An investigative report on the cause of the opposition National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) worst electoral defeat has found, credible and selfless leaders were in short supply, the Today Newspaper has reported. “The concern of the party supporters is to have leaders who will share in their sorrows and light for the cause of the party even at the peril of ...
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Low-fee private schools could help achieve goal of ‘Basic Educ for All
Education plays an indispensable role in promoting economic growth and social justice and is associated with a wide range of positive outcomes, including improved health and better livelihoods. Each additional year of schooling results in a 10 percent average increase in an individual’s earnings[1], raises average annual GDP growth by 0.37 percent[2] and ultimately contributes to a more inclusive, productive ...
Read More »High import duties collapsing Suame Magazine – Spare parts dealers
Springs Dealers Association at Suame Magazine in the Ashanti Region has disclosed that Suame Magazine is gradually collapsing due to high import duties on spare parts. In an interview with Abusua Dawuro’s Nana Ama Annor, the Chairman of the Association Mr. Patrick Oppong stated that the spare parts business in the country is no longer lucrative. He added that high ...
Read More »U-17 AFCON: Kalusha tips Ghana to win trophy
Newly-appointed CAF Technical Committee chairman Kalusha Bwalya has tipped Ghana to win the 2017 African Junior Championship in Gabon. The Zambia legend was enchanted by the ‘complete’ performance displayed by the Black Starlets in their 4-0 win over Cameroon on Sunday. Captain Eric Ayiah shot the Black Starlets into the lead in the 25th minute courtesy of a lively pass ...
Read More »Pastor eaten by crocodiles after trying to ‘walk on water like Jesus’
A pastor in Zimbabwe has been eaten alive by crocodiles after he attempted to show his congregation he could walk on water. Jonathan Mthethwa of the Saint of the Last Days church, in White River Mpumalanga, died after walking 30 metres into a crocodile infested river, the Daily Post reports. The pastor walked into the river, known locally as Crocodile ...
Read More »6 things not to do when your partner cheats
1. Don’t ignore the infidelity You might be tempted to act as if nothing happened because it feels less painful, but if you do, any resentment you have will likely fester, and what’s more, you won’t address the underlying problems in the relationship. “The most important thing is to understand the meaning of the infidelity, because many, many times it’s ...
Read More »Mutiny in Ivory Coast
There’s been heavy gunfire in Abidjan, the commercial capital of Ivory Coast where troops have been staging a mutiny. Residents said they heard shots being exchanged from early in the morning, describing the gunfire as intense. Clashes have also been reported in the country’s second city, Bouake, where the mutiny began. The Ivorian military chief of staff said on Sunday ...
Read More »Appointment of Sophia Akuffo not based on sentiments – Emile Short
Former Commissioner for the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Short has observed that the appointment of Justice Sophia Akuffo as Chief Justice is an indication President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is on issues. He stated that Justice Sophia Akuffo who succeeds Justice Georgina Theodora Wood is more than qualified for the job and therefore downplayed ...
Read More »Mother’s Day Photos: 15 celebrities and their mothers
Myjoyonline.com brings you photos of 15 celebrities and their mothers on the occasion of Mother’s Day marked Sunday, May 14, 2017. Mother’s Day is a day set aside, annually and globally, to honour the mothers, known to be ‘the hand that rocks the craddle, rules the world’. See the photos below for some of favourite celebrities and their mothers: Singer ...
Read More »Kotokuraba Tomatoes: Message from the Morning Man
So as we count down to the release of my second book, Inspiration from the Morning Man, I bring you another of the heart-warming, soul-inspiring stories that you will find between the pages. This one is inspired by a childhood memory. Kotokuraba Market has recently been rebuilt, but for the longest time, it was a labyrinth of table-top enterprises zoned ...
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