Category: News

Adidome: Some residents of Adidome, in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region, have expressed deep frustration over persistent poor network services delivered by major telecommunication companies operating in the area. The situation, they say, is having an adverse impact on livelihoods, education, healthcare delivery, and economic activity in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the quality of mobile and internet connectivity had deteriorated over the past several weeks, with frequent call drops, slow data speeds, and complete service outages becoming the norm. Despite numerous complaints and petitions, they claim service providers failed to take tangible steps to

Accra: The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has launched a Human Milk Bank in the country, marking a significant step forward in providing access to breast milk for families in need. This initiative is the first of its kind in Ghana and aims to bridge the gap in breast milk access. According to Ghana News Agency, the Human Milk Bank will collect milk voluntarily from breastfeeding mothers, tailored to meet the nutritional needs of babies and infants. Donors will undergo counseling and screening to confirm their eligibility before the milk is processed, stored, and distributed. Access to the milk

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has attributed Fitch Ratings’ upgrade of Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B-Minus’ with a stable outlook from Restricted Default (RD) to prudent economic management embarked upon by the government. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra, President Mahama emphasized Ghana’s steady macroeconomic recovery and fiscal governance. According to Ghana News Agency, the Dialogue was attended by all 10 ambassadors of EU member countries resident in Ghana and over 10 Ghanaian Ministers of State. President Mahama reiterated the government’s commitment to restoring macroeconomic stability through prudent fiscal

Kumasi: Women’s Health to Wealth (WHW), a non-government organisation dedicated to the welfare of women and children, has donated 48 specially designed wheelchairs to the Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to enhance the mobility of schoolchildren with disabilities. According to Ghana News Agency, the wheelchairs, which are manually operated using hand paddles, are intended to enable children who cannot walk independently to commute to school with ease, promoting inclusive education across the region. At a brief handover ceremony in Kumasi, Nana Abenaa Akuamoa-Boateng, Founder and Executive Director of WHW, explained that the donation aims to eliminate

Keta: Nurses and Midwives at the Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region have resumed normal working routines after the suspension of the nationwide industrial action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). The move is expected to pave the way for better negotiations between the association’s leadership and government officials to address the challenging grievances that led to the strike. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Mary Deynu, a Matron and Nurses’ Manager at the Keta Municipal Hospital, disclosed that all nurses at the hospital were present at work as scheduled for the day’s duty. She stated

Kumasi: Dr. Godfred Bonnah Nkansah, a Population Policy Analyst at the Development Advocacy Initiative Africa, has emphasized the urgent need for Ghana to invest in family planning and reproductive health education. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Nkansah highlighted that although Ghana has made progress in managing population growth, there is still a significant gap compared to countries with similar socio-economic and political contexts. Dr. Nkansah, also a Political Demographer, made his remarks during a Regional Consultation Workshop on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) held in Kumasi. The event was organized by the Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) and Marie Stopes

Accra: The Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable and uninterrupted power to its customers, especially industrial and institutional clients. The assurance follows ongoing investments in infrastructure upgrades, equipment improvements, and enhanced customer service delivery. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement copied to the agency in Accra said Mrs. Sariel Etwire, General Manager for ECG Accra West, made the pledge during a series of stakeholder engagements with key Special Load Tariff (SLT) customers. These include major manufacturing, banking, educational, and production facilities that consume significant power volumes. The visits