Category: News

Manila: Philippine authorities on Thursday ordered pre-emptive evacuations of residents in areas threatened by Tropical Storm Bualoi, which could trigger floods, landslides, and mudflows as it nears the country’s eastern coast. The storm, locally called Opong, was packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometres per hour (kph) and gusts of up to 135 kph, while moving at 20 kph towards the eastern region of Bicol, the state weather bureau said. According to Ghana News Agency, Bualoi is expected to make landfall over Bicol by Friday and exit the Philippines on Saturday evening, the bureau said. Storm warnings were raised in

Accra: Stakeholders in the technology and innovation ecosystem have welcomed the newly developed Ghana Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioners’ Guide (GAIPG) as a step for ethical and localised creativity in the space. Speaking at the official launch of the document in Accra, the stakeholders unanimously asserted that the guidebook was timely for sound policy formulation and legislation to underpin the rapid adoption and integration of artificial intelligence in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, a renowned Public Relations and IT communications specialist, expressed his satisfaction with the GAIPG, emphasizing its potential to influence policy. He encouraged

Accra: The re-rehabilitation and expansion work on the Acherensua-Ntotroso road project will commence soon, Dr. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, has announced. He disclosed that the road project had been awarded on contract and that the contractor would move to the site shortly. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Addo explained that the government, with support from Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL), was funding the project. Speaking in an interview at Acherensua in the Asutifi North District, Dr. Addo mentioned that funds are ready, and the contractors are expected on

Accra: Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics company, has reached a milestone of 1.6 million autonomous deliveries globally, with Ghana hosting the largest drone medical supply system in the world. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Roger S. Frimpong, Head of Business Operations at Zipline Ghana, shared this achievement during a media engagement at the Anum Distribution Centre in the Asuogyaman District. He disclosed that in just six years of operations in Ghana, Zipline had delivered over eight million individual medical products, including 70 million doses of vaccines, over 30,000 units of blood, and thousands of essential medicines to health

Accra: The World Bank has advised Ghana to be intentional and bold about breaking away from its repeated reliance on International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan-supported programs. Experts have acknowledged the efficacy of IMF-supported programs but argue that their short-term orientation does not meet the sustainable macroeconomic stability needs of Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the World Bank emphasized that the country could only achieve long-term economic transformation through fiscal discipline, sound governance, and structural reforms. In its latest Policy Notes on Ghana, titled ‘Transforming Ghana in a Generation,’ the World Bank highlighted the need for reform, stating, ‘Ghana must

Tamale: Mr Angelo Dogbe, Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has called for increased private sector investments in eco-tourism initiatives to accelerate sustainable development and position the Northern Region as a premier destination for adventure and cultural tourism. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the 2025 United Nations World Tourism Day celebration at the Botanga Eco Resort in the Kumbungu District, Mr Dogbe emphasized the event’s theme, ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,’ which highlights tourism’s role in economic growth and environmental protection. He pointed to the Botanga Dam enclave as a representation of harmony between nature, culture,

Kumasi: The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has rolled out a nationwide public education campaign dubbed ‘Silence the Gun, Save a Life’. The campaign is part of efforts to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Ghana. The Commission is engaging students from selected Junior High Schools and tertiary institutions on the dangers of gun violence while promoting a culture of peace and security. According to Ghana News Agency, young people are particularly vulnerable to the influence of violence, making them a critical focus group for awareness creation. The programme is designed to educate