Category: News

Beijing: Some African and Caribbean journalists attending this year’s Seminar for Senior Management of Mainstream Media in China have lauded the country’s governance system. They said China’s people-centred governance system was worthy of emulation because it incorporated democratic values and centralism that balanced voices from broad social groups. According to Ghana News Agency, the Asian economic giant’s tenacity of purpose, discipline, and pursuit of building strong institutions had allowed for the efficient execution of policies and effective resource allocation for accelerated national growth and realisation of strategic goals, the participants observed. Mr. Albert Kofi Owusu, the General Manager of Ghana

Accra: Science Granting Councils across Africa are transitioning from merely funding research to playing an active role in shaping both national and continental policy through evidence, accountability, innovation, and inclusion. This strategic shift is critical to ensuring that science and technology are at the forefront of Africa’s development agenda, enabling Councils to significantly impact policies, foster innovation, and provide tangible benefits to society. According to Ghana News Agency, these goals were underscored during a panel discussion at the 2025 Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Forum in Accra. The forum convened representatives from 17 councils, international funders, and African Union institutions

Accra: The Public Relations Coordinating Division (PRCD) of the Information Services Department (ISD) has organized a virtual session focused on breast cancer awareness. This initiative featured a talk by Babykaafo, a social enterprise, as part of the 12th Public Relations Officers’ Virtual Info Sessions. The event was strategically planned in anticipation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, aiming to raise awareness about breast cancer. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement from the PRCD highlighted the words of Reverend Charlotte Hanson, Head of PRCD, who underscored the significance of spreading awareness to educate the public on breast cancer. Reverend

Juaso: Kaeme, Ghana’s pioneering clean beauty brand, and Bohten, a global eyewear company based in Africa, are joining forces on World Sight Day, October 9, 2025, to deliver an initiative that goes beyond awareness. According to Ghana News Agency, the collaboration will bring free eye screenings, prescription eyewear, protective wellness kits, and education on eye and skin health to the community of Juaso. This initiative will not only address urgent health challenges linked to mining and pollution, but will also build on Kaeme’s existing work in Juaso, where women have already been empowered with black soap-making skills as a source

Accra: The National Theatre of Ghana has launched the Ghana Theatre Festival 2025, an annual arts festival that showcases the works of diverse artists and performing arts groups in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the six-day festival, which runs from September 23 to 28, aims to build the production capacity of theatre practitioners and provide performing arts groups and individual artists with a platform to exhibit their works and talents. This year’s event invites the public and media to join in the celebration and seeks to foster a community of theatre lovers and patrons, ensuring that quality productions remain

Accra: The Northern Regional Police Command announced that it has restored calm at Tamale Technical University after an unlawful demonstration erupted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Officers were deployed to the campus to prevent further disturbances. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Inspector Luckman N. Alhassan, the Regional Public Relations Officer, issued a press release detailing the incident. Intelligence reports indicated that about 500 students gathered in front of the university’s administration block around 9:00 am. In response, a police team led by Superintendent Mr. Richard Lantei Odartey was dispatched to the scene to maintain order. The situation escalated when

Bibiani: The government of Ghana has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Bibiani, aiming to ensure responsible and sustainable mining practices. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, during the launch, emphasized the government’s commitment to enabling mining communities to benefit from local mineral deposits. The Minister highlighted key components of the Scheme designed to benefit local communities, noting that large-scale mining companies are encouraged to release portions of their concessions for cooperative mining. In addition, he said, large-scale mining companies are expected to provide support