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SIGRA Holds Capacity-Building Workshop for CSOs and WLOs in Volta Region

Sigra: The Strengthening Investment in Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation (SIGRA) Project has conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Women-led Organisations (WLOs), and selected partner Assemblies in Akatsi North and Anloga in the Volta Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop was organized in collaboration with Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) Ghana, Dream Hunt Ghana, and the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC). It is part of SIGRA’s Regional CSO Workshop Series, which aims to review and integrate gender and climate change considerations into district Medium-Term Development Plans (MTDPs), budgets, and reporting cycles of Metropolitan,

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Fire Destroys Newly Opened China Mall at Santasi

Santasi: What began as an ordinary Thursday afternoon at the bustling China Mall at Santasi turned into a scene of heartbreak and disbelief, as a raging fire swept through the newly opened retail center, reducing millions of cedis’ worth of goods to ashes. According to Ghana News Agency, thick plumes of smoke rose high above the Santasi skyline, darkening the afternoon sky and drawing hundreds of stunned residents to the scene. Workers and shoppers stood helpless as the flames devoured the building that had only recently become a symbol of business growth and modern retail in Kumasi. The fire, which

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Denkyirahene Pays Homage to Mfuom River ‘Boodiawuram’ Before Entering Abankesieso

Dunkwa-on-offin: A deeply symbolic traditional rite has been performed for the newly enstooled Denkyirahene, Odeefo Boa Amponsem IV, to pay homage to the Mfuom river ‘Boodiawuram’ before making his grand entry into Abankesieso, the ceremonial grounds of Dunkwa-on-Offin. According to Ghana News Agency, the sacred ritual, which was held on Wednesday evening, formed a vital part of Denkyira’s rich culture, purification, renewal, and spiritual guidance for the new ruler. The Denkyirahene, adorned in resplendent black cloth, was accompanied by a retinue of chiefs, elders, and traditional priests to the banks of the revered river, believed to be the spiritual protector

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Youth Encouraged to Harness Web3 and Blockchain for Innovation and Employment

Tamale: Mr Abdul Wahab Osman, Founder and Team Lead of Hive Students Hub Community, has called on young individuals to embrace the burgeoning digital technologies of Web3 and blockchain as means for empowerment, innovation, and self-employment. He highlighted the HIVE Blockchain as a platform offering young people practical opportunities to display their creativity, build significant networks, and earn rewards for their online contributions. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Osman, speaking at the Web3 and Blockchain Tech Summit in Tamale, emphasized that digital innovations are reshaping the future of work, enabling young people to create and own their content. The

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Francis-Xavier Sosu Calls for Urgent Reforms in Adolescent Sexual Health, Victim Support Systems

Accra: The Member of Parliament for Madina and renowned human rights lawyer, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has raised critical concerns about the state of Ghanaian youth’s sexual health and victim support systems. He advocated the urgent need for a shift in how sexual and reproductive health issues among adolescents were treated in public discourse. He called on Parliament to elevate these matters to the national agenda, urging lawmakers to debate them with the seriousness they deserved. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Sosu made these remarks during the launch of the National Public Speaking Competition at Parliament House on Thursday under the

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Women Encouraged to Lead in Anti-Corruption Efforts

Gwollu: Women have been advised to be agents of change in the fight against corruption by speaking up against acts of corruption and championing the values of honesty, fairness, and transparency wherever they find themselves. They have been recognised as having the power and potential to influence and shape ethical behaviours in families, workplaces, communities, and within the groups they belong to. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Moses Batong, the Programmes Manager for SAVE-Ghana, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), gave the advice at Gwollu in the Sissala West District during a civic engagement with women’s groups on the rule of

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Leverage Whistleblower’s Act to Combat Societal Ills, Urges Police Commander

Wenchi: Superintendent George Kwakye, the Wenchi District Police Commander, has called on Ghanaians to make use of the Whistleblower’s Act to report crimes, wrongdoings, and corruption-related offences to the police. He emphasized the importance of the Whistleblower Act, 2006 (Act 720), which offers full protection to informants who report misconduct and corruption-related offences. According to Ghana News Agency, Supt. Kwakye delivered this advice during a public education campaign on corruption held in Wenchi, Bono Region. The event was organized by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and attended by various women groups. This campaign aligns with the NCCE’s project,

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