Day: July 29, 2025

Accra: The second prosecution witness in the trial involving Kwabena Adu Boahen and three others is expected to take the stand before the legal vacation commences on July 31, 2025. Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, disclosed this during the Government’s Accountability Series held in Accra. He also noted that the testimony of the first witness had been completed. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ayine mentioned that proceedings were briefly halted due to the sudden withdrawal of legal representation by the lawyer of the third accused. This incident delayed the discharge of the first witness,

Asawase: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) have engaged community leaders in Asawase and Tulaku to enhance local security and calm tensions. The initiative followed recent disturbances, including the killing of Naa Abdul-Malik Adzenbe, Kusaasi Chief of the Ashanti Region, a media brief copied to the Ghana News Agency stated. According to Ghana News Agency, at Asawase in Kumasi, the IGP, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and his team met key stakeholders and reinforced ongoing security efforts. ‘Upon a review of the current security situation, the IGP directed the establishment of a base for

Sunyani: Women engaged in small and medium scale enterprises in the Sunyani Municipality have commended Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for her instrumental role in establishing the Women’s Development Bank. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Agnes Amoah, a roasted yam seller, expressed high anticipation for the Bank’s establishment, emphasizing the need for financial resources to transform and expand their economic activities. She noted the challenges posed by high-interest rates that have deterred many from accessing credit from financial institutions and urged the Vice President to expedite the Bank’s establishment. Nana Akosua Asantewaa, the Leader of the Vegetable Sellers

Kumasi: The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has initiated a regulatory compliance exercise in the Ashanti Region, targeting accommodation facilities operating without proper authorization. This effort seeks to address the issue of illegally functioning tourism facilities, ensuring they adhere to the necessary legal standards. According to Ghana News Agency, the GTA has identified 203 tourism facilities in the region that are operating illegally. On the first day of the exercise, six accommodation facilities were shut down. These included Champion International Hotel-Santasi, Nana Sarbeng Memorial Hotel-Dekyemso, Chasfab Guest House-Duase, Ayigya Hotel-Ayigya, Saga City Hostel-Ayeduase, and Lienda Ville Hostel-Ayeduase. During the operation, workers

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has announced the development of a National Agribusiness Policy aimed at providing strategic direction for investment and coordination within the agribusiness ecosystem. The policy will focus on value addition, competitiveness, processing standards, and supply chain resilience. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama made this announcement during his keynote address at the inaugural National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra. The Dialogue, themed ‘Resetting Agribusiness for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Growth,’ seeks to develop a homegrown policy crafted by those who understand the local challenges, rather than relying on imported solutions that may not suit Ghana’s context.

Bekwai: The Bekwai Municipal Assembly has unveiled a strategy to boost Internally Generated Funds (IGF) through digitisation, data-driven decisions, and community engagement. Mr. Issaka Salifu, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), highlighted the importance of increasing local revenue to facilitate development and reduce dependency on central government transfers. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Salifu disclosed that the municipality is currently collecting less than 50 percent of its potential revenue. He emphasized the need for a complete understanding of the existing economic activities within the municipality, including shops, barbershops, markets, and businesses. To address this, he has instructed the municipal revenue team

Accra: Parliament on Monday, July 28, witnessed a heated debate on the government’s Mid-Year Review, with Members of Parliament from both sides of the House weighing in on the progress made so far. According to Ghana News Agency, the motion for the debate was moved on Monday following the presentation of the Mid-Year Budget Review by Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, to Parliament on Thursday, July 24. The budget, presented on the theme ‘Resetting the Economy for the Ghana We Want,’ saw the Minister outline key achievements, priorities, and the road ahead. Mr. Isaac Adjei Mensah,