Day: September 18, 2025

Tadzewu kordzi: Mr. Solomon Lotsu, a resident of Tadzewu Kordzi in the Oti Region, has urged Ghanaians to rejuvenate the practice of communal labour. He noted that the tradition has seen a significant decline in recent years. According to Ghana News Agency, during a communal labour exercise in Tadzewu Kordzi, Mr. Lotsu expressed his concern about the younger generation’s apathy towards communal work. He highlighted the importance of these activities, not only as traditions but as civic duties for every citizen. Mr. Lotsu, who is also an agriculturalist, stressed the value of communal labour, stating that it is a responsibility

Kumasi: The Doteyie (burial rites) of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, enters its final day with prominent personalities continuing to pay their last respects and commiserate with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The event marks a significant occasion in the cultural and traditional calendar of the Ashanti Kingdom. According to Ghana News Agency, among the dignitaries expected to observe the last day of the Doteyie are President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman, and former Presidents Kuffour and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo. Other notable attendees include former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia,

Accra: The Bonokyempem Association has called on the National House of Chiefs and stakeholders to intervene for an amicable resolution of the Sampa protracted chieftaincy dispute in the Bono Region. The association comprises youth who are natives of Bono and Bono East Regions. Members are worried that the chieftaincy dispute was impeding the development of the area. Addressing a news conference at Techiman in the Bono East Region, Mr. Gideon Fosu, the President of the association, regretted that the chieftaincy dispute was having a devastating toll on the development of not only Sampa, but the entire Jaman North District. According

Accra: Mr Patrick Fiable, District Chief Executive for Twifo-Hemang-Lower-Denkyira (THLD), has embarked on a familiarisation tour to some four communities to officially introduce himself to the people and explain government programmes and the Assembly’s policies to the people. Communities visited are Twifo Nsuaem, Pepekrom, Somnyamekorpe and Afeaso. According to Ghana News Agency, the DCE stated that the tour aimed to identify problems confronting the people and initiate strategies to address these issues. Additionally, it was intended to bring local governance to the people’s doorstep and obtain firsthand information about the various towns in THLD. Some problems faced by the communities

Accra: Ghana is taking steps to reduce emissions of methane, a colourless gas, that traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change from oil fields. The steps include a significant reduction or elimination of routine gas flaring from oil fields by 2026, building a second gas plant to convert excess gas into usable energy, and ensuring that new oil fields put in place the planned mechanism not to flare gas as stipulated in the existing regulation. The country is also exploring options with partners to use modern technologies to improve on its methane measurement. By that action, the country

Accra: Over seven thousand individuals were evangelised during this year’s One Week Evangelisation Programme hosted by St Joseph the Worker Parish, Vume, in the Ada-Battor Deanery of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra. The outreach, led by Rev. Fr. Joseph Egblewogbe with Rev. Fr. John Ametefe as the Assistant Priest, aimed to spread the Gospel of Christ to unreached areas within the Archdiocese. According to Ghana News Agency, the week-long evangelisation initiative is an annual activity in the Archdiocese of Accra, spearheaded by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal – Network of Prayer Groups. Mr. Sylvester Bagooro, a member of the Evangelisation team,

Accra: Trasacco Estates Development Company Limited has reaffirmed its respect for Ghana’s Muslim community while insisting on its legal rights and ownership of the lands at Borteyman in Accra. The company has addressed concerns about the framing of the issue in religious terms, emphasizing the legal aspects of the land ownership conflict. According to Ghana News Agency, Trasacco stated that its claim to the disputed land was lawfully acquired through the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) between 2014 and 2016, adhering to all necessary procedures. The company highlighted that TDC records confirmed a legitimate allocation of 26 acres to the Muhajirun