Category: News

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,

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

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

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

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

Accra: Mr Bernard Ahiafor, the Member of Parliament for Akatsi South and First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has taken a significant step in aiding victims of a devastating rainstorm that recently struck the Akatsi South Municipality in the Volta Region. He has donated GHS2,000 each to the affected individuals, amounting to a total of GHS100,000, in an effort to provide relief to those rendered homeless by the calamity. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Daniel Gidi, the Akatsi South Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), revealed that there are plans to extend further support to those severely

Nkwanta: Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, the Oti Regional Director of Health Services, has emphasised the importance of peace within the Nkwanta township to ensure effective healthcare delivery in the area. The Director’s observation comes amid ongoing tension and conflict within the Nkwanta township, which has raised concerns about the safety of healthcare workers and their effective delivery of services. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Amo-Kodieh expressed worry about the impact of the conflict on healthcare delivery, highlighting the need for a peaceful environment to ensure the safety of healthcare workers. He urged all parties involved in the conflict to prioritise