Day: September 17, 2025

Titrinu: Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister of Roads and Highways, has urged Ghanaian road contractors to prove critics wrong by delivering quality and timely road projects across the country. He said the government was committed to investing in infrastructure but insisted that contractors must meet expectations by ensuring value for money and durable roads. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister made the call at Titrinu near Ho, the Volta Regional capital, during a sod-cutting ceremony for the reconstruction of the Ho-Aflao highway under the BigPush project. Mr. Agbodza, who is also the Member of Parliament for Adaklu, stressed that

Accra: Management of the TDC Ghana Limited has strongly stated that the company will not regularise unauthorised occupation and development within the Tema Acquisition Area (TAA). This was stated in a public announcement issued by its management and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA). According to Ghana News Agency, the company’s attention had been drawn to the growing practice where individuals or groups unlawfully entered parcels of public land within the acquisition area, clear or fill such lands, assume ownership and subsequently approach TDC to request regularisation. ‘The company will not be compelled or muscled into recognising any such

Keta: Mr. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, the Member of Parliament for Keta Constituency, has made a significant contribution to the agricultural sector by providing 150 bags of fertilizers to farmers in Anlo-Afiadenyigba. This initiative is intended to enhance farming activities and improve agricultural productivity in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation, valued at GH?60,000, marks a strategic effort to bolster food production and improve the livelihoods of farmers in the Keta municipality. Mr. Gakpey emphasized that the primary objective of this program is to increase crop yields and contribute to food security and economic well-being in the area.

Somanya: The Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly and Somanya Police have initiated the enforcement of new transport regulations to address congestion, streamline operations of tricycle taxis known as ‘Pragyia’, and promote discipline and safety in commercial transport within the town. According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise commenced on Monday, September 15, 2025, with the primary goals of regulating passenger loading, alleviating congestion at the Somanya roundabout, and ensuring the full functionality of the Akutunya Main Station. This initiative follows a crucial meeting on September 8 involving Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Mr. Francis Addo Akumatey, senior Assembly officials, District Police Commander

Kpone: Youth of Kpone Okpokli (KOYA) in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have demonstrated against the poor road network and persistent water crisis affecting the area. The demonstration, which was held in Kpone, the municipal capital, saw residents, opinion leaders, and artisans, among others, walking peacefully through the principal streets to drum home their plights, which they said were affecting their fundamental rights as humans. According to Ghana News Agency, the demonstrators were seen clad in red attire with placards, singing and chanting war songs, whilst others danced to their favorite music as they walked through

Accra: The 4th Kojo Bentsi-Enchill (KBE) Memorial Lecture has highlighted the growing importance of international arbitration in Africa and its role in boosting investor confidence and economic stability. The annual lecture is organised by leading law firm, Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa and Ankomah, in honour of its founding partner, Kojo Bentsi-Enchill. According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together legal experts, law students, and the public to discuss the future of cross-border commercial disputes as African economies become more integrated into global markets. Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, noted that as African economies integrate further into global

Yinchuan: The Yellow River of Yinchuan and the Mega City of Beijing present a striking contrast in geography, economy, culture, and population. According to Ghana News Agency, Yinchuan, the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is situated on the western edge of the Yellow River and east of the Helan Mountains. This placement combines desert landscapes with fertile waters, which have significantly influenced its agricultural productivity and historical development. In contrast, Beijing, located on a northern plain, lacks a major central river and relies on reservoirs and smaller rivers, indicative of its highly urbanized environment. Yinchuan’s economy is driven