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August 18, 2026

Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Speaks To The BBC …Calls For Dedicated Fund To Tackle Africa’s Growing Flood Risk

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, is calling on African governments to establish dedicated, legally protected disaster risk management funds to help countries prepare for and respond to increasingly devastating floods. He argues that African governments must stop treating floods as emergencies to be dealt with
August 18, 2026

Okere Youth Association Rejects Akropong Noise-Making Directive

The Okere Youth Association has rejected an alleged directive from Akropong seeking to impose a ban on noise-making, known locally as “Addae Butuw,” across the entire Akuapem enclave. In a statement signed by the Acting Secretary of the association, George Darko, the group said it had seen notices circulating suggesting
August 17, 2026

Mining Governance Goes Local as Minerals Commission Opens Damang Office

Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Muhammed Faisal Mustapha… The Government has strengthened its drive to decentralise mineral resource governance with the commissioning of the Minerals Commission’s Damang District Office in the Western Region, bringing regulatory services closer to one of Ghana’s important mining communities. The new facility, commissioned by
August 17, 2026

King Welentsi III Foundation Graduates 10, Promises Wider Access to Youth Skills Training

Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Muhammed Faisel Mustapha…. The King Welentsi III Foundation has graduated 10 young people after three years of intensive training in fashion and designing, marking another significant step in efforts to equip the youth of Nungua and surrounding communities with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods.



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August 17, 2026

The Rising Power of the NPP Diaspora: A Strategic Asset for 2028 and Beyond

By Andrews Kwame Perprem, Secretary, NPP Belgium Branch The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has long benefited from the strength, commitment, and strategic influence of its diaspora branches. With more than 34 active branches across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, the NPP’s external chapters have evolved into highly organised political
August 5, 2026

Ghana Must Establish a National Anti-Fraud Fund Before Fraud Undermines Our Digital Future

By Isaac OBOUR Financial Crime Consultant and President, Anti-Fraud Initiative Ghana (AFIG) Ghana’s digital transformation has become one of Africa’s most compelling success stories. From mobile money interoperability and digital banking to fintech innovation, e-commerce, and digital public services, Ghana has positioned itself as a continental leader in digital finance.
August 4, 2026

Beyond the Styrofoam Ban: Can Ghana balance affordability, innovation and the fight against plastic pollution?

By Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Incoom The dinner rush hour had begun at Tetegu Junction in Accra when Akos Maame, a noodles vendor, reached for another white foam takeaway container. Just as she was about to scoop the noodles into it, the customer interjected: “Madam, please don’t use that. Put
August 4, 2026

It is time for Ghanaians to reclaim their sovereignty

By Kwadwo Afari Seventy-nine years ago, the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) was founded on a bold promise: to liberate the energies of the people for the growth of a property owning democracy in this land, with the right to life, freedom, and justice. Its leaders — J.B. Danquah, Pa