Day: July 15, 2025

Accra: Dr Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Chair of the Africa Global Emergence Centre, has highlighted the pervasive impact of corruption during a recent Anti-Corruption Roundtable Forum. He stated that corruption undermines trust in both government and public services, distorts markets, deters investment, and hampers economic growth. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Opong-Fosu spoke at an event co-hosted by the Global Chamber of Commerce and the University of South Carolina’s Sonoco International Business Department. The forum, themed “Towards a New Anti-Corruption Agenda: Lessons from Diverse Stakeholders in Africa and the West,” aimed to bring together leaders from various sectors to address the

Tatali-sangule: Madam Mary Tagba, the Tatali-Sangule District Chief Executive (DCE), has led a delegation to the Sabonjida community to resolve an impasse between two communities over electricity outage in the area. The delegation to address the impasse between the Sabonjida and Sangban communities comprised security agencies, Assembly Members, engineers from the Volta River Authority, Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), and the Energy Commission. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Tagba, during the visit, engaged in discussions with the people of Sabonjida assuring them of her commitment towards finding a lasting solution to the electricity issue. She emphasised the importance of peace

Abu dhabi: Dr Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Chair of the Africa Global Emergence Centre, has emphasized that corruption is not an inevitable fate but a choice that is continually made, accepted, and strengthened. He contrasted this with integrity, which he described as a decision that is principled, courageous, and consistent. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Opong-Fosu shared these insights during the Anti-Corruption Roundtable Forum, an event co-hosted by the Global Chamber of Commerce and the University of South Carolina Sonoco International Business Department. The forum, themed ‘Towards a New Anti-Corruption Agenda: Lessons from Diverse Stakeholders in Africa and the West,’ aimed

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Gunu made these remarks during the launch of this year’s Yam Festival of the chiefs and people of the Asogli State in Ho. He encouraged attendees to use the festival as an opportunity to reflect on shared values, deepen collaboration, and renew their commitment to enhancing the peace and prosperity of both the region and the nation. The festival, themed ‘Together in Honesty and Purpose, We Build a Just, Peaceful and Prosperous Nation’, resonates with the aspirations of the government and the people of the Volta Region. Mr. Gunu noted

Accra: The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), has inaugurated the sixth Governing Council of the Local Government Service (LGS). According to Ghana News Agency, the LGS Governing Council, comprising 15 members, is tasked with guiding the strategic policy direction of the Service. This involves ensuring alignment with national development priorities while addressing the evolving needs of communities across the nation. Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for MLGCRA, highlighted that the inauguration signifies the President’s renewed commitment to strengthening local governance and enhancing public service delivery at the grassroots level, as part

Accra: The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the Ghana Navy have strengthened their strategic alliance to ensure port and maritime security in Ghana. The two institutions reaffirmed their commitment to maritime security during a recent meeting at the GPHA headquarters. According to Ghana News Agency, Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, the Director General of the GPHA, welcomed the new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Eastern Naval Command, Commodore Solomon Asiedu-Larbi, at the Authority’s headquarters. This visit was part of Commodore Asiedu-Larbi’s stakeholder engagement following his appointment as the FOC in May. Discussions between the Director General and

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) has clarified its official name and acronym following public confusion about how it is referenced in the media and public discourse. In a statement issued to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday, the Ministry emphasized the correct and legally recognized name as the MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE AND CREATIVE ARTS (MoTCCA). According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry noted that it had observed inconsistent references to its name across various platforms, prompting the need for clarification. The statement explained that the name reflects the Ministry’s renewed mandate to integrate the