Day: June 22, 2025

Bolgatanga: Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has trained 35 young entrepreneurs in the Upper East Region on leveraging social media platforms to boost their businesses. According to Ghana News Agency, the training, which included instruction on using advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, formed part of MTN Ghana’s annual ’21 Days of Y’ello Care’ initiative. The participants, drawn from sectors such as fashion, basket weaving, food, and crafts, received hands-on training on effectively using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as AI tools, to increase their reach and improve sales. Speaking at the event in Bolgatanga, Mr.

Atsugbor: Residents of Atsugbor in the Anloga District of the Volta Region were in shock and panic after a body of a man believed to be in his 40s was washed ashore in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic incident happened on Friday, June 20, at about 1345 hours. Mr. James Fiati, the Assembly Member of the Area, stated in an interview that the incident has caused a wave of concern among residents, with many calling for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of death. Mr. Fiati reported receiving a call from a community elder about

Aflao: Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has proposed the introduction of a policy mandating all workers, including staff of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), Municipal and District Assemblies, and their Chief Executives, to wear Kente cloth on Fridays and during official festivals. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the launch of the 2025 Agortime-Kpetoe Kente Festival, Mr. Gunu emphasized that such a policy would highlight the cultural and economic value of Kente and promote its usage both nationally and internationally. He stressed that leadership must be at the forefront of this initiative to encourage others to value

Accra: Mr. Kwesi Pratt Jnr, veteran journalist and Managing Editor of The Insight newspaper, has publicly declared his support for the retention of the current national executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). This comes ahead of the Association’s national and regional elections scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Pratt described the upcoming polls as ‘nothing more than a formality’ in a widely circulated social media post. He stated that the current leadership, led by President Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has met and, in many respects, exceeded his expectations over the past three years.

Accra: Mr Abudi Issahaku, the Wa Municipal School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Coordinator, has expressed grave concern about the ignorance of many school children about their eye problems, which he said has a direct impact on their academic performance. He attributed the problem to the failure of parents and guardians to have regular eye screening for their children. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Issahaku explained that the situation is dire because many pupils with eye problems are unaware of their condition. This is exacerbated by the fact that their parents or caregivers are also unaware, as they do not

Accra: As the world marks World Refugee Day, World Vision Ghana (WVG), a Christian humanitarian organization, is advocating greater empathy for all refugee children, urging society to recognize their rights to learn, play, and thrive in safety. According to Ghana News Agency, WVG is appealing for solidarity with refugees by promoting their welfare and creating resilient environments through access to healthcare, protection, and economic opportunities that enable them to rebuild their lives with dignity. Mr. Samuel Gmalu, the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs and Response Manager at WVG, made this appeal at the Zini community in the Sissala West District during

Accra: The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), in collaboration with the National School of Government (South Africa) and the Kenya School of Government, has initiated a high-level policy advancement process aimed at strengthening economic governance and fostering inclusive growth across the African continent. According to Ghana News Agency, these three prominent African institutions commenced their deliberations at the ‘Economic Governance – Policy, Practices and Integration for Inclusive Growth in Africa’ conference, recently held in Accra. The event brought together government officials and academics from Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya, marking the beginning of a crucial discourse to