Ghana Secures $30 Million Chinese Grant for Modern Aflao Market

Jul92025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Ghana Secures $30 Million Chinese Grant for Modern Aflao Market

ACCRA, GHANA – July 7, 2025 – Ghana has successfully secured a $30 million grant from the People's Republic of China, earmarked for the construction of a modern market in Aflao. This development comes on the express instructions of President John Mahama, fulfilling a key promise made during his 2024 electioneering campaign. The grant agreement was officially signed today at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, signed on behalf of the Government of Ghana, while His Excellency Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, signed for the Chinese Government. This significant grant mirrors a similar financial commitment from China that facilitated the construction of the impressive Kotokuraba market in Cape Coast during the Mills/Mahama era. The new, modern ...

Jul82025 by Joseph OtsibahNo Comments

Afreximbank Report Highlights Depreciation in African Currencies

Africa News, Business News, General News

Nearly half of African currencies weakened in May 2025, according to Afreximbank’s latest Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report. The report highlights persistent volatility in the region’s financial landscape. While some countries benefit from reform-led growth, others face intense exchange rate pressures. In Ghana, the cedi fell by 21.5% month-on-month in May despite fiscal reforms and a recent credit upgrade. Nigeria’s naira, though appreciating slightly against the dollar, recorded a significant year-on-year decline. Benin and Namibia maintained relative stability, supported by strong policy buffers and renewed access to European markets. Total African trade fell to $120.8 billion in February, yet intra-African trade under the AfCFTA posted a 5.6% ye...

Jul82025 by Joseph OtsibahNo Comments

Cocobod Launches Major Anti-Smuggling Campaign In Volta

Business News, General News, Ghana News

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is intensifying its fight against cocoa smuggling with a major intervention in the Volta Region. Board Chairman Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo announced a coordinated effort involving the Ghana Police Service, Marine Police, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and the National Intelligence Unit. The campaign targets smuggling hotspots, beginning with the Volta Region, to restore control over cocoa flows and preserve the country’s vital agricultural exports. Dr. Ampofo emphasised that smuggled cocoa distorts trade figures, deprives farmers of fair prices, and affects national planning. The illegal trade undermines investments in the sector and threatens the sustainability of Ghana's cocoa legacy. REPORT BY ELSIE KOOMSON APPIAH

Jul82025 by Joseph OtsibahNo Comments

Nairobi Locked Down As Anti-Government Protest Escalates

Africa News, General News, International

The Kenyan capital was brought to a standstill as protesters demanded the resignation of President William Ruto. Demonstrations erupted over concerns about corruption, police brutality, and economic hardship. Security forces blocked major roads and sealed off the city centre, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds. Shops and businesses remained closed, and many residents stayed indoors to avoid clashes. Shops and businesses remained closed amid fears of violence, with many residents staying indoors to avoid clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Protesters accuse President Ruto of failing to deliver on key promises, including tackling corruption and improving the cost of living. Human rights groups have called for restraint from police and protection of the righ...

Jul82025 by Joseph OtsibahNo Comments

2025 Creation Care CONFAB Underway: 3rd National Conference Seeks To Strengthen Environmental Stewardship

Education, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing

The 2025 National Creation Care Conference commenced at the World Vision Conference Center, gathering environmental advocates, community leaders, and stakeholders committed to protecting the planet. Now in its third edition, the conference aims to strengthen collective action and foster deeper community engagement in creation care. Participants are exploring strategies to promote sustainable practices, raise awareness about environmental challenges, and encourage stewardship of the earth. The event features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops designed to equip attendees with practical tools for advancing creation care initiatives. Organizers stress the importance of unified, proactive responses to climate change and environmental degradation. Organisers emphasised t...

Jul82025 by Joseph OtsibahNo Comments

Hull Hospital Revolutionizes MRI Scans With Artificial Intelligence

General News, Health & Wellbeing, International

Hospitals in Hull, England, are transforming patient care with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology in MRI scanning. The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has integrated AI-driven imaging software, Air Recon Deep Learning (ARDL), into MRI machines at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, with plans to expand to other facilities. This cutting-edge software uses sophisticated algorithms to reduce background noise, producing clearer images in less time. Routine MRI head scans have been shortened from 30 minutes to 20, and prostate scans from 45 minutes to 30. The trust can now scan 31 lumbar spine patients in a 12-hour shift, up from 21 previously. Karen Bunker, head of imaging at the trust, highlighted the patient benefits. "People who struggle with clau...

Jul82025 by Joseph OtsibahNo Comments

PR Professionals Worldwide To Gather For World Public Relations Day Festival

Business News, General News, International, World News

The Global Media Alliance has announced the 5th edition of the World Public Relations Day Festival, a landmark event uniting professionals, thought leaders, and innovators from across the globe to celebrate and advance public relations. Scheduled for later this year, the festival is expected to attract hundreds of industry professionals, academics, and media personalities worldwide. Now in its fifth year, the festival has become a premier platform for discussing trends, challenges, and opportunities in PR. This year’s theme, “Shaping the Future of PR: Innovation, Trust, and Impact,” reflects the evolving role of public relations in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Attendees can look forward to keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions. Organizers...

Jul82025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Pent Media Centre’s Prince Asare Earns Spot In CNN Academy Programme

General News, Ghana News, Pentecost News

Prince Kojo Asare, Head of News and Head of Events at the Pent Media Centre, the official media outlet of The Church of Pentecost, has been selected to join the highly competitive 2025–2026 CNN Academy Programme. He was chosen from a global pool of over 10,000 applicants spanning 129 countries. In an official statement, Mr. Asare expressed his excitement about the opportunity: “This marks the beginning of an exciting learning journey, and I look forward to gaining new insights, sharpening my storytelling skills, and connecting with fellow journalists from around the world.” The CNN Academy Programme, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a global initiative aimed at nurturing emerging journalism talent and equipping them with the tools to identify compelling sto...

Jul82025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Church Service Is An Appointment With God — Apostle Gyambibi Boateng

Pentecost News

Apostle Eric Gyambibi Boateng, the National Head for The Church of Pentecost (CoP) in Rwanda, has described Church services as sacred appointments with God, urging Christians to be punctual and actively participate until the end. He made this remark during a Communion Service with the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), New Tafo Area, on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Speaking on “Rules of Conduct For Members of The Church of Pentecost,” Apostle Gyambibi explained that these guidelines are meant to help members live worthy of their calling as God’s children and grow into the fullness of Christ. Emphasising the rule ‘Be in your seat in good time before the commencement of service and participate fully in every aspect,’ Apostle Gyambibi stressed the need for Christians, especially...

Jul82025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Apostle Nyamekye Urges Believers To Reflect Their Divine Identity Through Godly Conduct

Pent TV, Pentecost News

The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has called on Christians to reflect their divine identity through godly conduct in every aspect of life. Speaking during a communion service on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Abeka Central Assembly, Apostle Nyamekye provided an in-depth explanation of the Church’s established Rules of Conduct, asserting that members of the church are part of God’s household, redeemed and sanctified by the blood of Jesus Christ. Quoting 1 Timothy 3:14–15, he urged believers to live in a way that draws others to Christ, stating, ‘We should conduct ourselves so that outsiders will want to join the family of God.’ He added:‘Everyone born again is bought by His ...

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