Day: September 4, 2025

Accra: The Open-Source Gun Incidence Report of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) stated that 54 gun-related violent incidents were recorded in the second quarter of 2025. The report highlights a rising trend in gun-related crimes, with the Ashanti Region experiencing the highest number of incidents at 21. According to Ghana News Agency, the Eastern and Upper East regions followed with eight and seven incidents, respectively. The report, signed by Mr. Carl Nii Anyetei Sowah, the Acting Head of Communications and Media, indicated that gun violence was reported in 11 out of the 16 regions during

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, the initiative aims to clear traders, hawkers, and drivers who have encroached on pedestrian walkways and major roads near the central market. Mr. Henry Yao Amesimeku, Ho Municipal Coordinating Director, highlighted that the congestion issue originated last year, when commercial vehicles, traders, and food vendors began operating on main streets and walkways, creating significant traffic and safety concerns. Mr. Amesimeku noted that prior attempts to resolve the issue were suspended for various reasons. However, the Assembly resumed discussions with transport unions earlier this year, holding over six meetings with leadership to

Accra: Players in Ghana’s food value chain will be converging on September 10 at a summit anticipated to shape the future of food production, processing, and consumption in the country. The ‘Sustainable Food Systems Summit’ is to be held at the Accra International Conference Centre, on the theme: ‘Building Resilient Food Systems for Economic Growth, Environmental Sustainability and Nutritional Security.’ According to Ghana News Agency, stakeholders, including government officials, private sector players, farmer groups, researchers, development partners, and civil society organisations, will explore practical pathways to improve policies and regulatory frameworks to promote a favourable environment for agribusiness. Speaking at

Accra: Mrs. Elizabeth Adjei, a former Ambassador to Spain, has called on African leaders to explore and establish new economic alliances to foster development and prosperity. She emphasized that in today’s rapidly changing global landscape, Africa can no longer depend on outdated economic agreements to achieve prosperity, labeling them as “no longer fit for purpose.” According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Adjei made these remarks during the inaugural African Diplomacy and Business Dialogue (AfDiB 2025) held in Accra. She highlighted the importance of considering new and emerging economic blocs that promise a stable and prosperous future for all. Mrs. Adjei

Accra: Richbay Chemicals Solutions Ltd has donated 100 buckets of 10 litres of De-Luxy emulsion paints to the Management of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in Accra. The gesture aligns with the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, primarily aimed at reaching out to its partners. According to Ghana News Agency, Richbay Chemicals Solutions Ltd, based in Adieso, near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, is a wholly Ghanaian company that has been in existence for four decades. The company specialises in manufacturing chemical reagents for various industries, including mining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, beverage, breweries, transport, and haulage. Speaking at

Accra: The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has organised a seminar for over 250 participants, mainly companies that deal with the handling of Precursor Controlled substances. The one-day seminar, facilitated by the Precursor Control Department of NACOC, was themed ‘Monitoring of Controlled Substances Through Effective Collaboration to Ensure Public Health and Safety.’ It aimed to promote transparency and accountability, fostering a sense of shared responsibility among stakeholders in addressing the threats posed by controlled substances to public health and safety. According to Ghana News Agency, the platform provided stakeholders with access to essential information about policies on controlled substances and precursor

Bolgatanga: Reverend Eastwood Anaba, the ‘Diakonos’ of Desert Pastures, a branch of the Fountain Gate Chapel (FGC) in Bolgatanga, has highlighted a pressing concern within the Christian community, emphasizing the disregard for the value of human beings as a significant issue. He stated that the core challenge for Christians is not merely to know God, but to appreciate the role that fellow human beings play in the realization of answered prayers. According to Ghana News Agency, Reverend Anaba articulated this perspective during a sermon titled ‘The Helper,’ which he delivered on the opening night of the ‘Love Revolution’ conference in