Day: July 26, 2025

Sunyani: The Sunyani Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has successfully retrieved GH?14 million in outstanding debts from its customers through a recent revenue mobilization and loss control exercise conducted in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Eugene Odoi Addo, the Sunyani Area Manager for NEDCo, disclosed that the exercise, which spanned two weeks, was part of an effort to recover GHC20 million in outstanding electricity bills. During an interview in Sunyani, Mr. Addo described the initiative as successful, noting that their revenue mobilization and loss control team managed to recover significant arrears from debtors. He further explained that

Sunyani: Mr. Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, emphasized the necessity for the nation’s health systems to evolve in order to meet the health needs of the aging population. Speaking at the 25th Public Lecture of the Ghana Medical Association, Mr. Akwaboa highlighted the importance of integrating long-term preventive and rehabilitative care for the elderly, beyond just providing curative services. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Akwaboa stressed the need for reforms in the health sector, aiming not only to improve health outcomes but also to enhance the well-being of older adults. He pointed out that the elderly should

Berekum: A total of 10,029 residents in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region have benefited from the Ghana Medical Relief’s (GMR) 2025 medical health outreach, learning about their health conditions and receiving medication as needed. Mr. Samuel Brobbey, the Project Coordinator of GMR, announced the results of the outreach initiative, which has exceeded its initial targets. According to Ghana News Agency, the five-day outreach was conducted between Monday, July 21, and Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Berekum Holy Family Hospital. The program offered free screening services encompassing Nose, Ear, and Throat examinations, as well as checks for hypertension.

Ketu south: Officials of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region have visited the Wudoaba-Segbe border to assess the hazards posed by haulage trucks parked along the Tokor-Dzodze highway. Mr. Ferguson Ahorlu, the NADMO Director of Ketu South, emphasized their primary goal of preventing potential dangers and unforeseen accidents. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ahorlu pointed out that there are two potential sites for developing parking areas for the trucks: one owned by the Assembly and another by a private individual. Discussions are underway with the landowner to explore the possibility

Sunyani: Mrs. Cynthia Anima Boadu, the Bono Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged the media to lead efforts in advancing the implementation and promotion of the Affirmative Action Act 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act is a significant legislative achievement in Ghana’s pursuit of gender equality across various societal sectors. Enacted by parliament last year, the Act aims to rectify historical and systemic gender inequalities affecting the nation’s political, social, economic, and cultural domains. Mrs. Boadu emphasized the Act’s importance in providing a framework to address these longstanding

Tatali-sangule: Madam Mary Tagba, Tatali-Sangule District Chief Executive, has undertaken a three-day peace campaign to promote unity in the district in the Northern Region. She visited some communities in the district and engaged stakeholders, including chiefs, religious leaders, opinion leaders, and youth groups on the importance of peace and unity. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Tagba, during the tour as part of the campaign, emphasised the need for all residents to see themselves as one people with a common destiny. The peace campaign was to ensure that the area remained peaceful ahead of the planned enskinment of a new

Adaklu kodzobi: The fourth Goeviwo Festival is set to begin with the hiking of Adaklu Mountain at Adaklu Goefe in the Adaklu district on Saturday, August 2. The festival, celebrated on a rotational basis among the Goeviwo communities, will be hosted this year by Adaklu Kodzobi from August 2 to 10. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Matthew Wormenor, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, announced that the festival’s activities would include a candlelight procession, cleanup exercises across all Goeviwo communities, a health talk, culture night, a football gala, cross-country events, and ‘jama’ night. The highlight of the celebration is