Day: July 15, 2025

Accra: Ghana is set to host the 2025 China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis Deployment Summit, aiming to advance healthcare reform and digitalisation in the region. Scheduled for August 20-22 at the Accra International Conference Centre, the event will bring together over 500 hospitals and clinics, 1,500 merchants and stakeholders, and delegations from 16 ECOWAS member states. According to Ghana News Agency, the summit is organised by the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWA) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS), featuring more than 100 Chinese medical enterprises. Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of GHS, stated

Sunyani: The Sunyani Area office of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has successfully recovered GHC 1.6 million in outstanding debts from its customers. Mr. Eugene Odoi Addo, the Area Manager, announced the recovery on Tuesday as part of a focused revenue mobilization and loss control exercise being conducted by the company. According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise commenced with the aim of collecting GHC 20 million from customers in the Sunyani area, who collectively owe approximately GHC 318 million in unpaid electricity bills. The initiative, which will span two weeks, targets a diverse group of debtors, including government

Accra: Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, has called for the equitable distribution of jobs across regions to foster inclusive growth and national development. He emphasized that concentrating employment opportunities in capital cities while neglecting underserved communities could lead to conflicts. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Boamah made these remarks at the 2nd Sahel Peace Initiative (SPI) National Forum in Accra. He assured attendees that recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces and jobs under the 24-Hour Economy Programme would reflect regional equity. He stressed that inequality in job distribution could exacerbate tensions in communities vulnerable to violent extremism

Takoradi: Mr. Arimeyaw Alhassan Alolo, Marketing and Public Affairs Manager of the Port of Takoradi, highlights the port’s position as a significant entity in Ghana’s maritime sector, showcasing a combination of modern infrastructure and operational expertise. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Alolo emphasized the facility’s two high-capacity ship loaders, each capable of handling up to 2,500 metric tonnes per hour. ‘At the Port of Takoradi, we do not just lift cargo, we elevate possibilities,’ he remarked, underscoring the port’s ability to manage substantial cargo volumes efficiently. Mr. Alolo further detailed the capabilities of the port’s downstream Oil and Gas

Accra: Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has highlighted the persistent volatility of the Ghanaian Cedi despite its recent appreciation against major trading currencies. The Governor noted that while the Cedi has appreciated by 42 percent year-to-date as of June 2025, it remained exposed to significant volatility risks. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the Graphic Business and Stanbic Breakfast Meeting in Accra, on the theme: ‘Sustaining Forex Gains: Business and Economic Impact,’ the Governor said that the Cedi’s vulnerability stemmed from Ghana’s heavy reliance on a few commodity exports to bolster its current account

Accra: Rabito Clinic has relocated its Dome branch to Ashongman in Accra to enhance access to dermatology and general healthcare services. According to Ghana News Agency, the move aligns with the company’s mission to ‘bring expert, affordable, and patient-centered care closer to communities.’ The new Ashongman facility offers improved space, greater convenience, and enhanced accessibility, allowing the clinic to serve existing clients better while reaching new patients in and around the Ga East municipality. Officials have indicated that the branch’s upgraded infrastructure and visibility would improve patient experience through shorter wait times, personalised consultations, and advanced medical technology. The relocation

Accra: The Amasaman High Court has refused to grant Patricia Asiedua, also known as Agradaa, bail, in view of her pending appeal against her 15-year jail term. The Court directed the defence counsel to ensure that processes from the Circuit Court are made available in relation to the substantive appeal. The State has reportedly filed objections to the bail application. According to Ghana News Agency, Agradaa, a former fetish priest turned evangelist, was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Mrs. Evelyn Asamoah, on July 3, 2025. She was convicted on charges of engaging