Day: October 30, 2025

Kumasi: Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has pledged to implement stringent measures to address audit infractions that led to the Hospital’s recent appearance before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament. Dr Baidoo, who recently assumed office, said he inherited the issues cited in the audit report, but he was fully committed to resolving them and ensuring stronger administrative systems to prevent future lapses. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Baidoo explained that since taking office, he has prioritised operational and system reforms, revenue optimisation, waste reduction, and

Kumasi: The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has launched the Ghana Digital Conformity Project in Kumasi, urging stakeholders to embrace the initiative as part of efforts to eliminate substandard electrical cables from the Ghanaian market. The project aims to enhance the quality, safety, and authenticity of electrical cables using digital technology to combat counterfeiting and improve product conformity to national standards. According to Ghana News Agency, the project involves affixing certified electrical products with unique, digitally encoded conformity labels that can be verified using a mobile application. Consumers and stakeholders can simply scan the label to confirm a product’s authenticity and

Accra: The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed the arrest of a soldier filmed assaulting two civilians at a pharmacy in Burma Camp. A statement issued by the Department of Public Relations and signed by Naval Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director-General, said the arrest was effected by Ghana Military Police personnel at dawn on Thursday, October 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the suspect, captured in a viral video circulating on media and social platforms, allegedly assaulted a drugstore attendant and a female customer on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The statement indicated that the soldier is currently assisting with

Abura dunkwa: Mrs. Ernestina Frimpong, a retired educationist and owner of Fairweather Schools, has been installed as the Abontsendomhene during a vibrant ceremony in Abura Dunkwa, located in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District of the Central Region. With her new stool name, Nana Opirim Kwansa I, she was paraded through the town’s main streets in a palanquin, accompanied by drumming and dancing. According to Ghana News Agency, during her address at the ceremony, Mrs. Frimpong expressed her commitment to her new role, which involves reaching out to the town’s indigenes both locally and abroad, ensuring their welfare, and seeking their support for

Accra: Management of the National Theatre of Ghana has strengthened ties with a German Theatre Group to promote cultural exchange programmes. The exchange programmes aim at enhancing artistic development and cross-cultural learning between Ghanaian and German theatre practitioners. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement served as an opportunity for both parties to introduce themselves, discuss the framework for future collaborations, and outline plans for joint theatre workshops, performance exchanges, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Mr. Henry Herbert Malm, Acting Executive Director of the National Theatre, commended the initiative and applauded the team that worked tirelessly to bring the project to fruition.

Accra: The National Theatre of Ghana, in conjunction with a team of seasoned German theatre professionals, is conducting a comprehensive technical training workshop for its production and technical crew. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration established earlier in October between the National Theatre and the visiting German Theatre Group. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop, which commenced on October 23 and will conclude on November 9, is designed to foster international exchange and capacity development within Ghana’s performing arts sector. It aims to enhance the technical competencies of the theatre staff in crucial areas such as stage

Kumasi: The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is set to introduce virtual branch service operations aimed at ensuring seamless service delivery across Ghana. This strategic move seeks to bring services closer to the people, enhancing accessibility and convenience. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Philip Kofi Senya, General Manager in-charge of Operations, announced the initiative at a media engagement event in Kumasi. He emphasized that SSNIT is leveraging technology to improve service delivery and make it easier for individuals to contribute to the scheme. The Trust currently boasts over 2.09 million active contributors as of August 2025, a