Category: News

Harare: Zimbabwe and China could enhance cultural exchanges to deepen their mutual understanding, a senior Zimbabwean journalist has said. In a recent written interview with Xinhua, Lawson Mabhena, editor of The Chronicle, a daily newspaper in Zimbabwe, expressed admiration for China’s efforts in preserving its civilization, which spans thousands of years, and suggested that China and Zimbabwe could enhance cooperation in that sphere. According to Ghana News Agency, Mabhena is among several Zimbabwean media professionals who attended a recent skills exchange program in central China’s Hunan Province. During this program, participants gained a deeper insight into Chinese culture and the

Dansoman: The Dansoman Circuit Court has ordered the remand of a 33-year-old driver, Anthony Atsu Godbless, who stands accused of stealing a vehicle valued at GHS240,000. Godbless faces multiple charges, including attempting to commit crime, stealing, and causing unlawful damage. While he pleaded guilty to causing unlawful damage, he denied the charges of attempting to commit crime and stealing. According to Ghana News Agency, Presiding Judge Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit accepted Godbless’s guilty plea for the charge of causing unlawful damage, ruling that his explanation was consistent with the plea. Consequently, the judge entered the plea and decided to remand Godbless

Accra: A dire situation is unfolding at the Child Health and Maternal Department of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), where space constraints are compromising patient care and outcomes. Healthcare workers have therefore sounded the alarm, highlighting the urgent need for more space and resources to address the growing demands of a large population. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Afia Ofori-Atakorah, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer in charge of Child Health and Maternal at CCTH, expressed concerns about the lack of space during a tour of the department with members of the Health Committee of Parliament. The visit was

Accra: Communities in Ada West, Ada East, and Anloga Districts are set to benefit from a coastal development project aimed at enhancing livelihoods and climate resilience. According to Ghana News Agency, the $14 million ‘Improved Resilience of Coastal Communities in C´te d’Ivoire and Ghana project’ is funded by the Adaptation Fund and supported by implementing partners over a four-year period. Speaking to the agency during the Regional Steering Committee meeting convened in Accra to assess project progress and endorse the proposed annual work plan, Mr. Mouhamadou Diene, Programme Management Officer at UN-Habitat, C´te d’Ivoire, underscored the growing impact of climate

Accra: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Monday inaugurated a 10-member committee to oversee its alignment with the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. The committee will provide policy direction and institutional coordination for healthcare facilities under the initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Service and Chairman of the Committee, inaugurated the team in Accra and tasked members to develop practical and innovative solutions to strengthen the health system. Committee members include Mr. Sylvester Bekyur Ziniel, Mr. Joseph Kofi Adusei, Mr. Nicholas Nyablomu, Dr. Oliver Commey, Dr. Samuel Boakye Boateng, Dr. Lawrence Ofori-Boadu, Franklin Asiedu

Accra: The Health Committee of Parliament has, on Monday, shed light on the systemic challenges plaguing Ghana’s healthcare system. During a recent visit to the Central Region, the Committee identified key issues, including staff shortages, poor facility conditions, and improper maintenance of health facilities. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, the Chairman of the Health Committee of Parliament, expressed concern over the significant number of unemployed doctors and the severe staff shortages faced by some hospitals. He made these remarks during a courtesy call to the Central Regional Minister in Cape Coast, which was part of a

Kigali: The Chinese Embassy in Rwanda held a reception on Friday to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Gao Wenqi, Defense Attache Li Dayi, representatives from both China and Rwanda, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and defense attaches accredited to Rwanda. According to Ghana News Agency, in his address, Li emphasized China’s commitment to peace, international cooperation, and the vision of building a shared future for mankind. Li stated, “Peace is in the genes of the PLA,” highlighting that the purpose