Day: October 23, 2025

Nkonsia: A downpour has caused havoc at Nkonsia, a farming community in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, displacing about 600 residents in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the rains, which accompanied incessant storms and lightning, hit the community Tuesday evening, October 21, 2025. The severe weather badly affected about 86 houses, ripped up classroom blocks, and uprooted some trees in the locality. During a visit to the farming community on Wednesday, Mr. Tangba Kuyab, the Assembly Member for the Nkonsia Electoral Area, appealed for support. He noted that the displaced persons were currently staying with their

Accra: The Volta Youth in Agriculture (VYA) has commended Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku for choosing Ho in the Volta Region to host this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration. According to Ghana News Agency, the group described the decision as a bold and commendable step that highlights the government’s commitment to recognising the contributions of farmers across the country, particularly those in the Volta Region. In a press release dated October 20, and signed by Madam Mawutor Joy Fianawle, Public Relations Officer of the group, the VYA said the move underscored the importance of agriculture to the region’s economy. Madam Fianawle

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

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

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

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

Accra: The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, engaged in discussions with Mr Adam Mutawakilu, the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), to explore ways of enhancing cooperation between their institutions. The primary focus was on protecting Ghana’s water bodies and ensuring sustainable water production. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting, which took place in Accra, revolved around the common challenges confronting the water and natural resources sectors. The dialogue highlighted the significant impact of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, on rivers and streams that are vital for domestic and industrial water supply.