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President Mahama honours Senior Citizens at presidential luncheon
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 2, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, July 1, hosted a special luncheon in honour of Ghana’s senior citizens, recognizing their lifelong contributions to national development and public service at the Presidential Villa in Accra. The event,...
Ghana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties
The Conversation
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July 2, 2025
Narendra Modi’s trip to Ghana in July 2025, part of a five-nation visit, is the first by an Indian prime minister in over 30 years. The two countries’ relationship goes back more than half a century to when India helped the newly independent Ghana...
Ghana Launches 24-Hour Economy Amid Infrastructure Concerns
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
President John Mahama’s administration formally initiated its flagship 24-Hour Economy policy on July 2, 2025, aiming to stimulate job creation and industrial output through round-the-clock commercial activity. Presidential Adviser Goosie Tanoh...
Ghana new gold licensing regime takes full effect
CNBC Africa
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July 2, 2025
Ghana has announced the full enactment of a new gold licensing regime, a development that is set to fundamentally alter the landscape of gold trading in the country. This new regulation abrogates all gold trade licenses initially issued by the...
Ghana's inflation eases to 13.7 pct in June
Xinhua News Agency
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ACCRA, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Wednesday announced a further drop in the country's inflation rate to 13.7 percent in June, 4.7 percentage points lower than 18.4 percent in May. "This is the sixth consecutive...
Ghana-India trade hits $3 billion amid strong bilateral ties...
Modern Ghana
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Trade between Ghana and India has reached an impressive $3 billion with Ghana maintaining a favourable balance, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed on Monday ahead of the historic state visit of Indian Prime Minister Mr Shri...
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Policy: Local institutional investors and Venture Capital to partner
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July 2, 2025
Amma Gyampo, CEO of Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) Opinion Jul - 02 - 2025 , 15:10 4 minutes read As the Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Mahama, prepares for the official launch of its...
Accra should stop dictating district development priorities
Business and Financial Times
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July 2, 2025
By Nicholas Issaka GBANA I was excited when the Minister of Finance announced in the 2025 budget presentation to Parliament in March 2025 that henceforth Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) will directly receive at least...
Ghana’s insurance industry launches 2025 Awareness Month
Business and Financial Times
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July 2, 2025
By Elliot WILLIAMS The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) has launched the 2025 edition of its annual Insurance Awareness Month. The event was launched last week at the GIA’s new head office edifice, aptly called Insurance House in Kanda, a suburb...
Ghana Judo retains Kenneth Arthur as President
Ghana News Agency
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July 2, 2025
By Rihana Adam Accra, July 2, GNA – The Ghana Judo Association (GJA) has maintained Kenneth Arthur as President for the next four years. The election held at the Media Centre at the Accra Sports Stadium saw the President go unopposed, as well as...
Ghana Editor Questions National Prayer Day Amid Governance Concerns
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
NewsCenta editor Elvis Darko has challenged the effectiveness of Ghana’s newly instituted National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, arguing it risks becoming “self-deception” without concrete governance reforms. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast...
Ghana-German Economic Association calls for tax reforms to boost investment
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July 2, 2025
THE Acting Executive Secretary of the Ghana-German Economic Association (GGEA), Hilary Saki Kodji, has called for tax reforms to improve the business environment in the country. Speaking during the “GGEA Meet the Government Series” in Accra last...
Minister visits LEAP payment centres
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July 2, 2025
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, yesterday visited several payment centres across the Greater Accra Region to monitor the ongoing disbursement of funds for the 96th cycle of the Livelihood...
Elections Not Over Yet: Ablekuma North Heads Back To the Polls
New Crusading Guide
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July 2, 2025
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced a rerun of the parliamentary election in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency following disputes surrounding the December 7, 2024, General Election results. In a press...
Ghana Parliament Accuses Government of Opaque Loan Disclosure
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
Parliament’s Minority has denounced the government’s lack of transparency regarding the recently approved $360 million World Bank facility, alleging deliberate ambiguity in characterizing the funding. Approved on July 1 to support the 2025 budget,...
Ghana Para-Powerlifting Association embarks on 'LifeBeyondLimits' campaign
GhanaWeb
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July 2, 2025
The Ghana Para-Powerlifting Association has launched a nationwide campaign dubbed ‘LiftBeyondLimits’ to encourage persons with physical disabilities to explore para-powerlifting as a pathway to regain self-confidence, build strength, and challenge...
Ghana launches Cocoa Monitor to drive sustainable practices and combat sector challenges
Ghana News Agency
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July 2, 2025
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, July 2, GNA- The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), with support from the European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched the Ghana Cocoa Monitor to tackle the sector’s challenges. The...
Ghana to Address Road Contractor Arrears in Mid-Year Budget
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has confirmed the government will outline plans to settle outstanding arrears owed to road contractors during the upcoming mid-year budget review. Speaking on Citi FM on July 2, Nyarko emphasized the...
Ghana Cocoa Monitor launched
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July 2, 2025
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and its partners have launched a platform to promote inclusive dialogue, align sustainability efforts, and bring greater coherence and transparency to collective interventions by actors in the sector. Known as the...
Ghana Launches Para-Powerlifting Campaign for Inclusion and Empowerment
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
The Ghana Para-Powerlifting Association has initiated the #LiftBeyondLimits campaign nationwide, promoting para-powerlifting as a means for persons with physical disabilities to build strength, regain confidence, and challenge societal barriers....