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Teacher who hustled to pay school fees now helps the poor with his Foundation

The work of a young man who had to jostle to fund his education after his father passed away and despite having access to extremely scarce resources, yet continues to support the needy, has been highlighted.

Ghanaian oil and gas giant Kevin Okyere interviewed on Steve Harvey show

Ghanaians are making remarkable strides globally, and many individuals are adding to the tall list of Ghanaian names gaining attention of major eye balls.

Ghana is the fastest growing mobile money market in Africa

According to the report, the mobile phone penetration created opportunities for expansion of financial services and increased the role of non-financial institutions as much as e-money issuers, positioning Ghana as the fastest grow

Meet female teacher who spends her school break sewing torn uniforms for pupils

A goodly-hearted teacher at Kubease in Ejisu, has been impacting the lives of young people in an extraordinary way despite having access to very limited resources.

Legalising ‘wee’ in Ghana: Social media users throw their weight behind top NPP man

Some social media users have expressed their support for the call for a discussion of the economic benefits of Indian hemp. Otchere-Darko called for a national debate on the economic potentials of the drug.

Why Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire refused to sell 65% of the world's cocoa

The world of cocoa buying countries and corporations have been hit by the refusal of Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire to sell and YEN.com.gh is seeking to explain why this was the case.

Actor John Dumelo calls on government to consider making Ghana a ganja hub

Ghanaian actor and entrepreneur, John Dumelo, has waded into the controversial issue of legalizing Marijuana, popularly known as 'ganja', on the back of its economic benefits for the country.

Kitchen not reserved for women; Pentecost pastors urge men to cook for wives

Certainly the kitchen is not a preserve for women, and the Mangoase District Pastor of the Church of Pentecost, Pastor Seth Henneh, has reiterated this golden view while adding that men too must cook.

Loom get-rich-quick scheme a scam – EOCO warns

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has cautioned that the Loom money making scheme, which targets young people is a scam.

I took 15yrs to forgive God - Ebo Whyte recounts importance of fathers

On the back of Fathers’ Day, which will be marked on Sunday June 16, 2019, a Ghanaian playwright has urged people to reflect on the significance of fathers in the lives of their children.

Meet the man educating girls in menstrual hygiene

A young impassioned Ghanaian, Wisdom Dordoe, has introduce a program christened iCAN Mentorship, to campaign with seasoned speakers to educate girls in menstrual hygiene.

Government appoints Talented Kidz winner Nakeeyat as sanitation ambassador

Winner of TV3’s Talented Kidz season 10, Nakeeyat Sam Dramani, has been given a two-year ambassadorial appointment by the government of Ghana.

Meet Seth Ocran the ‘trotro’ mate who is now a multi-million-dollar businessman

Ghanaian business mogul, and Chief Executive Officer of multi-million-dollar businesses, YOKS Investments Limited, Seth Yeboah Ocran, may just be personification of the proverbial moving from grass to grace. YEN.com.gh news.

Ghana Tourism Authority shuts down Chinese restaurant operating as brothel

The Ghana Tourism Authority together with the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service has shut down a Chinese restaurant in Accra, as part of measures to sanitise the hospitality industry of illegal facilitie

Balancing tradition on Ghana's floating village Nzulezu in a modern world

Nzulezo in Jomoro district of western Ghana could pass for a less elaborate version of Vernice in Italy, with its stilt structures over water and houses built from branches of raffia palm.

Mixed reactions from Ghanaians as Bawumia lists employment opportunities under NPP

An attempt by the vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to outline the achievements of the Akufo-Addo-led administration with regard to employment has generated varied reactions on social media.

Make Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy sanitation ambassadors – Prof. Akosa to NCCE

Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, has proposed that the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) should appoint dancehall artistes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy as sanitation ambassadors for Ghana.

Explainer: Why the BoG’s financial cleansing is a good thing

The Bank of Ghana with the support of the government embarked on a comprehensive and innovative reform agenda with the objective of cleaning up the sector and strengthening the regulatory and supervisory framework for a more resil

Livelihoods and culture under threat in historic port of Jamestown

After years of neglect, preparations are far advanced to replace Ghana’s historic fishing port, Jamestown, with a Chinese-backed mechanised factory.

GCB Bank records increase in profit, deposits and asset base in 2018

GCB Bank Ltd has recorded a GH¢1.38billion increase in total deposits from GH¢6.92 billion in 2017 to GH¢8.30 billion representing a 19.6 percent growth in 2018. This makes GCB the number one Bank in Ghana in terms of deposits and

Kennedy Agyapong expresses big interest in buying Cape Coast and Elmina castles

Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed interest in buying two of the most storied buildings in Ghana, namely the Elmina and Cape Coast Castles.