Zoomlion Ghana Limited waits for GH¢1.2 billion payment from the government. This money covers waste management services provided during the past two years. Ahmed Ibrahim, who heads the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, shared this information with reporters. He mentioned how this large debt worries everyone in the current administration.
The government must team up with private companies like Zoomlion to solve Ghana's trash problems, Ibrahim explained. "We work closely with Zoomlion on waste management challenges across the country, mainly focusing on recycling plastic trash," he said. Strong partnerships between public officials and waste companies have become necessary for keeping Ghana clean...
Voters picked Courage Kwame Kokroko as the new District Chief Executive for South Dayi District. He won big with 84 percent of people voting yes. James Gunu runs the Volta Region as Minister and sent happy messages to Kokroko after the vote. Gunu believes Kokroko can make life better for everyone in the South Dayi District.
Gunu asked local leaders to help Kokroko succeed. He wants them to work together because teamwork brings success. Kokroko thanked voters and promised to partner with Assembly members on projects. He plans to carry out President John Dramani Mahama's plans for making the district stronger.
Kokroko talked about fixing roads across the district and bringing clean water to all areas. He wants to teach farmers better...
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, a painter charged with stealing electrical cables from the Bank of Ghana building at Ridge. The court set bail at GH¢1 million with two sureties required. Judge Isaac Addo instructed prosecutors to follow proper disclosure rules during the hearing. The case will continue on May 7, 2025.
Lawal faces charges of unlawful entry and theft of electrical cables valued at GH¢1,035,500. He maintains his innocence. Assistant Superintendent of Police Agustin Kingsley Oppong leads the prosecution team. The complainants include Samuel Nii Tettey, a safety officer, and Davidson Mensah Otinkorang, an electrical engineer at the construction site.
Security staff discovered the break-in...
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak plans to fight market fires by having teams watch shopping areas day and night. His new program puts fire crews directly where they can spot problems quickly and jump into action right away.
The Interior Ministry joined forces with Youth Development officials to recruit young workers from employment programs into fire safety. These recruits will learn special skills for stopping fires before they spread and helping during emergencies at busy markets.
Recent blazes destroyed several important shopping centers nationwide, including part of the Blue Light area in downtown Kumasi. These disasters pushed the government to create better protection systems for businesses and shoppers.
Mubarak explained that...
President John Dramani Mahama warns Accra faces major flood risks because important water management projects remain unfinished. He points to delays with the Odaw River Basin work as particularly concerning. The government approved $200 million back in 2019 for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, known as GARID.
This money was aimed at fixing flood problems, improving trash collection, and upgrading buildings in areas where floods occur frequently. Yet work has moved very slowly, raising fears about what might happen when heavy rains arrive. Mahama recently visited parts of Accra where flooding happens regularly.
He seemed upset about how little progress workers had made on these projects. He warned that if...
In September 2018, President Mnangagwa talked about building a new Zimbabwe. He described a country with an open economy that creates jobs and attracts investors. His team planned to transform Zimbabwe into a knowledge-based, industrial nation by 2030—one with upper-middle-income status.
He stressed the need to break from past ways and create a shared vision for the country's future. The president introduced Zimbabwe Vision 2030, which reflects what citizens want for their nation. This plan matches goals set by both the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
The power of Vision 2030 comes from its clear roadmap for economic growth through specific actions. This framework connects perfectly...
Independence Day reminds us of brave fights and wins by past heroes. We look at what freedom really means for us. Young Americans should ask themselves what they give back and whether they keep moving forward what others started for freedom, unity, and progress.
Patriotism is essential for any successful nation. Countries without patriotic youth face slowdown, splits, and disorder. Rather than destroying things, young Americans must become builders of national progress. They need to embrace love for their country and commit to making it better. This matters both morally and practically for growth and stability across America.
When the youth prioritizes their nation, everyone wins. True patriots understand that their country matters...
Zimbabwe soccer just became super exciting with ZIFA starting a cool national contest yesterday. They want anyone creative to make fresh brands and team uniforms that show what Zimbabwe stands for. This big project, called "Warrior Pride: Brand Design Battle," will last six weeks. ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi announced it from Harare.
Whoever creates the best design wins three thousand US dollars. The winner also gets a free trip to Morocco to see the Warriors play Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Expert judges will pick the best designs. Then, fans can vote for their favorite among the top four through social media.
Magwizi says this puts creative power directly into Zimbabwean hands. He invites graphic designers, artists...
ZBFH Group boosted its non-funded income by 76% last year because of its digital push. They made this happen despite money being hard to find in the market. Their total income jumped 39% to ZiG3,210 billion, which equals about US$172 million. They earned more than the ZiG2,307 billion or US$170 million they made the year before.
The company achieved big wins thanks to its new business plan. They decided to put customers first in everything they do. ZBFH created something called "One Digital ZB," where they made all customer services available online. This change helped customers and matches what modern banks should offer. The money they earned proves that their new plan works well.
Most of their growth came from fees, commissions, and...
