Category: News

Kadjebi: Stone quarry workers in Kadjebi, located in the Oti Region of Ghana, have expressed their satisfaction with their work but highlighted significant challenges related to market access and inadequate tools. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Abena Mensah, who has been in the stone quarrying business for four years and Ms. Akorfa Anaglo, who has three years of experience, shared their experiences at the quarry site in Kasadjan, a suburb of Kadjebi. One of the primary concerns raised by the workers is the difficulty in selling their produce, particularly during the rainy season. They noted that buyers are often

Kumasi: The leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) have been urged to consider establishing a fund to support research into the country’s cultural norms to touch base firmly with the people. The Reverend Dr Ernestina Afriyie, a Senior Lecturer at the Trinity Theological Seminary, who made the call, explained that it was important for the church to have a detailed research data on the country’s culture. According to Ghana News Agency, it was necessary for the PCG to prioritize and form stronger collaborations with higher learning institutions such as the Akrofi-Christaller Institute, a research university promoting African innovation

Accra: Private sector operators and the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) are joining forces with Malaysia to establish a kenaf production industry in the Volta region. The initiative, spearheaded by the Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, aims to create income opportunities and attract foreign exchange earnings. According to Ghana News Agency, an eight-member delegation, sponsored by the private sector operators, recently visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to learn about kenaf cultivation with the intent to replicate these practices in Ghana. Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is a fast-growing plant known for its rich fiber, pulp, and mineral content, maturing within 3-4 months. The

Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Monday with U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg on military cooperation, sanctions against Russia, and U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense. According to Ghana News Agency, the talks focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, joint production, and procurement of defensive weapons in cooperation with Europe, as well as sanctions against Russia and those who assist it. Zelensky expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for the signals of support and positive decisions benefiting both countries. Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine to enhance the country’s defenses.

Accra: Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, has called for the equitable distribution of jobs across regions to foster inclusive growth and national development. He emphasized that concentrating employment opportunities in capital cities while neglecting underserved communities could lead to conflicts. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Boamah made these remarks at the 2nd Sahel Peace Initiative (SPI) National Forum in Accra. He assured attendees that recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces and jobs under the 24-Hour Economy Programme would reflect regional equity. He stressed that inequality in job distribution could exacerbate tensions in communities vulnerable to violent extremism

Accra: Dr Worlanyo Mensah, an Economist, has commended the Government for its recent decision to scrap fuel allowances for political appointees. According to Ghana News Agency, President John Dramani Mahama, in a statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, presidential spokesman and Minister in-charge of Government Communications, has, with immediate effect, directed the cancellation of payment of fuel allowances and allocation of fuel to all his political appointees. The statement indicated that the directive formed part of a broader curb in the government’s expenditure aimed at cutting costs and channelling public funds into priority areas. Dr Mensah described the move

Sunyani: The K B Media Foundation, a Sunyani-based charity organization, has successfully secured the release of twin brothers from the Sunyani Central Prisons by paying their court-imposed fines totaling GHC5,000. The brothers, Desmond and Derrick Owusu, both 20 years old and Senior High School students, were serving a nine-month sentence for theft-related offenses. According to Ghana News Agency, the Foundation, which focuses on improving the welfare of vulnerable individuals in society, intervened to pay the fines, allowing the brothers to be discharged on Monday, July 14, 2025. The twins expressed their gratitude and committed to leading meaningful lives post-release. In