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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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Akatsi South MP Presents GHS100,000 to Rainstorm Disaster Victims

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

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Regional Health Director Urges Peace in Nkwanta for Effective Healthcare Delivery

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

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GIPC and JETRO Sign Two-Year Pact to Unlock Business Opportunities

Accra: The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering robust business and investment relations between Ghanaian and Japanese enterprises. The agreement, signed at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), marks a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation, positioning both nations to leverage their economic strengths and explore mutually beneficial opportunities. According to Ghana News Agency, the MoU will see GIPC and JETRO designate focal persons to serve as liaison officers, ensuring seamless communication and support for companies seeking cross-border partnerships. A statement

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The Church of Pentecost Launches ‘Eagles Conference 25’ with a Call to Rise

Accra: The Church of Pentecost, Agorve District under the Sogakope Area in the Volta Region, has commenced this year’s August Convention with a call on believers to rise to another level. Dubbed ‘Eagles Conference 25’, the event is themed ‘Unleashed for Greater Heights,’ inspired by the Book of Isaiah 40:31. According to Ghana News Agency, Reverend Prosper Kpeli, the Agorve District Pastor of the Church, remarked after an evening service that a total of 14 assemblies under the district were participating in the event. The conference features both morning and evening sessions, focusing on teachings, deliverance, prophetic declarations, as well

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