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Accra: The Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged youth groups to empower them with knowledge and legal frameworks in combating corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement was under the NCCE’s ‘Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption’ project, which sought to empower young people with practical knowledge on the rule of law, civic rights, legal frameworks such as the Whistleblower Act, and their role in promoting transparency and accountability. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and

Accra: The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) have held a stakeholder engagement to review comments on the draft National Petroleum Authority Bill, 2024. The proposed legislation seeks to replace the existing NPA Act, 2005 (Act 691), aiming to strengthen regulatory powers, including expanded licensing for bunkering and transhipment. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, opened the forum in Accra, emphasizing the government’s commitment to transparency, reform, and inclusiveness in building a robust and efficient petroleum downstream sector. He noted that the review is not

Accra: Asetenapa Co-operative Cocoa Farming and Marketing Union Limited has conducted its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM), emphasizing the need for expanding operations and enhancing cocoa farm management to achieve higher yields and sustainability. According to Ghana News Agency, the AGM was held in Nankese, a notable cocoa-growing community in the Eastern Region, under the theme ‘From Dreams to Reality: Protecting What Matters.’ The event gathered over 60 cocoa farmers and stakeholders within the cocoa value chain. Mr. Mark Ayivor, President of Asetenapa Co-operative Cocoa Farming and Marketing Union Limited, addressed attendees, highlighting the issue of cocoa prices falling short

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, delivering the keynote address, Hajj B.M. Adam, Chief Executive Officer of the Zakat Fund, praised the resilience and contributions of the Ewe people, particularly in education and public service. He recalled the critical role played by Ewe teachers in Ghana’s northern regions during the early expansion of national education. ‘If you look at the number of professors, engineers, doctors, and leaders who emerged from the North in the past, much credit goes to the sacrifices of Ewe teachers who served in areas others refused postings to,’ he noted. Hajj Adam added

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to Emmanuel Kwakye Asare, a broadcast journalist, over the publication of alleged false news concerning the August 6 helicopter crash. Asare, who works with Wontumi Multimedia, appeared before the court on Wednesday dressed in all-black attire and appeared composed. He was admitted to bail in the sum of GHS100,000 with two sureties. According to Ghana News Agency, the court, presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, ordered that the sureties must be civil servants, one of whom should earn not less than GHS5,000. Additionally, Asare is to report once a week to

Kadjebi: Traders at the Poase-Cement Market in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region are lamenting over low sales despite the recent appreciation of the Ghana Cedi against major foreign currencies. According to Ghana News Agency, although the Cedi has strengthened against major currencies, patronage has not improved as expected, leaving traders concerned. Customer turnout has remained poor, with many buyers reluctant to make purchases even though the Cedi has shown a relatively stable performance in recent months. Madam Ama Korkor, a foodstuffs seller, expressed her disappointment, noting that she had anticipated an increase in consumer confidence and demand following

Accra: A total of 539 Blue Water Guards with the core mandate to help protect the country’s forests and water bodies from illegal mining (galamsey) activities have been commissioned by the Minerals Commission in the Western North Region. Mr Wilbert Petty Brentum, Western North Regional Minister, speaking during the ceremony, charged the Blue Water Guards to discharge their duties with dedication, integrity, professionalism, and patriotism devoid of bribery and corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, the Western North Region had not been spared of the galamsey menace, which had rendered water bodies and forest reserves severely damaged. Mr Brentum tasked