Day: September 20, 2025

Beijing: Once a barren stretch of shifting dunes, the land now known as the Baijitan National Natural Reserve tells a remarkable story of ecological civilization and anti-desertification management efforts by the People’s Republic of China. According to Ghana News Agency, many decades ago, this part of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, covering about 100,000 hectares, was plagued by advancing desertification. Sandstorms buried villages, collapsed ecosystems for wild animals, and threatened farmlands, compelling residents to live in constant fear of the encroaching desert. Located five kilometers east of the Yellow River, the area was naturally prone to desertification. The sloped terrain

Bolgatanga: World Vision Ghana, a Christian humanitarian organization, has commenced phase II of the Regreening Africa Project to expand efforts in restoring degraded landscapes and aiding communities in adapting to the impacts of climate change. According to Ghana News Agency, the Regreening Africa Project is designed to enhance the livelihoods, food security, and climate change resilience of smallholder farmers by restoring ecosystem services, primarily through agroforestry. The new phase of the project aims to build on the achievements of the first phase, which utilized Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) techniques and livelihood interventions to rehabilitate degraded landscapes and improve food

Accra: The Ghanaian attitude towards time management is notably appalling, giving rise to the misnomer, ‘Ghanaian and/or mostly African time.’ This phenomenon is deeply rooted in the social fabric of society and poses a threat to productivity and development. According to Ghana News Agency, the notion of ‘African time’ has become a hindrance to socio-economic growth, reducing business reliability and fostering poor work-related outcomes such as decreased job satisfaction and eroding trust within groups and organizations. This mentality has permeated every aspect of Ghanaian society, becoming normalized even among those in authority who should ideally be tackling this issue. Historically,

Duayaw-nkwanta: Dr. Freda Prempeh, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, has condemned the exploitation of children in illegal mining (galamsey), warning that the practice undermines their education and threatens their future. She called on the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Municipal and District Assemblies, and civil society groups to act swiftly to curb the practice. According to Ghana News Agency, her remarks followed a viral social media video showing young children engaged in illegal mining. She said the development was alarming and demanded urgent intervention. ‘The future of these children is bleak, and the Gender Ministry

Accra: Nestled within the Baijitan National Nature Reserve in Lingwu, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the Ningxia Deer Camp offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to interact closely with deer in a lush, well-maintained garden setting. According to Ghana News Agency, under the stewardship of the Ningxia Forestry Bureau, the camp is home to gentle mammals, whose presence adds charm and character to the landscape. Guests are supplied with slices of carrots by camp staff, allowing for friendly encounters as the deer approach and linger as long as they are fed, creating memorable moments. The grounds are landscaped, with shading trees, cool