Category: News

Sunyani: Some aggrieved commercial drivers in the Sunyani Municipality on Tuesday registered their displeasure on the implementation of the One-litre, GHCS1 fuel levy, threatening to lay down their tools or increase transport fares, if nothing is done about the levy. According to Ghana News Agency, Parliament approved the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing a GHS1 levy on petroleum products to raise additional revenue to address the nation’s crippling energy sector debt and ensure stable power supply. The government’s proposed fuel levy is expected to take effect on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after a brief postponement to allow for

Zaporizhzhia: The training center of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) was attacked by three Ukrainian drones on Sunday evening, the plant’s Russia-installed administration said Monday. The strike, which landed 250 to 300 meters from the plant’s first power unit, caused no fire or critical damage. An investigation is underway to assess the extent of the impact, the administration added. According to Ghana News Agency, despite the attack, the plant continues to operate normally with all necessary precautions in place. ‘The safety of the plant’s operation remains intact,’ said the administration. The training center houses a full-scale simulator of a

Accra: Rabito Clinic has relocated its Dome branch to Ashongman in Accra to enhance access to dermatology and general healthcare services. According to Ghana News Agency, the move aligns with the company’s mission to ‘bring expert, affordable, and patient-centered care closer to communities.’ The new Ashongman facility offers improved space, greater convenience, and enhanced accessibility, allowing the clinic to serve existing clients better while reaching new patients in and around the Ga East municipality. Officials have indicated that the branch’s upgraded infrastructure and visibility would improve patient experience through shorter wait times, personalised consultations, and advanced medical technology. The relocation

Wechiau: World Vision Ghana has initiated a campaign aimed at addressing issues of child hunger and malnutrition to enhance the holistic development of children in the Upper West Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the intervention, dubbed ‘ENOUGH’ to end child hunger and malnutrition, seeks to ensure that children are prioritized in hunger, nutrition, and food security-related policies at all levels. The three-year campaign, funded by World Vision International, is being implemented in approximately 35 communities in the Wa East and Wa West Districts. Mr. Sergious Before, the Wa Cluster Programmes Manager of World Vision Ghana (WVG), highlighted during the

Tatali-sangule: Madam Mary Tagba, the Tatali-Sangule District Chief Executive (DCE), has led a delegation to the Sabonjida community to resolve an impasse between two communities over electricity outage in the area. The delegation to address the impasse between the Sabonjida and Sangban communities comprised security agencies, Assembly Members, engineers from the Volta River Authority, Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), and the Energy Commission. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Tagba, during the visit, engaged in discussions with the people of Sabonjida assuring them of her commitment towards finding a lasting solution to the electricity issue. She emphasised the importance of peace

Ketu north: Dr. Senanu Kwesi Dzokoto, Deputy Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has donated GHS20,000 to the Ketu North Municipal Hospital to help address pressing operational needs and enhance service delivery. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Dzokoto stated that the donation was inspired by President John Dramani Mahama’s recent launch of the ‘Mahama Cares’ Ghana Medical Trust Fund, to which the President pledged six months of his salary. “This is a call to all public servants. Whenever we identify gaps within our health facilities, we must be ready to sacrifice part of our own income to

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the United States will be providing weapons to Ukraine through NATO, while simultaneously warning Russia of impending ‘severe tariffs’ if a ceasefire agreement is not achieved within 50 days. According to Ghana News Agency, Trump revealed the agreement with NATO to supply arms to Ukraine during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office. Trump emphasized that the United States will be manufacturing these weapons and that Ukraine will be responsible for paying for them. Trump also issued a stern warning to Russia, stating, “We’re going to