Day: September 2, 2025

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

Accra: WhatsApp may be Africa’s favourite way to chat, but its popularity in the workplace is creating serious cybersecurity concerns. According to Ghana News Agency, the 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity Survey revealed that a staggering 93 per cent of African respondents use WhatsApp for work-related communication-a higher rate than email or Microsoft Teams. While convenient, experts warn that relying on personal messaging apps could put sensitive company data at risk. Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, based in South Africa, explained, ‘WhatsApp was never designed as an enterprise tool. It’s fast and familiar, but it

Accra: The Leukemia Project Foundation (LPF), a non-profit organisation, has reaffirmed its mission to eliminate preventable deaths from leukemia and related blood disorders through accessible healthcare, education, and research. According to Ghana News Agency, since its establishment in 2006, the LPF has been at the forefront of advocacy, patient support, and healthcare development for leukemia and related blood conditions in Ghana. Currently, in collaboration with the LPF, the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) is spearheading the construction of Ghana’s first Centre for Hematology and Clinical Genetics, which would provide advanced treatment options, diagnostic services, and training opportunities for medical professionals. Joining

Western north: The Western North Regional Health Directorate, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has held a stakeholder engagement on the rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in the Region. The meeting formed part of preparatory activities towards the successful implementation of the HPV vaccination, which seeks to protect adolescent girls against cervical cancer and improve adolescent health outcomes. It also provided a platform to share key information, clarify roles and responsibilities, and strengthen coordination among stakeholders at the regional and district levels. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement brought together religious leaders, representatives from