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Accra: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with its partners, has held an inception meeting on the Promotion of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices for Sustainable Rice Cultivation in Ghana. The meeting aimed to align stakeholders on objectives, roles, workplans, and monitoring arrangements to support climate-smart rice production in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting brought together government, research, and value-chain partners to unveil a national programme promoting Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) irrigation in rice cultivation. The AWD project is designed to train rice farmers to reduce water use and methane emissions while maintaining their yields

Addis ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Tuesday, highlighting it as a testament to Ethiopia’s capabilities. The dam, spanning 1,800 meters in length and 170 meters in height, stands as Africa’s largest and is set to provide electricity to millions of Ethiopians. According to Ghana News Agency, Ethiopia’s ambitious project has faced criticism from Egypt and Sudan, who have voiced concerns over the damming of the Blue Nile. Prime Minister Abiy reassured that Ethiopia harbors no ill intentions towards its neighbors, but rather seeks to foster mutual prosperity. The dam, which cost $4.6

Accra: Mrs. Sheila Minkah-Premo, Convenor of the Affirmative Action Law Coalition, has emphasized the importance of effectively implementing the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121) as a crucial step towards achieving genuine gender equality in Ghana. She highlighted that the law’s passage in July 2024 marked a significant milestone following more than a decade of advocacy, but its real impact hinges on the commitment of institutions, policymakers, and society to enforce it. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Minkah-Premo expressed concerns during a speech at the opening of a two-day stakeholder workshop on family law reform in Accra.

Accra: Mr Kwaku Osei-Sarpong, Founder of CIPA Holdings Group, has called for innovative financial solutions to overcome Ghana’s longstanding challenges in green infrastructure financing. He emphasized that Ghana’s net-zero ambitions would succeed or fail depending on how effectively the country mobilizes and structures capital. Mr Osei-Sarpong was speaking at the 2025 Energy Sustainability and Leadership Conference (ESLC) in Accra. The Conference convened policymakers, private sector leaders, and climate finance experts to discuss Ghana’s pathway to a sustainable energy future. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Osei-Sarpong, who is the recipient of the Rising Star of the Year award at the

Abidjan: Côte d’Ivoire is experiencing a robust economic performance with a projected growth rate of 6% in 2024, surpassing both the global average of 2.8% and the regional average of 3.2%. This growth is underpinned by private investment, a dynamic s…

Accra: Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, on Wednesday presented medical equipment worth $1.5 million to the Ga North Municipal Hospital to enhance healthcare delivery. The equipment included anaesthesia machines, incubators, nebulizers, ECG machines, Stem sterilizers, stethoscopes, hospital beds, delivery sets, and ward screens. According to Ghana News Agency, the presentation followed the minister’s visit to the facility, which revealed the inadequate resources and equipment the hospital had been operating with, forcing management to rely on their own resources to function. Mr Akandoh described the equipment as a capital investment and urged the hospital management to maintain and

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, organisers said the screening exercise formed part of activities marking the annual festival and is being held in recognition of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to prostate checks, the exercise will include free sugar level testing to help detect early signs of diabetes. Health officials have advised men taking part in the screening to avoid eating before arriving at the venue to ensure accurate test results. Togbe Afede XIV has consistently used the Asogli Yam Festival as a platform not only to celebrate culture but also to promote