Day: October 23, 2025

Accra: The Chief, elders, and people of Azulenloanu, a fishing and farming community in the Ellembelle District, have concluded their annual Kundum festival by urging the government to implement developmental projects in the town. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Addo Nreda VI, Chief of Azulenloanu, acknowledged that while the government had previously introduced developments such as asphaltic overlay, toilet facilities, a market square, and electrification projects, the town still lacked adequate social amenities compared to other areas. Nana Addo Nreda VI shared these insights during an interview on the sidelines of the festival’s climax in the Ellembelle District of

Kigali: In a stunning display of mental math agility, Team Ghana represented by Shenmo Ghana swept the top awards at the prestigious second African Shenmo Cup, International Abacus Mental Olympiad. The Olympiad was held at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village in Rwanda, over the weekend, on the theme: ‘Empowering young minds, realizing Africa’s dream’. Ridwan Mahmoud Jajah and Ummu Sulaim Abass, both students of Al-Hikmah Islamic Montessori School, represented Ghana at the competition. Ridwan won the overall first place crown, while his teammate, Ummu clinched third place in a fiercely competitive field. According to Ghana News Agency, they were

Accra: Mobile Telecommunication Network, MTN Ghana, has held a regional media and stakeholders forum in Wa to engage key partners, community leaders, the media, and customers as part of its nationwide stakeholder engagement initiative. The forum formed part of MTN’s ongoing regional stakeholder engagements to foster transparency, strengthen partnerships, and share developments around its services, infrastructure, and social impact programmes. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Joseph Dogbe, the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Scancom, addressed the forum, noting MTN’s unwavering commitment to the region and reiterating the role of reliable telecommunication connectivity in driving economic transformation. He said

Kpone-katamanso: Mr. Samuel Tetteh Kwashie Morton, the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has inspected a number of roads flagged for construction within the municipality. The road works are part of efforts to improve transportation networks and enhance socio-economic development. According to Ghana News Agency, the inspection was conducted in the company of contractors and officers from the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly’s (KKMA) Roads Engineering Department. The roads include the Kpone Barrier to Kpone Township Road, the Kpone Barrier to Michel Camp Road, the Frenchman to T.T. Brothers Road, and the Afotey Agbo Road. Mr. Morton mentioned that the visit was part

Keta: The Keta Municipal Assembly in the Volta Region has taken steps toward promoting inclusive education by supporting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality with teaching and learning materials. The educational materials distributed included exercise books, textbooks, poster colors, and Mathematical sets. This initiative aims to aid the improved teaching and learning of PWDs in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Wisdom Seade, the Keta Municipal Chief Executive, emphasized during a ceremony at the assembly’s premises that the materials were intended to improve educational development and nurture the structures of PWDs for a better future. Mr. Seade

Accra: Mr Joseph Bukari Nape, the Minister of Transport, has announced a comprehensive initiative to transform urban mobility through the development of smart and resilient infrastructure aimed at reducing congestion, enhancing public transport, and fostering sustainable urban growth. According to Ghana News Agency, the minister’s plan focuses on massive investments across all transport modes to create opportunities for young people, women, and persons with disabilities to actively engage in the transport economy. The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Ghana Transport and Logistics Fair (GTLF) 2025 in Accra, with President John Dramani Mahama attending as the

Sagnarigu: The Sagnarigu Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Northern Region has held a one-day engagement workshop aimed at empowering women groups in the municipality on the rule of law and combating corruption. The event was organized to enhance participants’ understanding of their civic rights, legal protections, and available reporting mechanisms. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop, which was supported by GIZ and co-funded by the European Union (EU), gathered women from various associations, including those involving persons with disabilities, beauticians, hairdressers, and interfaith groups within the Sagnarigu Municipality. The initiative sought to