Day: August 2, 2025

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, the event marked the graduation of 90 participants from across West Africa who were trained in critical aspects of the rice value chain, including production, processing, and milling technologies. The RMTP was organised by AfricaRice in collaboration with the MOVE project, the German Development Agency (GIZ), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with the aim of building local and regional capacity in rice production and value addition. The Regional Minister stated that the programme aligns with the strategic vision to strengthen Ghana’s rice sector and reduce dependency on

Nkawkaw: The Eastern Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has engaged stakeholders in food service establishments, particularly bakers, on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), product registration, and licensing requirements at Nkawkaw in the Kwahu West Municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Anita Owusu-Kuffour, the Eastern Regional Head of the Food and Drugs Authority, stated that the engagement aimed to promote food safety as part of the ‘Buy Ghana Love Ghana Campaign’. This campaign encourages Ghanaians to prioritize locally made goods by raising awareness of their quality, affordability, and benefits to the local economy. She urged owners of

Accra: The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has terminated its Revenue Assurance Audit agreement with Evatex Logistics Limited. According to Ghana News Agency, a letter dated July 27, 2025, and signed by Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, indicated that the management had decided to terminate the agreement without cause, as permitted by the termination clause (a) of the contract. The letter stated that either party could end the agreement before its expiration by providing a one-month prior written notice. The letter further outlined that, effective August 27, 2025, the agreement originally executed on December 4, 2024, would be nullified and

Stara zagora: Addressing young delegates from left-wing parties at the ‘Shaping the Future of Social Democracy in the Balkans’ conference, hosted by the youth wing of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), Deputy Prime Minister and BSP National Council Chair Atanas Zafirov emphasized that what unites the peoples of the Balkans far outweighs what divides them. “That is why it is important to stand together, to understand and support one another. Only then do we have a real chance to bring about meaningful change,” he said. According to Ghana News Agency, the event took place in Stara Zagora, South Central Bulgaria.

Accra: The 2025 Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) and Emancipation Day celebrations culminated in a grand durbar at Assin Manso in the Central Region, where discussions centered on reparative justice, unity, and environmental sustainability. According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together chiefs, people from the four traditional areas of Assin, the African Diaspora community, government officials, and citizens under a unified theme of reconciliation and hope. The atmosphere was rich with cultural activities such as drumming, singing, and traditional dancing, enhancing the spirit of African culture. The celebrations marked the 17th PANAFEST and 27th Emancipation Day, focusing on

Accra: Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament (MP) for Klottey-Korle, has strongly condemned the fatal stabbing incident that occurred at the Kinbu Senior High School (SHS) in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings expressed her shock and sadness over the tragic event that took place on Thursday, 31st July 2025. The incident resulted in the loss of a young student due to a stabbing at the school. She emphasized the need for a swift and thorough investigation by the authorities to ensure that justice is served. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings asserted that violence should not be present in educational institutions,

Accra: The National NGO Forum has called for an urgent national response to end child labour in illegal small-scale mining, widely known as galamsey, citing severe health risks, environmental degradation, and the violation of children’s rights. The stakeholders also called on social welfare officers, the police, and traditional leaders to adopt child-sensitive interventions backed by training and adequate funding. According to Ghana News Agency, the forum was held at the University of Ghana to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and was spearheaded by child-focused non-profit organisation, OAfrica. It brought together stakeholders in the health, education, environment, and