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Women leadership: NGO builds capacity of influencers to lead advocacy
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Women leadership: NGO builds capacity of influencers to lead advocacy

The Africa Centre for Human Rights and Sustainable Development (AfCHuRSD), a gender-sensitive Non-governmental Organisation, has appealed to community-level influencers to lead the advocacy for women’s participation in leadership roles at all levels of society. It said some women had the capabilities, qualifications, and competence to take up leadership roles, but needed encouragement and support to present themselves for such opportunities and responsibilities. Madam Bernice Naah, the Executive Director of AfCHuRSD, made the appeal at Nadowli during a capacity-building workshop for community-level influencers to empower them to lead female leadership advocacy in their communities. It was also to sensitise the participants who comprised traditional leaders, Assembly Members, teach...
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Dr Lawrence Tetteh urges MPs to live above reproach
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Dr Lawrence Tetteh urges MPs to live above reproach

Dr Lawrence Tetteh, President/Founder Worldwide Outreach Ministry and an International Evangelist, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) and politicians to live above reproach and have their lives reflect their title "honourable". He said the disruption of the vetting of Ministerial Nominees and the subsequent destruction of some equipment used for the vetting on Thursday, January 30, was very unfortunate. "It is very sad that we allow Parliament to go through what is it going through now. But as much as we want to respect them, they must also create an atmosphere that will give room for people to honour them, because they are our leaders, and we want them to set good examples for us." He said. Dr Tetteh said this when he preached to climax of the Prayerfest2025 of the Marana...
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Mahama appoints Eight-Member Committee to organise National Education Forum
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Mahama appoints Eight-Member Committee to organise National Education Forum

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed an Eight-Member Committee to organise the National Education Forum, fulfilling his pledge to the people of Ghana. The Committee, chaired by former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor George K. T. Oduro, has two weeks to submit its report and plan. A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Presidential Spokesman, copied to the Ghana News Agency said other members of the Committee include Professor Goski Alabi, President Laweh Opened University; Professor Rosemary Bosu, Dr Samuel Awuku, and Professor Smile Dzisi. The rest are Mr Kofi Asare, Mr Stephen Owusu and Mr Inusah Shiraz. The statement said the Planning Committee’s Terms of Reference (TOR) were to develop a theme and sub-themes to guide the st...
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2 Garrison Education Unit launches 60th anniversary, GAFTA 50th anniversary celebrations
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2 Garrison Education Unit launches 60th anniversary, GAFTA 50th anniversary celebrations

The 2 Garrison Education Centre (2 GEC) and the Ghana Armed Forces Teacher’s Association (GAFTA), in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region, have launched their 60th and 50th anniversary celebrations respectively. The anniversary launch coincided with the Centre’s annual get together, which sought to award retirees, facilitators, past and active learners for their hard-work, contribution and commitment to the Centre. The celebration was on the theme: “Bridging the Gap, Building Futures, 60 Years of Holistic Education”. Lieutenant Colonel Saviour Hadju, 2 Garrison Education Director, said education played a major role in every country’s development therefore the need to honour teachers and learners to keep on with the hard work to help build a better Ghana. He com...
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Asantehene inspects progress of “Heal KATH” Project, solicits more public support
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Asantehene inspects progress of “Heal KATH” Project, solicits more public support

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for more support to complete works on the “Heal KATH” Project and ensure the hospital renders excellent services to the millions of clients who seek healthcare at the facility. According to the King, although donations towards the renovation of the biggest referral facility in the northern part of the country have been useful so far, there was still major work to be done in other wards for patients’ comfort and relief. The Asantehene made the call when he inspected progress of work at the facility on Friday, January 31, 2025. He expressed satisfaction at the work done, commending the contractors and project committee members for their strict supervision. In November 2023, the Asantehene initiated the Heal KATH project to mobilise ...
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Physically challenged shoemaker dies tragically on Sunyani-Abesim stretch    
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Physically challenged shoemaker dies tragically on Sunyani-Abesim stretch    

The life of a physically-challenged cobbler (shoemaker), believed to be in his 30s, ended tragically on Saturday, when a private saloon car run over him along the Sunyani-Abesim highway. The GNA learnt that the deceased, popularly known in the area as “connection” had gone for a phone charger from a friend, and was returning home when the driver of the car lost control and hit him. It happened around the Oti Yeboah Company Limited (OYCL) portion of the stretch, and when the GNA got to the scene around 1530 hours, the police had arrived to pick the body, as several bystanders who had covered the body with leaves, discussed the crash. His mobile phone, crutches, slippers and the phone charger were noticed behind the body The bystanders told the GNA that the driver of the car, bel...
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Adam Mutawakilu Appointed Acting MD of Ghana Water Ltd
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Adam Mutawakilu Appointed Acting MD of Ghana Water Ltd

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has welcomed the appointment of Adam Mutawakilu as its Acting Managing Director. This follows his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. Mr Mutawakilu will serve in an acting capacity pending approval by the GWL Board in consultation with the Public Services Commission. In his first address to staff and management of the company, Mr Mutawakilu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledged to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to advance the company’s mission of ensuring reliable and sustainable water supply across the country. “I may not have an extensive background in water management, but I bring experience in energy, finance, and governance, and I a...
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Fire Destroys 12-Acre Mango Farm in Somanya
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Fire Destroys 12-Acre Mango Farm in Somanya

A fire break has destroyed approximately 12 acres of mango farm in Okwenya, a suburb of Somanya, in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. The mango farm, which occupies a total of 25 acres, suffered losses amounting to over GHc100,000.  In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr Abubakari Musah of the Somanya Fire Service said they received a distress call at 11:20 AM last week from the farm owner, who alerted them that the mango farm was ablaze. Office of the Ghana National Fire Service quickly mobilised a team to the scene, and successfully bringing the fire under control and extinguishing it. Mr Musah noted that the farmer operated a medium-scale piggery farm on the same land. Fortunately, the fire did not affect the piggery. After questioning the fa...
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Agavedzi, Salakope hit by another tidal waves attack
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Agavedzi, Salakope hit by another tidal waves attack

Agavedzi and Salakope, coastal communities in the Ketu South Municipality have again suffered another tidal waves attack over the weekend, leaving some residents in despair. The Saturday evening and Sunday morning episodes of the recurring menace happened barely two weeks after the last episode at Agavedzi on January 16. These two communities had in the recent past years along with some other communities along the Volta Region’s coast been reeling under the devastating effects of the perennial tidal waves menace including destruction to livelihoods, homes, schools, farmlands, and critical infrastructure. With every visit of the sea, came calls from the residents for government intervention to stop the sea erosion and save the entire Volta coastline from going extinct, while few to...
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Pastors Urged to Uphold Moral Integrity Amid Rising Scandals
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Pastors Urged to Uphold Moral Integrity Amid Rising Scandals

In a strong call to Christian leaders, Pastor Ernest Asiedu Alao-Caesar, Head Pastor, Evertrue Church, has admonished pastors to live morally upright lives, free from immorality, fraud, and public disputes, particularly on social media.  Addressing recent scandals that have plagued the Church, Pastor Alao-Caesar urged ministers of the gospel to prioritize their personal character, emphasizing that their conduct had a direct impact on the Christian faith. "Work on yourself, build self-control, and daily ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to direct your path, knowing that whatever you do affects the Christian community," he stated. The Church, in recent times, has been rocked by numerous sex scandals involving notable ministers of the gospel. Many of these incidents have g...
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