Day: July 15, 2025

Gov’t Urged to Leverage Vast Tourism Potential to Address Economic Challenges

Nkawie: A hospitality consultant has appealed to the government and other key stakeholders to harness the vast potential in the tourism sector as a strategic tool not only to create employment, but also address economic challenges facing the nation. Mr. Tony Lassey, speaking at a media engagement at Nkawie, pointed out that tourism was the most accessible and effective avenue for attracting both local and international investments. According to Ghana News Agency, it was important for policymakers to develop and implement sustainable tourism strategies that would position Ghana as a top destination on the African continent. ‘We cannot survive as

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Teenager Reports Family to DOVVSU Over Limited Meals and Pocket Money

Sunyani: A teenager has reported his family to the Bono Regional Office of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) for not providing him with nutritious and enough food and pocket money. According to Ghana News Agency, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Beatrice Korsah, the Bono Regional Coordinator of the DOVVSU, disclosed this to the media in Sunyani, saying ‘we invited his parents and we have since resolved the matter amicably’. DSP Korsah said: ‘The boy came to the unit in uniform’, explaining that ‘his situation highlights the plight of many children who are suffering in their homes

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Ohuewem Clan Celebrates Coronation of Asafoatsengua Sackey Keteni VI

Ada: The Ohuewem Clan, a notable lineage within the Ada Traditional Area, has officially celebrated the enstoolment of Mr. Doetse Tetteh-Yumu as their new Asafoatsengua, who will be known as Asafoatsengua Sackey Keteni VI. According to Ghana News Agency, the vibrant coronation durbar took place at the Ada Community Centre and marked the formal presentation of the new Asafoatsengua to the Ada Traditional Council, following his installation on May 23, 2025. The event attracted traditional leaders, clan elders, youth groups, and residents from Ada and surrounding areas. The ceremony was rich with Ga-Dangme cultural traditions, featuring drumming, singing, and traditional

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AngloGold Ashanti Commissions GHS8.4 Million Robotic Centre for Obuasi Municipality

Obuasi: AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine has inaugurated a cutting-edge Robotic Centre, equipped with the state-of-the-art technology for the Obuasi Municipality and its environs. The facility, valued at GHS8.4 million, which is located on the campus of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School, is designed to serve as a nucleus for innovation and technological advancement for school children and the people in the Adansi enclave. According to Ghana News Agency, the centre is also intended to provide students with essential resources and opportunities to expand their understanding in artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of robotics. The centre is anticipated to

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AI Training Equips Over 200 Ho Teachers for Smarter Teaching

According to ghana news agency: ‘AI for Teachers’, took place from July 10 to 11, 2025, at the NAGRAT Conference Hall in Ho. It was organised by Jesi AI in collaboration with Node Eight, the Ghana Education Service (GES), Ho Municipal Directorate, and Jangala, a UK-based non-profit organisation. The initiative was designed to equip public school teachers with practical digital tools for lesson planning, classroom delivery, assessment preparation, and student performance tracking using Jesi AI, a generative AI-powered teaching assistant developed in Ghana and aligned with the national curriculum. At the opening ceremony, Ms. Perfect Amegboe, Chief Operating Officer of

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GNCCI President Calls for Reliable Electricity and Water to Drive 24-Hour Economy Policy

Accra: Mr. Stephan Miezah, the National President of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), has tasked the government to ensure the availability of electricity and water to propel the vision of thriving all day-long economic activities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Miezah emphasized that the security of businesses, low interest rates, forex controls, and capital injection for budding businesses, particularly for sustainable economic development, employment opportunities, and empowerment of the citizenry, must be high on the agenda. He stated that the Policy to drive a 24-hour economy was very good if handled in line with all logistical

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Keta NADMO Warns Public to Avoid Building on Waterways

Keta: The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in Keta, located in the Volta Region, has issued a stern warning to residents and the general public, urging them to refrain from constructing buildings on waterways and waterlogged areas within the municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, NADMO emphasized that building structures on such areas is illegal and presents significant risks to both lives and property. Mr. Wonder Setsoafia Deynu, NADMO Director in Keta, highlighted during his routine community visits that obstructing water flow through construction on waterways boosts the likelihood of flooding, property destruction, and potential loss of life. Mr. Deynu

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