Day: July 21, 2025

Ayanfuri: Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited has agreed to relinquish a 70-hectare portion of its Ayanfuri Mining Lease to the Government of Ghana for re-allocation under its Small-Scale Cooperative Mining Scheme initiative. The Ayanfuri Mining Lease is located near the town of Ayanfuri in the Upper Denkyira District of the Central Region of Ghana, and hosts Perseus’s Edikan Gold Mine that has operated successfully on the lease since 2011. According to Ghana News Agency, the Government’s new Small-Scale Cooperative Mining Scheme initiative aims to empower local communities, with the involvement of local chiefs, youth, and other stakeholders, to organize cooperatives and

Tamale: The Northern Region Chapter of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Association of Ghana has commemorated this year’s Nelson Mandela International Day by extending support to officers and inmates at the Tamale Central Prisons. The Association donated essential items to the facility, including mattresses, a blood pressure monitor, a blood glucose monitor, an infrared thermometer, and other medical consumables aimed at improving healthcare delivery within the prison. According to Ghana News Agency, the Association partnered with the Total Life Enhancement Centre, a psychology-focused NGO, to deliver a health education session on stress management for prison officers. Additionally, the Association painted the

Takoradi: Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has stated that the development and progress of the region requires a collective effort and unity of the people to drive change. He was speaking at the inaugural ‘Walk with the Regional Minister’ health walk, held on the theme: ‘Healthy People, Wealthy Region.’ According to Ghana News Agency, the walk, held in collaboration with the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) and the Western Regional Office of the National Sports Authority (NSA), was to promote healthy living and a shared vision for regional development among the people. The 10.3-kilometer walk commenced at the

Kumasi: The Kumasi Zoological Gardens has achieved a remarkable milestone by being ranked as the most visited tourist site in the Ashanti Region and the fourth most visited in Ghana for 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, the zoo recorded 133,594 visitors last year, marking a significant achievement following 11 years of efforts by the zoo’s management. The zoo, located in the heart of the Ashanti Region, covers 1.5 acres and houses approximately 210 animals across 54 species, including antelopes, baboons, camels, and lions. The zoo serves both as a recreational and educational center, attracting students, researchers, and medical scientists.

Accra: Indigenous leafy vegetables in Ghana are local varieties of edible plants, which have nutritional and cultural significance. Many of them such as Amaranthus (Aleefu), Roselle (Hibiscus, Sule), and Corchorus (Ayoyo, Ademe) are found to contain various groups of phytochemicals, which are generally rich in carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. These vegetables serve as dietary supplements and have higher nutritional values needed by humans to support optimal health, facilitate healthy stress response, healthy aging, and reduce oxidative damage from free radicals among others. According to Ghana News Agency, researchers at the Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute (PGRRI) in collaboration with the

Accra: Accra Metropolitan University (AMU) has conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno in recognition of nearly four decades of distinguished national service. Mr Tetteh-Yohuno’s career in law enforcement includes key leadership positions such as Accra Regional Commander, Director General of Operations, and Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations. He also served as the founding head of the Police Intelligence Directorate. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Gorski Alarbi, Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, praised IGP Yohuno for bringing intellectual depth to law enforcement. Prof Alarbi noted that Mr Yohuno’s commitment to

Accra: The Church of Pentecost (CoP) has inaugurated the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Mountain View, at Tuba in the Kasoa Area. The new centre is expected to serve as a hub of vibrant evangelism and excellence, winning souls and promoting community transformation through Godly values. According to Ghana News Agency, Apostle James Kwabena Asare, Kasoa Area Head of the CoP, highlighted the importance of positioning the church to reflect spiritual excellence and social relevance during the inauguration. He emphasized the need for the PIWC to maintain high standards in protocol, music, security, and environment, coupled with a strong faith