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Accra: The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, recently convened a strategic meeting with all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the region to discuss the implementation of the Government’s 24-Hour Economy Programme along with other key developmental initiatives. The meeting provided an opportunity for dialogue on how local Assemblies can collaborate to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and enhance service delivery throughout the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting featured a presentation by a team from the 24HR+ Economy Secretariat, alongside consultants from PPMC International Limited, on the proposed 24-Hour Market Programme. This initiative aims to

Sunyani: Ghana is facing significant challenges in its battle against corruption, as revealed by Mrs. Beauty Emefa Narteh, the Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC). She highlighted findings from the Afrobarometer, which indicate a pervasive mistrust among citizens towards public office holders and appointees, coupled with stagnation as shown by the Corruption Perception Index (CPI). According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Narteh shared these insights during a stakeholder’s sensitisation forum at Fiapre, near Sunyani. She called on Ghanaians to engage more actively in combating corruption to protect public resources. The forum, organized by GACC with support from Deutsche

Accra: The National Theatre of Ghana, in conjunction with a team of seasoned German theatre professionals, is conducting a comprehensive technical training workshop for its production and technical crew. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration established earlier in October between the National Theatre and the visiting German Theatre Group. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop, which commenced on October 23 and will conclude on November 9, is designed to foster international exchange and capacity development within Ghana’s performing arts sector. It aims to enhance the technical competencies of the theatre staff in crucial areas such as stage

Rabat: The Republic of Paraguay, in recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, has announced plans to open a Consulate General in the Kingdom. During his meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay, Rub©n Ram­rez Lezcano, reaffirmed his country’s full support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and for the autonomy initiative presented by the Kingdom in 2007, considered as the only serious, credible and realistic basis for settling the regional dispute. According to Ghana News Agency, on this occasion, the

Nima: The Nima Division of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) has rearrested Ayisha Zakaria for allegedly burning the private part of a seven-year-old girl. The 24-year-old suspect was rearrested on Wednesday, less than 48 hours after her release from custody following the withdrawal of the case by the complainant, Sarki Musah Umar. According to Ghana News Agency, the rearrest follows public outrage on social media after footage of the alleged abuse surfaced online. Eyewitnesses reported that Zakaria, a resident of Mamobi in the Ayawaso North Municipality, allegedly heated a metal object, suspected to be a spoon, and

Gomoa fetteh: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched the maiden edition of its Senior Nursing and Midwifery Managers Conference at the Pentecost Convention Center in Gomoa Fetteh, Central Region. The event called on professionals to embrace a transformational agenda rooted in digital advancement, policy advocacy, and nurse-led interventions. According to Ghana News Agency, the five-day conference, which runs from October 27th to 31st, aims to prepare healthcare leaders to address critical challenges such as staff migration and the rapid digitalisation of the health sector. Prof. Lydia Aziato, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) and Chairperson

Accra: The Women in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professionals Forum have expressed shock over the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her death as a great loss to the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Madam Sophia Ama Otabir, Women’s Commissioner for the Forum, paid tribute to the former First Lady, acknowledging her as a pioneering figure in the nation’s politics and a champion for women’s empowerment. The statement highlighted her significant impact on the nation through her advocacy for women’s rights and social justice. The Forum extended heartfelt condolences to her