Day: August 6, 2025

Berekum: The just ended Ghana Medical Relief health outreach conducted in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region dispensed more than 8,000 prescriptions, ensuring patients received the necessary medications to manage various health conditions. According to Ghana News Agency, to enhance long-term healthcare access, GMR also sponsored the acquisition of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards for 2,370 individuals, enabling them to continue receiving medical care beyond the outreach. A statement issued by the GMR on the outcome of the outreach and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the outcome of the health outreach said about 10,029 residents

Accra: Ghana has renewed its commitment to the ‘One Health’ approach through a high-level policy dialogue aimed at fostering collaboration between the human, animal, and environmental health sectors to enhance preparedness for health emergencies. The national policy dialogue, held in Accra, provided a platform for stakeholders to assess progress, align priorities, and advance integrated strategies to address health threats, particularly in the wake of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Ghana News Agency, Ghana’s pandemic response highlighted the importance and practicality of cross-sectoral action, leading to the establishment of the national One Health Platform. The dialogue was organised

Obuasi: The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a man for the unlawful possession of a foreign pistol and ammunition. Osman Abdul Majeed, the suspect, was apprehended on July 29, 2025, at the Tweapease Police Barrier near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region during a routine vehicle search operation. According to Ghana News Agency, Majeed was on board a Toyota minibus traveling from Kumasi to Tarkwa when officers discovered an unregistered Bruni Model 92 pistol concealed in his backpack. The weapon was loaded with three rounds of live 9mm ammunition. During interrogation, Majeed claimed that the firearm was handed to

Accra: A 34-year-old Okada rider, Maharaj Suleman, has been remanded into police custody by the Asante Abuakwa Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality for allegedly abducting a 13-year-old girl. His plea was not taken, and he is expected to reappear in court on August 15, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Police Detective Chief Inspector Samuel Kyei Baffour presented the facts to the court, presided over by Mr. Jephthah Appau. The complainant, who is the victim’s father, resides at Kunsu in the Ahafo Ano South West District with his children. On March 14, the complainant sent his 13-year-old

Accra: The Ghana Armed Forces has announced the disappearance of Ghana Air Force (GHAF) helicopter, Z9, which was en route to Obuasi from Accra on Wednesday. In a press release issued by Captain (GN) Veronica Adzo Arhin, the Acting Director General of Public Relations, at the Ghana Armed Forces said, the helicopter which took off at 0912 hours on August 6, 2025, lost contact with air traffic control shortly after. According to Ghana News Agency, onboard the aircraft were three crew members and five passengers. The release said efforts were underway to locate the missing helicopter and ensure the safe

Accra: Mr Gilbert Yirenkyi Addo, Associate Director, Business Tax at Deloitte Ghana, has emphasised the non-negotiable importance of record-keeping for the growth and resilience of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Speaking at the SME Business Interaction Session, Mr Addo highlighted that maintaining accurate records is crucial for the accounting backbone of SMEs, enabling the preparation of necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was organised by Access Bank (Ghana) PLC in partnership with Deloitte, under the theme ‘SME Financial Empowerment: An Imperative for Business Resilience’. Mr Addo stressed that proper record-keeping aids

Accra: As Ghana intensifies efforts to fortify its financial ecosystem and build a resilient economic future, one Ghanaian expert is making global waves for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to transform financial decision-making – particularly for startups and investment institutions. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Sylvester Asan Ninsin, a seasoned financial analytics expert, has emerged as a leading advocate for AI-driven financial transformation. With a career spanning roles in Ghana and the United States, Ninsin is using predictive modeling, data science, and machine learning to empower startups, improve transparency, and build robust economic infrastructure. ‘I believe data isn’t just for