Day: October 16, 2025

Accra: Madam Fatimatu Abubakar, the former Minister of Information, along with other accomplished Zongo women, have established a not-for-profit NGO aimed at enhancing the capabilities of young Zongo women to expand their businesses. She highlighted that approximately 70 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises in Ghana are owned by women. Enhancing their entrepreneurial and leadership skills, especially those from the five northern regions, could significantly boost their economic potential. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Abubakar, a founding member of the NGO, announced the launch of the Growlead Foundation in Accra. This not-for-profit organization is dedicated to empowering women, girls,

Miegyena: Nana Blay Miezah, the 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the Convention People’s Party (CPP) in the Jomoro constituency, has been initiated as the traditional priest of Miegyena, a farming community near Beyin in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region. The initiation ceremony was held at his ancestral and traditional home at Miegyena, drawing traditional chief priests and priestesses, traditional rulers, and media members to witness the event. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiation rites were performed by Komenle Adjobah, a chief traditional priestess from Tikobo No.1. She urged Nana Blay Miezah to remain steadfast in continuing the spiritual

Gambaga: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised an educational engagement for men and women’s groups in Gambaga in the East Mamprusi Municipality, aimed at empowering them to understand their civic rights to uphold the rule of law and resist corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, a total of 60 participants, including 53 women and seven men, drawn from various communities and women’s associations across the municipality, were taken through various topics, including the principles of the rule of law, the Whistleblower Act, the Domestic Violence Act, the Right to Information Act, among others. The engagement formed part

Bongo: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called on the Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Upper East Region to integrate a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) planning into their Medium-Term Development Plans (MTDPs) to ensure inclusive and sustainable development. Ms Yvonne Wonchua, UNFPA Focal Person, made the call during a district-level peer review session for the District Planning Coordinating Unit (DPCU) and stakeholders on HRBA in Bongo. According to Ghana News Agency, the session formed part of the United Nations Peace Building Fund (PBF) Project, a joint initiative implemented by UNFPA and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Accra: SEND Ghana and the Ghana Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) have called on the government to introduce a national policy mandating front-of-pack warning labels on processed and ultra-processed foods. The two organizations say the move is essential to protect consumers from unhealthy diets and to curb the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease, which have become major public health concerns in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement copied to the agency in Accra said the increasing consumption of foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats was fueling

Keta: Mr. Gabriel Dzikunu, the Assembly Member of the Keta Central Electoral area in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has expressed concern over the deplorable state of the road network within the area. The poor condition of these roads has been a long-standing issue, significantly impacting economic and tourism activities in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the roads have remained in a poor state for decades, affecting the transportation of goods by business personnel and deterring tourists from visiting the area. Mr. Dzikunu highlighted that areas such as Lagoon View, Market Street, Library, Fort Street, Chapman,

Accra: The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged women’s rights organisations to continue investing in girls and women entrepreneurs to help advance economic growth on the African continent. Speaking at the opening of the 27th Zonta International District 18 Conference in Accra, she encouraged non-governmental organisations to support the government’s efforts to promote gender equality. According to Ghana News Agency, the Vice President highlighted the Ghanaian government’s commitment to gender equality by expanding access to education, supporting women in leadership, and strengthening protection against gender-based violence. However, she emphasized that laws and policies must be complemented by partnerships