Day: August 3, 2025

Accra: The government has been urged to formulate robust policies to enhance the adoption and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ghana’s productive sectors. The call was made by Professor Quist-Aphetsi Kester, Dean of the School of Computational Sciences at Dominion University College (DUC), who said AI could boost innovation, data sovereignty, and economic growth. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Kester emphasized that Ghana must position itself at the forefront of AI adoption in the sub-region. He asserted, ‘With the right policies, we can leverage AI to strengthen our economy, enhance security, and drive sustainable development.’ His comments

Accra: Ghana Standards Authority has launched the Ghana Digital Conformity Pilot Project to enable consumers to verify and authenticate electrical cables and products. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, developed with technical support from GSA partners SICPA, aims to improve the safety and quality of electrical cables and products on the Ghanaian market, enhance regulatory compliance among stakeholders, and reduce accidents associated with substandard electrical products. The project allows consumers, regulators, and businesses to verify product authenticity and report violations instantly using mobile-friendly verification applications. The pilot phase, which will run for three months, focuses on locally manufactured electrical

Accra: Leading Ghanaian theologians have called for a return to biblical principles in administering the Lord’s Supper, rejecting long-standing church practices that divide believers into ‘communicants’ and ‘non-communicants.’ According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the 13th edition of the Berea Lecture Series in Accra, Dr. Kwabena J. Darkwa Amanor, Director of the Berea Academy, described the exclusion of some church members from Holy Communion as ‘unbiblical’ and urged churches to abandon the practice altogether. Dr. Darkwa Amanor explained that over many years, the system of labeling some as communicants and others as non-communicants, permitting some and barring others from

Accra: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the 4th Made-In-Ghana Bazaar at a media launch in Accra. The Made-In-Ghana Bazaar is a flagship initiative aimed at promoting Ghanaian products and services globally through strategic economic diplomacy. The media launch marked the beginning of preparations for the main bazaar, scheduled for September 5 to 7, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre. According to Ghana News Agency, the theme for this year’s edition is ‘Championing Economic Diplomacy: Connecting Producers, Markets and Opportunities.’ The Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, first launched in 2018, serves as a unique platform to connect Ghanaian producers with consumers,

Accra: A visiting couple, Drs Santana and Karen Williams, have paid the medical bills of eight women at the 37 Military Hospital’s Maternity Ward, amounting to over GH?18,000.00 as part of their 30th wedding anniversary celebration. The couple also donated sets of curtains to the hospital’s gynecology unit to enhance the comfort and privacy of patients. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Karen Williams stated that their gesture was a personal and meaningful way to give back to society, particularly to women who are vulnerable and struggling to meet the cost of childbirth. She emphasized the importance of their philanthropic

Kumasi: Members of Parliament (MPs) are calling for immediate government intervention to address the alarming rate of fatal crashes on the Kumasi-Accra highway, following a devastating accident that claimed the lives of 16 Saviour Church members. The MPs’ demands come after a mass burial was held for the 16 victims in Obogu. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident has raised concerns about road safety on the Kumasi-Accra highway, and the MPs are pushing for urgent action to prevent future occurrences. ‘Mr. Speaker, it is our expectation that the government will take immediate action to address our concerns raised and

Nabdam: The Forum for Natural Regeneration (FONAR), an environmentally-focused organization in the Upper East Region, has organized a refresher training for Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) lead farmers on fertilizer application techniques. A total of 20 FMNR lead farmers, including 10 males and 10 females from the Dasang and Kparaboug communities in the Nabdam District, were taken through various techniques and types of fertilizer application to boost their yields and minimize the environmental impact of inappropriate fertilizer use. According to Ghana News Agency, the training was part of the FMNR for Women Empowerment and Livelihood Project (FMNR4WELIP), funded by the