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Burundi reiterates unconditional support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, sovereignty

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held talks with Albert Shingiro, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Burundi, on Thursday in Rabat. Regarding the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, Albert Shingiro reiterated the Republic of Burundi’s consistent position in favour of Morocco’s territorial integrity […]

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FirstBank Ghana Senior Management Donates to 37 Military Hospital Children’s Block

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CS and R) initiatives, FirstBank Ghana has supported the Children’s Block of the 37 Military Hospital with a generous donation of assorted items. The items which included deep freezers, hospital beds, detergents and soft drinks, are aimed at enhancing the well-being of the children receiving care at the […]

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New water policy to address ‘galamsey’ menace -Quansah

Mr Kwaku Quansah, the Deputy Director at the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, has stated that Ghana’s new water policy will help address the illegal mining ‘galamsey’ menace. He said the nation could not continue to allow its water bodies to be polluted with heavy metals, and therefore, called on those involved to stop […]

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Afri-SET completes evaluation of first batch of low-cost air quality sensors

Afri-SET, a leading air quality sensor evaluation and training facility for West Africa has announced the completion of evaluation of the first cohort of Low-Cost air quality Sensors (LCS), a device used to monitor air quality.? The LCS were evaluated between September 2023 and March 2024, for their sensitivity to outdoor particulate matter of size […]

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GNFS launches permit and certification system to enhance service delivery

Mr. Henry Quartey, the Minister for the Interior, Thursday launched an initiative aimed at simplifying the process for applicants seeking fire safety permits and certifications. Dubbed the ‘Automated Fire Permit and Certification Management System,’ the initiative aims to streamline the acquisition of fire permits and certificates, enhancing the efficiency and accountability of the service. The […]