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Accra: Mrs. Grace Agyemang Asamoah, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma, has presented a range of livelihood-support items worth hundreds of thousands of Ghana cedis to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the district. The donation, which was held at the forecourt of the District Assembly, forms part of efforts to empower the beneficiaries economically and improve their wellbeing. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Agyemang Asamoah stated that the initiative aimed to support PWDs to become self-reliant and financially independent. She emphasized the goal of empowering individuals to take control of their lives and livelihoods, noting that the Assembly

Accra: The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), along with SONABEL Energy, has issued a warning to communities situated along the White Volta River regarding a potential spillage from the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso. This alert has been directed primarily at regions and districts expected to be impacted by such an event. According to Ghana News Agency, the regions anticipated to be affected include various districts across the Northern Region, such as GusheguKaraga, Nanumba South District, Tolon District, Kumbugu District, Savelugu Municipal, Nanton District, Yendi Municipal, Saboba District, Zabzugu District, and Tatale/Sanguli District. Additionally, in the Upper East Region, districts

Johannesburg: Africas solar panel imports have surged by 60%, marking the first signs of a significant shift towards solar energy on the continent. The latest analysis reveals that the imports reached a record 15,032 MW in the 12 months to June 2025, …

Akwatia: The Police at Akwatia in the Eastern Region have detained a 36-year-old man over the possession of three guns during a snap check at Staff Village, Boadua in the region. Stephen Nkansah, a mourner, was nabbed during a search on his Toyota Tundra Pick up, which was heading from Asamankese to Boadua with five other mourners on board. According to Ghana News Agency, two of the three guns retrieved from the vehicle are Pardus pump action and Hulglu pump action guns. Nkansah, during interrogation, told the police that two of the guns belonged to him and the other belonged

Accra: The Krachi East Municipal Assembly, through the Department of Social Welfare, is set to distribute essential items to over 100 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality on August 28. These items, valued in thousands of Ghana cedis, are part of a government initiative aimed at supporting PWDs and promoting their welfare. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Seth Kumah, Assistant to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East, stated that the items are funded by the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). The DACF allocation is a government initiative designed to reduce poverty among PWDs by providing necessary

Accra: The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) on Monday refuted allegations that it overstated Ghana’s public debt by GHS138.91 billion in the 2023 Whole of Government Accounts. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Kwasi Agyei, the Controller and Accountant-General, stated that the issue had been resolved through a reconciliation exercise. “Madam Chair, we have since reconciled the figures, and the public should disregard suggestions that we overstated the national debt,” he said during an appearance before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament. Mr. Thomas Ampem Nyarko, the Deputy Finance Minister, led the Ministry of Finance along with the Controller

Ahafo: Mrs. Charity Gardiner, the Ahafo Regional Minister, has inspired candidates writing the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to do their best and pass their papers well. She reminded them that the government was on course in its ‘reset agenda’ to create more jobs for the youth and urged the candidates to be inspired by that and work hard to pass the examination. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Gardiner stated in a message directed to the candidates, “This is your moment to shine! Your hard work, sleepless nights, and determination have brought you this far.” She