Category: News

Kintampo south: MIHOSO International, a non-governmental organization, with support from STAR Ghana Foundation, has launched a cooperative credit union aimed at providing financial assistance to local farmers, primarily women, in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the newly established MIHOSO Cooperative Credit Union Limited, affiliated with MIHOSO International, will support approximately 300 farmer groups across the district by supplying modern farming inputs, organic fertilizers, and agro-chemicals to help expand their economic activities. Founded in 2003, MIHOSO aims to promote the well-being of vulnerable communities by offering public health services, social accountability, and

Accra: Ecuador has reaffirmed that the Autonomy Initiative represents ‘the basis’ to resolve the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This position was voiced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador, Gabriela Sommerfeld, during a press briefing following her talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. According to Ghana News Agency, in this regard, and in line with the majority of UN member states, the Republic of Ecuador also expressed its support for Morocco’s efforts to achieve a realistic, pragmatic, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution

Kumasi: Eleven male inmates of the Manhyia Local Prison in Kumasi have received training in the batik, tie and dye fabric craftsmanship as part of their rehabilitation process. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day training programme was spearheaded by the Ashanti Regional Center for National Culture (CNC) to equip inmates with a skill they could rely on for income generation after being discharged. The inmates who joined the training sessions were allowed to practice what they were taught with the needed materials which were made available to them by the CNC. With joy and enthusiasm, the inmates made various

Accra: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has entered into a Letter of Intent with the Government of Ghana to support the development of the Volta Economic Corridor. This initiative is part of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). According to Ghana News Agency, the agreement, in collaboration with the 24H+ Secretariat and the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), aims to transform Lake Volta into a multimodal transport hub for agricultural and industrial expansion. It also seeks to enhance cross-border trade with landlocked countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. A statement released in Accra indicated that

Accra: Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, has officially inaugurated the new boards of the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority (DVLA) and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), urging them to work diligently to enhance road safety compliance and reduce road fatalities. The minister emphasized that the indiscipline and disregard for road traffic regulations by some drivers are significant contributors to road accidents and fatalities in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, during the inauguration ceremony held in Accra, Mr. Nikpe called on the board members to take decisive actions to address these challenges. He highlighted the

Accra: The Volta Regional Office of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has taken action by seizing 60 vehicles and motorcycles for violations of road safety regulations. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Joana Fafa Ayer, the Volta Regional Head of the NRSA, revealed that the seizures occurred during a two-day joint road safety enforcement exercise. This operation was conducted in collaboration with the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) in Ho, the regional capital. In an interview, Madam Ayer specified that the confiscated vehicles included 10

Accra: The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Ghana has expressed optimism regarding the recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting its potential to enhance trade and investment between India and Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Emmanuel Doni-Kwame, the Secretary-General of ICC, emphasized the long-standing relations between the two nations since Ghana’s independence, and expressed hope that the visit would further deepen and enhance these ties. He noted that Ghana’s political stability and peace are key factors that make the nation attractive to investors. In discussions with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Doni-Kwame acknowledged India’s significant role