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Drivers Must Prioritise Safety to Reduce Road Accidents — Safe Journey Foundation

146  The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Safe Journey Foundation, Mr Patrick Kwame Frimpong, has urged commercial drivers to make road safety a top priority by taking responsibility for their own lives as well as those of passengers and other road users. He said the alarming rate of road accidents recorded in the country […]

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GFZA Highlights Data, Innovation as Drivers of Investment Growth at CEO’s Connect

179  The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has called on businesses and investors to place greater emphasis on data, research and innovation as key drivers of productivity, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth. The call was made during the 5th Edition of the Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM) CEO’s Connect, held at the Kempinski Hotel […]

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Ahafo Ano South West DCE inspects reshaping of Anitemfi–Asukese road

176  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West, Hon. Abubakar Sedik, has inspected ongoing reshaping works on the Anitemfi–Asukese road, aimed at improving accessibility and easing the movement of residents and farm produce within the area. The intervention, being undertaken by the Department of Feeder Roads, follows persistent concerns over the deteriorating […]

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Regular Garlic Intake May Improve Cardiovascular Health-PIWAK CEO

165    Regular consumption of garlic may offer benefits for cardiovascular health, particularly in relation to blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti, Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health, producers of 3P Garlic Mixture. Dr Mortoti said garlic, a popular ingredient in Ghanaian kitchens, contains naturally occurring sulphur compounds and […]

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Road Minister Agbodza gives Kumasi Inner Ring Road contractor two-month ultimatum

284  The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has given contractors working on the Kumasi Inner Ring Road project a two-month ultimatum to significantly accelerate work or risk facing consequences for failing to meet the expected pace of construction. The Minister expressed concern about the slow progress of the 47-kilometre project, which has […]

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GFZA Reviews Afienya SEZ Draft Local Plan…  Stakeholders advance plans for 1,238-acre industrial park

196  The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has taken another major step towards the development of the proposed Afienya Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a technical review of the draft Local Plan for the project. The review brought together key stakeholders from the Ningo-Prampram and Shai-Osudoku District Assemblies, as well as a number of state […]

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Inflate Claims, Face EOCO — Roads Minister

192The government has warned surveyors, lawyers and other intermediaries who allegedly manipulate property compensation claims and frustrate major road projects that they risk being reported to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Governs Kwame Agbodza, said the government would no longer tolerate what he described as deliberate […]

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Every Head Deserves a Safe Helmet — Dr Julius Debrah

215  The Chief of Staff, Hon.Dr Julius Debrah, has called for a stronger commitment to road safety, particularly for motorcycle riders, stressing that the increasing use of motorcycles across Africa must be matched with strict safety standards, effective enforcement and continuous public education. He made the call when he joined partners and key stakeholders to […]