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Zanetor Rawlings elected 2nd Vice President of Pan-African Parliament
20+ hour, 50+ min ago (153+ words) Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has been elected Second Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament. She secured the position with a decisive vote of 131 against 51, underscoring broad support from lawmakers across the continent. Her election marks a…...
We're finalising new Labour Law to protect every worker in the gig economy and beyond - Mahama
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (342+ words) President John Mahama has announced that the government is finalising a new Labour Bill aimed at updating Ghana's labour framework to reflect emerging global work trends, including remote work, the gig economy, and digital platforms. Speaking during the 2026 May Day…...
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings elected 2nd Deputy President of Pan African Parliament in South Africa
1+ day, 23+ min ago (249+ words) In a significant boost to Ghana's continental diplomatic standing, MP for Korle Klottey Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has been elected as the Second Deputy President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). She secured an emphatic victory during the parliamentary session in Johannesburg,…...
PMI Global Summit Series heads to Cape Town
12+ hour, 11+ min ago (501+ words) Following a landmark gathering in Kigali that brought together over 1, 000 project professionals, industry leaders, and government officials, the PMI Global Summit Series will take place in Cape Town from 14 to 15 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Hosted by…...
Some South Africans see xenophobia as a solution to poverty and inequality - Charles Owiredu
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (225+ words) Former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has attributed recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa to deep-rooted socio-economic challenges confronting sections of the population. Mr Owiredu said issues such as unemployment, poverty and inequality continue to fuel resentment…...
TEWU urges government to uphold workers" dignity in 2026 May Day message
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (397+ words) The Teachers and Educational Workers" Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on government and relevant stakeholders to uphold the dignity of Ghanaian workers and ensure the smooth implementation of agreed conditions of service across the education…...
WAJESHA condemns SA xenophobic attacks, warns of growing public and mental health crisis
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (453+ words) The West African Journalists for Environment Science Health and Agriculture has strongly condemned the continued xenophobic attacks against Africans in South Africa, warning that beyond the violence, the situation is rapidly evolving into a serious public health and mental health…...
No burial without justice " Ghana blocks funeral, demands probe into citizen's killing in South Africa
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (467+ words) Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, says authorities have halted plans to bury a Ghanaian citizen killed in South Africa. He insists that justice must first be served before any funeral arrangements proceed. Speaking on PM Express on…...
No Ghanaian killed in xenophobic attacks " Envoy debunks viral death claims
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (486+ words) Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, has dismissed viral claims that Ghanaians have been killed in ongoing xenophobic attacks, insisting no such deaths have been recorded. Speaking on PM Express with Evans Mensah, he said, "So the current…...
Vaccines protect millions in Africa, but gaps still leave children behind
1+ week, 1+ day ago (679+ words) Vaccines have long played a key role in protecting public health across Africa, including Ghana, where they have helped reduce childhood illnesses and prevent diseases that once caused widespread deaths. But despite these gains, health experts say many children are…...