The Apata Initiative, named after the Twi word for “shade,” is transforming Accra’s response to extreme urban heat through youth-led innovation. The Apata project is providing cover from the sun, and is building hope for a more resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart city. With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies under the Youth […]
“This project is a practical solution to tackling extreme heat, one of the biggest challenges facing Accra today. By combining climate innovation with community needs, we make our city more livable and support our long-term goal of sustainable transportation. Partnerships with young people are key to our success, and by […]
Chief of Ngleshie Amanfrom Odonkwa in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Nii Armah Oshinpa I, popularly known as Paa Nii, has stated categorically that he has never killed a human being in his life and is not a murderer. Consequently, Nii Armah Oshinpa I has threatened […]
Apostle Joseph Boakye Siina, the outgoing Head Pastor of Builder’s of Salvation Church Akyem Oda in the Birim Central Municipality, Eastern Region, has advice the youth to be respectful and humble themselves. Apostle Joseph Boakye Siina speaking to Oyerepa TV encourages young people to cultivate humility and make purposeful decisions. […]
For the first time in 16 years, Ashaiman has a substantive chief. Nii Anan Amui Adjor III, who had acted as regent since 2009, was on Monday enstooled as the traditional ruler of the municipality in a colourful ceremony that brought together chiefs, security chiefs, religious leaders, market women, and […]
Ghana’s education stakeholders convened at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) for the 3rd National EdTech Stakeholder Forum, hosted by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching […]
Residents and developers at Dunkwa near Amanfrom, Ofankor, and Kasoa are raising alarm over what they describe as massive illegal sand winning in the area being perpetuated by a man identified as Papa Nii and his group of land guards, allegedly with the protection of local police commands. According to […]
“Shaping Future Innovators Today” In response to the rapid changes technology is bringing to the world, Institute of Executive Studies (IES) has launched a unique educational initiative designed to prepare the next generation of leaders following the success of its 2025 educational tour to Canada. The upcoming AI-Powered Entrepreneurship, Sustainability […]
Government says it is intensifying efforts to unlock the potential of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to close Ghana’s widening infrastructure deficit, estimated at $37 billion annually over the next three decades. Delivering the keynote address at the KPMG Infrastructure Roadshow in Accra, Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, said traditional […]
The Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation (WHRO), Ghana has urged stakeholders particularly the government to support its public awareness campaigns aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles. In a statement issued by the Executive Director of WHRO, Dr. Andrews Agyekumhene, following the successful celebration of Ghana National Sea Turtle Week 2025 […]
