Day: September 10, 2025

Accra: Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.3% in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the 5.7% growth recorded during the same period last year. This growth indicates an increase in the production of goods and services compared to 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, Acting Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu highlighted the growth as a sign of economic recovery, noting that the agriculture sector continued to thrive, with a 5.2% growth in Q2 2025 compared to 3.5% in Q2 2024. Livestock, in particular, showed a significant increase, growing by 5.9% compared to 4.7% in the previous year. Meanwhile, industry growth slowed

Hohoe: Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has announced intentions to attract investors to rejuvenate the defunct Coffee Processing Factory in Hohoe. The factory, once operational, is expected to play a significant role in supporting the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Gunu, during his working visit to the Municipality, emphasized the potential employment opportunities for local citizens upon the factory’s revival. He highlighted the Volta Regional Coordinating Council’s commitment to aligning investors’ interests with the factory’s restoration efforts. Mr Gunu noted the historical significance of the factory, established by Ghana’s first president, as a

Accra: A driver’s mate, identified as Isaac Peprah, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing multiple items, including laptops and a fridge, from the Ministry of Finance. Peprah, who is 26 years old, was convicted on his own plea at the Adabraka District Court. According to Ghana News Agency, Peprah admitted to the charge of stealing but denied accusations of unlawful entry and causing damage. Despite his denial, the trial Judge, Mrs. Abena Owusu Omenyo, decided not to pursue these additional charges, leading to their dismissal upon his conviction and sentencing. The incident occurred

Wudzedeke: World Vision Ghana has commissioned solar-powered mechanized boreholes for the residents of Wudzedeke and Bedzame in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region. This initiative marks the end of years of water scarcity and associated health issues in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the borehole was initially drilled in 2021 by the Haven Hand of Rescue Project. It was later mechanized by World Vision and officially handed over to the communities in a ceremony attended by local leaders and community members. Dr. Gregory Allgood, Director of Water at World Vision US, noted the dire situation when they

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, organisers said the screening exercise formed part of activities marking the annual festival and is being held in recognition of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to prostate checks, the exercise will include free sugar level testing to help detect early signs of diabetes. Health officials have advised men taking part in the screening to avoid eating before arriving at the venue to ensure accurate test results. Togbe Afede XIV has consistently used the Asogli Yam Festival as a platform not only to celebrate culture but also to promote

Accra: Mr Kwaku Osei-Sarpong, Founder of CIPA Holdings Group, has called for innovative financial solutions to overcome Ghana’s longstanding challenges in green infrastructure financing. He emphasized that Ghana’s net-zero ambitions would succeed or fail depending on how effectively the country mobilizes and structures capital. Mr Osei-Sarpong was speaking at the 2025 Energy Sustainability and Leadership Conference (ESLC) in Accra. The Conference convened policymakers, private sector leaders, and climate finance experts to discuss Ghana’s pathway to a sustainable energy future. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Osei-Sarpong, who is the recipient of the Rising Star of the Year award at the

Accra: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with its partners, has held an inception meeting on the Promotion of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices for Sustainable Rice Cultivation in Ghana. The meeting aimed to align stakeholders on objectives, roles, workplans, and monitoring arrangements to support climate-smart rice production in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting brought together government, research, and value-chain partners to unveil a national programme promoting Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) irrigation in rice cultivation. The AWD project is designed to train rice farmers to reduce water use and methane emissions while maintaining their yields