Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings Urges Urgent Reforms To Unlock The Full Potential Of African Women AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - August 1, 2025August 1, 20250 Friday, 1st August 2025 – Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle and a member of Ghana’s delegation to the Pan African Parliament, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for urgent structural reforms to unlock the full potential of African women in agribusiness, trade, and development Highlighting land ownership as a persistent barrier at the 2025 Pan-African Women’s Day Commemoration on Thursday, 31st July 2025, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings noted that although women do much of the work in agriculture, they often cannot own land, and therefore cannot use it as collateral for loans. “Ironically, studies show women are more reliable in loan repayments, yet they face the greatest barriers to accessing credit,” she said. On cross-border trade, where women comprise about 90% of participants, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings
Ghana Signs Debt Relief Package With France Worth 87.7 Million Euros AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 30, 2025July 30, 20250 BY: DANIEL ASARE Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has touted the country’s recovery from economic crisis after years of turbulence and applauded France as the first member of the Paris Club to grant Ghana debt relief. Addressing the media after signing a debt relief worth 87.7 million euros, he revealed that the move marks a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts following its slide into unsustainable debt levels in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The deal is a key component of Ghana’s broader economic recovery agenda which aims to restore debt sustainability, rebuild investor confidence and lay the foundation for inclusive growth. Addressing the media at the signing ceremony, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson expressed his gratitude to France
President Mahama’s Thank You Tour To The Oti Region Marked By Massive Turnout And Assurance Of Infrastructure Development LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 30, 2025July 30, 20250 The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, brought the curtain down on his nationwide "Thank You Tour" with a rousing visit to Dambai, the regional capital of the Oti Region, on Friday, 25th July 2025. The occasion drew an enthusiastic crowd, including the Regional Minister Hon John Kwadwo Gyapong, some MPs from the Region, Regional and Constituency Executives, traditional leaders, youth groups, opinion leaders, and citizens from across and beyond the region. They gathered to welcome the President and to hear his message of hope, national renewal, and inclusive development. President Mahama, affectionately known as The Nation Builder, expressed profound gratitude to the people of the Oti Region for their unwavering support, which contributed significantly to his electoral
IGP and POMAB members engage community leaders at Asawase and Tulaku to calm tension LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 30, 2025July 30, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno and some members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) on 25th and 26th July, 2025 held separate engagements with community leaders at Asawase in the Ashanti Region and Tulaku in the Greater Accra Region to calm tension and enhance local security. At Asawase, the IGP and his team engaged key stakeholders and reinforced ongoing security efforts. Upon a review of the current security situation, the IGP directed the establishment of a base for the Formed Police Unit (FPU) in the area to ensure a robust police presence and improve response time. To further improve security of the locality, additional strategic police checkpoints have been mounted at both entry
Komenda Revival Tied to Jobs, Roads, and Education — Veep Tells Chiefs LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - July 27, 2025July 27, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has renewed government’s commitment to restoring full operations at the Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited. During a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Komenda Traditional Area, Okatakyie Komeh VIII, the Vice President acknowledged the persistent setbacks faced by the factory over the years. She noted that despite a $35 million investment and recommissioning in 2016, the plant has struggled to operate consistently due to technical and operational issues. Professor Opoku-Agyemang assured the Chief and the people of Komenda that efforts are underway to bring the factory back to life. She said government remains focused on ensuring the facility plays its intended role in creating jobs and boosting the local economy. The Paramount
GES Releases Funds For 2025 WASSCE Practicals To Ease Burden On Students And Parents LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 27, 2025July 27, 20250 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds to all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) across the country to cover the cost of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) practicals. The move, according to GES, is aimed at ensuring that all schools are adequately resourced for the upcoming practical examinations. The released funds will cover the provision of necessary materials and essential resources required to conduct the practicals smoothly. In a press statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, the Service emphasized its commitment to reducing the financial burden on parents and guardians, while allowing students to concentrate fully on their academic preparation. “With the release of the
Torgbe Agbozo Daku III Reaches Out to Mafi Kumikope Diaspora for Support LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - July 24, 2025July 24, 20250 Torgbe Agbozo Daku III, chief of Mafi Kumikope Torgbe Agbozo Daku III, chief of Mafi Kumikope in the Central Tongu area under Mafi Adidome of the Volta Region, has extended a call to action to the Mafi Kumikope diaspora community, seeking their support to complete the construction of an ultra-modern multi purpose two-story chief's pace in Mafi Kumikope. He made this commitment to Mafi Kumikope diaspora community during a ground durbar held at Dambai lakeside in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region to raise funds for the project. The chief's appeal highlights the importance of unity and collective effort in bringing this vision to life, however, he urged the diaspora community to contribute to the project, emphasizing that their support would
Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, three term Member of Parliament for Klottey–Korle Constituency, has been appointed to serve as a member of Ghana’s delegation to the Pan African Parliament (PAP) LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 24, 2025July 24, 20250 Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, three term Member of Parliament for Klottey–Korle Constituency. Accra, July 22, 2025 — Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, three term Member of Parliament for Klottey–Korle Constituency, has been appointed to serve as a member of Ghana’s delegation to the Pan African Parliament (PAP), a prestigious continental legislative body bringing together representatives from each African Union (AU) member state, including at least one woman. This appointment highlights Dr. Agyeman Rawlings’s expanding influence on the Africa stage. The Pan African Parliament, serving as a key legislative organ of the AU, plays a major role in supporting democratic governance, promoting Pan African ideals, and fostering collaboration among national parliaments. As a medical doctor, environmental and humanitarian activist, conflict resolution specialist, and prominent figure in Ghanaian politics, Dr. Agyeman Rawlings brings
Education Minister Urges ATU Board to Resolve Leadership Void LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 23, 2025July 23, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed deep concern over the prolonged vacancy in the Vice Chancellor position at Accra Technical University (ATU), describing the two-year leadership gap as a matter requiring urgent attention. Addressing the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the university, the Minister stressed that the absence of a substantive Vice Chancellor is undermining effective management and progress at the institution. He charged the board to prioritize resolving the issue without delay. “I am reliably informed that the institution has not had a Vice Chancellor in the last two years, and that vacancy is certainly affecting management. I trust you will consider it as a matter requiring urgent action and immediate attention,” he said. Hon. Iddrisu acknowledged
Former Minister Of State Calls For Collective Action To Support President Mahama’s Reset Agenda. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 21, 2025July 21, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh. Cross Fire Ghana, a political think tank in with the Communication and Technology University chapter of theTertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN), has organized a public lecture themed “A Conversation on Resetting the Nation.” In a media engagement, former Minister of State, AkwasiOppong-Fosu, urged the Majority and Minority Caucuses inParliament to support President John Mahama in the pursuit of his Resetting Agenda to make life bearable for Ghanaians. Mr. Akwasi Oppong-Fosu,highlighted that the President has appointed more youth to drive the national reset agenda, urging young people to shape the nation they will inherit. According to the Convener for Crossfire Ghana, Nana Osei Tutu, the youths need to be patient and make themselves qualified for vacancies before requesting for a