Day: September 6, 2025

Four-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing at Adaklu Torda

Adaklu torda: A four-year-old boy, Cephas Worfeli Vinyo, is reported missing at Adaklu Torda in the Adaklu district of the Volta Region. Mr Belove Akpalu, Assemblyman for Adaklu Torda Electoral Area, disclosed this information, stating that the incident occurred on 20th August, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the boy accompanied his parents to the farm to harvest corn on the day he went missing. While the parents were busy with the harvest, Cephas and his siblings were tasked with transporting the corn back to their home. During this task, the children grew tired and decided to rest at the

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NCCE Empowers Obuasi Youth on Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption

Obuasi: The Obuasi Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) recently conducted a civic engagement forum aimed at empowering out-of-school youth with essential knowledge on the rule of law and combating corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, the event gathered 50 young individuals aged between 13 and 35, comprising 35 males and 15 females. The forum featured Mr. Samuel Yeboah Asante from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and Nana Owusu Aduomi, a local governance expert and traditional ruler, who facilitated the discussions. The engagement focused on the principles of the rule of law,

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Akatsi North DCE Commissions Borehole Facilities to Improve Water Accessibility

Akatsi north: Management of the Akatsi North District Assembly, led by Mr. Bless Kwadzo Katamani, its District Chief Executive, has commissioned eight boreholes in some communities across the district. The initiative, funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund-Responsive Factor Grant (DACF-RFG VII), also known as DPAT VII, aims to introduce a vulnerability window to provide targeted support to districts facing heightened development challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Katamani, during the commissioning tour, explained that the project aimed to improve the local water supply system and provide safe drinking water, which remained a critical need in the district. He

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Zenith Bank Advocates Fuel Payment Plans for SMEs to Tackle Operational Challenges

Accra: Zenith Bank has emphasized the necessity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to implement structured fuel payment systems to address significant operational challenges. Mr. Kwame Adadey, the Divisional Head for SME Retail and Digital Banking at Zenith Bank, highlighted that while large logistics companies benefit from sophisticated systems, smaller businesses are often left to manage issues that hinder their growth and efficiency. He made these remarks at the launch of an innovative fleet solution aimed at corporate and enterprise customers. According to Ghana News Agency, the new solution seeks to digitize fleet and fuel expenses, enhancing visibility and accountability

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Land Act 2020 Enforces Strict Penalties on Land Guard Activities, Warns Land Administrator

Chiraa: Mr Kofi Manu, the Administrator of the Dormaa Customary Land Secretariat in the Bono Region, has issued a stern warning to vigilante groups and bodybuilders, commonly known as “Machomen,” against participating in land guard activities. He stressed that the new Land Act 2020 (Act 1036) criminalizes such activities and imposes severe penalties on those involved. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Manu made these remarks during an interview at a sensitization forum held in Chiraa, within the Sunyani West Municipality. The forum aimed to educate the public on the provisions of the Land Act 1036, which prescribes a minimum

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TMA MCE Outlines Measures to Combat Air Pollution

Tema: The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) is taking deliberate steps through the Greening Tema Project to plant many trees and expand green parks, improve waste collection, and collaborate with industries to reduce emissions. The Assembly is also enforcing the law on protecting Ramsar sites which have been encroached upon by some recalcitrant members of society. “Demolitions are the painful way to accelerate our actions,” said Ms. Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Bright, in a speech read on her behalf at a durbar to celebrate the International Day of Clean Air for Blue

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Air Quality Management Regulations Enacted in Tema: EPA Announces New Law to Promote Clean Air

Accra: Professor Nana Ama Brown Klutse, the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), has announced that Parliament has enacted the Air Quality Management Regulation into law to enhance air quality. Prof. Klutse shared this development during a speech at the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Tema, expressing her joy over the long-awaited regulation that will soon be implemented. According to Ghana News Agency, the new regulation will enforce standards to promote air quality and require the development of an Air Quality Information Management System. Prof. Klutse emphasized that collaboration with various stakeholders would

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