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Accra: The Anlo Queenmothers Council in the Anloga District of the Volta Region has reaffirmed its support for Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of the area, in her efforts to develop the district. The council made a courtesy call to congratulate her on her historic appointment as the first female DCE of the Anloga District Assembly. According to Ghana News Agency, Mama Wotorbe II, the President of the Council of traditional female leaders in the Anlo State, expressed their commitment to working closely with the DCE to advance the district’s progress and enhance development in the

Accra: The Wa High Court has sentenced Elisha Mahama, aged 32 years, the first accused person in the murder of Eric Johnson, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Royal Coxy Hotel, popularly known as Jirapa Dubai, to life imprisonment. According to Ghana News Agency, the Court, presided over by His Lordship Justice Yussif Assibey, delivered the judgment following a unanimous (7-0) guilty verdict by the jury against the suspect after about 20 months of the case’s trial. Two other suspects, Belinda Milla, aged about 23 years, and Kweku Kakumbata, 56 years, have been acquitted by the jury and discharged

Accra: Women and youth political activists have been urged to prioritize political tolerance and respect for divergent views to ensure the peace and stability of the country. They have also been advised to align their political activities with the provisions of Ghana’s 1992 Republican Constitution. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Victor Elikplim Nuworkpor, the Upper West Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), imparted this advice during a two-day training session for women and youth political activists from the Wa West and Sissala West Districts. The training was organized by the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development

Accra: Women and youth political activists have been urged to prioritize political tolerance and respect for divergent views to ensure the peace and stability of the country. They have also been advised to align their political activities with the pro…

Accra: Madam Fatimatu Abubakar, the former Minister of Information, along with other accomplished Zongo women, have established a not-for-profit NGO aimed at enhancing the capabilities of young Zongo women to expand their businesses. She highlighted t…

Accra: The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged women’s rights organisations to continue investing in girls and women entrepreneurs to help advance economic growth on the African continent. Speaking at the opening of the 27th Zonta International District 18 Conference in Accra, she encouraged non-governmental organisations to support the government’s efforts to promote gender equality. According to Ghana News Agency, the Vice President highlighted the Ghanaian government’s commitment to gender equality by expanding access to education, supporting women in leadership, and strengthening protection against gender-based violence. However, she emphasized that laws and policies must be complemented by partnerships

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has launched the Ntoboa app to support tax filing and compliance among creative industry professionals. According to Ghana News Agency, the digital platform was introduced during a stakeholder engagement with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), aimed at addressing taxation and policy challenges affecting creatives. Led by sector Minister Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the meeting brought together key industry players and tax administrators to explore reforms that promote growth rather than hinder it. Madam Gomashie underscored the need for a human-centred approach to taxation. “What we lack is why we are here. We