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Accra: Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced that the Cabinet has approved substantial funding for the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to purchase surplus farm produce from Ghanaian farmers. This intervention comes in response to mounting pressure from lawmakers and agricultural stakeholders in a decisive move to address growing concerns over potential food glut in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ayariga made the announcement in response to a call by Nureedin Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Nalerigu Gambaga, on the floor of Parliament. Mr. Mohammed urged the Minister of Food and Agriculture to brief Parliament next week

Accra: The Kparekpare community of Krachi East Municipality in the Oti Region came together on Sunday, October 26, to pay their last respects to the memory of the former first lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. The farming community organized a traditional dance at the funeral durbar to honor her memory and legacy. According to Ghana News Agency, the dance was performed by the community’s cultural troupe, highlighting the impact Nana Konadu had on the lives of Ghanaians, especially the Kparekpare community. Community members, dressed in their funeral attire, participated in the dance, paying tribute to the former first

Accra: Torgbuiga Akpo Ashiakpor VI, the Paramount Chief and Overlord of the Weta Traditional Area, has called on the government to construct a rice market in Weta. As the President of the Weta Traditional Council, located in the Keta North Municipality of the Volta Region, he emphasized that this initiative would mitigate post-harvest losses and provide a stable market for rice farmers, thereby enhancing both the local and national economies. According to Ghana News Agency, Torgbuiga Akpo Ashiakpor made this appeal during the 2025 ‘Weta Nutome MorluZa’ festival at Weta Roman Catholic school park. He highlighted the superior quality of

Accra: Mr. George Spencer Quaye, Chief Executive Officer of MOBEX Africa, has called on African nations to take ownership of their digital future by investing in innovation, infrastructure, and inclusive policy frameworks that empower local solutions. He made the call at the MOBEX Africa Innovation Awards 2025 held in Accra, where stakeholders from across the continent gathered to celebrate a decade of digital transformation and innovation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Quaye stated that the past two days of the MOBEX Africa conference had demonstrated that Africa was no longer waiting for permission to innovate. ‘We’re already doing it,’

Accra: Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, has asserted that Africa’s digital identity and sovereignty are within reach, contingent upon the continent’s ability to embrace a unified vision and strategic investment in technology and infrastructure. His remarks were delivered by Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, at the MOBEX Africa Innovation Awards, where he emphasized the new opportunities for transformation in the current era despite ongoing challenges with political and economic sovereignty. According to Ghana News Agency, the conference, themed ‘Building a digitally driven, sustainable, and integrated Africa,’ gathered stakeholders from across the continent, including innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. Mr.

London: Alex Apau Dadey, the Executive Chairman of KGL Group, has been celebrated with the Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award at a Leadership and Philanthropy Forum held at the House of Lords in London. According to Ghana News Agency, the award was formally presented by Mark A. Furlong, President of Custom Solutions Media for Forbes Media, who acknowledged Mr. Dadey’s achievements in advancing KGL Group’s technological prowess. During the presentation, Mr. Furlong remarked, “On behalf of the Forbes Best of Africa Award Committee, it is my honour to present to you the Forbes Best of Africa

Accra: Irene Naa Torshie Addo, a prominent public servant and advocate for women and children, has expressed profound sorrow and admiration following the passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. In a statement, Hon. Addo described the late Nana Konadu as ‘more than a First Lady,’ calling her a ‘phenomenon’ whose legacy of courage, conviction, and transformative leadership reshaped the nation’s understanding of service and empowerment. According to Ghana News Agency, Irene Naa Torshie Addo shared her reflections upon hearing the news of Nana Konadu’s passing, noting the profound impact it had on her. ‘I received