Development Agenda

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it has concluded investigations into corruption-related allegations at the Northern Development Authority. This is contained in a half-year report issued by the OSP. According to the OSP, the release of the report is in pursuance of section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The 13-page report ...

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed optimism that Ghana will continue on the path of economic emancipation and accelerated development this year. He has, therefore, stressed the need for Ghanaians to reposition their hands, minds, and hearts as the government deployed all efforts humanly possible for a happy new year. “I am very optimistic of Ghana’s future and my prayer ...

The international wildlife and conservation charity Born Free has warned that hippo numbers in Africa are continuing to decline as legislation, partly due to the tightening of the illegal ivory trade. The giant teeth of hippos which, like the tusks of warthogs, are also classified as ivory, have become much cheaper and easier to obtain than ivory from elephants. And ...

The Muslim Communities of Ahwerease –Darmang, Noka, Annoff, Kwesi Tenteng, Mason Lane, Yaw Krow, Duayeden, and its surrounding areas in the Nsawam -Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region have been handed a new Central Mosque for their congregational prayer and other Islam-related activities. The modern-day Mosque, dubbed, Masjid Sa’ad Bin Muaz was constructed under the auspices of Rahma International Society ...

A clarion call has been made to the government of Ghana to as a matter of importance ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP) to concretize the rights of Persons with Disability in Ghana and the continent as a whole.    The proponents, Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations (GFD) and Sightsavers believe that the ratification of the ADP has the potential ...

The UN chief said on Monday he was determined to make 2023 “a year for peace” and a “year for action”, highlighting the need for practical solutions to a raft of pressing problems facing all regions of the world. “We owe it to people to find solutions, to fight back, and to act”, said Secretary-General António Guterres. “At times, discreetly but always with ...

The Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council and Asutifi North District Assembly have commended Newmont Africa’s Ahafo Mine for their immeasurable contribution to the stability, growth and progress of Agriculture in Ghana, especially in the Asutifi North District, even in the face of challenges. This was captured in a citation presented to Newmont Ahafo during the 38th Farmers’ Day Celebration at Gyedu, ...

The first batch of Zoom Riders who will assist in the efficient collection of waste across the country have passed out. The passing out ceremony, held at Burma Camp, Accra on Friday, December 9, 2022, attracted the management of Zoomlion and senior officers of the Ghana Armed Forces. The riders were taken through various drills. The training, which took place ...

A record $51.5 billion is needed to help 230 million of the world’s most vulnerable people in nearly 70 countries next year, the UN said on Thursday. The size of the appeal – 25 per cent higher than this year’s – reflects the fact that the total number in need is 65 million more than in 2022, the UN and partner ...

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has pledged the European Union’s (EU’s) support to the government’s efforts to develop the country. He said the EU considered President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as an important partner and Ghana as a close friend, and that the EU would “support your personal commitment to democratic principles and values, which are extremely ...