Day: August 27, 2025

Accra: Asetenapa Co-operative Cocoa Farming and Marketing Union Limited has conducted its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM), emphasizing the need for expanding operations and enhancing cocoa farm management to achieve higher yields and sustainability. According to Ghana News Agency, the AGM was held in Nankese, a notable cocoa-growing community in the Eastern Region, under the theme ‘From Dreams to Reality: Protecting What Matters.’ The event gathered over 60 cocoa farmers and stakeholders within the cocoa value chain. Mr. Mark Ayivor, President of Asetenapa Co-operative Cocoa Farming and Marketing Union Limited, addressed attendees, highlighting the issue of cocoa prices falling short

Accra: Mr Seidu Issifu, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Office of the President, emphasized that climate change is an immediate threat, profoundly impacting livelihoods and exerting significant pressure on Ghana’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. He highlighted that the escalating climate crisis is exacerbating health issues, with poor water and sanitation responsible for most preventable diseases in the country, thereby making climate-informed WASH planning essential for protecting lives. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister was speaking at the WASH4Climate Summit in Accra, themed ‘Strengthening WASH Resilience through Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Local

Accra: Mr Seidu Issifu, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Office of the President, emphasized that climate change is an immediate threat, profoundly impacting livelihoods and exerting significant pressure on Ghana’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. He highlighted that the escalating climate crisis is exacerbating health issues, with poor water and sanitation responsible for most preventable diseases in the country, thereby making climate-informed WASH planning essential for protecting lives. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister was speaking at the WASH4Climate Summit in Accra, themed ‘Strengthening WASH Resilience through Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Local

Koforidua: The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has held a one-day training in Koforidua to enhance the capacity of journalists in the Eastern Region to communicate weather-related information effectively to the public. The workshop, themed ‘Advancing Early Warnings for All: Media as a Lifeline,’ brought together reporters from various media houses including print, broadcast, and online platforms. It was hosted at the Capital View Hotel and featured expert-led sessions on marine and public weather services, impact-based forecasting, and strategies for effective communication during extreme weather events. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ignatius Kweku Williams, Acting Deputy Director General in charge

Koforidua: The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has held a one-day training in Koforidua to enhance the capacity of journalists in the Eastern Region to communicate weather-related information effectively to the public. The workshop, themed ‘Advancing Early Warnings for All: Media as a Lifeline,’ brought together reporters from various media houses including print, broadcast, and online platforms. It was hosted at the Capital View Hotel and featured expert-led sessions on marine and public weather services, impact-based forecasting, and strategies for effective communication during extreme weather events. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ignatius Kweku Williams, Acting Deputy Director General in charge

Accra: Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GHS500,000 to the government fund supporting families of the eight citizens who died in the August 6 helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation underscores Fidelity Bank’s commitment to national solidarity and compassion during moments of collective grief. The fund, recently announced by President John Dramani Mahama, is dedicated to the welfare and education of the children of the deceased. A delegation led by Mr. Kwabena Boateng, Deputy Managing Director, Wholesale Banking, presented the cheque to Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, during a courtesy visit to Jubilee House. Other members of

Accra: Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GHS500,000 to the government fund supporting families of the eight citizens who died in the August 6 helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation underscores Fidelity Bank’s commitment to national solidarity and compassion during moments of collective grief. The fund, recently announced by President John Dramani Mahama, is dedicated to the welfare and education of the children of the deceased. A delegation led by Mr. Kwabena Boateng, Deputy Managing Director, Wholesale Banking, presented the cheque to Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, during a courtesy visit to Jubilee House. Other members of