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Ghana records approximately 24,000 cancer cases annually - M...
Modern Ghana
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Ghana is witnessing a sharp increase in oncology or cancer incidences with approximately 27,385 new cases reported in 2022 alone, with 17,944 associated deaths. Roughly, 24,000 new cases are being recorded annually, with the Volta Region alone,...
Minister charges GEXIM board to support export-led growth
Business and Financial Times
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July 11, 2025
In a related development, the Minister also inaugurated the governing board of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), urging members to collaborate closely with the Ministry to expand Ghana’s export economy. Acknowledging the professional...
Ghana reacts to US visa restrictions, seeks swift interventi...
Modern Ghana
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Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally reacted to the U.S. government's recent decision to revise its visa reciprocity schedule, which drastically reduces the validity period of B1/B2 visas for Ghanaian applicants from five years...
Ghana responds to US Visa restriction
Joy FM
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July 11, 2025
The Government of Ghana has formally responded to the United States’ recent revision of its visa reciprocity schedule, which affects several African countries, including Ghana. The change reduces the validity of B1/B2 visas for Ghanaian applicants...
Accra to host launch of Global Africa Summit on July 18
Joy FM
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July 11, 2025
The organisers of the Global Africa Summit (GAS) have announced that the pre-event launch of the Accra Edition will take place on Friday, 18 July 2025, at The Palms by Eagles Hotel in Accra. The event will introduce the summit’s vision, strategic...
Ghana Orders Mediation in US$7 Billion Gold Mine Dispute Amid Ownership Row
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
The Government of Ghana has intervened in the escalating conflict between Engineers & Planners (E&P) and Azumah Resources Ghana Limited over the Black Volta Gold Project, imposing a 7-day deadline for resolution. Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi...
Ghana Stock Exchange Posts Marginal Gain as Fixed Income Market Sees Heavy Trading
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Ghana’s equities market recorded a slight uptick on July 10, 2025, with the GSE Composite Index rising 0.05% to close at 6,414.88 points. According to official exchange data, the financial stocks index declined by 0.31% to 3,429.87 despite the...
Ghana Stock Exchange Records Modest Gains in Thursday Trading
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Ghana’s equity market saw slight upward movement during Thursday’s session as the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) rose 3.16 points to close at 6,414.88. According to official trading data from July 10, 2025, this marked a 0.05% increase from the...
Ghana urges US to reverse visa restrictions amid diplomatic talks
Ghana News Agency
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July 11, 2025
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, July 11, GNA – The Government has called on the United States to reconsider its recent revision of visa reciprocity arrangements that has led to a significant reduction in visa validity for Ghanaian citizens. The...
Ghana responds to US Visa restrictions, calls for early resolution of concerns
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 11, 2025
By: Hannah Dadzie The Government has formally responded to the recent revision of visa reciprocity by the United States Government, which drastically reduces the validity of B1/B2 visas issued to Ghanaian nationals from five years multiple entry...
Ghana Secures Hosting Rights for Prestigious Continental eLearning Conference
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Ghana will host the 18th eLearning Africa Conference in Accra from June 3–5, 2026, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry of Education and conference organizers. The event aims to position Ghana as a continental leader...
Ghana Overhauls Investment Law, Inaugurates Key Economic Boards
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Ghana’s government will revise the GIPC Act (Act 865) to strengthen foreign investment frameworks, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare announced during the swearing-in of new boards for the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and Ghana...
Ghana Voices Concern Over US Visa Restrictions, Cites Reciprocity Gap
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Ghana’s Foreign Ministry has formally addressed the United States’ reduction of B1/B2 visa validity for its citizens, cutting terms from five-year multiple entry to three-month single entry. In an official statement, the government acknowledged...
Ghana Fixed Income Market Sees Concentrated Activity in Key Instruments
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Thursday’s fixed income trading featured concentrated volume in select government and corporate securities, with new GOG bonds dominating activity. Market data reveals the 2027 maturity bond (GOG-BD-16/02/27) emerged as the most traded instrument...
Ghana Appoints Banking Veteran to Salvage Troubled National Investment Bank
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
The Ghanaian government has installed former CalBank CEO Frank Adu Jnr as chair of the National Investment Bank’s (NIB) new board, following a GH¢1.4 billion bailout approved by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The move aims to end decades...
Ghana Confirms Police-Only Security for Critical Constituency Rerun
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has ruled out military deployment for today’s parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North, designating the Ghana Police Service as the exclusive security provider. The announcement, issued hours before polls...
Ghana responds to U.S. Visa Policy changes, seeks swift resolution
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 11, 2025
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially responded to the U.S. Embassy following the recent announcement by the U.S. government revising the visa reciprocity schedule for several African countries, including Ghana. Under the revised...
Ghana Ports Lose GH¢30m Weekly to Regulatory Delays, GIFF Reveals
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) reports importers incur GH¢30 million weekly in demurrage fees due to regulatory bottlenecks at ports. GIFF President Stephen Adjokatcher attributes these costs primarily to delays at the...
Ghana sealing deal with Hattat Traktör in Turkey to open tra...
Modern Ghana
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Ghana is making a decisive move to position itself as a regional hub for agricultural machinery production, as part of its broader agenda to modernize agriculture and reduce reliance on imported equipment. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon....
Ghana Plans Gas Plant Shutdown for Critical Output Boost
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor confirmed ENI’s gas facility will temporarily halt operations on July 13, 2025, for upgrades to increase production to 270 million standard cubic feet (MMscf) daily. The move aims to stabilize Ghana’s energy...