Nafti Journos

Almost on a monthly basis in recent times, fuel prices in Ghana have seen a steady rise resulting in uncontrollable transport fares and unbearable cost of living. Another means of transport in Ghana is the rail service. It provides a fast, cheap and efficient means of transport while employing many people and generating revenue for national development. Train commuters will prefer the train service to motor vehicles in the light of the fuel price hikes and heavy vehicular traffic. In times past, the railway sector was very vibrant and the train was the hub of economic activities. Now, the sector is redundant and in an appalling state due to poor maintenance.         An abandon train at the maintenance shop (Photo credit, GRCL)  Following the grumbles and the pandemonium over unreasonable transport fares recently when the train provides a subsidized service, NAFTI News decided to delve into the status of some key railway stations like the Nsawam, the Accra centra...

Kwabena Appiah (Farmer) " I was shocked when I was told, I really can’t tell how bad I felt”. When Kwabena Appiah was told no sperm could be detected in his sample, he was broken. After trying for two years with his wife, he decided to make an appointment for sperm analysis. He felt broken when he realized he couldn’t reproduce. “I have been married to my wife for 11 years, before the test everyone blamed her for being infertile.” He speaks. After the doctor said he was infertile. He just stared at his face. There were no emotions from the doctor, no advice, there was nothing, just like his semen analysis. Mr Adjetey (Trader) Mr. Adjetey (not his real name) has been married for 4 years. He has been trying for two years after marriage. After several lab tests and semen analysis, he found out there was a blockage in his tubes. He found it very difficult to believe since he had impregnated someone before. After the test, he consulted pastors for divine interventions. “A pastor...

By Sheila Owusu FINAL YEAR PRODUCTION Is it safe for women to join the ride-hailing business, essentially getting into vehicles with strangers? Picture Source (iStock. Female Uber Driver Pictures, Images and Stock Photos) Since ride-hailing first appeared on the scene a few years ago, many people have been wondering how women fit into the picture. Ride-hailing services are mobile apps that connect passengers with local drivers. In most cases, they provide a convenient way to move from one place to the other stress-free. The passenger requests a ride through a ride-hailing platform and the drivers use a map to locate the passengers. Ordering a Ride on Uber They started operations in Ghana a few years ago. Since then, three major players have shared this market : Uber, Bolt, and Yango. Picture Source ( Uber.com, Bolt.com and Yango.com) The ride-hailing space has been dominated mostly by men over the years. But that trend is gradually changing with some women joining as drivers. Selassie...

source: Hannah Bentum Goron Tula “Kayanmata” originated from the Northern tribes of Nigeria with the main ingridients being honey, tiger nuts, camel’s milk, millet, herbs and roots. There are different types of Kayan Mata namely Gindin Ayu, Zuman Mata, Obaa sima, tighten stone, Vagina candies, vagina sweetening, vagina salt and more.  This act as sex or love enhancers for couples. The products have been trending on social media as the merchants openly advertise them and also post their clients’ testimonies on the efficacy. The business is thriving on social media and drawing more people.   It is literally interpreted as “women sauce” from Hausa language, Kayan Mata. II is a generic name for a range of aphrodisiacs. However, there are some for men and some for women. According to observers, for the products efficacy, some critics insinuate that Kayan Mata products are love potions or charms used by women to keep husbands away from other women.  But a seller, Ameriya ...

By Nelisa Fawks,  Accra {Image of young people staking bet} Source: online As the desire to make money keeps growing among young people, many have resorted to sports betting. Sports betting is the act of predicting sports results and waiting on their outcome.   The youth in Ghana use apps such as Betway, Sportybet, Melbet, and 1x BET, among others to engage in the act for so many reasons. In August 2021, some students of KNUST took to social media to mourn a final year student who died during the UTAG strike. Frederick Asamoah Frimpong reportedly committed suicide after losing a bet of sixty thousand Cedis. Source: online Even before the death of Frederick, there was the reported death of Hakim who also committed suicide after losing a bet worth one thousand Cedis. The most disturbing fallout from the activity recently would be the news about the 16-year-old Kwaku Appiah who also committed suicide following exchanges with his mother over his addiction to betting. Frederick, Ha...

  Black stars fans unhappy over the team’s 40 year run without winning the AFCON trophy. story by Evans Adjei      -    21-10-2021 Black stars fans cheering their team on (source: online) Some football fans of the black stars have expressed worry over the team’s inability to win the AFCON trophy in the last 40 years. The Ghana black stars remains one of the most prosperous teams at the African Cup of Nations which have won the competition on four different occasions. The first title was won in 1963, followed by another triumph in 1965 in Tunisia, when the Black Stars defeated the host 3-2 after extra time. The stars had massive dominance in that era and went ahead to win the third and fourth trophies in 1978 and 1982 respectively. The domination gradually declined in subsequent tournaments, seeing the national team go trophy less for 40 years now. Black stars team pose for picture (source: online) This has divided some of the fans of the black stars, wi...

Businesses have gone through substantial pressure due to the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result, ‘ Design Thinking Ghana Hub ’ has organized a one-day strategic business management conference at the China Europe International Business School in Accra, with a charge on how businesses can uniquely adapt to the pandemic crisis and still make stride s in their businesses. Participants at the event                                                            The participants both online and physical made up of  m a cro  and small enterprise owners, were taken through how to successfully simulate the hybrid format of online and offline simultaneously, demonstrating in real-time how businesses and individuals can explore the format within their context. A professor of en trepreneurship and innovations at the North -E astern  U...