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LUPSA, ILGS governing councils inaugurated
Business Ghana
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The governing board of the Lands Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUPSA) and the governing council of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) were on Friday inaugurated in Accra by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and...
Ghana’s Cedi Rebounds 42% in 2025 as Reserves Hit US$11.1bn
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
The Ghanaian cedi has appreciated 42% against major currencies year-to-date through June 2025, effectively reversing nearly all losses sustained during the 2022-2023 economic crisis, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama announced....
Ghana Central Bank Warns of Threats to Cedi Stability
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama has cautioned that sustaining the cedi’s 42% year-to-date appreciation faces three major challenges, despite a record $4.14 billion trade surplus and $11.1 billion in reserves. Speaking at a financial...
Ghana Civil Society Demands Electoral Reform After Poll Violence
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Leading civil society organizations have condemned the violence during Ablekuma North’s parliamentary rerun on July 11, urging immediate structural reforms to safeguard Ghana’s democracy. Representatives from the Coalition of Domestic Election...
Ghana Central Bank Shifts Stance, Will Regulate Cryptocurrency
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has declared cryptocurrencies “too widespread to ban,” marking a pivotal policy reversal. Speaking at a financial forum, Asiama confirmed the central bank will transition from caution to structured...
Car Rental Association seeks GH¢10m government support
Ghana News Agency
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July 15, 2025
By Kodjo Adams Accra, July 15, GNA – The Car Rental Association of Ghana (CRAG) has appealed to government for GH¢10 million support to revitalise operations and enhance efficiency in the sector. The Association said the support should include...
Stress fuels skin conditions in Ghana – Dr. Kofi Brifo urges...
Modern Ghana
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Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo, a member of the International Society of Dermatology (ISD), has reaffirmed that scientific research has long confirmed the harmful effects of stress on skin health, explaining that stress activates the...
Sam George unveils bold digital vision for Ghana: AI Trainin...
Modern Ghana
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Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Sam George, has unveiled an ambitious digital transformation plan that promises to reshape the country’s technological future. Speaking during a comprehensive sector briefing,...
President Mahama's fuel cut is hypocrisy, not sacrifice - Vincent Assafuah
GhanaWeb
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July 15, 2025
Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s recent announcement to cancel fuel allowances for political appointees, describing it as “populist gimmickry” that lacks genuine sacrifice and...
Government gives encroachers 21 days to vacate Agric, Fisheries Ministry lands at Osu
GhanaWeb
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July 14, 2025
The government of Ghana has given a 21-day ultimatum to individuals occupying state lands belonging to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development at Osu in the Greater Accra Region to vacate the...
Over 16,000 government services to go digital via upgraded G...
Modern Ghana
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Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced a major overhaul of the Ghana.Gov platform that will make more than 16,000 government services accessible to citizens and businesses online....
Jobs should be equitably distributed to prevent conflicts – Defence Minister
Ghana News Agency
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July 15, 2025
By Edward Acquah Accra, July 15, GNA – Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, has called for equitable distribution of jobs across regions to promote inclusive growth and national development. He said concentrating employment opportunities...
Ghana’s Kofi Boachie-Ansah II earns Grammy recognition for role on ‘The Fury’ album
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Ghanaian multi-disciplinary creative Kofi Boachie-Ansah II, popularly known as Beatmenace, has received official recognition from the Grammy Awards for his role as a Contributor and Guest Artist on Antonio Vergara’s album The Fury. The album was...
Austrian ambassador to Ghana commends Mahama for demonstrating commitment to address climate change
Ghanaian Times
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July 15, 2025
The Ambassador of Austria to Ghana, Mr Jürgen Heissel, on Tuesday stated that the appointment of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Mr Seidu Issifu by President John Dramani Mahama demonstrates high-level political...
Armed Forces Council withdraws military protection for civilians, public officers
Ghanaian Times
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July 15, 2025
Hot!News July 15, 2025 Less than a minute The Minister of Defence, Dr.Edward Omane Boamah has revealed that as part of the government’s reset agenda to restore discipline and accountability, they have withdrawn military protection for civilians...
Law to regulate shipping charges in the pipeline – Shippers’ Authority
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has announced plans to introduce a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to regulate the operations and charges of shipping lines in the country. Speaking on Adom...
When the Elephant Lost its Trunk: A Post-Election Safari in the Republic of Uncommon Sense
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
In the jungle of Ghana’s democracy, a strange fever has gripped a once-mighty herd. No, it’s not malaria — it’s something more dangerous: Post-Election Heartbreak mixed with Selective Memory Loss. The elephant — once majestic, trumpet-blowing and...
Connect 24: The strategic pillar powering Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy
Joy FM
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July 14, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION "Every hour Ghana sleeps, millions of cedis slip through our fingers, a loss we can no longer afford in a globally competitive world. The 24-hour economy is not just a vision; it is our chance to reclaim those lost hours and keep...
Interior Minister lauds NACOC for efforts to combat drug trafficking
Ghana News Agency
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July 15, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, July 15, GNA – Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Minister for the Interior/National Security, has lauded the Narcotics Control Commission for intensifying its efforts to combat drug trafficking and promote public health. The...
"I never insulted King Paluta" - Yaa Yeboah clarifies
Modern Ghana
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Ghanaian female entertainment pundit Yaa Yeboah has denied allegations that she insulted King Paluta following her recent comments about the musician. Despite receiving numerous calls about the issue, Yaa Yeboah clarified that she never insulted...