Accra: As the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) cautions the public about increased rainfall this year, public health authorities and communities must urgently prepare for a possible escalation in cholera cases, particularly in vulnerable areas already battling water crises and sanitation challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, the Cholera Situational Report from the Ghana Health Service […]
Day: April 24, 2025
UNDP and UG Sign MoU to Launch Digital Innovation Hub
Accra: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Ghana (UG) to promote youth empowerment through innovation, digital skills, and entrepreneurship. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, known as the ‘University Innovation Pod (UniPod),’ will establish a digital innovation centre to train youth in five […]
Rule of Law Should Guide Committee Reviewing Petitions Against Chief Justice – GBA
Accra: The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has called on the Committee reviewing the petitions against the Chief Justice to adhere strictly to the principles of the Rule of Law. The GBA emphasized the expectation that all participants in the process, regardless of their role, will consider Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution regarding the exercise […]
CREDA Advocates for Enhanced Civic Engagement for Persons with Disabilities
Tamale: Centre for Research and Development Alternatives (CREDA), a non-governmental organization, has urged for increased civic engagement involving persons living with disabilities (PwDs) to promote inclusive and sustainable national development. Mr. Abukari Iddrisu, Programmes Manager at CREDA, highlighted the ongoing exclusion of PwDs from vital decision-making processes, which he believes undermines their fundamental human rights […]
Ghana Chamber of Mines Commends Government and Gold Fields on Damang Mine Transition Agreement
Accra: The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the Government and Gold Fields Ghana Limited for reaching a constructive and forward-looking agreement on the transition arrangements for the Damang Mine. According to Ghana News Agency, the Chamber welcomes the decision to issue a new 12-month mining lease to Abosso Goldfields Limited, a subsidiary of Gold […]