Category: News

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,

Accra: A spectacular display of Chinese cultural artistry stole the spotlight as Ghana and China celebrated the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. From opera and dance to thrilling performances, the evening’s showcase dazzled the audience, including the Diplomatic Corps, Ministers of State, Chinese business leaders, and the Chinese community in Ghana, demonstrating the depth of China’s cultural heritage. According to Ghana News Agency, the colourful reception at the Accra International Conference Centre, hosted by the Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Tong Defa, and graced by

Accra: Mrs. Alisa Osei-Asamoah, Chief Executive Officer of Riali Consult and former President of the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA), has urged Ghana and other African countries to spearhead efforts in transforming global tourism into a sustainable and inclusive industry. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Osei-Asamoah made this call in a statement commemorating World Tourism Day 2025, celebrated under the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.’ She emphasized that the theme aligns with the goals and challenges faced by Ghana and the broader African continent. In her statement, Mrs. Osei-Asamoah highlighted the need to rethink and redesign the tourism

Accra: NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has assured Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the alliance’s solidarity, following drone incidents at Danish airports. The situation is being taken ‘very seriously,’ Rutte wrote on the X social network, after a conversation with Frederiksen. He added that the allies were working together to ensure ‘the safety and security of our critical infrastructure.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Frederiksen later stated that Denmark and NATO had agreed to work together to ‘ensure safety and security.’ She said she had spoken with Rutte about the ‘serious situation’ in Denmark. The Danish government says it