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   Dakhla – A group of American investors carried out a visit to Dakhla on 19 November, 2025 to explore the region’s economic potential and identify the most promising sectors. During this mission, the delegation—composed of businesspeople from the city of Great Neck—learned about the business climate, ongoing infrastructure development, and prospects for bilateral cooperation in several areas of common interest. This visit is part of the implementation of the twinning agreement signed between the city of Dakhla and the city of Great Neck, aimed at developing economic partnerships and strengthening cooperation based on a win-win approach. In a statement to the press, American investor Lior Cohen said that the mission seeks to “develop joint projects and identify new investment opportunities in the region,” noting that the delegation hopes to establish lasting economic relations with local actors in the region. For his part, American healthcare investor Edwin Cohen Azarkian sta...

  In the quiet corners of Ghana’s rural communities, far from the bustling cities, a devastating reality unfolds each day. Young girls — some as young as twelve or thirteen — are pulled out of school, dressed in “wedding” clothes they never chose, and handed over to men old enough to be their fathers. Their childhoods are cut short, their dreams extinguished, and their futures irreversibly altered. Child marriage is not just a statistic; it is a deeply personal tragedy claiming thousands of young lives in Ghana every year. Despite existing laws and years of advocacy, the practice continues to thrive — leaving behind a trail of lost potential, broken spirits, and lifelong suffering. Dreams Deferred For many girls in Ghana, school represents a sanctuary — a place where they can imagine a future beyond poverty and restrictive traditions. Yet, for those forced into marriage, education becomes a fleeting memory. They are withdrawn from classrooms to prepare for marriage or motherhood, t...

   Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa) has once again reinforced its leadership in sustainability communication, winning the Best in Environmental & Climate Change Communications award at the 2023/2024 IPR Ghana Excellence Awards. The honour was presented during the Institute of Public Relations Ghana’s National Summit and Annual General Meeting held in Takoradi from 13th to 15th November 2025. The award recognises Stratcomm Africa’s outstanding use of strategic communication to advance environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and green innovation in Ghana. According to IPR Ghana, the agency has demonstrated an exceptional ability to mobilise diverse stakeholders through well-designed public relations campaigns that translate environmental education into meaningful action. Expressing gratitude after receiving the award, Founder and CEO Esther A. N. Cobbah dedicated the achievement to all contributors to green advocacy across the country. “We dedica...

   The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has condemned a disturbing video circulating on social media showing a group of men forcing a young child to smoke a cigarette. The Ministry described the act as abusive, unlawful, and a grave violation of the child’s rights. According to the Ministry, exposing a child to harmful substances constitutes child endangerment and directly contravenes the Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560), which guarantees every child protection from physical, psychological, and moral harm. The act also undermines national efforts under the Early Childhood Care and Development Policy, which promotes safe, nurturing environments for holistic child development. In a swift response, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection has forwarded the video to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service for immediate action. The Ministry has urged the police to expedite investigations, arrest the perpetra...

   Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing reforms within the global diamond trade, urging Kimberley Process (KP) member states to pursue consensus-driven progress that protects vulnerable communities and strengthens the credibility of the certification regime. Speaking at the Kimberley Process Ministerial Meeting in Dubai on Thursday, November 20, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, who delivered Ghana’s statement, noted that although the KP has achieved historic milestones over the past two decades, the evolving nature of conflict demands renewed action and cooperation. He praised the United Arab Emirates for hosting the conference and highlighted the Kimberley Process as a landmark global effort that has helped prevent diamonds from fuelling war and human suffering. However, he cautioned that the world is changing faster than the pace of reform. “Conflict is no longer confined to armed groups in the bush,” he said. “Today, diamond communities...

   The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, has called for a stronger, more coordinated national approach to tackling Ghana’s human capital challenges. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee meeting on Ghana’s National Human Capital Development Strategy (HCDS) in Accra on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Dr. Amoah emphasised that the country’s long-term socio-economic transformation hinges on its ability to develop, empower, and retain a productive workforce. “Ghana’s quest for socio-economic transformation cannot be divorced from its commitment to human capital development,” she said. “With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and rapid technological change, Ghana has no option but to strategically invest in its people to build the skills, competencies, and capabilities needed to drive innovation and sustainable national development.” Dr. Amoah highlighted several pressing challenges, including...

  Lightwave E-Healthcare Solutions Limited has rejected what it describes as “false and misleading” claims made by the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, regarding the management of Ghana’s National E-Healthcare Programme and the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS). In a statement released in Accra, the fully Ghanaian-owned technology firm stated that the Minister’s recent comments—made in Parliament on October 28 and later at the Presidential Accountability Series on October 29—suggesting that Ghana’s medical data was controlled from India, were not just incorrect but could harm public confidence in the country's digital health achievements. Data Stored in Ghana, Not India Lightwave stressed that all healthcare data generated through LHIMS is stored on the Ministry of Health’s own servers at its headquarters in Accra. The company clarified that its role is limited to providing licensed software for data management, while the government retains full owne...

   The Jospong Group of Companies has initiated formal discussions with the Government of Namibia on a potential partnership to advance integrated waste management and accelerate green job creation. The engagement took place at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where the delegation was hosted by Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel. The meeting highlighted Jospong’s expanding leadership in Africa’s circular economy and environmental sustainability landscape, with both parties describing the engagement as the beginning of a promising strategic collaboration. The Jospong delegation was led by Mr. Noah Gyimah, Chief Investment Officer, and Ms. Betty Brown Nyadu, General Manager of Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP). They presented Jospong’s waste transformation model ,an advanced recycling and waste processing system recognized for its scalability, efficiency, and strong socioeconomic impact. Mr. Gyimah explained that the model succ...

  Ghana has opened the second cohort of the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) on “Kaizen for Enhanced Public Service Delivery”, bringing together public sector professionals from across English-speaking West Africa to strengthen efficiency and regional collaboration. The programme, organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with the Civil Service Training Centre (CSTC), was officially launched on 17th November 2025 in Accra. This year’s cohort includes 30 participants from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Ghana, marking another significant step in Ghana’s growing role as a regional hub for civil service training. The opening ceremony drew officials from the Office of the Head of Civil Service, representatives of the diplomatic community, CSTC leadership, and partners from JICA. In her address, Madam Momoko Suzuki, JICA’s Chief Representative, underscored the importance of deeper collaboration across the sub-region. She noted that public s...