Day: August 3, 2025

Lambussie: Some chiefs in the Lambussie Traditional Area have appealed to the government, private institutions, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and philanthropists to support women smallholder farmers in the traditional area to enhance food security. According to Ghana News Agency, the chiefs noted that women in the area, who were farmers, faced challenges including high costs of mechanisation services, farm inputs like fertilizers, and agrochemicals, which was affecting their livelihoods. Kuoro Issaka Zengeh Kazie Tenjie II, the Paramount chief of the Lambussie Traditional Area, emphasized that support for women smallholder farmers would enhance food security, sustainable development, and reduce economic hardship

Accra: The Revenue Mobilisation Africa (RMA), a civil society organisation, along with its partners, has urged the government to set up an independent commission of enquiry to investigate the banking sector clean-up exercise. The RMA highlighted that the clean-up, intended to stabilise the financial sector, cost the State over GHS 25 billion, primarily mobilised through domestic borrowing, significantly increasing the national debt burden. According to Ghana News Agency, the call for an enquiry was made during a press conference held in Accra, where Mr Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, Executive Director of RMA, read a statement supported by Mr Leonard Shang Quartey,

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Kuma highlighted a key strategy involving the review of laws governing mining licenses to enhance regulatory oversight. This would be supported by stronger enforcement measures and improved management of mining equipment, including excavators. He noted the implementation of a tracking system for excavators to monitor unauthorized movements, particularly into forest reserves. A national control room has been established at the Minerals Commission to oversee this system, with assistance from the Ministry of Transport, DVLA, GRA, and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. Prof. Kuma also announced the upcoming launch of

Accra: A toxicologist has called on the government and stakeholders to provide adequate funding for plant medicine research to harness the potential economic and health benefits of the industry. Delivering her inaugural address at the University of Ghana, Professor Regina Appiah-Oppong highlighted the effectiveness of some indigenous herbal medicines and emphasized the need for further study on existing plants, which would require funding from multiple reliable sources. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Appiah-Oppong spoke on the topic, ‘The Potential Role of Medicinal Plants in Ghana’s Healthcare System and Economy,’ recommending the cultivation of medicinal plants that are becoming extinct.

Accra: MultiChoice Ghana has firmly stated that it is not feasible to lower the DStv subscription fees as suggested by the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation. The company expressed its appreciation for the recent appreciation of the Cedi against the dollar, emphasizing that it has never considered this change as insignificant. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Alex Okyere, the Managing Director of MultiChoice Ghana, expressed regret over the Minister’s decision to potentially suspend the company’s license. This comes despite the efforts being made to engage in open and sincere discussions about the issue at hand. Mr. Samuel

Nkwanta: The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the military, has conducted a successful intelligence-led operation in Nkwanta, resulting in the arrest of a suspect and retrieval of firearms and ammunition. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr. John Nchor, Public Relations Officer of the Oti Police Command, indicated they arrested suspect Francis Donkor, 50, for possession of firearms without authority. The joint police and military team cordoned off an area opposite King’s Filling Station Down and conducted a thorough search of the premises around 1815 hours on Friday, August 2025. The

Adaklu kodzobi: Reverend Dr. Abraham Dovigah Akoto, Men’s Desk Officer of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), on Sunday advised Christians not to measure success by material possessions. He emphasized that the prevailing notion of success, often gauged by worldly assets, leads to feelings of inadequacy among those who have not achieved such standards. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Dr. Akoto delivered this message during a sermon at the Edem Congregation of the Church in Adaklu Kodzobi, located in the Adaklu District of the Volta region. The sermon, themed ‘Set Your Hearts on Things Above,’ drew from Ecclesiastes 2:18-23,