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EPA Bans Fabrication, Importation, Sale, and Use of “Chanfan” Machines in Ghana
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EPA Bans Fabrication, Importation, Sale, and Use of “Chanfan” Machines in Ghana

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced a nationwide ban on the fabrication, importation, sale, and use of “Chanfan” machines, citing their devastating environmental impact on the nation’s water bodies and ecosystems. In a statement issued by the Authority, the EPA revealed that the fabrication of these machines has been ongoing without the required permits or environmental authorization, in clear violation of the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124) and the Environmental Assessment Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2504). According to the EPA, while the trade and manufacture of Chanfan machines may have provided a source of income for some individuals, their deployment in riverine mining operations has led to alarming levels of water pollution, siltation of riverbe...
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Soldier arrested for assaulting two civilians in viral video at Burma Camp pharmacy
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Soldier arrested for assaulting two civilians in viral video at Burma Camp pharmacy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has arrested a soldier captured in a viral video physically assaulting two civilians a drug store attendant and a female customer at a pharmacy located within Burma Camp. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, sparked widespread public outrage after the video was aired on GHOne TV and circulated on various social media platforms. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations for the Ghana Armed Forces, the suspect was arrested at dawn on Thursday, October 30, 2025, by personnel of the Ghana Military Police. The soldier is currently assisting with investigations into the matter. The statement further indicated that the victims have received medical attention and are als...
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Ghana Armed Forces Moves to Protect Lands Within Naval Training Command Area
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Ghana Armed Forces Moves to Protect Lands Within Naval Training Command Area

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has intensified efforts to safeguard military lands within the area of responsibility of the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) following a working visit by a delegation from the General Headquarters Logistics (GHQ Log). The delegation, led by the outgoing Director of Lands, Colonel Atsu Agbenyega, visited NAVTRAC on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to assess ongoing measures aimed at protecting military lands and preventing encroachment. During the visit, the Flag Officer Commanding NAVTRAC, Commodore James Adongo Agambire, commended the Directorate for its commitment to preserving military property and ensuring proper land administration within the Armed Forces. He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between the Command and the Lands Directorat...
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Ghana Armed Forces announces live firing exercise at Bundase Training Camp
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Ghana Armed Forces announces live firing exercise at Bundase Training Camp

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that it will conduct a Land Combat Fire Power Demonstration Exercise at the Bundase Training Camp on Friday, October 31, 2025. In a public service announcement signed by Captain (GN) V. A. Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the GAF stated that the exercise is aimed at testing the operational readiness of the Armed Forces in defending the country against external threats. The military explained that the exercise will involve the use of live ammunition, explosives, and heavy military equipment, which will be accompanied by loud sounds and visible flashes. Residents of Dawhenya and its surrounding communities have therefore been advised to stay away from the training area and its environs during the exercise period for their...
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NSA releases first batch of postings for 2025/2026 service year
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NSA releases first batch of postings for 2025/2026 service year

The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially released the first batch of postings for the 2025/2026 service year, deploying a total of 85,159 graduates from accredited tertiary institutions across the country. In a statement issued by the Authority’s Head Office at Airport, Accra, management explained that the personnel have been posted to both public and private institutions to undertake their one-year mandatory national service as part of their contribution to national development. The statement clarified that the released figure excludes personnel who encountered data mismatches, as well as teachers, nurses, midwives, and other categories whose postings are still being processed. The total number of deployed personnel is therefore expected to increase once these outstanding...
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Assembly member demands citizen involvement in fee-fixing process
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Assembly member demands citizen involvement in fee-fixing process

  Mr Ebenezer Nartey, the Assembly Member for the Zongo Electoral Area in the Ada East District, has called for greater transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in the 2026 fee-fixing and composite budget process of district assemblies across the country.  Mr Nartey, who also serves as chairman of the Ada Foah Area Council and a member of both the Finance and Administration and Social Services Committees of the assembly, said it was time for assemblies to “move from simply passing figures to delivering real development results.”  “Assemblies must not just pass figures — we must pass hope,” he stated. In a statement issued at Ada Foah, he stressed that the fee fixing and budget process should not be treated as a routine administrative activity but as a social...
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NABOCADO gives to refugees at Tarikom
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NABOCADO gives to refugees at Tarikom

The Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocesan Development Organization (NABOCADO), a Catholic faith-based organisation, has presented assorted food and non-food items to refugees at the Reception and Settlement Centre at Tarikom in the Bawku West District. The items included 142 quantities of 25kilograms (kg) bags of rice, 144 quantities of two litres of cooking oil, 150 quantities of one kg iodised salt, 432 cakes of laundry soap, 144 pieces of toothpaste and 144 packs of sanitary pads. The gesture was funded by the Integral Human Development wing of the Vatican, Rome. The Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, the Bishop of the Diocese, who presented the items, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the gesture, not the first of its kind, signified the Church’s continuous responsibility towar...
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Ghana, Germany seal pact for youth employment in Germany
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Ghana, Germany seal pact for youth employment in Germany

I’m The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has sealed an employment pact with its partners in Ghana and Germany to send some young Ghanaians to Germany for skills training and employment as government makes frantic efforts to significantly reduce youth unemployment in the country. The agreement dubbed the “ROCET Project,” provides the opportunity for 30 qualified Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 30 to visit Germany every year for a three-year programme, with the first cohort set to start the programme in 2026. The project stipulates a rigorous, multi-stage recruitment process, including interviews and language proficiency tests, designed to ensure the success and integration of selected candidates. Candidates who emerge successful will receive monthly allowances of approx...
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NCCE engages women’s groups at North East Gonja on fight against corruption
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NCCE engages women’s groups at North East Gonja on fight against corruption

The North East Gonja District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised an educational campaign for women groups at Fuu in the Savannah Region. It was to enhance their understanding of the rule of law and empower them to take an active role in the fight against corruption. The engagement, supported by the European Union and GIZ, brought together 67 participants made up of market women, hairdressers, tailors, apprentices, and women leaders. It formed part of efforts to promote civic awareness, legal empowerment, and transparency among women especially those out of school. Ms Martha Bagbin, North East Gonja District Director of NCCE, speaking at the event at Fuu in the district in the Savannah Region, said women played crucial role in the cou...
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Women, PwDs empowered to influence local governance in Northern Region
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Women, PwDs empowered to influence local governance in Northern Region

A total of 50 women leaders and persons with disabilities (PwDs) from the Nanumba South, Kumbungu, and Mion Districts have benefited from a leadership and governance training aimed at strengthening their participation in local decision-making processes. The two-day training, organised by the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana) under the Strengthening Investments in Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation (SIGRA) project, is to build the knowledge and confidence of women and PwDs to effectively engage in upcoming District Assemblies’ budget consultations and other governance activities. The SIGRA project is funded by Co-Water International and Global Affairs Canada. Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed, Executive Director, SWIDA-Ghana, speaking at the training, said it refl...
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