Day: August 6, 2025

Somanya: A 47-year-old lotto writer, identified as Joseph Abofu, has been remanded into prison custody following the death of a 50-year-old woman, Martha BediSika, after a violent altercation at a drinking spot in Somanya. According to Ghana News Agency, the incident happened on the night of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., at a drinking spot situated at SRA along the Accra-Somanya road. A police source reported that a dispute escalated between the two individuals, during which Joseph Abofu stabbed Martha BediSika with a jack-knife on the left side of her ribs, near her breast. The source further

Accra: Dr Rashid Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of the public sector pay regime, particularly targeting the Single Spine Pay Policy (SSPP). He made this call during the inauguration of the Governing Board of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) in Accra, urging for the development of an equitable and sustainable wage structure to boost productivity, promote good governance, and support macroeconomic stability. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Pelpuo highlighted the importance of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Act, 2007, which provides the framework for implementing public

Abosso: The Chiefs of Abosso and Bompieso Communities in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region have condemned the illegal mining activities, warning politicians to keep off their lands. According to Ghana News Agency, the chiefs expressed concern over the devastation caused by illegal miners, or galamseyers, whom they allege are supported by political actors in the constituency and region. The chiefs have thus endorsed ongoing raids by the National Security, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), and other security agencies to curb these activities. A press statement issued and signed by Nana Kwesi Appiah II, Chief

Atwedie: The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has expressed condolences to the families of the 16 people who lost their lives in the tragic road crash on the Atwedie-Asankare stretch of last week, calling for responsible driving to safeguard lives. The Authority also assured the bereaved families of its unwavering support as they grieved the loss of their loved ones. According to Ghana News Agency, the crash, which left several others injured, involved a Ford Transit Bus, with registration number GT 4674-22, and a DAF XF articulated tanker truck, with registration number GT 1674-17. A statement issued by management wished

Accra: Mobile Web Ghana, a technology and entrepreneurship hub, alongside 40 global organisations including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), GIZ, KfW, and Smart Africa, has endorsed the Hamburg Declaration on Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These organisations have joined a coalition of international development agencies, innovation hubs, civil society groups, and tech leaders during the launch at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. According to Ghana News Agency, the conference gathered governments, civil society, academia, and private sector leaders globally to align digital innovation, particularly AI, with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Accra: The Ghana NCD Alliance, Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, and other civil society organizations have commended President John Dramani Mahama and Parliament for the passage of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as ‘MahamaCares’, into law. “We the civil society actors and people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) warmly welcome the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and receive this bold and timely intervention with profound gratitude and renewed hope,” they stated. According to Ghana News Agency, this commendation was part of a joint statement from Mr. Labram Musah, the National Coordinator of the Ghana NCD Alliance, and the Executive

Bolgatanga: The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to Over The Counter (OTC) medicine sellers, cautioning them against admitting and treating patients within their shops. This warning was delivered by the Acting Regional Head, Mr. Abel Ndego, who noted that some OTC shop owners engaging in this practice are health professionals themselves. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ndego highlighted instances where facilities intended to operate as OTC medicine shops were found administering drips and treating patients. He emphasized that these operations must adhere to legal frameworks and that OTC shops