Category: News

Ansbach: The catfish saga that has captivated the German public in recent weeks took a new turn on Tuesday, as authorities confirmed they are investigating whether the police shooting of a fish broke animal protection laws. According to Ghana News Agency, two incidents involving aggressive catfish attacking swimmers have been recorded since late June at the Brombach lake in the southern state of Bavaria. The spokesman for the prosecutor’s office in nearby Ansbach, Jonas Heinzlmeier, confirmed that the state criminal police office is investigating the first incident, following a complaint by animal protection organization PETA. The case relates to the

Accra: The Melcom Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Melcom Group, has made a heartfelt appeal to the youth, particularly students, to actively participate in its forthcoming blood donation drive. The initiative seeks to bolster the nation’s blood reserves, a critical component of its healthcare system. According to Ghana News Agency, the Foundation announced that the blood donation exercise is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 23rd July in four selected schools, on Thursday, 24th July across 31 Melcom stores nationwide, and on Saturday, 26th July at prominent locations including Accra, Achimota, West Hills Malls, and the Melcom Mall

Accra: The Misornu Safety Centre, a public service NGO that promotes safety, has raised concern over the dangerous use of musketry during festivals, funerals, and other public events. In a recent statement, the Centre highlighted the need for immediate measures to address these unsafe practices. According to Ghana News Agency, the statement was issued in Accra and signed by the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police (rtd) David Eklu. The Centre recommended several measures, including collaboration with the police to clear musketeers and provide them with safety briefings. Event organisers were advised to ensure that only licensed

Kumasi: In a bold move to address the persistent and troubling issue of gender-based violence in Ghana, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has launched a 30-day intensive outreach campaign to raise awareness on the issue. The campaign on the theme: ‘From Silence to Strength: Speak Up, Stand Up, Support’, began on July 2 and is scheduled to run until July 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the campaign is being rolled out across the Ashanti region with the aim of raising awareness, educating the public, and providing direct support to survivors

Twifo praso: Nana Gyamera Akoto II, the Ankobeahen of Twifo Traditional Area, has called upon pastors to leverage their positions of influence by promoting good sanitation practices from their pulpits. He encouraged spiritual leaders to motivate their congregations to actively engage in the National Sanitation Day exercise. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Akoto expressed concerns about the lackluster participation of church members in local clean-up initiatives. He lamented that many individuals across the country appear disinterested in such activities, despite the potential positive impact on their communities. Nana Akoto highlighted the significance of biblical teachings in advocating for cleanliness,

Vilnius: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, commemorated the Lithuanian victims of the Nazis during World War II in a ceremony on Monday, as Berlin and Vilnius announced plans to extend cultural ties. Steinmeier laid a wreath at the Paneriai Memorial at the event, also attended by Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas. According to Ghana News Agency, around 120,000 people were murdered by Nazis and local collaborators in the Paneriai forest during the German occupation of Lithuania between July 1941 and July 1944. Among them were at least 70,000 Jews. They were shot and burned in pits in the ground, with most

Accra: The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC), in partnership with the Department of Gender, has initiated a significant engagement with Ga Traditional leaders aimed at ending harmful cultural practices affecting women and girls. These practices include child marriage, widowhood rites, inheritance issues, breast ironing, witchcraft accusations, and, increasingly due to migration, female genital mutilation (FGM), among other forms of gender-based violence. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement, funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), sought to sensitize participants on their pivotal role in eliminating these detrimental practices. The meeting brought together chiefs, queen mothers, and priests from