Day: June 17, 2025

Tamale: The Executive Women Network (EWN), which comprises women in senior management and executive roles across the public and private sectors, has launched mentorship guideline materials to groom 500 young girls in the Northern Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the materials, consisting of a mentorship manual and a journal, are part of the implementation strategy for EWN’s flagship project, ‘EWN ELLEVATE’, which was launched in February 2023. The project is designed to inspire, guide, and equip young girls with the confidence, knowledge, and network needed to take on leadership roles and make informed life choices. Mrs. Joyce Adjare, a

Kumasi: Dr. Godfred Bonnah Nkansah, a Population Policy Analyst at the Development Advocacy Initiative Africa, has emphasized the urgent need for Ghana to invest in family planning and reproductive health education. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Nkansah highlighted that although Ghana has made progress in managing population growth, there is still a significant gap compared to countries with similar socio-economic and political contexts. Dr. Nkansah, also a Political Demographer, made his remarks during a Regional Consultation Workshop on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) held in Kumasi. The event was organized by the Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) and Marie Stopes

Adidome: Some residents of Adidome, in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region, have expressed deep frustration over persistent poor network services delivered by major telecommunication companies operating in the area. The situation, they say, is having an adverse impact on livelihoods, education, healthcare delivery, and economic activity in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the quality of mobile and internet connectivity had deteriorated over the past several weeks, with frequent call drops, slow data speeds, and complete service outages becoming the norm. Despite numerous complaints and petitions, they claim service providers failed to take tangible steps to

Ketu South: Residents in tidal wave-prone communities within the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region have conveyed their gratitude to the government for initiating the Blekusu Phase Two Sea Defence Project. The affected areas, including Salakope, Agavedzi, Amutsinu, and surrounding communities, have been eagerly anticipating this development to protect against further devastation from tidal waves. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Sylvester Kumawu, the Assembly Member of the area, expressed that the government’s decision to award the contract for the continuation of the sea defense project has rekindled hope among the residents. Many had lost hope following previous tidal

Accra: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has projected that by 2050, four out of every ten children globally will reside in Africa. This significant demographic shift presents an opportunity that demands renewed commitment and joint accountability from global partners to invest in the continent’s youngest generation. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued by UNICEF Ghana on the occasion of the Day of the African Child highlighted that in Ghana, children currently constitute approximately 45 percent of the population. This demographic trend underscores the local importance of the Day of the African Child’s objectives, emphasizing the need for

Accra: The Seventh-day Adventist Church has laid a foundation stone for the first-ever Seventh-day Adventist police church in the country at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the church building will feature a base with offices, washrooms, and sitting areas, a first floor serving as the main church auditorium, and a gallery. The total cost of the project is estimated at GHS 4.5 million, with an expected completion timeline of 18 months. The church auditorium will have a seating capacity of 900, while the gallery will accommodate 400, making it a 1300-capacity building.

Accra: Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, highlighted the need for a unifying factor in Ghana, suggesting that recognizing and honoring God could be that factor. He expressed that God is the one who brings rain, fruitfulness, and prosperity, and acknowledging this could help propel the nation forward. He emphasized that unity can bring people together despite their differences, referencing the story of Jacob and his children. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Bagbin made these remarks when the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee visited him at Parliament House in Accra to discuss the upcoming