, attention usually centres on the poisoned rivers, devastated forests, ruined cocoa farms and enormous pits left across the landscape. These are visible and horrifying. But another form of destruction may be taking place quietly inside the brains of our children. It cannot be photographed by a drone. It does not immediately turn a river brown. It may take years before…

By Our Correspondent A community-led initiative aimed at improving accountability, livelihood visibility and institutional coordination within the Ghana–Togo border environment is progressing into a new phase of bilateral engagement following its launch at Penyi in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region. The Akanu–Noépé Border Community Stabilization & Livelihood Coordination Programme, initiated by the Office of the Paramount Queen Mother of the Penyi Traditional Area, was formally launched on 18 July 2026 together with the introduction of the Border Community Coordination & Accountability Centre (BCCAC) as its community-led implementation mechanism. The Programme responds to recurring challenges experienced by vulnerable…

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term in office after winning roughly 60% of valid votes, but the result has also highlighted growing public frustration over economic hardships that have persisted despite improvements in the country’s broader economic outlook. Results released by the Electoral Commission of Zambia showed Hichilema comfortably ahead of his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, who secured about 38% of the vote in his first attempt to become president. The result gives Hichilema another five years to pursue his economic agenda and consolidate the reforms launched after he came to power in 2021, when Zambia was…

By Lawrence Odoom Dr. Dramani Bukari, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, has reportedly passed away, according to sources privy to the development. The precise circumstances surrounding his demise remain indeterminate at this juncture, and an official communiqué from the relevant authorities is yet to be promulgated. Dr. Bukari served in the capacity of Deputy Chief Executive at the NPA , the statutory regulatory institution entrusted with the oversight of Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. His tenure was marked by stewardship within a sector pivotal to the Ghana’s energy security and economic stability. Further particulars pertaining to his…

A REJOINDER BY BOBBY QUARQOO WHY PEOPLE CAN’T FACE TRUTH Truth imposes responsibility on people. Embracing that responsibility could result in inconveniences that can include: 1. Leaving your comfort zome 2. Reduction or deminishing your daily bread, even if temporarily…..livelihood loss 3. Loss of your safety 4. Loss of inheritance 5. Forfeiture of opportunities Example:When people from other faiths come to know the truth of who the Lord Jesus is, they push it away through: 1. Intellectual dishonesty 2. Preference for misinformation Both of these drive them away from the responsibility that accepting the true identity of Christ imposes on them,…

Tension is brewing in the ancient fishing community of Awonasuazo in the Ellembelle District in the Western Region following a decision by the chief of the area to evict Ewe settlers in the community. The settlement, mainly occupied by fisherfolk from the southern part of the Volta Region, dates back almost a century, with a sizable population of Anlo settlers from all the 36 clans of the Anlo State of the Volta Region inhabiting the area. These Ewe settler fisherfolk migrated to the Nzemamanle in pre-independent Ghana for their fishing trade, and have lived there with others until they received…

Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, a former CEO of Ghana’s Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC)’s 10-year prison sentence has been overturned by the Court of Appeal. The appellate court acquitted and discharged her, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The Court of Appeal on Thursday morning (July 30, 2026) unanimously acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, quashing her earlier conviction and 10-year sentence In a 94-page judgement, the court held that the trial judge lost sight of the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against her…

By Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson South Africa occupies a unique place in Africa’s history. It is a nation whose struggle against apartheid inspired the world and whose transition to democracy became a symbol of reconciliation, justice and hope. It is therefore painful to witness the growing tide of xenophobia that threatens to undermine these hard-earned values. There is no denying that South Africa faces serious challenges. High unemployment, crime, inequality, pressure on public services and slow economic growth are genuine concerns that deserve urgent attention. Every sovereign nation has the right, and indeed the responsibility to regulate its borders and…