Author: SAMUEL
Tamale, Dec. 5, 2025 – The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Tamale, Alhaji Adam Abubakari Takoro, has reaffirmed the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly’s commitment to strengthening agriculture and ensuring food security as Ghana marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day at Datoyili JHS Park. Speaking at the celebration on Friday under the national theme, “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future,” Alhaji Takoro described farmers as the backbone of the nation and the lifeline of Ghana’s economy, culture, and future survival. He praised farmers and fisherfolk for their resilience and sacrifices in sustaining the country despite harsh weather conditions and other challenges.…
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, delivered a sharp public warning to individuals who leverage social media and online platforms to “create panic and fear”, asserting that Ghana’s security apparatus is now equipped with advanced tools to track and apprehend offenders. The minister’s caution was issued in Ho on Friday, December 5, 2025, during the commissioning of the new Volta Regional Command of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), an event graced by President John Dramani Mahama. The inauguration of the new Volta Regional Command marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen national security operations through…
This is the moment to call Eddie Nketiah. This is the moment to bring back Callum Hudson-Odoi. Why? Because both of them have unfinished business with England, and the stage doesn’t get bigger than a World Cup showdown. Beyond the emotions and debates, the truth is simple: Ghana needs depth. Ghana needs firepower. Ghana needs players who can change a game in a heartbeat. Nketiah gives you more presence in the box and goals. Odoi gives you creativity. Together? They give the Black Stars a new dimension….The kind you need at a tournament where margins are razor-thin. So let’s park…
Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, says government’s agricultural strategy centres on feeding the local industry as the country pushes for a stronger and more structured sector. He says the national target is clear, and industry must sit at the heart of it. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, he said the theme driving the ministry’s work was chosen to reflect that priority. “Well, the theme for this year’s Farmers’ Day was selected because, basically, we launched the Feed Ghana Programme this April in Techiman. “The Programme encompasses everything that we want to do as a country, in…
The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the mounting challenges facing Ghanaian farmers and fishers, warning that rising production costs and logistical barriers are eroding competitiveness and threatening livelihoods. In a statement released on Friday, December 5, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin highlighted the financial pressures on rural producers despite a slight drop in fertiliser prices in 2024. Farmers in remote areas continue to face poor road networks, storage delays, and limited access to credit, while fishers are contending with soaring costs of nets, outboard motors, and the chronic non-supply of premix fuel, particularly in coastal communities like Keta.…
Government is prioritising inclusive digital growth next year with a major push to equip vulnerable consumers with employable tech skills, announcing 50,000 fully funded training slots for persons with disabilities under the One Million Coders Programme. The move comes as the Communications and Digital Technology Ministry ramps up efforts to make digital services more accessible and affordable amid rising demand for online business and public services. Speaking at the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George outlined a series of measures aimed at enforcing accessibility and easing the cost burden on consumers. “We will…
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company, producers of Africa’s most preferred diaper and sanitary pad was declared the overall best industrial company of the year and best Corporate Social Responsibility company of the year, at the 14th Association of Ghana Industries awards held in Accra on Saturday November 29, 2025. The managing director of the company, Ye Wei, led the delegation of staff to receive the awards presented by the vice president, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman. Winning the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award, back-to-back, thus, 2024 and 2025, clearly underscores the deliberate transformational initiatives that have been executed by the company…
Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (EduWatch), Kofi Asare, has revealed that early findings from an ongoing national survey of senior high school teachers point to multiple internal and external factors behind the sharp decline in Ghana’s 2025 WASSCE performance. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, December 5, he described the results as “very concerning” and stressed the need to identify the root causes rather than merely lament the drop in grades. EduWatch is currently gathering responses from teachers nationwide, with 648 senior high school teachers submitting feedback as of Friday morning, December 12. Their responses, Mr.…
FIFA is stepping up efforts to modernise match officiating ahead of the 2026 World Cup, exploring new technologies and updated timekeeping rules to improve accuracy and game flow. The innovations follow successful experiments at this year’s Club World Cup in the United States, where referees tested both body cameras and semi-automated offside systems. Johannes Holzmueller, FIFA’s director of innovation, said the body camera system—known as “referee with you”—allows fans to see exactly what referees see during crucial moments. The live feed is broadcast to stadium screens and television audiences, offering unprecedented transparency. Holzmueller described the Club World Cup trials as…
The Ahanta West Municipal Security Council, in collaboration with the Western Regional Security Council, has launched a thorough investigation into illegal mining activities in Boukrom. The operation is being led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Ing. Ebenezer Kofi Aidoo, and focuses on the role of the Chief of Boukrom, Nana Brekunta, amid a surge in unauthorised mining that has caused extensive damage to farmland and the local environment. Boukrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality, has in recent weeks witnessed a rise in illegal mining activities, posing risks to both the community and surrounding ecosystems. Following surveillance by the Blue…