Day: September 18, 2025

Kumasi: Elaborate customary rites for the burial (Doteyie) of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the late Asantehemaa, are underway throughout Asanteman. Today marks the final day of the four-day burial rites, which commenced on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace. According to Ghana News Agency, all activities, including trading, hawking, transport services, and catering, have been suspended to allow residents to participate fully in the burial rites. Nana Konadu Yiadom passed away on August 07, 2025, having served as Asantehemaa for eight years. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, received dignitaries and delegations at the Manhyia Palace on Tuesday

Accra: Professor Kofi Sarpong Adu-Manu, a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, has highlighted the potential of energy-efficient Internet of Things (IoT) systems, combined with wireless networks and artificial intelligence, in addressing Ghana’s water quality and flooding challenges. He presented these insights during the opening ceremony of the maiden Applied Research Conference at Accra Technical University. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof Adu-Manu emphasized the importance of integrating IoT-based monitoring into national programs and investing in smart sensors for environmental monitoring. These sensors can measure key water parameters such as temperature, pH levels, turbidity, and contamination indicators, providing crucial

Accra: The Fire Protection Association of Ghana (FIPAG) has officially relaunched with a clear and urgent mission to address the critical shortage of fire safety professionals across the country. In a move that highlights the Association’s focus on practical solutions, Mr. Ohene Mensah Budu, Board Chairperson of FIPAG, announced a major initiative to build a national network of 1,600 fire estimation technicians, 100 for each of Ghana’s 16 regions. According to Ghana News Agency, this ambitious programme aims to close a significant gap in regional fire protection representation. Mr. Budu noted that currently, many areas lacked the skilled technicians needed

Accra: The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), in partnership with Management and Development Fund (MDF) Ghana, has launched the ‘We Can Work Academy’ in Accra. The Academy is part of the We Can Work programme, implemented by Light for the World and the African Disability Forum (ADF) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. It collaborates with umbrella organisations of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and entrepreneurship hubs across Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Senegal, Ghana, and Nigeria. According to Ghana News Agency, the Academy provides young women and men with disabilities structured training that supports their entry into employment and entrepreneurship.