Ahanta West: The Rural Development Network (RUDNET), a non-governmental organization based in the Western Region, has conducted an educational and sensitization program for girls in the Ahanta West Municipality on menstrual hygiene. The initiative aim…
Month: May 2025
National Road Safety Authority to Sue MMDAs Over Unauthorised Billboards in Greater Accra
Jakarta: The National Road Safety Authority (NSRA) will in the coming days sue Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region for unlawful placement of billboards along roads. This action follows the MMDAs’ failure…
Venture Capital Trust Fund to Drive SME Financing Under 24-Hour Economy Policy
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama announced that the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) will play a pivotal role in financing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) under the Government’s 24-Hour Economy Policy. The policy aims to stimulate econo…
Sidi Ould Tah Elected Ninth AfDB President
Abidjan: Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings in Abidjan, C´te d’Ivoire. He emerged victorious after three rounds of voting, defeating four other candidates t…
IEA Calls for Stronger Intra-African Trade and Self-Reliance Amid Global Trade Tensions
Accra: The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged African governments to enhance sustainable growth by prioritising economic independence through efficient resource use, value addition, and stronger intra-African trade. The call follows recent …