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VODEC Africa proposes initiatives to make Ghana gateway for Africa’s development
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VODEC Africa proposes initiatives to make Ghana gateway for Africa’s development

The VODEC Africa, a non-profit organisation has held its fifth National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum (NELEF) 2025 with proposed initiatives to help position Ghana as the gateway for Africa’s development. The forum was on the theme: “Is There Enough Empowerment: The Gateway to Sustainable Economic Development.” Mr Daniel Asomani, the Chief Executive Officer of VODEC Africa, in an address said Ghana’s stable democracy, English-speaking advantage, and growing tech ecosystem, could attract global tech companies to establish their African headquarters in Accra. He called for the creation of special economic zones for technology companies, offer tax incentives for digital startups, and establish Ghana as the Silicon Valley of West Africa. “Our goal should be to increase the digita...
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Juyongguan Pass inspires foreign journalists to reimagine heritage back home
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Juyongguan Pass inspires foreign journalists to reimagine heritage back home

The sun was already high when a group of foreign journalists began their climb at Juyongguan Great Wall (Pass), one of the most storied passes of China’s Thousand-li Great Wall (the Great Wall of China). The Pass has been described in ancient texts as one of the “Three Great Passes” of the Great Wall of China, alongside Jiayuguan in the west and Shanhaiguan in the east. Nestled between steep mountains, just 60 kilometres northwest of Beijing, the national capital of China, the Juyongguan Great Wall rises like a stone guardian with its stairways snaking sharply into the sky. For many in the group, this was more than a tourist excursion, it was a personal encounter with history, resilience, and inspiration. “This section feels different,” said Benjamin, a journalist from South Su...
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Adaklu DCE engages Waya community on roads, schools, and development
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Adaklu DCE engages Waya community on roads, schools, and development

Mr. Jerry Ameka, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Adaklu, on Tuesday, held a community engagement at Adaklu Waya to deliberate on pressing developmental issues. The issues included education, infrastructure, and social services in the district. The meeting, attended by residents, traditional leaders, and opinion leaders, offered a platform for the community to interact directly with the DCE, who represented government and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu Constituency and Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Governance Kwame Agbodza. In his remarks, Mr. Ameko acknowledged the government’s continuous support and commended the MP for his role in securing projects and interventions that were gradually transforming the district. He assured the gathering that their conc...
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Kassena Nankana West holds monthly sanitation exercise
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Kassena Nankana West holds monthly sanitation exercise

The Kassena Nankana West District Assembly has launched a monthly sanitation exercise dubbed: “Clean Kassena Nankana West” in response to the relaunch of the National Sanitation Day initiative by President John Dramani Mahama. The maiden edition of the clean-up exercise took place in Paga, the district capital. Residents, including youth groups, security personnel and other stakeholders came out in their numbers to sweep, collect refuse and desilt drains along major routes, the market square and other public places. Mr Stephen Aeke Akurugo, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Kassena Nankana West, said the campaign was part of efforts to ensure cleanliness across the district and would be rotated in different communities. “Even if you are cleaning weekly, that is not an issue...
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Presbyterians urged to uphold, preserve the values of disciplined and integrity
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Presbyterians urged to uphold, preserve the values of disciplined and integrity

The Reverend Gilbert Ntow Asare, the Minister in-charge of the Ebenezer Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) at Bechem- Junction, has urged the congregation to uphold the values of discipline and integrity in their private and secular lives. He said undisciplined and untruthfulness remained alien and a slur on the teaching of the church, calling on them to change their attitude and impact positively in society. Rev Asare gave the advice when speaking at a service to climax the 25th anniversary celebration of church at Bechem-Junction in the Ahafo Region on the theme: “Celebrating our Legacy-Ebenezer”. He emphasised that, “The PCG prides itself with the virtues of discipline and integrity which makes it stands among its peers”, saying discipline and integrity bree...
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One dead, 20 injured in an accident in Cape Coast
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One dead, 20 injured in an accident in Cape Coast

The Central Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Tuesday, morning rescued 20 victims of a road crush on the Accra-Cape Coast highway, leaving one dead. According to the Central Regional Command, Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) a stationary Man Diesel truck with registration WR 1546-V, parked on the road shoulder due to a mechanical fault, was hit by a Mercedes Sprinter minibus (registration CR 623-25) travelling toward Cape Coast while overtaking another vehicle. Assistant Divisional Officer Abdul Wasiu Hudu, GNFS Central Regional Public Relations Officer, told the Ghana News Agency that the crash occurred around 0530 hours. He said the GNFS on hearing the news, promptly dispatched a rescue team to the scene close to the Central Regional Office of the N...
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KMA Orders Evacuation Ahead of Santasi-Ahodwo Dual Road Construction
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KMA Orders Evacuation Ahead of Santasi-Ahodwo Dual Road Construction

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has directed all car dealers, mechanic shops, taxi operators, squatters, temporary structure owners, and traders operating along the Santasi–Ahodwo stretch to vacate the area by October 30, 2025. The directive comes as part of preparations for the construction of a dual carriage road from Santasi to the Ahodwo Roundabout, linking the Asokwa Interchange. The project is being funded through a grant secured by the Government of Ghana from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). According to the Assembly, the evacuation exercise is necessary to pave the way for the smooth commencement of the major road construction project. The KMA further cautioned that beginning November 1, 2025, a forced eviction exercise will be carried out on a...
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NIA Debunks Claims of Reduced Ghana Card Validity Period
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NIA Debunks Claims of Reduced Ghana Card Validity Period

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that the validity period of the Ghana Card has been reduced from ten (10) years. In a statement, the Authority clarified that no such amendment to the law has been made or proposed, stressing that the Ghana Card remains valid for ten years from the date of issuance, after which renewal is required. The NIA explained that comments by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Wisdom Kwaku Deku, at a recent media engagement were misrepresented. According to the Authority, Mr. Deku did not announce any change in policy but merely noted that, in the future, reviews could consider a shorter update interval due to rapid technological advancements and the evolving uses of the Ghana Card. “This sugg...
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Stakeholder Committee on DStv Pricing in Ghana Gets One-Week Extension
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Stakeholder Committee on DStv Pricing in Ghana Gets One-Week Extension

The Stakeholder Committee set up to evaluate DStv pricing in Ghana has been granted a one-week extension to conclude its work. The Committee, which began its activities on September 8, 2025, was tasked with reviewing the cost of DStv services in the country and addressing key concerns raised by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations. The Committee’s mandate includes achieving a shared understanding of DStv pricing in Ghana and proposing mutually acceptable, commercially viable measures that respond to the Minister’s concerns. It is also working on establishing a roadmap to curb cross-border piracy of DStv decoders and services from Nigeria into Ghana. According to the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Committee has made significant progress but ...
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80th UNGA: President Mahama champions securing Africa’s health sovereignty 
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80th UNGA: President Mahama champions securing Africa’s health sovereignty 

President John Dramani Mahama has addressed a meeting of Heads of State and Government of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on the margins of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.  The meeting, which came off on Monday, ahead of the official opening of the 80th UN General Assembly, slated for Tuesday, was on the theme "Securing Africa’s Health Sovereignty: Political Leadership for Sustainable Health Financing, Local Manufacturing, and Pandemic Preparedness".  A statement issued by Ghana's Presidency said President Mahama who would on Tuesday host a side event on the Accra Reset: Reimaging Global Governance for Health and Development, told the meeting that “Health is not a cost. It is the engine of productivity and the foundation of so...
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