Day: September 17, 2025

Kumasi: Professor Christian Agyare, Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has emphasized the need for urgent multidisciplinary collaboration to fortify Ghana’s health system. He highlighted that cooperation across various professions, research fields, and institutions is vital to bridge the gap between health policy and tangible outcomes. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Agyare made these remarks at the 11th Biennial Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences held in Kumasi. He pointed to Ghana’s vaccination drive as a successful example of collaboration involving public health experts, logisticians, data

Yinchuan: In the heart of China’s Ningxia Region, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking place at the Ningxia Ecological Garden in the Xingqing District of Yinchuan. Here, tomatoes are not grown in the soil, but rather in soft cotton and other innovative substrates, a breakthrough that underscores China’s push to modernise agriculture, boost food security, and promote sustainable farming practices. According to Ghana News Agency, at first glance, the sprawling greenhouse structures may look like ordinary farms. But a closer look reveals state-of-the-art systems that regulate temperature, monitor plant growth, and supply water and nutrients directly to the cotton base

Keta: Motorists and commuters in Keta, located in the Volta Region, are calling for immediate construction and rehabilitation of the market roads, highlighting the poor condition of these roads as a significant obstacle to trade and transportation. According to Ghana News Agency, the affected individuals are urging the government, stakeholders, and philanthropists to step in, as the deteriorating roads are leading to increased travel time, higher vehicle maintenance costs, and heightened safety concerns. Mr. Gabriel Nusenu, a taxi driver operating in Keta Central, shared that transporting goods to and from the market has become increasingly difficult. He stated, “The poor

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