Day: October 20, 2025

Accra: The Reverend Professor Kwamena Sagoe, a Priest Assistant at Saint Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church in Dansoman, Accra, has emphasized the need to remove political affiliations from the ongoing battle against illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey,’ to effectively address and eliminate the problem. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Sagoe stressed the importance of a united approach in tackling this issue, highlighting that collaboration is essential for reversing the environmental impacts of galamsey. Speaking at the 50th Anniversary launch of St. Augustine Anglican Church, Rev. Sagoe urged political parties and civil society organizations (CSOs) to set aside their differences

Accra: Mr Stephen Apolima, a policy analyst and researcher, has emphasized the urgent need for Ghana to address the deep structural fragility of its economy rather than relying on temporary measures such as dollar injections. He argues that the Bank of Ghana’s approach to stabilizing the cedi is akin to soothing a fever without curing the underlying infection. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Apolima elaborated that each injection of foreign currency provides only a momentary cooling effect on the economy, leaving the fundamental issues unresolved. He highlighted the country’s reliance on imports and its resulting dependency, stating that Ghana’s

Accra: The Ministry of Finance has engaged stakeholders to solicit input for the 2026 national budget. The two-day consultation involved representatives from banking and non-banking financial institutions, academia, think tanks, and professional bodies, in fulfilment of Section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act. The Act mandates that the finance minister prepares the budget in consultation with relevant stakeholders. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Deputy Minister for Finance, stated that the engagement was intended to ensure collective ownership of the budget. He emphasized the importance of involving all relevant stakeholders so that the final budget presented

Ketu north: The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ketu North, Reverend Martin Amenaki, has highlighted the activities of Fulani herdsmen and their cattle as the most pressing challenge facing the municipality. During the Member of Parliament’s (MP) Third Quarter Accountability Series at Penyi, Rev Amenaki emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to finding a lasting solution to the ongoing issues, which have resulted in the destruction of farmlands and heightened tensions between herdsmen and local farmers. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev Amenaki’s office recently received a petition from the chiefs and residents of Dzodze-Togodo, calling for a total ban on cattle

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Charles Darkwa, the founder of Hope In Christ Outreach, said the donation was part of the institution’s mission to demonstrate love and compassion to widows, many of whom continue to face economic and emotional challenges. He said the organisation, established in 2019, had grown steadily with 12 active branches serving about 1,500 widows across the country. Through its monthly programmes, the institution provides food, clothing, counselling, and empowerment opportunities aimed at improving livelihoods. Mr. Anthony Ameglah, National Coordinator of Hope In Christ Outreach, said the organisation’s focus extended beyond physical

Banda: Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has expressed concern over the involvement of some politicians in chieftaincy disputes, which threatens national peace and social cohesion. He emphasized the need for politicians to refrain from interfering in chieftaincy matters, identifying this interference as a significant factor fueling disputes. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Ibrahim, who is also the Member of Parliament for Banda, described the practice of political involvement in chieftaincy as unfortunate and unacceptable. He stressed that distancing politics from chieftaincy affairs could significantly reduce, if not eliminate, the persistent disputes surrounding

Atebubu: The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has inducted the executives of the Atebubu District Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) and the Grace Local Young Peoples Guild (YPG) into their respective offices. According to Ghana News Agency, the YAF has appointed Brother Alex Kwau Aborah as President and Sister Helina Nketiah as Vice President. Additional members of the YAF leadership include Brother Nicholas Awuah Baffour as Secretary, Brother Philip Antwi as Assistant Secretary, Brother Jacob Amanfo as Organizer, Sister Cecilia Frimpong as Women Organizer, Sister Esther Nyamekye Gyau as Treasurer, and Brother Patrick Aboagye as Chaplain. The YPG leadership is composed