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Ghana Government Disburses Over GHS13 Million in Rent Assistance to Workers
Accra: The Minister for Works and Housing, Mr. Francis Asenso-Boakye, announced that the Ghanaian government has disbursed GHS13.78 million to 1,105 workers across six regions as part of the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS). This statement was …
Witness Testifies in Opuni Trial: Supported Increase in Lithovit Fertilizer
Accra: In the ongoing trial involving Dr. Stephen Opuni, former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, and two others, the seventh defense witness, Mr. Peter Okyere Boateng, testified that his recommendation for an increase in lithovit fertilizer for cocoa farmer…
Sunyani: GLoMeF Advocates for Increased Women’s Participation in Decision-Making
In Sunyani, the Global Media Foundation (GLoMeF), a human rights and media advocacy NGO, has emphasized the importance of enhancing women and girls’ participation in decision-making processes at both community and household levels. This call was made b…
Gaza: Israeli Air Force Strikes Hundreds of Targets Overnight
The Israeli air force has intensified its operations in the Gaza Strip, reportedly striking around 450 targets in the past 24 hours. According to Ghana News Agency, the targets included tunnels, military installations, and launching pads for anti-tank …
Nangdam: Farmer Seeks Financial Aid for Hip Replacement Surgery
In Nangdam, North East Region, Mr Kofi Materim, a 34-year-old farmer, is urgently seeking financial assistance of Gh?50,000 for a total hip replacement surgery. Materim has been diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the left hip, severely impacting his …
Ho: NPP Ho West Secretary Advocates Unity Behind Flagbearer Dr Bawumia for 2024 Elections
Mr Stephen Akpabli, the Ho West Assistant Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a call to party members to support Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who has been elected as the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 general
Ghana AIDS Commission Urges Domestic Funding to Sustain HIV and AIDS Treatment
Dr. Kyereme Atuahene, Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), has emphasized the critical need for increased domestic funding to sustain HIV and AIDS treatment programs in Ghana. This call comes in light of significant reductions in donor …
Ghana: Landmark Affirmative Action Bill Nears Passage
In Ghana, the Affirmative Action Bill, pending in Parliament since 2011, is on the cusp of becoming law. The Bill’s progression has reached a critical point, with its passage now a prerequisite for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to release