Work diligently to safeguard cocoa industry – COCOBOD urges stakeholders
The Chief Executive of Ghana COCOBOD, Mr. Joseph Aidoo, has tasked stakeholders to lead the campaign for afforestation, good agricultural practices and adherence to COVID-19 protocols to safeguard the cocoa industry. Addressing participants at a plenary session of Olam’s Annual Cocoa Managers’ Conference, Mr Aidoo said climate change and COVID-19 had impacted the cocoa industry […]
Seek equitable ways of managing economy- Former President Mahama to Gov’t
Former President John Mahama has expressed worry about the current state of Ghana’s economy, saying the economy is in crisis and must not be blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Mahama attributed the state of the economy to reckless economic management by the NPP Government since 2017. Speaking at the NDC State of the Economy […]
Wa-Nandom-Hamile road in Upper West re-opened to traffic
The Wa-Nandom-Hamile road has been reopened to traffic. On September 1, the 250 metre stretch of the road at Yiziri was opened to traffic, but the road had to be closed again after heavy rains on September 1 and 2. When the Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, led a team of officials […]
AFGHANISTAN: Taliban takes control of Panjshir Valley, as WHO warns of looming humanitarian catastrophe
The Taliban have declared victory over the Province of Panjshir Northeast of the capital Kabul, the final pocket of territory which has remained outside their rule. The group posted footage online of their fighters raising their flag there on Monday. Resistance fighters however said they were still present in “all strategic positions” and “continue to […]
Please complete our Health Facility; Chiefs & People of Tanyigbe, V/R
By Elorm Aryee The Chiefs and People of Tanyigbe in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region have appealed to the Ministry of Health for speedy completion of a Health Facility project that has been halted in the community. The project which began in 2020, includes a Clinic and a Bungalow for Health Staff. It […]
Dangers associated with street hawking
By Abigail Yeboah Hawking is highly patronized because it provides affordable service for low-income families who have the responsibility of providing for their families. In Accra, despite the dangers and risk associated with street hawking, the number of young people who do this are increasing by the day. The unemployment situation in Accra seems to […]
