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Accra: Ms. Constance Swaniker, the Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), emphasized the importance of integrating, uplifting, and formalizing the informal sector for national progress. She stated that solutions should be bottom-up, culturally relevant, and practically grounded while speaking at the 2025 Job and Opportunities Fair in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day event, themed “The Career Expedition: Pathways, Partnerships, Possibilities – A Mindset Journey towards Self-discovery,” focused on creating entrepreneurship opportunities. Ms. Swaniker highlighted the role of entrepreneurship, noting that not every young person would be employed by a company, but each could

Accra: Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah says Ghana Navy patrols have significantly curbed maritime piracy and helped ease tensions along the Ghana-Togo maritime boundary. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House on Monday, he credited the Navy with strengthening national security and advancing regional maritime stability. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister emphasized that the Ghana Navy has significantly reduced maritime crimes, particularly piracy, through robust patrols, targeted escort duties, and the deployment of armed guards aboard vessels. These operations have secured major shipping routes, boosted maritime trade, and safeguarded critical communication lines. The Minister further

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday praised Eastern Region residents for helping maintain peace during the 2024 elections while unveiling an ambitious infrastructure plan designed to boost roads, healthcare, water, and education across the region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mahama spoke at Jackson Park in Koforidua alongside top officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and General Secretary Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey. He credited the region’s ‘prayers and solidarity’ with helping to avert anticipated unrest during the polls. ‘By the grace of God, victory came to the side of the National Democratic Congress,’

Tema: Mr Gabriel Lucky Ocansey, the Assembly Member for the Woler electoral area in the Tema West Municipality, has made an earnest plea to the Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA) for the provision of adequate toilet facilities for the residents of Sakumono Village. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Ocansey highlighted the severe shortage of sanitation facilities, which has led some residents to resort to open defecation within the community and at Sakumono beach, posing a potential health risk. This appeal was made during a visit by Mr Ludwig Teye Totimeh, the Tema West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), and other

Sraha: Some residents of the Sraha Electoral Area in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality have appealed to the Municipal Assembly and the government to enhance security in the area by providing adequate streetlights in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the residents said the lack of streetlights has been an ongoing issue despite their numerous complaints to the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly (ASHMA). Ms. Mary Akos, a resident, expressed her dissatisfaction with past and present governments, noting that many streetlights are non-functional. She highlighted the fear that grips her while returning home at night due to the darkness that envelops the area.

Koforidua: President John Dramani Mahama has received a warm reception from traditional leaders in Eastern Region, as they applauded his electoral victory and a successful six months in office and pressed for accelerated development and environmental protection. Addressing the gathering at the Jackson Park in Koforidua, President Mahama thanked the residents for their role in maintaining peace during the Election 2024 and reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling infrastructure and educational challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama reaffirmed plans to invest in roads, hospitals, and schools under the ‘Big Push’ initiative, citing a $1.5 billion annual infrastructure deficit.

Tarkwa nsuaem: Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF-Ghana), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has organised a workshop aimed at addressing inequalities in the value chains of the mining, petroleum, and cocoa sectors to enhance industry accountability and address regulatory gaps. According to Ghana News Agency, the capacity-building workshop was funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Oxfam-Ghana and is part of WiLDAF-Ghana’s ‘Fair4All project’. The workshop focused on discussions around the Affirmative Action and Gender Equity Act 2024 (Act 1121) and the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UNWEPs), which are part of the United Nation Guiding Principles (UNGPs).