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Takoradi: Mr Eric Gyenin, the Country Coordinator for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has identified the transition from a linear to a circular economy as a potential solution to Ghana’s youth unemployment challenge, while also promoting environmental responsibility. Speaking on the Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) Project, Mr Gyenin highlighted the transformative potential of this initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, the GCEC Project, spearheaded by UNIDO in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and funded by Global Affairs Canada, is a five-year endeavor aimed at facilitating Ghana’s shift towards a circular economy. This transition

Accra: The government has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) to provide strategic leadership and reposition Ghana as a premier tourism and cultural investment destination. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, emphasized the board’s critical role in enhancing Ghana’s tourism sector as the country intensifies efforts to diversify its economy through tourism and heritage development. According to Ghana News Agency, the minister highlighted the importance of the GTDC’s role in implementing the national tourism strategy. She urged the board to drive innovation, attract investment, and promote sustainable tourism initiatives.

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has called for a shift in global health governance, urging African nations to define and lead their own health priorities. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, President Mahama emphasized the need for Africa to ‘own its future by building systems that generate wealth, uphold dignity, and expand purpose.’ According to Ghana News Agency, the Summit, held at the Kempinski Hotel, brought together African Heads of State, policymakers, and global health stakeholders to address structural flaws in global health systems exposed by war, pandemics, climate shocks, and economic volatility. President

Accra: The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is currently conducting an investigation into the cause of a fire outbreak that occurred at the Accra Tourist Information Centre in the early hours of Monday, August 4. Despite strong winds that fueled the blaze, the GNFS managed to contain the fire, which destroyed the first floor of the building and its contents, but thankfully no injuries were reported. According to Ghana News Agency, the fire was reported at precisely 0102 hours, prompting the first fire engine from the National Headquarters to arrive at the scene by 0104 hours. The fire was already

Accra: The Board of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has appealed to the Government to intervene in the alleged sale of its former Accra Regional Office. The Board said the land, located within the Energy City enclave, was compulsorily acquired by the Government for redevelopment, prompting the relocation of the DVLA’s Greater Accra Regional Office. According to Ghana News Agency, a site inspection led by Mr. George Spencer Quaye, Chairman of the DVLA Board, on Monday revealed that the old office premises had been converted into a bonded warehouse and ‘rented out’ to a private entity. Speaking to

Accra: Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched its third annual Sustainability Month, reinforcing its commitment to climate action and sustainable development by aligning finance with environmental and social transformation. The initiative is themed ‘Sustaining Our World: Collaborating for a Greener Future’. According to Ghana News Agency, the 2025 edition of the month-long campaign, popularly known as Orange Goes Green, challenges the bank, its partners, customers, and the wider public to reimagine their role in building a more sustainable future. The initiative reflects Fidelity Bank’s growing leadership in integrating climate-smart financing with community-centered actions to promote environmental responsibility and inclusive growth, a

Takoradi: Mr Eric Gyenin, the Country Coordinator for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has identified the transition from a linear to a circular economy as a potential solution to Ghana’s youth unemployment challenge, while also promoting environmental responsibility. Speaking on the Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) Project, Mr Gyenin highlighted the transformative potential of this initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, the GCEC Project, spearheaded by UNIDO in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and funded by Global Affairs Canada, is a five-year endeavor aimed at facilitating Ghana’s shift towards a circular economy. This transition