NEWS IN GHANA

Smart device maker, Infinix has finally unleashed into the Ghanaian market its latest smartphone device; the Infinix Zero 5 as its flagship model for 2015. The hottest smartphone has since been launched in Accra on 30 th  November following an earlier massive global inauguration as the flagship model in Dubai November 14, 2017. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Kelvin Ming, Country Manager of Infinix Ghana maintained latest Zero 5 smartphone has the edge to withstand pressure and it’s uniquely designed to suit the Ghanaian temperature for that matter the whole Africa. Mr. Ming also disclosed his outfit is much focused on customer satisfaction and would continue to unleash unrivaled quality products unto the Ghanaian market. Mr. Sam Zhong, Infinix’s Key Outlet Manager (KOM) of Ghana in an interview was optimistic the new device would revolutionize the Ghanaian market, giving every user the satisfaction of a lifetime. Infinix, the mobile phone giant unveiled the ze...

Rex Omar, Renowned Highlife Musician The financial woes of mavens operating within the creative industry in the country would soon come to an end as some bigwigs within the industry move  to roll out the first ever ‘Showbiz’ credit union that would help cater for the financial needs of every member. Showbiz Credit Union as the name implies is an initiative which seeks to help promote the habit of savings in the creative industry. The creative sector in Ghana has seen many artistes over the years that have passed through the industry rising to fame and disappearing from the scene, ending up as paupers. In attempt to end this unfortunate trend, the first Showbiz Credit Union would be launched in March, 2018. The fund when successfully launched would target all professionals within the creative industry including musicians, composers, arrangers, sound engineers, lighting/sound providers, stage designers, dancers, Actors, Actresses, Cameramen, producers, directors, m...

Over 200 Ghanaian youth have participated in a health walk event and engaged in other activities to commemorate this year’s World AIDS Day. The event kicked off at the early hours of Friday December 1, 2017 at James Town Community Theatre Centre in  Accra. It was jointly organized by cluster of  Non-governmental Organizations(NGOs) in the country including Community and Family AID Foundation(CAFAF),Women Of Dignity Alliance, Gamashie Development Agency (GAMADA), Gamashie Radio, CEPHERG, Act For Change, Williows International ,Adesa Taloi, Gamashie All-Stars, Courageous Women. The participants representing various NGOs, schools & churches in the country were spotted in events T-shirts as they embarked on the health walk  through the principal streets of Accra where they converged at City Engineers Building at James Town Community Theater Centre to experience aerobic exercises session. Participants observing work out session The health walk wa...

Politicians have been urged to rubbish any negative thought purported to suggest that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) actors are in business only to compete with them over public recognition rather than focusing on their objectives which among other things seeks to affect the lives of people and bring about development in the society Very Rev. Walter Aboagye Pimpong, Founding Executive Director of the International Needs Ghana (INGH) made the observation and sound the warning whiles addressing a  lecture on the theme: “Smiles, Sweats, Breakthroughs and Barriers: The Story of Christian Development Organizations in Ghana to the mark the 30 th  anniversary celebration of the Organization. The lecture was held at the British Council Auditorium in Accra on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Local and International NGOs alike play critical roles in developing society, improving communities, and promoting citizen participation. Their activities ...

A renowned marriage counsellor, Nana Ebo Koomson has cautioned the youth against rushing into marriage simply because they are moved by certain feelings within their body towards the opposite sex without first conducting a critical study to see if the he/she is the right person before going ahead to marry. “You shouldn’t rush into marriage just because you have a string in the heart touching that you should marry the person, don’t go, study before you go into it”, he stressed. Mr.  Koomson gave the advice whiles speaking at the launch of a book titled “Love is not enough when choosing whom to marry”. The book launch took place at the Amu Theatre of University of Education Winneba, Central Region on Saturday November 25, 2017. “Love is not enough” is a 266 page book that teaches and enlightens readers on preparations, offering practical steps to be taken when one wants to choose a marriage partner. Author of the book, Mr. David Kofi Awusi said his inspiratio...

The United Nations Information Centre, Accra(UNIC) in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service(GES) have held a forum to sensitize over 50 students in the country on proper sanitation as part of efforts to commemorate this year’s World Toilet Day. The sensitization forum which witnessed over 50 students vigorously sensitized on proper sanitation methods including waste water management, dangers of open defecation among others took place at the Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School in Accra on Friday November 17, 2017. The participants were drawn from 5 selected Preparatory and Junior High schools located at Osu within the Accra Metropolis. The schools  include St. Barnabas Anglican Junior High School, Osu Ring Road Estate Junior High School, Tiny Flowers School, Osu Presbyterian Girls School and Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School. The World Toilet Day is an annual International observance day celebrated on November 19 to raise awareness of the need for cle...

The power to rule the world exists but only in the hands of few, though strongly sought after by all and sundry.  Believe it or not, such power is superb,mighty, gargantuan,omnipotent…endless….  …….,just call it whatever you want to, it exists and work perfectly for all.  In its quest to put such power in the hands of every Tom, Dick and Harry, Smart device maker, Infinix has unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Infinix Zero 5 in an event held in November in Dubai. Touted as hero among the rest, the all-powerful cum hottest Infinix Zero 5 device is endowed with the world’s leading industry technology features intended to empower every user in his/her own corner to rule the world with just at the click of a button. This powerful device comes in two varieties, the Zero 5 with 64GB and Zero 5 Pro with 128 storage correspondingly. The amazing Zero 5 gives you a powerful 5.98-inch touchscreen display with a mega resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels offering you...