Category: News

Accra: The exchange of letters between the National Lottery Authority (NLA), KGL Technology Limited, and other collaborators has come under scrutiny, despite being described as a normal administrative procedure by Mr. Razak Kojo Opoku, former Public Relations Manager of the NLA. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Opoku explained that the NLA requested data on sales and revenue for 2025 from KGL as part of its routine administrative tasks. KGL responded, agreeing to provide the requested data, fully audited by both internal and external auditors. Mr. Opoku criticized Fourth Estate for allegedly linking the routine request to broader controversies surrounding

Hohoe: The Hohoe Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organized a civic engagement session focused on the rule of law and corruption for women from selected groups in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region. The event aimed to educate and empower women to act as agents of change in the fight against corruption and to understand their rights to help curb the issue. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ernest Amedior, the Hohoe Municipal Director of NCCE, emphasized that corruption negatively impacts the development of the nation, with women often being the primary victims.

Accra: Poland considers the autonomy plan, proposed by Morocco in 2007, as ‘the serious, realistic and pragmatic basis for a lasting solution’ to the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara. According to Ghana News Agency, Poland’s new position was expressed by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radoslaw Sikorski, in a Joint Communiqu© issued, on Tuesday, following a phone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. Poland’s support for the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative follows the support of several European Union (EU) member countries. So far, 23 EU member countries and

Nkwanta south: A shooting incident has occurred at Keri, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, leaving three people injured, with one in critical condition. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Bright Akoto, the Municipal Director of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), confirmed the incident. Mr. Akoto, who is also a resident of Keri, stated that the victims include two individuals from the Kabre tribe and a Konkomba woman and her son. He reported that the people were allegedly ambushed by unknown gunmen while on their way to farm on motorcycles. Mr. Akoto revealed that

Sogakope: The South Tongu District Assembly has conducted a public hearing on its Draft Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for 2026-2029 at the District Assembly Hall in Sogakope. The event is a statutory requirement under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), Section 86, which mandates district assemblies to engage stakeholders in reviewing draft development plans before adoption by the General Assembly. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mohammed Abu Shiraz, the District Planning Officer, stated that the hearing followed the completion of the draft plan, which outlines key developmental priorities for the next four years. He emphasized the importance of

Accra: The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, engaged in discussions with Mr Adam Mutawakilu, the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), to explore ways of enhancing cooperation between their institutions. The primary focus was on protecting Ghana’s water bodies and ensuring sustainable water production. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting, which took place in Accra, revolved around the common challenges confronting the water and natural resources sectors. The dialogue highlighted the significant impact of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, on rivers and streams that are vital for domestic and industrial water supply.

Kumasi: The Slamm Foundation, in partnership with the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) and the National Youth Authority (NYA), has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the country’s digital transformation by equipping young people with essential skills in cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT). According to Ghana News Agency, the week-long Cybersecurity and IT Training Programme, held in Kumasi, gathered over 120 young participants and provided practical instruction in cybersecurity monitoring and policy, basic networking, IT audit, digital forensics, and investigative tools. Dr. Samuel Boateng, Chief Executive Officer of Slamm Foundation, stated that the initiative is part of the Foundation’s long-term vision