Day: July 8, 2025

Accra: In a collaborative effort to boost Ghana’s environmental restoration, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Volunteers (UNV), in partnership with KPMG, planted approximately 400 seedlings at the Chipa Forest Reserve, Agomeda. The exercise is part of the government’s 2025 ‘Tree for Life’ initiative, aimed at enhancing biodiversity and sustainable development. According to Ghana News Agency, the tree-planting activity followed a public webinar organized by the partners to raise awareness about biodiversity conservation. Dr. Abdul-Razak Saeed, Head of the Environment and Climate Cluster at UNDP Ghana, explained that the initiative demonstrates a commitment to turning advocacy into action.

Accra: West Africa’s digital economy is booming, boasting over 120 million active internet users and a strong mobile-first approach to technology adoption. However, this rapid digital expansion has led to increased exposure to cyber threats, presenting a significant challenge to the region’s economic and technological progress. According to Ghana News Agency, Ghana, Nigeria, and C´te d’Ivoire experienced approximately $710 million in cyber-related financial losses over a two-year period. The threats facing the region are diverse, including phishing, mobile money fraud, cross-border malware, ransomware, and supply chain attacks on cloud infrastructure. A crucial solution gaining attention is Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

Accra: Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed profound regret over the death of Mr. Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the former President shared his condolences in a Facebook post, stating, “The legislator was adored and loved by party faithful and cherished by all who knew or shared acquaintances with him.” He extended his deepest sympathies to Mr. Kumi’s family, the Parliament, and the people of Akwatia Constituency, acknowledging the difficult time they are facing. Mr. Kumi was reported to have passed on July 7,

Madina: The Muslimah Mentorship Network (MMN), a not-for-profit organization of Muslim women professionals, has engaged female students of Abubakari Siddiq Islamic School in Madina on women’s health, hygiene, and personal development. The outreach, held over the weekend, formed part of the Network’s monthly mentorship activities aimed at empowering young people through guidance on life choices, education, and social well-being. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Hasana Bambara, a member of the organization, encouraged the students to understand and embrace their menstrual cycle without shame. She emphasized the importance of good menstrual hygiene, which includes regular bathing and frequent changing of

Nkwanta: Mr. Joseph Kwame Antwi Awal, the Nkwanta South Municipal Chief Executive, has urged all factions involved in the conflict within the enclave to choose the peace path through dialogue and not guns. The Municipality is at a critical point, where peace is essential for development, he said. According to Ghana News Agency, a high-level military delegation from the Southern Command, led by Brigadier General Isaac Nicholas Paintsil, met with leaders of various factions to address the ongoing conflict. The military delegation emphasized its neutrality, focusing on promoting peace and stability. They urged all parties to embrace dialogue to resolve

Bimbilla: The Nanumba Traditional Council has condemned the tragic death of a female student of Bimbilla Senior High School during this year’s Fire Festival celebrations at Bimbilla in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region. The tragic incident happened on July 5, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the Council confirmed in a press statement that the student died after being struck by a stray bullet believed to have been discharged from an unauthorised firearm during the festivities. The statement remarked that this was the first time in the long history of the cultural event that such a loss

Kpone: The Kpone Traditional Council (KTC) has issued an urgent call for TDC Ghana Limited to resolve the ongoing boundary disputes between Kpone and the Tema Traditional Council. Nii Tetteh Oglie II, the Chief of Nmlitsakpo, highlighted the pressing nature of these issues during a media briefing at the Kpone Traditional Council. According to Ghana News Agency, the press conference was convened to address verbal altercations reportedly initiated by individuals from the Tema Traditional Area concerning a contested area known as Sega-Gonnor within the Kpone Traditional Area. Nii Oglie emphasized the importance of rectifying historical inaccuracies, asserting that the disputed