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Crowned & Nurtured 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Beauty & Heritage
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Crowned & Nurtured 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Beauty & Heritage

This December, Accra will host one of the most anticipated lifestyle and cultural experiences of the year, Crowned & Nurtured 2025, happening on 13th–14th December at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. More than an event, Crowned & Nurtured is a movement, an immersive celebration of African beauty, culture, creativity, and empowerment. This year’s edition honors the evolution of hair, fashion, and identity across generations, from the ancestral roots of African hair artistry to modern-day expressions of style and confidence. Guests can expect two unforgettable days filled with activities that blend education, entertainment, and empowerment. Highlights include: Catwalk Through the Centuries – a live showcase of hairstyles and fashion inspired by every era of African bea...
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Scent by GL Perfume Shop Officially Opens, Inviting All to Discover Their Signature Scent
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Scent by GL Perfume Shop Officially Opens, Inviting All to Discover Their Signature Scent

Scent by GL, a new haven for fragrance enthusiasts, proudly celebrated its grand opening on September 27, 2025, inviting customers to step into a world where every scent tells a story. Located in the heart of Accra, Scent by GL offers an exquisite range of perfumes and body products designed to capture individuality and elevate every moment. At Scent by GL, customers can explore a curated collection of niche, designer, and classic perfumes, alongside vibrant body splashes, luxurious perfume oils, refreshing deodorant sprays, and lightweight body mists. Each product is crafted to suit diverse moods, from everyday charm to bold, unforgettable evenings. “We’re thrilled to open our doors and share our passion for fragrance,” said renowned Ghanaian photojournalist and founder of Scent ...
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From Side Hustles to Global Influence: The Economic Power of Women Who Brand Right
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From Side Hustles to Global Influence: The Economic Power of Women Who Brand Right

Author: Jannice Tagoe In the brand economy, women’s economic empowerment is no longer a distant dream; it is happening now, powered by personal and business branding that opens doors previously closed. From small side hustles to thriving global enterprises, women who understand and leverage the value of their brand are creating real wealth, influence, and impact. Why Branding is a Game-Changer for Women’s Economic IndependenceBranding isn’t just about looking good or having a catchy slogan. It’s a strategic tool that allows women entrepreneurs and leaders to stake their claim in the marketplace. When done right, your brand becomes your loudest advocate, opening conversations, building trust, and attracting customers, partners, and investors. This empowerment translates into financial...
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Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies
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Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies

Armani reimagined and modernised women's and men's suits  The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men's and women's suits for a modern audience. His company Armani expanded from fashion into an empire spanning beauty, fragrance, music, sport and even luxury hotels, bringing in more than £2bn a year. Donatella Versace paid tribute to the late designer on her Instagram page, posting a picture of him, saying: "The world lost a giant today, he made history and will be remembered forever." Giorgio Armani with Latvian model Agnes Zogla at his final runway show in January 2025 In a statement on the brand's Instagram page, it said Armani "worke...
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Public advised to avoid lifestyle diseases
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Public advised to avoid lifestyle diseases

Dr Malcolm Mambuoraa Dery, a Medical Doctor at Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), has advised the public to avoid lifestyle diseases, which are primarily based on daily habits. He advised the citizenry to control their daily habits and lifestyles to prevent multiple medical issues such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, mellitus, stroke, heart related diseases and certain forms of cancers. Dr Dery, who is also a Neurosurgeon at TTH, was speaking during an awareness creation on health at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tamale. The event was to educate the church and community members on the importance of preventing lifestyle diseases. Dr Dery advised the citizenry to exercise daily in the form of walking and jogging as well as reduce sitting for long periods of time to ma...
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Netright advocates creation of National Care Policy for unpaid care workers
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Netright advocates creation of National Care Policy for unpaid care workers

The Network for Women’s Right in Ghana (Netright) has  called for the formation of a National Care Policy to address the unequal burden of unpaid care work on women and adolescent girls in Ghana. It has also asked the Government to place value on unpaid care work and quantify its contribution to national development in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Unpaid care work refers to all the non-remunerated tasks and responsibilities carried out within households and communities that support the well-being of others. These include caring for children, the elderly, and sick or disabled family members, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, collecting water and firewood (especially in rural settings) and volunteering in community care. Ms Patricia Blankson Akakpo, the Exe...
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Dettol Original Soap Honored as Best Antibacterial Product at GBIA 2025
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Dettol Original Soap Honored as Best Antibacterial Product at GBIA 2025

Dettol Original Soap, Ghana’s trusted antibacterial bar soap, has been recognized as the Best Antibacterial Product at the 2025 Ghana Business and Innovation Awards (GBIA). This accolade distinguishes the brand’s proven commitment to promoting hygiene and well-being across Ghana. Designed for everyday use, Dettol Original Soap is dermatologically tested and suitable for the whole family. The soap is formulated with moisturizing ingredients and a pleasant pine fragrance, which leaves the skin feeling clean, and refreshed all day. Its proven ability to kill 99.9% of bacteria and remove dirt and grease highlights its role in protecting against a wide range of unseen germs. The GBIA Awards, known for honouring a unique opportunity to showcase the best businesses, leaders, entrepreneurs a...
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Foto4Change, ActionAid Ghana sensitise residents of Kpene on climate change 
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Foto4Change, ActionAid Ghana sensitise residents of Kpene on climate change 

Foto4Change, in collaboration with the Northern Regional Programme Office of ActionAid Ghana, has undertaken a photo exhibition campaign at Kpene, in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region to sensitise residents on climate change.  The initiative aims to strengthen the community’s resilience to climate change and water conservation and promote the area’s overall socioeconomic development.  The exhibition featured photographs depicting real-life challenges such as mothers walking miles in search of water, children missing school hours due to unavailability of portable drinking water, and farmers losing crops to droughts.   It formed part of Foto4Change's ongoing efforts to use visual storytelling to raise awareness and build climate resilience within vulne...
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Restaurants, chop bars urged to prioritise traditional cuisines
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Restaurants, chop bars urged to prioritise traditional cuisines

Mr Abubakari Iddrisu Saeed, Northern Regional Director, Centre for National Culture, has emphasised the need for restaurants and chop bars across the country to prioritise traditional cuisines on their menus to popularise the eating of nutritious local meals. He said promoting traditional dishes was essential in preserving the Ghanaian culture and showcasing the country’s rich tourism potential, which could lead to job creation and business opportunities especially for the youth. He made the call at the third edition of the traditional food exhibition, held in Tamale as part of activities to mark this year’s Ghana Month celebration. The event, themed: “Display Your Cooking Pot,” was organised by the Centre for National Culture with support from Nkulenu Industries Limited and Tasty...
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Heritage Month: St Anselm Child Development Center promotes local cuisine culture and tradition  
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Heritage Month: St Anselm Child Development Center promotes local cuisine culture and tradition  

School children of the St Anselm Child Development Center (CDC) of the Sunyani Anglican Diocese exhibited cultural and traditional displays at a sensitization forum to mark the heritage month.  Dressed in traditional attire, the children between seven and 14 years, also prepared and showcased varieties of local cuisines, including ‘ampesi and Kontomire stew’, ‘aprapransa’ ‘nkonkonte’ ‘banku’ matched with okro stew and steamed tilapia and ‘emutuo’ and groundnut soup.  The CDC with support of the Sunyani Anglican Diocese and Compassion International Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, organised the heritage and child rights sensitization forum in Sunyani.  It further provided an opportunity for the school children to also showcase some locally prepared drinks like ‘sobolo’ ...
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