Day: July 17, 2025

Kumasi: Farmers selected under the Seeds for Resilience (SfR) Project have received quality seeds of indigenous leafy vegetables, including Amaranth (Aleefu), Corchorus (Ayoyo), and Roselle (Sule), for planting. According to Ghana News Agency, the Seeds for Resilience Project is being implemented by the Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute (PGRRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), with funding from the Crop Trust. Between 2022 and 2024, the project organized two participatory varietal selection events, enabling selected farmers from the Ashanti and northern regions to choose these three local vegetables based on vegetative and reproductive characters. The focus of

Cape coast: The National Insurance Commission (NIC) on Thursday morning orchestrated a pioneering street insurance campaign within the Cape Coast Metropolis to raise public awareness and adoption of insurance products. The initiative aligns with NIC’s ongoing efforts to develop tailored insurance offerings that address the unique needs of diverse workers across both formal and informal sectors. According to Ghana News Agency, the objective is to transcend the notion of insurance as a mere privilege for salaried employees, transforming it into a practical instrument accessible to all strata of society. The campaign also aimed to tackle the nation’s alarmingly low insurance

Agona nkwanta: The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has conducted a training program for 30 artisanal palm oil producers in Agona Nkwanta and its neighboring communities. The initiative aimed to enhance the producers’ compliance with international market standards. According to Ghana News Agency, the training focused on various critical aspects such as regulatory requirements, food safety, quality control, and access to finance. These elements are expected to bring about significant improvements in the production methods employed by the artisans, fostering better practices over time. This training session is part of a wider regional initiative designed to improve the quality and

Bolgatanga: The Upper East Regional office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has achieved significant operational successes within the first half of 2025, resolving 620 of the 636 complaints it received. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Seth Kponyo, the Regional Manager of the Commission, provided statistics indicating that the complaints were from aggrieved electricity and water consumers in the Upper East and North East Regions. Of the total complaints, 593 were directed against the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), while 43 were filed against Ghana Water Limited (GWL). The data reveals that the Commission assisted NEDCo in successfully

Kyiv: The Ukrainian parliament voted to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. The decision was made during a session on Wednesday, where 261 out of 320 parliament members present supported the motion. According to Ghana News Agency, Shmyhal submitted his resignation to parliament on Tuesday. This followed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s announcement that he had nominated First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of prime minister. Shmyhal had been serving as the prime minister of Ukraine since March 2020. Under Ukrainian law, the resignation of the prime minister necessitates the resignation of the entire

Accra: The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged seven individuals and three companies before an Accra High Court (Criminal Division) with multiple offences, including extortion and money laundering, as part of a sprawling corruption scheme within the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). According to Ghana News Agency, the accused include Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former CEO of the NPA, and Mr. Jacob Kwamina Amuah, the Coordinator of the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) at NPA and Managing Director of three corporate entities-Propnest, Kel Logistics, and Kings Energy. Wendy Newman, an NPA staff member, is also among the accused. Other

Accra: A total of 500 customised exercise books have been handed over to pupils of Wlitey RC Primary School in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region. The gesture, from Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister and former District Chief Executive for Akatsi North, was presented by Mr Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive for Akatsi South on behalf of Mr Gunu. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Dagba explained that Mr Gunu’s donation would motivate the pupils to thrive in academic excellence. He encouraged the students to maintain good behavior both at home and during school hours.