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Disability Federation Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Disability Rights as Ghana Marks National Disability Day

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations (GFDO) has called for urgent action to fully implement and enforce disability rights as the nation commemorates National Disability Day 2026 and the 20th anniversary of the Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715). This year's celebration is being held on the theme, " From Act to Action: Finalizing Reforms and Enforcing Disability Rights Now and Beyond," underscoring the need to translate legal protections into tangible improvements in the lives of persons with disabilities. In a statement marking the occasion, the Regional President of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations, Elikplim Klu, said while the passage of Act 715 two decades ago marked a significant milestone, much remains to be done to ensure its full implementation. He stressed that disability rights must move beyond policy commitments and become enforceable realities through stronger institutional reforms, effective implementation, and sustained ...

Zoomlion Begins Nationwide Fumigation in Accra

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a nationwide emergency fumigation and disinfection exercise, a coordinated national response that begins in flood-ravaged Greater Accra before rolling out to other regions, according to the Head of Emergency Management at the Jospong Group, Dr. Gideon Sogbey. The operation, which commenced on Monday, June 22, 2026, initially targets parts of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, Ablekuma North Municipality, and the McCarthy Hill enclave, areas where recent floods have left behind significant sanitation hazards, including accumulated filth, faecal matter, sewage and other contaminants. This is a nationwide exercise, and although we have started in Greater Accra, we have already identified several flood-prone communities across other regions for similar interventions," " Dr. Sogbey disclosed while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the exercise. He explained that the initiative forms part of a broader national effort to strengthen Water, Sa...

MTN Ghana Redefines Home Internet Experience With Unlimited Fibre Packages

As part of MTN commitment to enabling digital inclusion and improving everyday life, MTN Ghana has introduced new speed-based Unlimited Fibre packages aimed at giving households faster internet connectivity, greater flexibility and better value as demand for reliable home broadband continues to grow across the country. The refreshed packages offer customers speeds of up to 100Mbps, 300Mbps and 500Mbps, enabling homes to support multiple online activities simultaneously, including remote work, virtual learning, video streaming, gaming and smart home applications. The new plans, available to both new and existing fibre customers, come with unlimited data and flexible subscription options designed to meet the needs of different households and internet users. Speaking on the new offering, Richard Acheampong, Chief Home Officer of MTN Ghana, said the packages were developed in response to changing customer needs and the increasing reliance on high-speed internet in homes. He sai...

MTN Ghana Congratulates Black Stars On Victory Over Panama, Rallies Support For Next Fixture

MTN Ghana, official headline sponsor of the senior national football team, the Black Stars, extends its warmest congratulations to the team on their impressive victory over Panama. The win is a testament to the team’s determination, discipline, and growing cohesion on the field. MTN Ghana commends the players, technical team, and management for their commitment to representing Ghana with pride and resilience. As the Black Stars prepare for their next match against England on 23rd June, MTN Ghana encourages all Ghanaians to continue rallying behind the team. The journey ahead remains important, and sustained national support will be key in driving the team to further success. Commenting on the victory, Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana said: “We are proud of the Black Stars for this important win. It reflects the hard work and unity within the team. As a brand committed to enabling progress and bringing people together, we are inspired by how football continues...

“How You Bank Will Define You”: Prudential Bank Charts Hybrid Future Led by Experience, Not Identity

T he Head of Digital Transformation at Prudential Bank Ltd, Terrance Addy, has said, that the future of banking will be defined by AI-driven services and hybrid models that balance seamless digital experiences with human trust. In the near future, “Where do you bank?” will be the wrong question. The right one will be: “How do you bank?”. That’s the shift Mr. Addy says will define the next era of financial services. Speaking in an interview on the future of banking in Accra, Addy laid out a vision where customer experience, not loyalty to institutions, becomes the core of the competition. Customers will engage each other based on experiences, how seamless it is to transact and how fast it works, and not necessarily the institution behind it,” he said. Embedded, Invisible, Predictive At the centre of Addy’s forecast is embedded finance: banking that is woven into shopping, travel, and bill payments until it feels invisible. “The banking part should be so seamless it be...

Critical Infrastructure Alert: An Urgent Appeal to Ghana’s Road Authorities

By Daniel Nii Okine ADIDOME, VOLTA REGION — To those sitting in offices in Accra, or living far outside the Central Tongu District, the Atsiteto and Klamandor Boundary road may sound like just another stretch of transit on a map. On the ground, however, it has become the site of an active, unfolding infrastructure disaster. An on-site inspection of the corridor reveals a worsening structural failure that has advanced far beyond routine potholes. Driven by relentless rain and an unceasing barrage of heavily loaded cargo trucks, this bitumen surfaced gravel road, is literally washing away, forcing thousands of commuters into a deadly bottleneck. Anyone with human sympathy, and even a basic understanding of public safety, can see how serious and dangerous this situation has become. It is no longer a matter of if a catastrophic collapse will occur, but when. A Year of Official Neglect While the entire corridor is compromised, amateur reporter Alhajie Samuel Goku has highlighted the e...