Category: News

Accra: The Ghanaian attitude towards time management is notably appalling, giving rise to the misnomer, ‘Ghanaian and/or mostly African time.’ This phenomenon is deeply rooted in the social fabric of society and poses a threat to productivity and development. According to Ghana News Agency, the notion of ‘African time’ has become a hindrance to socio-economic growth, reducing business reliability and fostering poor work-related outcomes such as decreased job satisfaction and eroding trust within groups and organizations. This mentality has permeated every aspect of Ghanaian society, becoming normalized even among those in authority who should ideally be tackling this issue. Historically,

Bolgatanga: World Vision Ghana, a Christian humanitarian organization, has commenced phase II of the Regreening Africa Project to expand efforts in restoring degraded landscapes and aiding communities in adapting to the impacts of climate change. According to Ghana News Agency, the Regreening Africa Project is designed to enhance the livelihoods, food security, and climate change resilience of smallholder farmers by restoring ecosystem services, primarily through agroforestry. The new phase of the project aims to build on the achievements of the first phase, which utilized Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) techniques and livelihood interventions to rehabilitate degraded landscapes and improve food

Beijing: Once a barren stretch of shifting dunes, the land now known as the Baijitan National Natural Reserve tells a remarkable story of ecological civilization and anti-desertification management efforts by the People’s Republic of China. According to Ghana News Agency, many decades ago, this part of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, covering about 100,000 hectares, was plagued by advancing desertification. Sandstorms buried villages, collapsed ecosystems for wild animals, and threatened farmlands, compelling residents to live in constant fear of the encroaching desert. Located five kilometers east of the Yellow River, the area was naturally prone to desertification. The sloped terrain

Anyako: A significant ceremony has been held in Anyako, a community in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, where nine chiefs and two Queen mothers were inducted into the Amugo-Vego Traditional Council to aid in bolstering development in the area. The induction took place at the Council’s Meeting Hall in Anyako, highlighting the importance of traditional leadership in the country’s governance structure and the roles of chiefs in various communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the newly inducted chiefs include Togbi Doe Atieku II, Togbi Agbenyo Makua IV, Togbi Azalekor IV, Togbi Awushie Okpattah IV, Togbi Badu IV, Togbi

Accra: Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, District Chief Executive (DCE) of Anloga, has launched a road patching initiative targeting pothole-ridden stretches across the district to improve travel and boost economic activities. The exercise, which covers critical roads from Tegbi through Savietula to Galo Sota Junction, seeks to restore deteriorated routes that have long hampered movement and affected livelihoods. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Kpedor, speaking during the exercise, said all necessary measures had been put in place to address the challenges and ensure safer and more accessible roads for communities. ‘I appeal to all road users to cooperate with engineers

Keta: The Vodza Landing Beach in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region has been provided with a potable water project to support the activities of fisherfolk in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative was announced in a press release signed by Mr. Victor Dzokoto, Volta Regional Secretary of the Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council (GNCFC). The project aims to address the persistent challenges fishers and processors face in accessing clean water for their daily operations. Mr. Dzokoto stated that the project is designed to improve the working conditions and lives of fishermen at the landing beach

Accra: The Ajet-Nasam family has made a significant contribution to the Krachi Prisons in the Oti Region by donating a variety of essential food items and supplies. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to embody the love of Christ and support the well-being of the prison inmates. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation included 20 bags of rice, 200 pieces of toiletries, corn dough, cassava dough, liquid soap, three gallons of oil, and skin ointment creams. These items aim to improve the living conditions of the 245 inmates currently residing at the facility. Mr. John Ajet-Nasam, representing