Category: News

Accra: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has called on banks to align their operations with sustainable banking principles as it steps up efforts to integrate climate risk and environmental sustainability into the country’s financial sector. The BoG has also issued a Climate-Related Financial Risk Directive, requiring all banks to integrate climate risk into governance and risk management structures. According to Ghana News Agency, the directive seeks to enhance the resilience of Regulated Financial Institutions (RFIs) by integrating climate risk considerations into governance, risk management, and disclosure practices. Banks are required to update their governance structures, risk management systems, and internal

Accra: Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the navy’s pivotal role in protecting Russia’s sovereignty and national security, as he oversaw its maneuvers, codenamed ‘July Storm,’ during Russia’s Navy Day celebrations on Sunday. ‘Our primary task is to ensure Russia’s security and defend its sovereignty and national interests. The navy plays a crucial role in this mission,’ Putin said. According to Ghana News Agency, the large-scale operational maneuvers, which commenced on July 23, are being conducted simultaneously across multiple regions, notably the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the Caspian and Baltic Seas. The ‘July Storm’ exercise involves over 150

Bono region: Potholes have worsened into manholes along major highways in the Bono Region, severely impacting the communities within this crucial agricultural hub of the nation. Despite the region’s significant role in sustaining national food security, infrastructure, particularly road networks linking major food-producing areas, remains in poor condition due to the neglect of successive governments. According to Ghana News Agency, the government’s ‘Big Push’ infrastructure initiative is providing a beacon of hope for the people of Bono. The residents are eagerly anticipating the implementation of this intervention, which has been highlighted by President John Dramani Mahama during his ‘Thank You’

Accra: Africa records over 24,000 new cancer cases annually, with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital documenting 700 cases each year since 2005. Dr Hannah Naa Gogwe Ayettey, Consultant Oncologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, disclosed this during a cancer research symposium held to explore the unique features of African cancers for improved treatment outcomes. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Ayettey highlighted the significance of collaborative research in enhancing patient care and developing effective treatments across the continent. The event was organised under the auspices of Precision Medicine for Aggressive Breast Cancers (PMABC). ‘The mission of PMABC is to build the

Accra: SeamlessHR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the HR Certification Centre (HRCC) in Accra. The strategic partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the HR ecosystem across Ghana and West Africa through capacity building, digital enablement, and thought leadership. According to Ghana News Agency, the partnership lays the groundwork for a new approach to how HR professionals are trained, certified, and empowered to lead in today’s dynamic world of work. Under the terms of the MoU, SeamlessHR and HRCC will collaborate on a series of initiatives, including technology-enabled training programmes, co-designed learning curricula, and certification-backed digital education.

Accra: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is ‘very disappointed’ with Russian President Vladimir Putin and is contemplating shortening the 50-day deadline he had previously established for a ceasefire deal in Ukraine. Trump made these comments just before engaging in discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland. According to Ghana News Agency, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction and hinted at a possible revision of the timeline he set earlier. In a conversation with reporters before entering the meeting, Trump stated, “We’re going to have to look. I’m going to reduce the 50 days . because I

Accra: The Climate Resilience for Critical Sites for Migratory Birds and People along the East Atlantic Flyway (IKI-CREAF) seeks to address the growing threats posed by climate change and human activities to migratory waterbirds and vital wetland ecosystems. According to Ghana News Agency, the project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and coordinated by the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat. It is being implemented in Ghana by the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR) in collaboration with the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission. Migratory waterbirds travel vast distances