Category: News

Accra: Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, and nine others have appeared before an Accra High Court. They face charges of conspiracy to commit crime, specifically money laundering and extortion, and using public office for profit. According to Ghana News Agency, the accused are alleged to have leveraged their offices to accrue a total of GHC280 million for personal gain. The seven individuals charged have pleaded not guilty to the accusations. The accused include Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Wendy Newman, Albert Ankrah, Isaac Mensah, Bright Bediako-Mensah, and three corporate entities: Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics, and

Accra: Ghana’s agriculture sector is facing a shortage of extension officers, with each officer currently serving an average of 1,500 farmers, significantly higher than the standard of 500. According to Ghana News Agency, the alarming deficit was disclosed by Mr. Eric Opoku, Minister of Food and Agriculture, during the presentation of 150 motorbikes to extension officers to improve mobility and service delivery. Mr. Opoku highlighted that the current situation makes it nearly impossible for extension officers to provide effective training and support to farmers. This gap severely limits the adoption of modern farming techniques and keeps productivity low. Mr. Opoku

Bolgatanga: The Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) has launched ‘DigiMarkt’, a digital marketing project funded by the European Union (EU). The initiative aims to provide students, academic staff, and industry professionals with skills in digital marketing. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-year project is focused on enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana. It aims to equip youth, teachers, and industry professionals with digital competencies relevant to the current job market demands. During the launch at BTU’s main campus in Sumbrungu, Dr. Benjamin Asunka, the Project Coordinator, outlined the project’s goals. These include building TVET educators’ capacity

Accra: The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), together with the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), has launched the Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) Project initiative. This project aims to transition key sectors, including Plastics, Textiles, and Agriculture and agro-processing, to a circular economy with funding support from Global Affairs Canada. According to Ghana News Agency, a circular economy is a regenerative system designed to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization by maintaining the use of products, materials, and components for as long as possible. Ghana currently consumes over 1.1 million tonnes of plastic annually, with only 19

Dusseldorf: A prisoner managed to escape from a court hearing in Dusseldorf, Germany, by scaling a high security fence. The escape occurred on Monday as the man, who is wanted for dangerous bodily harm and aggravated gang theft, was attending a hearing concerning an Austrian extradition request. According to Ghana News Agency, the prisoner had been taken to a meeting room within a specially secured detention area to speak with his lawyer. After leaving the room, he found his way through a side door into the inner courtyard. It was there that he scaled the high security fence and made

Accra: Dr. Samuel Hoda Mensah, Chairman of the Coconut Value Chain Association and Vice President of the Coconut Seed Gardeners Association of Ghana, has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for his appointment to the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) board. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Mensah conveyed his appreciation for the trust placed in him by the President during an interview. Dr. Mensah, an Optometrist and farmer, was recognized as the 2024 Eastern Regional best farmer and serves as the CEO of Sahmen Coconut Farm Resort Center in Upper West Akim District. He emphasized his dedication to

Assin manso: A historic moment unfolded at the Minta Abu Palace in the heart of Assin Manso, where pilgrims touring the slave trade routes across Ghana paid homage to the revered chiefs of the Assin Apimanim Traditional Area in the Central Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was marked by a spirited demonstration of tradition and culture, with infectious smiles from the chiefs and an open appreciation for the courtesy extended to the pilgrims, mostly Africans from the diaspora. Together with officials from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and queen mothers, the travellers danced to the rhythms of