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Roads Ministry suspends implementation of National Roads Authority Act

976  The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced the suspension of the implementation of the National Roads Authority Act 2024 (Act 1118) to allow for further stakeholder engagement. Parliament passed Act 1118 in July 2024 to streamline the management of Ghana’s road infrastructure by merging the Ghana Highway Authority, the Department of Urban Roads, […]

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Mahama appoints Brigadier General Tanye-Kulono as Acting GHPA boss

1,123  President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GHPA). Brigadier General Tanye-Kulono, a distinguished military officer and legal professional, currently serves as the Deputy Commandant of the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) at Burma Camp, Accra. He holds a […]

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Dr. David Kofi Wuaku Supports Female Inmates at Ho Prisons with Essential Supplies

943  In a heartfelt act of philanthropy, Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, a Council of State representative aspirant for the Volta Region, has donated essential supplies to the female inmates at the Ho Central Prisons. The items, which included toiletries and assorted foodstuffs, were aimed at improving the welfare of incarcerated women, particularly nursing mothers and […]

Health

KATH Still Pays Duties On Items For Renovation—Otumfuo Hiahene Reveals

894  Despite reneging on its duty to repair and renovate the almost 70 year old dilapidated Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital  building, the past government was collecting duties on all items purchased outside Ghana to commence the comprehensive renovation works being done on the facility. Speaking to newsmen, Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II, Otumfuo Hiahene and member […]

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Damak Sanitation Health Watch Congratulates Hon. Ibrahim Mutala Mohammed

1,134  Damak Sanitation Health Watch-Ghana has congratulated Hon. Ibrahim Mutala Mohammed, the new Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, on his successful vetting. The organization praised the Minister’s commitment to sustainable development and his willingness to engage stakeholders on environmental issues. Damak Sanitation Health Watch-Ghana emphasized the need for a holistic approach to address sanitation […]

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Meningitis Outbreak: PIWAK Natural Health CEO Urges Ghanaians to Take Preventive Measures with 3P Garlic Mixture

1,026  The Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health , producers of the renowned 3P garlic mixture, has sounded the alarm on the rising cases of Meningitis in the northern part of Ghana. The outbreak has resulted in several deaths, prompting concerns among health experts and the general public. In a statement copied to Punch […]

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Konkomba Chief Calls for Peace: Wubori Tasan Konja VI Urges Unity Amid DCE Selection Controversy

1,046  The Paramount Chief of the Konkomba people in the Nkwanta North constituency, Wubori Tasan Konja VI, has urged his people to promote peace and unity despite allegations surrounding the selection of a District Chief Executive (DCE). The Chief’s call comes amid tensions in the Oti Region, where Konkombas feel marginalized in the appointment of […]