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Canada Supports Ghana’s Fight Against Child Labour with $60K Grant.

The Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), an anti-corruption and human rights advocacy group, has secured a $60,000 grant from Canada’s Unifor Social Justice Fund to tackle child labour in Ghana’s cocoa sector. The two-year project, known as Rights4Cocoa, aims to improve education access, raise community awareness, and create alternative livelihoods for families in cocoa-growing areas.Targeting over 1,000 at-risk children in the Dormaa West and Dormaa Municipality of Bono, as well as the Ahafo-Ano North cocoa districts, the initiative also seeks to boost the financial stability of 500 farming households through sustainable farming practices. Additionally, 200 cocoa farmers will receive financial literacy training and access to microcredit to help them grow their businesses.Raphael Godlove Ahenu, CEO of GloMeF, emphasized that despite the economic benefits of cocoa, poverty and child labour remain serious issues. According to the International Cocoa Initiative, an estimated 770,000 […]

Edem 4Style January 30, 2025

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Council of State Elections: Regional Race Heats Up as Nominations Close Tomorrow.

The nomination process for electing Regional Representatives to Ghana’s Council of State, which began last Tuesday, is set to close tomorrow, January 31, 2025. According to a statement from Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa, voting will take place on February 11 in all regional capitals.The election has sparked widespread interest across the country, with aspirants from various backgrounds—including traditional leaders—vying for the prestigious advisory role to the President.In the Greater Accra Region, three candidates have submitted their forms so far: accountant Helbert Nii Aryee Annan, farmer and former Regional Minister Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo, who is also the Chief of Katamanso, and accountant Summertime Kwabillna Ampong.Meanwhile, in the Savannah Region, several traditional rulers have also thrown their hats into the ring. Among them is Mankpanwura Jakpa Achorde Borenyi I, Paramount Chief of Mankpan Traditional Area, and Tingawura Alhaji Abudu […]

Edem 4Style January 30, 2025

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61% of Ghanaians Have Considered Leaving the Country Due to Economic Challenges – Afrobarometer.

A significant portion of Ghanaians, about 61%, have seriously considered leaving the country in search of better opportunities, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. This represents a dramatic increase in emigration considerations since 2017, with the rate jumping by 20 percentage points.The survey attributes this growing interest in emigration primarily to economic hardships, with many citing employment opportunities as the key driving factor. The Afrobarometer report reveals that educated youth and the unemployed are the most likely groups to consider leaving. The top destinations for potential emigrants are North America, with 55% of respondents, and Europe, with 24%.The report also shows a marked rise in the number of people who have given serious thought to emigration, from 20% in 2017 to 44% in 2024. Among the highly educated (78%) and young people (72%), the desire to migrate is particularly strong, […]

Edem 4Style January 29, 2025

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UNICEF Launches YOMA to Combat Youth Unemployment in Ghana.

UNICEF Ghana, in collaboration with its partners, has launched the Youth Agency Marketplace (YOMA), an innovative platform designed to address youth unemployment and underdevelopment. YOMA serves as a digital marketplace offering young people opportunities to gain practical skills, engage in impactful tasks, and access tailored learning pathways both online and offline.Speaking at the launch in Accra, UNICEF Ghana's Deputy Representative, Fiachra McAsey, highlighted the pressing challenges of youth unemployment, underemployment, and child labor, particularly in vulnerable communities. He emphasized YOMA’s role in equipping young Ghanaians with the skills needed to meet global and local market demands while fostering personal and community development.Supported by the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and other partners, YOMA focuses on improving education and addressing child labor in cocoa-growing regions. Magdalena Wüst from the Swiss Embassy stressed that the platform […]

Edem 4Style January 27, 2025

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Kofi Job Foundation Donates GH₵1M to Help Children with Cancer.

The Kofi Job Foundation has donated GH₵1 million in health support to two children battling cancer, helping their families cover treatment costs.Two-year-old Halila is undergoing treatment for retinoblastoma, a type of eye cancer, while another child is receiving care for Wilms tumor, a kidney cancer. The Kumasi South Hospital estimated the treatment for both children to cost at least GH₵60,000, a sum their families struggled to raise.The treatment plan, as explained by Dr. Alimatu Salam, a paediatrician at the hospital, involves chemotherapy followed by surgery, with chemotherapy being administered at the hospital and surgery conducted at KATH.Halila's mother, Ernestina Kwarko, shared how her daughter’s eye condition worsened over time, making the financial burden even heavier.Thanks to the Kofi Job Foundation’s generous donation, GH₵120,000 has been allocated to cover the children’s medical bills, and additional funds have been provided to assist […]

Edem 4Style January 25, 2025

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Boankra Inland Port Phase I Set for Completion by March 2025.

The Boankra Inland Port Project in the Ashanti Region is progressing, with contractors confident that Phase I will be completed by the end of March 2025. This phase includes essential infrastructure such as storage facilities, a security zone, roads, and the port terminal. The full completion of the project is anticipated by 2026.Dr. Justice Amo, CEO of Justmoh Construction Limited, highlighted the support from both the government and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in pushing the project forward. The inland port is a critical infrastructure designed to serve importers and exporters in central and northern Ghana while facilitating transit traffic to neighboring countries.Launched by former President Nana Akufo-Addo in 2020, the Boankra Inland Port is expected to play a significant role in enhancing Ghana's position within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The project will alleviate traffic congestion […]

Edem 4Style January 25, 2025

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Wenchi Hospital to Bury 28 Unclaimed Bodies After Three-Year Wait.

The Wenchi Methodist Hospital in the Bono Region is set to conduct a mass burial for 28 unclaimed and unidentified bodies that have been in the hospital's morgue for nearly three years. This initiative aims to alleviate the congestion that has hampered smooth operations at the facility.A statement from the Wenchi Municipal Coordinating Director, Jimah Yakubu, explained that the hospital had made repeated efforts to reach out to families for identification, but no progress was made.To address the issue, the Environmental Health Unit of the Wenchi Municipal Assembly and hospital management have scheduled the burial between January 23 and January 31, 2025. Families or individuals with missing relatives are encouraged to contact the hospital urgently to identify and collect the remains before the deadline.The hospital emphasized that clearing the morgue would not only decongest the facility but also ensure a […]

Edem 4Style January 25, 2025

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13-Year-Old Physics Whiz Joins KNUST.

Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise, a 13-year-old prodigy, has become one of the youngest students ever to enroll at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Scoring A1 in five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics, in his WASSCE, Melchizedek is now pursuing a degree in Physics, with a particular passion for Mechanics.Although he once dreamed of becoming a pilot, he chose to delve deeper into Physics to uncover his true passion. He plans to decide between Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering as his career path by his third or fourth year.Coming from a family of educators, Melchizedek initially felt overwhelmed skipping Forms 2 and 3, but he quickly adjusted to university life and enjoys being among his older peers.

Edem 4Style January 25, 2025

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Fire Breaks Out at Kejetia Market, Traders Count Losses.

A fire broke out at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, causing significant damage to two shops, which primarily sold textiles and fabrics. The fire is believed to have started in a closed shop and spread to a nearby store, destroying valuable goods.Thanks to the quick response of the Fire Service, more shops were saved from the blaze. Nana Akwasi Prempeh, President of the Federation of Kejetia Traders, acknowledged the swift intervention, noting that security agencies had been on high alert due to earlier intelligence suggesting potential arson attacks on the market.The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and traders have been urged to ensure all electrical devices are turned off before leaving their shops. This incident adds to the recent string of fire outbreaks in commercial centers across the country.

Edem 4Style January 24, 2025

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Mahama’s Swift Move Averts Power Crisis Amid Gas Pipeline Shutdown.

 President John Dramani Mahama has revealed how proactive measures by his administration prevented a potential energy crisis during scheduled maintenance of the West African Gas Pipeline, a vital fuel source for Ghana's thermal plants.Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of six new ministers on January 22 at the Jubilee House, Mahama highlighted the advanced arrangements made to supply alternative fuels, ensuring uninterrupted power supply. He criticized the previous administration for failing to prioritize energy stability, which he said could have resulted in power outages.Mahama commended Energy Minister John Jinapor for his leadership during the crisis and reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a lean government with no more than 60 ministers.

Edem 4Style January 23, 2025

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