Day: September 27, 2025

Bawku: Traditional and religious leaders in the Upper East Region have been trained in mental health first aid. They were urged to use their influence to fight stigma, promote compassion and dignity, as well as support families affected by mental illness. According to Ghana News Agency, a one-day workshop was organised by Public Health at Your Doorstep in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, Mandela Washington Fellowship, IREX, and Texas Health and Human Services. It brought together chiefs and religious leaders across the traditional councils. The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of these leaders to understand the growing

Accra: Drasi Africa, a non-profit organization, has made a significant contribution to the National Diabetes Management and Research Centre at Korle-Bu Hospital. The donation, which includes the installation of four air-conditioners, security doors, and a cash amount of GHS25,000.00, aims to support the medical department in settling outstanding bills of patients who have defaulted on their payments. According to Ghana News Agency, the organization has also pledged to cover the entire cost of installing the air-conditioners to ensure the unit incurs no additional financial burden. During a media briefing, Madam Deborah Nissi Diafo, Manager of Drasi Africa, emphasized the organization’s

Accra: Mrs. Alisa Osei-Asamoah, Chief Executive Officer of Riali Consult and former President of the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA), has urged Ghana and other African countries to spearhead efforts in transforming global tourism into a sustainable and inclusive industry. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Osei-Asamoah made this call in a statement commemorating World Tourism Day 2025, celebrated under the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.’ She emphasized that the theme aligns with the goals and challenges faced by Ghana and the broader African continent. In her statement, Mrs. Osei-Asamoah highlighted the need to rethink and redesign the tourism

Accra: The Africa Global Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has extended its congratulations to Dr Akwasi Opong-Fosu on his appointment as the Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC). The Chamber recognized Dr Opong-Fosu’s contributions and efforts to foster economic opportunities and advance investments in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued in Accra highlighted that this appointment by President John Dramani Mahama is seen as an inspired decision, aligning with the task of repositioning Ghana as a premier investment destination on the African continent. Dr. Olivier Kamanzi, Chairman of AGCC, remarked on Dr Opong-Fosu’s leadership and credibility,

Keta: Businesses in Keta and Anloga district in the Volta Region are buzzing with anticipation as the much-awaited 2025 Hogbetsotso festival approaches. The annual festival, scheduled for the first Saturday of November every year, is expected to draw thousands of visitors and tourists, boosting local businesses and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Anlo people. According to Ghana News Agency, local entrepreneur Mr. Paul Mensah Dzilah expressed optimism about the economic benefits the festival would bring, potentially improving local businesses. “With visitors expected to visit Keta and Anloga, the traditional capital of the Anlo State, we expect nothing but

Nsoatre: Nana Obeng Effah Kokodrufuor II, the Krontrihene of the Nsoatre Traditional Area in the Bono Region, has advised young women to steer clear of pre-marital sexual activities and focus on building their future. He emphasized the importance of not allowing men to exploit them for as little as GHC20 and cautioned against being deceived by their current beauty and physical appearances. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Kokodrufuor highlighted that beauty is transient and what remains valuable is how young women choose to utilize their bodies and lives. He urged them to avoid unhealthy sexual behaviors that could jeopardize

Accra: Ghana’s tourism industry, once hailed as a key pillar of economic growth and cultural diplomacy, is facing a worrying decline due to lack of commitment, clear direction, and consistent domestic marketing by authorities, the Africa Tourism Research Network (ATRN) has claimed. According to Ghana News Agency, a press release copied to the agency and signed by Mr. Emmanuel Frimpong, President of the ATRN, said recent engagements with stakeholders across six regions of the country revealed a downward trend in the operations of hotels, restaurants, and attraction sites, which were struggling to attract visitors. “Tourism thrives on vision, promotion and