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Over 10,000 Pets to Receive Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination in Kpone-Katamanso

Accra: Over 10,000 pets, including dogs, cats, and monkeys, have been targeted for free anti-rabies vaccination in the Kpone-Katamanso municipality of the Greater Accra Region. Dr. Emmanuel Kwao Pecku, the Tema Metropolitan Veterinary Officer with oversight duty for Kpone-Katamanso, announced that the free rabies exercise would commence on August 29 and end on October 02, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise was organized by the Veterinary Services Department (VSD), Ghana Health Services (GHS), and Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) in collaboration with the UK-based NGO, Mission Rabies. Dr. Pecku emphasized the importance of vaccinating pets against rabies infection, which

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IGP Affirms Commitment to Journalists’ Safety, Provides Update on Assault Probes

Accra: Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has assured journalists of the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to their protection, stressing that incidents of police brutality against media practitioners will not be tolerated. “I assure you that no police will attack you. We are there to protect you. It is our duty to protect you, because without you, nobody will know what is happening,” he said. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Yohuno made these remarks during a meeting between the Police leadership and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) at the International Press Centre to discuss recent attacks

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Employment Minister to Hold Crunch Meeting with Labour Commission Over Nurse’s Assault at Ridge Hospital

Accra: Ghana’s Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has announced plans to meet with the Labour Commission following the recent assault on a nurse at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. The Minister said the engagement would seek advice on the incident and explore measures to strengthen worker safety nationwide. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Pelpuo disclosed this when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday to answer questions on financial irregularities cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report. His announcement follows an earlier statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh,

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Tinah Mukunda Appointed as National Director of World Vision Ghana

Accra: World Vision Ghana has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Tinah Mukunda as its new National Director. A highly respected figure in the development and humanitarian sector, Tinah steps into the role with more than two decades of proven expertise in strategic leadership, governance, programme management, and human resources, poised to deepen the organisation’s transformative work across the country. According to Ghana News Agency, Tinah Mukunda’s professional journey spans both private and non-governmental organisations, having served in senior leadership roles within World Vision International since 2009. Her most recent appointment was as National Director

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Kadjebi Agenda 111 Hospital Project Nears Completion with 75% Progress

Kadjebi: The 100-bed capacity Agenda 111 Hospital project in Kadjebi, located in the Oti Region, has reached 75 per cent completion, sparking optimism among local residents for enhanced healthcare services in the district. Mr. Frank Sakyi Amoyaw, the Project Quantity Surveyor, shared this development with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during their visit to the construction site. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Amoyaw highlighted that despite the change in government following the 2024 elections, the contractors have stayed committed to the project, ensuring that it remains on track for timely completion. “Our focus is to see this project through

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BoG Urges Banks to Cease Unsanctioned Foreign Currency Payments to Large Corporates

Accra: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has instructed all banks to halt the payment of foreign currency (FCY) cash to large corporates unless these transactions are fully backed by corresponding foreign cash deposits made by the same institutions. This directive aims to ensure that banks maintain proper documentation to verify the source of funds for each payout. According to Ghana News Agency, the Bank of Ghana issued a notice, signed by its Secretary, expressing concern over the increasing trend of foreign currency cash withdrawals by large corporates that are not directly funded by prior FCY cash deposits. The BoG highlighted

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Experts Push for Smart AI Regulations to Spur Africa’s Digital Transformation

Accra: Stakeholders have urged African governments to adopt smart and adaptive regulations to unlock the continent’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) potential, drive economic growth, and position Africa as a global leader in digital innovation. They noted that Africa’s youthful population, abundant creative energy, and existing digital platforms provided an ideal foundation for technological advancement, stressing the need for stronger regulatory frameworks. According to Ghana News Agency, the experts made the call at the 2025 African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Conference in Accra on Wednesday, on the theme: ‘Thriving in Africa’s evolving markets: Trust, trends and technology.’ Mr. Charles Murito, Google’s Director of

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