Day: September 2, 2025

Accra: In the next 27 days, Ghana will take centre stage as the host of the inaugural Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2025, scheduled for September 29 to 30 September at the Ghana – India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT. Organised by Promark Elite Ltd in partnership with leading financial and technology stakeholders, the two-day summit will be on the theme: ‘Unlocking Africa’s Digital Economy Through Innovation and Regulation.’ According to Ghana News Agency, it promises to be the most influential gathering of digital asset leaders ever held on the continent. The summit will bring together African central

Nkrankwanta: The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) on Tuesday confirmed the arrival of some victims of the Gbinyiri clash at home communities in the Dormaa West District on Bono Region that share borders with C´te D’Ivoire. However, the organisation could not confirm whether some of the victims who have fled their homes at Gbinyiri and its environs in the Savannah Region for shelter have sought asylum in C´te D’Ivoire. According to Ghana News Agency, checks reveal that some of the cocoa-growing communities in Dormaa West share borders and have several unapproved routes to C´te D’Ivoire. Speaking in an interview with

Berekum: Dr Kelvin Bepagr, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Kelpro Chiropractic and Natural Remedy Center, has issued a warning about the impact of ‘spicy and junk’ diets on children, highlighting their potential to reduce life expectancy. He emphasized the importance of families being vigilant in managing their children’s meals, noting that these foreign foods contribute to a decline in the average life expectancy in Africa, which currently stands at 63 years. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Bepagr made these remarks during the ‘Kelpro Children’s Herbal Fiesta’ organized by Kelpro Foundation in the Bono Region’s Berekum. The

Accra: Mrs Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the Member of Parliament for Wassa Amenfi Central, has fully sponsored over 85 young men and women in the constituency to participate in a work abroad screening exercise. The exercise is intended to provide these youths with opportunities for employment overseas and equip them with valuable skills to support their families and communities. According to Ghana News Agency, this initiative is a demonstration of the MP’s commitment to youth employment and development-driven leadership within the constituency. Mrs. Cudjoe has also extended her efforts in youth empowerment through educational and digital support. She has assisted students

New abirem: The Birim North District Assembly in the Eastern Region has launched its 2026-2029 Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) and presented the 2025 Mid-Year Review at a public hearing held in New Abirem. The event gathered stakeholders, including traditional leaders, Assembly Members, heads of departments and agencies, civil society representatives, media, and Persons with Disability, among others. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Antwi Hakeem Abdul, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Birim North, emphasized the importance of inclusive governance and transparency, highlighting the Assembly’s commitment to fulfilling the National Development Planning Commission Act, 1994 (Act 480), L.I. 2232, and

Accra: Residents of Dzodze in the Ketu North Municipality have expressed divided opinions over the removal of Chief Justice Mrs. Gertrude Torkornoo from office by President John Dramani Mahama. According to Ghana News Agency, while some residents welcomed the decision as a necessary constitutional step, others described it as unfair and questioned the grounds for her dismissal. Mr. Ebenezer Korku, a resident of Dzodze, stated that the Committee that investigated the petitions against the Chief Justice consisted of ‘intellectuals who reviewed all evidence, including witness testimonies.’ He noted that her removal was important to serve as a deterrent to public

Akatsi: The Akatsi South Municipal Assembly in the Volta Region has undertaken a significant decongestion exercise aimed at removing illegal occupants and structures from the main lorry station. This initiative was spearheaded by Mr. Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area, in collaboration with the assembly’s task force, which included security personnel and other staff members. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dagba stated during the operation that the primary focus was on dismantling illegal structures located on pavements, which were obstructing pedestrian movement and causing disruptions to the smooth flow of vehicular traffic. He emphasized that