Day: August 5, 2025

Takoradi: Mr Eric Gyenin, the Country Coordinator for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has identified the transition from a linear to a circular economy as a potential solution to Ghana’s youth unemployment challenge, while also promoting environmental responsibility. Speaking on the Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) Project, Mr Gyenin highlighted the transformative potential of this initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, the GCEC Project, spearheaded by UNIDO in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and funded by Global Affairs Canada, is a five-year endeavor aimed at facilitating Ghana’s shift towards a circular economy. This transition

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has called for a shift in global health governance, urging African nations to define and lead their own health priorities. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, President Mahama emphasized the need for Africa to ‘own its future by building systems that generate wealth, uphold dignity, and expand purpose.’ According to Ghana News Agency, the Summit, held at the Kempinski Hotel, brought together African Heads of State, policymakers, and global health stakeholders to address structural flaws in global health systems exposed by war, pandemics, climate shocks, and economic volatility. President

Cape coast: Mr. Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, the Central Regional Minister, has directed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region to immediately reposition themselves to leverage the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy. This directive includes the identification and designation of local economic zones that will operate for extended hours, along with improvements in street lighting and security in commercial areas. According to Ghana News Agency, the minister emphasized the need for assemblies to facilitate permits for night-time operations and to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with necessary infrastructure and logistics to enhance their activities. The 24-Hour Economy policy,

Accra: Mr. Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has strongly endorsed Africa’s initiative to reshape global health governance, backing the Accra Compact as a crucial blueprint for developing equitable, resilient, and locally led health systems across the continent. Mr. Brown commended African leaders for spearheading a transformative health agenda that prioritizes health sovereignty, promotes equity, and emphasizes local ownership in healthcare reform. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Brown delivered a virtual address to the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, praising the summit as a pivotal moment in global health diplomacy. He urged world leaders to

Accra: The Africa Health Sovereignty Summit is being hailed as a pivotal event in reimagining health governance with a focus on African leadership and continental sovereignty, as highlighted by Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Presidency. The Summit is a working co-creation meeting aimed at reflecting on the evolving global health landscape and assessing its impact on Africa, considering both the challenges and opportunities facing the continent. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Debrah’s remarks were delivered by Nana Oye Bampoe, the Deputy Chief of Staff in-charge of Finance and Administration, during the opening of the Africa Health

Accra: Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has proposed the creation of a dedicated Africa Health Fund to provide sustainable, Africa-led financing for health infrastructure and emergency response systems across the continent. Mr. Obasanjo, speaking at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, said the fund would reduce dependency on delayed foreign assistance and empower African nations to address their own health challenges with speed, resilience, and autonomy. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Obasanjo suggested that the fund could be modeled on the African Union Peace Fund, which had already proven effective in responding to continental crises. Recounting his own

Accra: The New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed outrage over the recently announced farm gate price of GH?3,228.75 per 64 kg bag of cocoa, calling it ‘ridiculous, shameful, and unfair.’ The Caucus argued that the price was too low and did not reflect the current world market price of $8,211.23 per tonne. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku, the Ranking Member on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee in Parliament, addressed the Parliamentary Press Corps on Tuesday at the Parliament House. He claimed that the government’s calculation was flawed and suggested that the price