Day: October 26, 2025

Accra: Torgbuiga Akpo Ashiakpor VI, the Paramount Chief and Overlord of the Weta Traditional Area, has called on the government to construct a rice market in Weta. As the President of the Weta Traditional Council, located in the Keta North Municipality of the Volta Region, he emphasized that this initiative would mitigate post-harvest losses and provide a stable market for rice farmers, thereby enhancing both the local and national economies. According to Ghana News Agency, Torgbuiga Akpo Ashiakpor made this appeal during the 2025 ‘Weta Nutome MorluZa’ festival at Weta Roman Catholic school park. He highlighted the superior quality of

Accra: The Kparekpare community of Krachi East Municipality in the Oti Region came together on Sunday, October 26, to pay their last respects to the memory of the former first lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. The farming community organized a traditional dance at the funeral durbar to honor her memory and legacy. According to Ghana News Agency, the dance was performed by the community’s cultural troupe, highlighting the impact Nana Konadu had on the lives of Ghanaians, especially the Kparekpare community. Community members, dressed in their funeral attire, participated in the dance, paying tribute to the former first

Accra: Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced that the Cabinet has approved substantial funding for the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to purchase surplus farm produce from Ghanaian farmers. This intervention comes in response to mounting pressure from lawmakers and agricultural stakeholders in a decisive move to address growing concerns over potential food glut in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ayariga made the announcement in response to a call by Nureedin Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Nalerigu Gambaga, on the floor of Parliament. Mr. Mohammed urged the Minister of Food and Agriculture to brief Parliament next week

Winneba: Mrs. Christina Kilson, the Chief Executive Officer of the University of Education, Winneba Co-operative Credit Union (UEWCCU), has lauded members of the Union for their unwavering loyalty and support. She expressed her gratitude during separate meetings held in Winneba, Senya, Cape Coast, and Buduburam, where she addressed members on the Union’s sustainability and engaged in insightful discussions. According to Ghana News Agency, the meetings provided a platform for members to raise questions about pressing issues related to their welfare and the Union’s growth. Mrs. Kilson emphasized the importance of such interactions in strengthening the members’ service experience and enhancing

Accra: Mr. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the Deputy Minister of the Interior, has called for renewed commitment to innovation and collaboration to strengthen Ghana’s security and safety systems. Ghana must adapt to the changing security environment by embracing research, digital innovation, and cross-sector partnerships that enhance her resilience and national preparedness, he said. Mr. Terlabi made the call whilst delivering the keynote address at the maiden Ghana Security and Safety Conference and Expo on Friday in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was themed ‘Innovating for Safety: Strengthening National Preparedness Against Emerging Threats’ and brought together government officials, academia,

Accra: StyleByFef, a fashion retail brand under the XFAR Group, has donated assorted items and cash worth over GHS10,000 to the Osu Children’s Home as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to support underprivileged children. The donation, which included food supplies, sanitary items, and GHS5,000 cash, was led by Mr Rex Agbo, Managing Director of XFAR Group, and Mrs Esthella Fakor Fiakegbe, Managing Partner of StyleByFef. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Agbo stated that the gesture was part of the company’s vision of ‘leadership and utility for posterity.’ He emphasized that true leadership involves creating value for

Aboabo: In observance of World Breast Cancer Month, Prudential Bank Limited has organized a breast cancer screening exercise for 200 women at Aboabo in the Asokore Mampong Municipality. Eighteen medical professionals from Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Manhyia Government Hospital facilitated the screening exercise. The initiative is part of the bank’s annual corporate social responsibility efforts, focusing on health to provide necessary screenings for individuals who may not afford hospital visits. According to Ghana News Agency, the month of October is dedicated annually to raising awareness, honoring the millions of lives impacted by breast cancer, and reaffirming a global commitment