By Makiza Micheline Latifa As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Anti-Fascist War, the upcoming Global South Academic Forum (GSAF 2025) is set to convene leading scholars, policymakers, and some of the most influential movement thinkers from across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Set to be held in Shanghai from November 13 to November 15, GSAF 2025 seeks to provide a powerful space for the Global South to rethink its collective past, redefine its global role, and articulate a shared vision for a just, multipolar world order. Hosted by East China Normal University, the University of Johannesburg, and the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research, under the overarching theme “The Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the Postwar

Government - sanctioned sanitation days. In Ghana, the government has implemented initiatives to promote cleanliness and sanitation, particularly in urban areas. One such initiative is the National Sanitation Day, observed on the first Saturday of every month. On this day, citizens are encouraged to participate in clean-up exercise, disposing of wast properly and maintaining a clean environment. The Member of Parliament for Nkwanta South, Hon. Geoffrey Kini, in collaboration with the Municipal Chief Executive, has indeed taken a proactive step by instructing citizens to participate in a clean-up exercise. This initiative aligns with the National Sanitation Day observed on the first Saturday of every month.By working together, the government and citizens can maintain a clean environment, promote public health, and enhance

The Feed Ghana Program, launched by President John Dramani Mahama, aims to boost food production, reduce imports, and create jobs in agriculture-related sectors. The program has several components, including, crop development, increasing production and productivity of crops like maize, rice, soybeans, and vegetables through improved access to irrigation and extension services.Livestock development Supporting poultry, cattle, sheep, goat, and pig farming with improved breeds, feed, and veterinary services. Institutional Farming, encouraging schools, prisons, and other institutions to cultivate food crops and raise livestock to reduce food costs and promote agricultural values.Farmers' Service Centres, Providing mechanization services, training, quality inputs, and market linkages to farmers.Farm Banks, establishing agricultural production zones with secured land, shared infrastructure, and market access. The program also focuses on youth

Ghana has opened a new chapter in its mining history with the inauguration of Newmont’s Ahafo North Mine, a US$1 billion investment hailed as a symbol of partnership, progress, and national pride on Thursday, 30th October 2025.The ceremony, held at the mine site in Afrisipakrom in the Ahafo Region, was graced by the Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the sector Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. H.E. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, representing President John Dramani Mahama, said the project shows what can be achieved when Government, the private sector, and mining communities work together. She revealed that Ghana’s gold industry remains a key driver of growth, contributing GH₵17.7 billion to GDP in

The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has sounded the alarm on the impending collapse of Ghana's waste management system, warning that immediate government intervention was necessary to avoid a national sanitation and public health emergency.Addressing a crowded news conference in Accra on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Executive Secretary of ESPA, Madam Ama Ofori Antwi, underscored that service providers were on the verge of shutdown due to mounting financial pressure. She said service providers who have borrowed from banks, creditors, suppliers, and other partners to sustain operations over the years  find themselves in positions where such support has seized, and in most cases, been threatened with court action. "If immediate government attention and intervention are not provided, these compounded challenges

Story by George Yawson Vineh Former National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Paul Awentami Afoko, has officially announced his return to active politics, declaring his intention to contest the party’s national chairmanship position after nearly a decade of suspension. Mr. Afoko, who served as the NPP’s National Chairman in 2014, was suspended in 2015 for what the party described as conduct inconsistent with its constitution. The decision followed intense internal wrangling within the party at the time. In a statement signed by Pan African Television, Mr. Afoko said his decision to contest the upcoming chairmanship race is in response to calls from party members urging him to help restore unity and discipline within the NPP. He emphasized that his comeback is

Story by George Yawson Vineh Leader of Omega Project Management Foundation and the Executive Consulting Secretary of STOP TB a not for profit organization (NGO) Dr. David Kwesi Afreh, has been ordained as a Apostle, marking a new chapter in his life of public service and spiritual leadership. The ordination ceremony, which attracted religious leaders, civil society members, and well-wishers, was held in a solemn but joyous atmosphere in Accra on Saturday 25 October,2025. The event, held over the weekend, saw Dr. David Kwesi Afreh officially ordained into apostolic ministry after years of active involvement in social advocacy and community development.Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Afreh expressed gratitude to God and all who have supported his journey, noting that his calling