Day: September 7, 2025

Tamale: Telecommunication giant MTN Ghana, in partnership with Fidelity Bank, has supported Innohub to equip Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with entrepreneurial, financial, and digital skills to enable them to build sustainable businesses. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day intensive training, held in Tamale, formed part of a five-year project that annually supports 100 entrepreneurs, 50 of them PwDs, with training, mentorship, and funding opportunities. This initiative is part of the efforts by MTN Ghana and Fidelity Bank to promote an inclusive business ecosystem and ensure that no group is left behind in accessing economic opportunities. Mr. King David, Corporate

Accra: The Agona West Health Directorate, in collaboration with SONOTECH Medical and Diagnostic Center, has launched a programme known as ‘project vital life’ aimed at combating the upsurge of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), making life unbearable for both the young and aged. Dr Jocelyn Maame Esi Darkwah, Agona West Director of Health Services, stated that the programme targets the increasing number of NCD cases recorded at health facilities in the Agona West Municipality and beyond. According to Ghana News Agency, the diseases include diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer, and sickle cells, which are causing sudden deaths and other debilitating health implications. Agona

Gushegu: Mr Hafiz Adam, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Gushegu, has formally handed over a series of recently completed development projects in the education and health sectors to beneficiary communities within the municipality. The handover marks a significant step towards enhancing the quality of life for residents through improved infrastructure. According to Ghana News Agency, the projects include a new lecture hall block at the Gushegu Nursing and Midwifery Training College, a three-unit classroom block in Dikpung and Katani, and a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound located in Chempongyili. These facilities are expected to provide better educational

Tamale: The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has successfully intercepted and repatriated 55 foreign nationals, acting on intelligence reports. These individuals were reportedly victims of fraudulent schemes and were found to be lacking proper immigration documentation. According to Ghana News Agency, an official statement issued by ACI Micheal Amoako-Atta, Head of Public Affairs at GIS, confirmed that the operation was part of a directive from Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, the Comptroller-General of Immigration. The directive instructed all Regional and Border Commanders to intensify efforts to combat issues related to cyber fraud and immigration irregularities. The statement

Accra: Mr James Kwesi Addison, Ghana’s first Internationally Certified Emotional Intelligence Master Coach, has stated that it is time every Ghanaian workplace ensures that no voice goes unheard. Mr Addison made the suggestion at the launch of a 100-page book titled ‘Voices Unmuted: Psychological Safety and Leadership in Ghanaian Work Culture’ in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the event coincided with the Mid-Year Review Meeting of Glico Pensions, where Mr Addison facilitated a training on psychological safety. This event drew executives and staff of the Glico Group, focusing on teaching leaders to be committed to reshaping Ghana’s workplace culture.

Accra: Weeks after BCM lodged a petition with the Ghana Police Service over what it described as an attack and attempted dismantling of its equipment allegedly orchestrated by embattled opponents, the company says it has received no feedback or visible action from the Ghana Police Service. The silence, they said, had fueled suspicions that law enforcement authorities were shielding businesswoman Angela List, who had been linked to the incident. According to Ghana News Agency, sources within BCM indicated that police officers on the scene appeared more concerned with protecting Ms. List than securing the company’s assets. “The police are in

Kumasi: The Ashanti Regional Police Command has successfully secured convictions and 20-year sentences against three Nigerians involved in vehicle theft within the Kumasi metropolis. According to Ghana News Agency, the three individuals were apprehended by the police on June 20, 2025, for targeting parked vehicles for theft within the region. Following their arrest, the suspects were arraigned on July 22 at the Atasemanso Circuit Court. During the court proceedings, Russell Ekenze admitted guilt and received a 10-year sentence of hard labor. In contrast, Francis Friday and Linus Agwazie initially pled not guilty. However, on July 23, 2025, both were found