Category: News

Salaga: The Soybean Breeding Team of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has recently conducted an on-farm demonstration at Salaga, aiming to bridge the gap between research and the practical adoption of improved soybean varieties by local farmers. According to Ghana News Agency, this initiative is a part of CSIR-SARI’s broader efforts to actively involve farmers in the development, testing, and selection of new soybean lines. The goal is to ensure that research outputs are aligned with the practical needs of farmers. The demonstration event was designed to help farmers understand good agronomic practices, identify

Accra: Mr. Seth Yeboah Ocran, a member of the Car Rentals Association, has been elected as the new President of the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) after securing an overwhelming 68 out of 72 votes cast at the 2025 GHATOF Executive Council Elections held on Wednesday. According to Ghana News Agency, in his acceptance speech, Mr. Ocran expressed profound gratitude to members of the Federation for their confidence in him, describing the victory as a collective triumph for all stakeholders in Ghana’s tourism industry. Mr. Ocran emphasized the importance of each member of the tourism sector, highlighting the collective effort needed

Mombasa: Eleven people have died in a plane crash in Kenya, including eight Hungarian nationals and two Germans. The Kenyan pilot was also among the dead, the Mombasa Air Safari airline said on Tuesday. There were no survivors. According to Ghana News Agency, the Cessna 208 Caravan was on its way to the famous Masai Mara National Park. It took off in the early morning in the Kwale district in southern Kenya and crashed shortly afterwards around 40 kilometres outside the coastal town of Mombasa, the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority said. Investigations have been launched to determine the cause of

Sunyani: Mr Patrick Dela Newman, the Bono Regional Director of Agriculture, has announced that the region is set to receive 10,000 birds as part of the government’s ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ program. The initiative aims to bolster poultry farming in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the directorate has already trained 20 poultry farmers who will manage the birds initially, ensuring proper care and handling before they are distributed to farmers in the region. Mr Newman emphasized that the farmers will also receive vaccinations and cages to aid in the program’s implementation. The distribution of the birds will be facilitated through

Accra: His Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, has described the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, as an asset to the nation whose life and work left an indelible mark on Ghana. Paying a condolence visit to the bereaved family, the Ga Mantse said he held Madam Agyemang Rawlings in very high esteem for her lifelong dedication to the empowerment of women and the education of the girl child. According to Ghana News Agency, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II noted that, although tradition required that his court be formally informed of the passing of such

Rio de janeiro: At least 20 people have been killed in Rio de Janeiro, in a police operation against the Comando Vermelho, or Red Command, crime syndicate, according to Brazilian media reports on Tuesday. According to Ghana News Agency, the dead included 18 suspects and two police officers, as reported by TV Globo. Additionally, nine police officers and three civilians suffered gunshot wounds during the operation. Criminals reportedly set barricades on fire, dropped explosive devices from drones, and opened fire on the officers. Media accounts stated that 56 suspected gang members were detained during the large-scale operation in the Alemo

Asankragwa: Mr. Cornelius Ahiekpor, the Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Director of National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has motivated women to report corrupt practices that threaten their livelihoods and families. According to him, taking that courageous step could help protect women’s rights, interests, and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ahiekpor gave the advice at the Presbyterian Church in Asankragwa when he addressed over 100 participants from various women groups at an educational campaign for selected women in the municipality. The event, held on the theme: ‘Strengthen the Rule of Law, and the Fight