Category: News

Accra: The Whistleblowers, Activists and Journalists Safety International Center (WAJSIC) has successfully conducted a four-day training program focused on enhancing the skills and safety of investigative journalists and whistleblowers. The initiative, which took place at WAJSIC’s headquarters, aimed to equip participants with the necessary tools to carry out their work effectively while ensuring their personal security. According to Ghana News Agency, the training was part of a series of support initiatives backed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) under its Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) program. Funding was provided by the German Cooperation, in

Berekum: Apostle Patrick Yeboah Afari, the Founder and Leader of the Spirit of God Healing Church in the Berekum East Municipality of the Bono Region, has sympathised with the bereaved families of the recent military helicopter crash. He urged Ghanaians in general to humbly heed to the prophecies from the Ministers of God, seek spiritual guidance, and protect themselves against impending calamities. According to Ghana News Agency, the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence, and Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, together with six others, died in the crash, which happened in

Accra: The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a warning to media outlets to avoid speculative and unsubstantiated reporting concerning the helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, claiming the lives of eight individuals. According to Ghana News Agency, a press release from Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of the Public Relations Unit of GAF, emphasized the need for caution in media coverage to alleviate the grief of the families affected by the tragedy. The statement highlighted the GAF’s awareness of numerous speculative commentaries surrounding the Air Force Z-9 Helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, urging respect

Sekondi: The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has announced a significant initiative aimed at addressing the pressing waste management challenges in the metropolis through the development of an integrated bio digestion and recycling plant. Mr. Fredrick Faustinus Faidoo, the Chief Executive Officer of STMA, emphasized the need for this transformative solution in a meeting with a delegation from the C40 Climate Finance Facility. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative is aligned with Ghana’s national climate goals and the global efforts under the Paris Agreement, aimed at steering the country towards sustainable, low-carbon urban development. Mr. Faidoo highlighted the critical bottlenecks

Accra: Ghana has joined the world to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day, with a call on the citizens to treat the nation’s development as a legacy in the making for every young Ghanaian. The theme for the Day was: ‘Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.’ August 12 has been set aside by the world for the celebration of the Day to highlight the crucial role young people play in translating global goals into local solutions, driving change, innovations, and leadership in their communities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. George Opare Addo, the Minister of Youth Development

Takoradi: The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has introduced journalists to a media guide focused on enhancing reporting skills on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), progressive taxation, reserved-based lending, and domestic resource mobilisation. This initiative is designed to equip editors and journalists with essential knowledge to uncover and report on IFFs and related financial irregularities for nation-building. According to Ghana News Agency, the media guide, launched on August 1, 2025, aims to raise awareness and facilitate the use of the guide among media practitioners. As part of this effort, the MFWA organised a sensitisation workshop in Takoradi for selected journalists

Accra: The Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa) has announced the 13th edition of the Ghana Garden and Flower Show, scheduled for September 20-28, 2025, at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra. This year’s show, themed ‘Urban Places, Green Spaces,’ addresses the urgent need to transform Ghana’s urban environments into sustainable and opportunity-rich ecosystems. According to Ghana News Agency, the theme highlights the importance of green infrastructure in fostering healthier and more resilient urban areas, a crucial consideration as cities face increasing climate challenges. This direction for the 2025 edition draws inspiration from Mr. Charles Abani, the United Nations