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Accra: The Management of Jospong Group of Companies has expressed condolences to the Government of Ghana and families affected by the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two ministers and six others on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, mourned the loss of the individuals by paying tribute and placing a bouquet of flowers at the Flagstaff House ceremonial garden. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Agyepong stated, “This is a heartbreaking loss – to their families, to the Government, and to the Nation they served with honour and distinction. Ghana

Accra: The Global Evangelical Church (GEC) has opened its 2025 Synod in Ho with a call on Christians to live with urgency, purpose, and integrity in light of the second coming of Jesus Christ. According to Ghana News Agency, the three-day gathering at the Victory Chapel in Ho-Fiave brought together about 835 delegates from across the world under the theme: ‘Preaching Christ and His Second Coming.’ Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, praised the Church’s role in shaping values, mentoring youth, and fostering community cohesion. He emphasized the importance of the Church’s partnership in efforts to maintain peace, attract investment,

Pretoria: Former South African President Jacob Zuma, now head of the opposition Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, visited Morocco on July 15, 2025, to meet with officials, including Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. During this visit, Zuma openly expressed his support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. This stance irritated the authorities in Pretoria, who reacted nervously, highlighting internal fault lines, particularly on an issue where the country led by Cyril Ramaphosa appears increasingly isolated. According to Ghana News Agency, Jacob Zuma’s statement in support of Morocco’s proposed autonomy plan for the Sahara had a particularly notable impact, as it

Accra: The OneGhana Movement has expressed profound grief over the tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two Ministers of State, Dr. Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Murtala Mohammed, Environment Minister. According to Ghana News Agency, the civic movement extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, colleagues, and the entire nation, describing the incident as a devastating blow to Ghana’s leadership and public service. The movement honoured the memory and legacy of the late ministers and other victims aboard the helicopter, praising their commitment to national development and their

Bolgatanga: Mr Alfred Nyantakyi, the Upper East Regional Director of the Pharmacy Council of Ghana, emphasized that possessing a pharmacy or Over-The-Counter (OTC) medicine license does not exempt operators from adhering to the laws of Ghana. He clarified misconceptions held by some license holders who believe that such licenses protect them from national regulatory guidelines and laws. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Nyantakyi addressed these concerns during a workshop organized by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for pharmacy and OTC medicine sellers. He highlighted that these licenses do not prevent authorized officers from inspecting premises to ensure compliance

Accra: The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of distinguished Ghanaian leaders and officers. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident, which has sent shockwaves throughout the country, resulted in the untimely death of notable public servants, including the Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah; Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, and the Deputy National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Samuel Sarpong. Also perishing in the

Bolgatanga: Mr. Abel Ndego, the Acting Upper East Regional Head of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), clarified the Authority’s mission during a recent workshop. He emphasized that the FDA’s role is to support business operators in expanding their ventures within the regulatory framework, ensuring public health and safety are prioritized. “As long as we work together to ensure public health and safety, you can always be assured that you will do your business without stress,” Mr. Ndego assured pharmacy and Over-The-Counter (OTC) medicine sellers. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ndego addressed participants at a workshop organized by the