Source: Africa Publicity Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced a $1 million Ghanaian government initiative to support over 1,500 peasant farmers in northern Ghana as part of the Feed Ghana Project. The initiative aims to strengthen vegetable production and ensure sustainable livelihoods for farmers working on the margins of the…
Source: Africa Publicity Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has been disqualified from participating in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections due to take place in October. The decision was made by the Independent National Elections Commission, citing CHADEMA’s failure to sign a code of conduct document. According to Ramadhani Kailima, director of elections at…
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour Source: Africa Publicity The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has sounded the alarm on the deteriorating security situation in Bawku, warning that the Ghanaian government’s inaction could lead to further bloodshed and humanitarian crisis in the town. The main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament and Ranking Member on…
Source: Africa Publicity Violence has once again rocked the Bawku municipality in Ghana’s Upper East Region, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The clashes, which began on Wednesday, were sparked by a long-standing chieftaincy dispute between two factions. The trouble started when one faction ordered women from the opposing side to leave the…
Source: Africa Publicity Ghana is bracing itself for a significant increase in electricity and water tariffs, effective May 3, 2025. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in tariffs, citing the need to ensure revenue stability for utility service providers while minimizing the financial impact on consumers. Tariff Adjustments –…
Rachel Irvine, CEO, Irvine Partners Irvine Partners has been named the strategic creative communications agency for the highly anticipated launch of Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape, in Tanzania later this year. The agency will lead communications for the new property across Africa, the UK, and Europe. This milestone win represents a significant expansion of Irvine…
General Abdourahamane Tiani Source: Africa Publicity Niger’s military-led government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant break from its colonial history. According to a new charter published on March 31 in a special edition of the government’s official journal, “The national language is Hausa,” while “the working languages are…
The Auditor-General of Ghana has initiated a comprehensive nationwide payroll audit targeting all entities on the Controller and Accountant-General’s payroll system, including subvented organizations. The audit aims to examine payroll records of Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and subvented bodies for the period January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. A key…
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has issued a statement denying allegations that it employs landguards or engages in unlawful activities. The company was responding to a publication in the Daily Guide newspaper that claimed Zoomlion landguards destroyed property belonging to Turkish investors. According to Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the allegations are “misleading and unjustifiable,” and the company…
Source: Africa Publicity Torrential rains and floods have devastated Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming at least 33 lives, according to officials. The disaster has left thousands stranded, with many homes swept away and critical infrastructure damaged. President’s Response President Félix Tshisekedi has promised support to…
Virginia Palmer (middle) and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (right) Source: Africa Publicity US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has reassured that the relationship between the US and Ghana remains robust, despite discussions surrounding a newly imposed 10% US tariff on Ghanaian exports. This comes after a closed-door meeting with Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa….
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana, in partnership with Clean Air Fund is implementing an “Investment Case for Improved Air Quality and Health in Ghana” project which kick started in 2025 and will run until February 2026. As part of the project initiation process, an inception meeting was held with…
Source: Jospong Group A team from the Jospong Group of Companies has undertaken a knowledge transfer programme in Austria focused on waste-to-energy solutions and a national apprenticeship programme aimed at facilitating skill-based capacity building and training. The team which comprised researchers, circular economy experts, and learning & development professionals conducted a study tour of…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to extend kindness and support to the vulnerable in society as Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. Speaking at the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration organised by the National Chief Imam at the Black Star Square in Accra, he emphasized the need for compassion and unity, particularly towards the less fortunate. The…
President Cyril Ramaphosa Source: Africa Publicity President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the need for swift solutions to South Africa’s worsening water crisis, stating that “the time for talking shop is over”. Addressing the National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand, Gauteng, Ramaphosa called on stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan to address the crisis, which…
Adam Mutawakilu Source: Africa Publicity The persistent water shortage in Northern and Savannah Regions has reached a boiling point, prompting urgent calls for government intervention. The crisis has affected areas such as Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo, with officials estimating that over $300 million is needed to resolve the issue. During his first official…
