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PWDs in Ayawaso North Benefit from Common Fund
About 45 Persons With Disability (PWDs) in the Ayawaso North Municipality in Accra have benefitted from their share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF).
Items distributed to them included chest freezers, refrigerators, laptops, sewing machines, bags of rice, wheel chairs, and cash donations for those who wanted to sell perishable goods.
In a remark, the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Mohammed Aminu said the disbursement formed part of the government’s policy backed by law which set aside three percent of the DACF to be used for economic empowerment of PWDs.
He urged the beneficiaries not to sell the items but put them to good use to improve their living condition.
The MCE said initially cash donations were initially handed out to beneficiaries adding that the practice has changed because some PWDs were not prudent in handling the money.
In an interview, the Director of Social Welfare, Ms.Theresa Akutu advised the beneficiaries to properly maintain the gadgets to their own advantage.
Ms. Akutu said before the purchases and disbursements of the various items and cash were made, a team from the assembly embarked upon needs assessment of the PWDs in the community to determine their specific needs.
She disclosed that beneficiaries of the fund are monitored closely in order for them not to abuse the opportunity and therefore advised those capable and interested to avail themselves of underlying possibly undergo apprenticeship training after which they would have acquired a skill which was more beneficial.
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Avoid Johannesburg CBD unless travel there is necessary – Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa
Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has urged Ghanaians to take note of a significant protest currently taking place in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) today, Wednesday, 29 April 2026 by the March and March over unemployment and undocumented foreign nationals.
According to them, this has already led to major traffic disruptions and interruptions to normal business activities in the CBD
Given the nature of the protest, the High Commission noted that there is a heightened risk of tension, particularly toward foreign nationals.
“Please advise all to exercise caution throughout the day. It is advisable to avoid the Johannesburg CBD unless travel there is absolutely necessary. Those who live in Johannesburg are urged to remain indoors or in secure locations and limit unnecessary movement,” It stated.
Additionally, they added that “Members of the community should also be reminded not to engage with protesters under any circumstances, even if approached or provoked, and to prioritize their personal safety at all times. Carrying valid identification and relevant documentation is essential.”
Ghanaians in South Africa have been urged to stay in close communication “with members of our community and check in on individuals who may be particularly vulnerable. Parents and guardians should ensure that children remain in safe environments and avoid travel through affected areas.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
An aide to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the government over ongoing power outages, urging authorities to prioritise solutions instead of explanations.
His comments come in response to recent remarks by Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor regarding challenges in the power sector.
Speaking on the issue on Channel One TV, Mr. Aboagye questioned the government’s justification that ongoing transformer upgrades and system expansions are responsible for the outages.
He argued that such maintenance work has been carried out in the past without causing widespread disruption.
He said the situation does not make sense, insisting that it is possible to upgrade infrastructure without plunging the entire country into darkness.
According to him, Ghanaians are more concerned about having stable electricity than listening to explanations.
“Your talking means nothing to us. Give us power,” he said.
Mr. Aboagye added that the power situation is affecting lives and livelihoods across the country.
He claimed that businesses are shutting down, people are losing their jobs, and some lives are being put at risk due to the outages.
He pointed to rising costs, noting that consumers are paying more for electricity despite the unstable supply.
The former Vice President’s aide further criticised the government for what he described as a lack of respect for citizens, saying the focus should be on delivering reliable power rather than assigning blame.
By: Jacob Aggrey
