Category: News

Saltpond: The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a community-led development group, has initiated a sustainable water project for the Saltpond Municipal Hospital to address ongoing water challenges at the facility. Persistent water shortages have long plagued the hospital, impacting health care delivery, sanitation, and patient attendance. According to Ghana News Agency, the Hospital, which serves as the referral center for the Mfantseman Municipality’s population of over 125,000, often had to refer patients to other facilities due to water scarcity. At times, relatives of inpatients were required to bring water to the hospital. However, the new solar-powered project promises a permanent and

Sunyani: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has concluded a two-day training workshop aimed at empowering media practitioners to combat the rise of misinformation and disinformation in the digital economy. This initiative underscores the BoG’s commitment to enhancing media understanding of financial and economic issues to ensure accurate reporting. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Bernard Ato Otabil, the Director of Communications at the BoG, emphasized the threat that misinformation and disinformation pose to the digital economy. He highlighted the necessity of equipping the media with the knowledge needed to accurately interpret and report on economic developments. The workshop, held in

Sampa: The Bono Regional Police Command has engaged Muslim worshippers at the Sampa Mosque in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region to strengthen peace building, sustenance, and social cohesion. According to Ghana News Agency, the Sampa Township has been characterized by recurring violent clashes between two traditional feuding factions over a protracted chieftaincy dispute. A statement issued by the Command and signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the Bono Regional Police Public Relations Officer, explained that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Andrews George Kumah, the Deputy Bono Regional Police Commander, led his operational team to engage Muslim worshippers.

Kadjebi: The Church of Pentecost in the Kadjebi District, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), organized an event aimed at inspiring and empowering girls to become leaders of change within their communities, even when faced with challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, part of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebrations, attracted over 200 students and teachers from 11 Junior High Schools across the Kadjebi East and West Circuits. The event was themed ‘The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis’ and combined spiritual reflection, educational advocacy, leadership

Accra: The Climate Parliament has called for the establishment of a special fund and capacity-building support for Members of Parliament (MPs) to enable them to undertake green energy projects in their constituencies. This initiative is seen as a critical step towards bridging Ghana’s energy gap and accelerating the country’s transition to renewable energy. According to Ghana News Agency, the network of legislators emphasized that empowering MPs to implement constituency-level renewable energy initiatives would promote sustainable industrialization, job creation, and climate resilience across the country. At a national workshop on Green Energy Zones and Investment held in Accra, leaders of the

Accra: The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI) has officially unveiled its 2025 Food Fair in Accra, showcasing a suite of cutting-edge food technologies and sustainable innovations that align with Ghana’s agricultural policy priorities. The three-day event, held on the theme ‘Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,’ brought together researchers, students, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore science-led solutions for food security and agribusiness development. According to Ghana News Agency, exhibits highlighted advancements in food safety systems, climate-resilient processing technologies, and value addition to indigenous crops; all aimed at reducing

Accra: A Business Leadership Forum was organised by the Nneka Youth Foundation in collaboration with the AFFLUENT TEAM of Stanbic Bank Ghana for parents and students of Mobole D/A Basic School, located in the Ningo Prampram District. The event concentrated on imparting knowledge about Smart Investment, Business Management, and Leadership. According to Ghana News Agency, the forum provided an interactive session where participants shared innovative business ideas and received guidance on financial planning and business development. The Affluent Team of Stanbic Bank Ghana encouraged parents to take advantage of the platform to make investments in their children’s education. In a