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Accra: The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is set to collaborate with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector through a major boost in agribusiness investment and development. This was disclosed during a working visit by Kyle Kelhofer, IFC Senior Manager for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, to the Chief Executive Officer of MiDA, Mr. Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould. The meeting centred on strategic partnerships aimed at unlocking the potential of key agricultural enclaves across the country. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mould highlighted MiDA’s ongoing efforts in developing three major agricultural economic enclaves located in Kasunya, Oti,

Accra: Constance Gyasi Nimako, a trader currently facing charges of stealing and laundering money that was mistakenly credited to her bank account, has refunded GHS230,000. Constance, who is also known as Maa Adwoa, was not present in court but remains in custody. Her mother, Cecilia Gyasi, appeared before Mrs. Evelyn Asamoah, the relieving judge, where Constance’s lawyer informed the court of the partial refund. According to Ghana News Agency, the judge declined to grant bail, citing plans for an expeditious trial, and directed the prosecution to file disclosures. The case has been adjourned to July 23, 2025. Constance is alleged

Tamale: A sensitisation campaign has been held to educate students on the impact of corruption and to encourage them to be actively involved in efforts to tackle the menace. The event, organised for teachers and pupils of Ridge Junior High School (JHS) Block A and Gbambaya T.I Ahmadiyya JHS in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region, formed part of activities to commemorate this year’s African Union Anti-Corruption Day. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was spearheaded by RUWA-Ghana as part of the Local Accountability Network (LANet) Tamale, under the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC). It was on the theme:

Kinshasa: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Global Gender Gap Report 2025, and seven African countries are among the ten lowest-ranked nations worldwide in terms of gender parity. In this latest edition, Pakistan sits at the very bottom …

Accra: Ghana on Friday commemorated World Population Day (WPD) with a call for structural investments to empower the country’s estimated 13 million youth. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, emphasized that youth empowerment must transcend motivational speeches and focus on building systems that enable young people to take charge of their lives. According to Ghana News Agency, during a ceremony in Accra under the theme ‘Empowering the Youth to Create Quality Families in an Inclusive Society,’ Madam Gomashie praised President John Mahama’s dedication to integrating skills training at all educational levels and encouraged the youth

Ada: The bereaved family of Terkpehnor Sappor, a 23-year-old commercial motorbike (Okada) rider who was brutally murdered in the Ada East District, has appealed to the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to arrest the perpetrators and deliver justice. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Yomo Korkor Obodai, the grandmother of the deceased, made an emotional appeal through the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ada East, Mr. Kenneth Kabu Kanor, urging authorities to act swiftly. ‘I am poor and penniless. I have no one but the state to rely on. Please, help us find those who did this to my

Accra: Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has promoted Private Teye-Tsu Asare Solomon to Lance Corporal for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners. The promotion was announced at an all-ranks durbar held at Burma Hall in Accra to recognise the soldier’s integrity and professionalism. According to Ghana News Agency, Lance Corporal Teye-Tsu, personnel of the GAF’s Department of Public Relations, was deployed on guard duties at Bibiani Gold Mines in the Western Region when he encountered a group of artisanal miners who attempted to bribe him for access to the