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According to ghana news agency: Promoting Peace and Security to attract investment and foster development, Strengthening Local Governance by building the capacity of Municipal and District Assemblies, and Supporting National Vision through collaboration with stakeholders to implement President Mahama’s agenda. Mr Gunu explained that merging the Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs into one ministry reflects the belief that governance must be local, tradition respected, and morality ensured. He described development as something that must rise from the ground, guided by wisdom, culture, and faith. Addressing traditional rulers and religious leaders as the ‘moral compass’ of society, he thanked them

Accra: Nearly half of all outpatient department (OPD) cases in Ghana are linked to poor air quality, according to Mr. Desmond Appiah, Country Lead of the Clean Air Fund (CAF). Mr. Appiah highlighted that these cases include conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and even malaria. He made these remarks during the launch of a CAF-supported public awareness initiative led by Infinity 970 under the Breathe Cities programme in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the global initiative aims to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030 to improve public health. The

Accra: Members of Ummy Relief Foundation, Technology Without Borders, Regional Group, Rotary EndPlasticSoup, and Neighborhood Forest have undertaken a sensitization campaign on indiscriminate plastic disposal in Tamale. It was part of efforts to promote environmental cleanliness and responsible waste management as well as a week-long initiative dubbed ‘Eco-Plastics Week Celebration’, aimed at increasing public awareness about plastic pollution and rallying stakeholder support to curb indiscriminate disposal of plastics in open spaces. According to Ghana News Agency, the campaign focused on market traders and shop owners and highlighted the dangers associated with improper handling of plastic waste, especially sachet water rubbers,

Bolgatanga: The Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Bolgatanga has culminated its year-long centenary celebration with a focus on spiritual renewal, a change in mindset, and national unity as essential elements for promoting spiritual growth and national development. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, themed ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Walking Together as a Family of God,’ brought together a diverse group of attendees, including parishioners, traditional leaders, Muslim clerics, and government officials. They gathered to reflect on the Church’s 100-year history of faith and service within the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocese. During the Holy Mass, Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, the Bishop

Kadjebi: The Kadjebi District Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), supported by the Kadjebi District Assembly and the Member of Parliament for Akan Constituency, has distributed roofing sheets to several schools in the area. This initiative aims to aid the Yadzo D/A Junior High School, Kordibenu E. P Primary, and Kpalime Kofe Kindergarten School in re-roofing their school blocks, which were previously damaged by strong winds. According to Ghana News Agency, during the handover of the roofing sheets to Yadzo D/A JHS in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, Mr. Reuben Kemavor, the Kadjebi District Director of

Accra: Mr. Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, announced that since the Mahama-led Government took office in 2025, the introduction of sound policies has strengthened the Ghanaian Cedi. He emphasized that during the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, the unpredictability of the cedi made business planning difficult, leading to economic challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ayariga stated that stabilizing the cedi and reducing inflation serve as incentives to the business community. He made these comments in response to the Minority’s assertions that the current government has not introduced policies to support

Takoradi: WAMCo, the joint venture private company, recently hosted a delegation from the Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC) to discuss strategies for sustaining corporate growth. Mr. Frank Bednar, the Managing Director of WAMCo, emphasized the company’s commitment to maintaining sound corporate practices and leveraging necessary structures for thriving operations. According to Ghana News Agency, the delegation, led by GIPC’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Simon Madjie, visited WAMCo as part of GIPC’s Regional outreach efforts. The visit aimed at enhancing collaboration with key stakeholders and promoting investment throughout the country. The discussions centered around updates on WAMCo’s operations and potential avenues