Day: July 31, 2025

Tema MCE Raises Concerns Over Deteriorating State of Harbour-Industrial City

Tema: Ms Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), has expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of Tema, a major harbour and industrial city in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms Bright highlighted the issue during her first sessional address at the Tema Metropolitan Assembly’s (TMA) First Ordinary Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Assembly. The meeting was themed ‘Resetting and Restoring the Pride of Tema, Building a 24-hour Sustainable City at the Centre of the World.’ She lamented the loss of community spaces and the replacement of cinemas with makeshift structures, such as kiosks and

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Government Urged to Rebrand Public Sector to Enhance Quality Service Delivery

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dotsey highlighted that the most effective way to achieve greater goals for developing the nation was through promoting Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) among public servants. He pointed out that the public sector in Ghana has been plagued by perceptions of inefficiency, corruption, bureaucracy, and indifference for decades, negatively impacting the quality of service delivery and leading to a loss of public confidence in government institutions. Mr. Dotsey mentioned that efforts to rebrand the public sector have so far been focused on superficial changes such as new political slogans and policy

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AWLN Ghana Chapter Celebrates African Women, Calls for Strengthened Collaboration

Accra: The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Ghana Chapter, has joined women across the continent and the diaspora in celebrating the 2025 African Women’s Day, marking the enduring strength, resilience, and leadership of African women. According to Ghana News Agency, the theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Rooted in Greatness: Celebrating Women of African Descent,’ invites all to reflect not only on the rich heritage but also on the extraordinary contributions of African women past and present in shaping societies. AWLN, in a statement signed by Dr. Charity Binka, the President of AWLN Ghana Chapter, called for a loud unified action

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Driver Jailed 15 Years for Stealing and Slashing Neighbour’s Throat

Tarkwa: The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 25-year-old driver, Stephen Ampofo, also known as Kwabena Atta, to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for stealing and causing harm to his neighbour, Elisha Makom. According to Ghana News Agency, Ampofo pleaded guilty to both charges, leading to his conviction by the Presiding Judge, Mrs. Hathia Ama Manu. The court further ordered the convict to pay GHS5,000 as compensation to the victim, who is a farmer and the complainant in the case. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Joseph Lartey, prosecuting, told the court that both Ampofo and Makom lived at Wassa

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Africa Monologue Challenge & Africa Prosperity Network Collaborate to Change Africa’s Narrative

Accra: In a move to reshape Africa’s global image and empower its creative industries, the Africa Monologue Challenge (AMC) and the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) have officially entered into a strategic partnership to produce impactful African-led storytelling projects that reflect the continent’s true potential. According to Ghana News Agency, the partnership, sealed during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the APN headquarters in Accra, marks the beginning of a multi-faceted collaboration. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said the agreement would see both institutions and key stakeholders work together to deliver Season 3

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Water Theft on the Rise: Ghana Water Ltd Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Connections

Accra: Use of potable water through illegal means and methods is increasing at an alarming rate nationwide. This has become a complex challenge for Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) and deprives the company of the much-needed revenue, strains existing infrastructure, and disrupts fair and sustainable service delivery. According to Ghana News Agency, these illegal activities include but are not limited to the bypass of meters, direct tapping into pipelines, use of inline pumping equipment, and the growing theft of water meters, amongst others. These unlawful activities have significantly increased between late 2024 and mid-2025. In response, GWL has scaled up a

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Moroccan King Hosts Reception for Women’s National Team

Tetouan: On the occasion of the Throne Day celebrations, King Mohammed VI received the Atlas Lionesses, finalists of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, in Tetouan on Tuesday, July 30. The royal audience was marked by gratitude and symbolism, recognizing a golden generation of Moroccan women’s football. According to Ghana News Agency, this event was part of the festivities marking the 26th anniversary of the Sovereign’s enthronement and celebrated a historic achievement. For the second consecutive time, Morocco reached the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, confirming its status as a new continental power in

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