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London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits Lagos to strengthen UK-Nigeria tech and creative ties
Africanews
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July 16, 2025
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is in Lagos, Nigeria, meeting with local creatives and tech entrepreneurs as part of a historic trade mission across Africa. The visit aims to spotlight the growing cultural and economic connections between the United...
Ghana HR Body Certifies 28 Professionals Amid AI Workplace Shift
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Ghana conferred Chartered status on 28 members and admitted 170 Associates at its 14th Conferral Ceremony in Accra, expanding its professional network to 427 Chartered and 2,407...
Ghana’s Redeemer Tech Takes Third at Global Robotics Challenge in Geneva
News Ghana
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July 14, 2025
My Redeemer School’s robotics team secured third place globally at the 2025 Robotics for Good Youth Challenge, held during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. The Sowutuom-based team, Redeemer Tech, competed against 194 countries with its...
President Mahama promises modern sports stadia for six new regions
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 15, 2025
By Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to build modern sports stadia in each of Ghana’s six newly created regions, reaffirming his commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure across the country. Speaking during the...
Ghana Exports Surge 60% as Trade Surplus Hits US$4.14 Billion
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Ghana’s exports grew by over 60% year-on-year in the first four months of 2025, driving a $4.14 billion trade surplus, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama announced today. The rebound, fueled by gold, cocoa, and oil shipments, boosted...
Ministry of Defence withdraws military protection for ineligible civilians
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July 15, 2025
The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn military protection for all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services, including public officials, former ministers, and businesspeople. The move forms part of broader efforts to restore...
Ghana Faces Critical Tests in Sustaining Economic Reforms
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has identified three persistent threats to Ghana’s economic stability despite the cedi’s 42% appreciation this year. Speaking at a financial forum, Asiama warned that commodity volatility, dollarization,...
Ghana-Mexico Forge Climate Partnership Through Nature-Based Solutions
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
The Africa Centre for Nature-based Climate Action (AC4NCA) advanced international climate cooperation during a strategic meeting with Mexico’s Embassy in Accra. Led by Global Lead Samuel Abu Jinapor, the delegation included Board Chair Reverend...
Ghana Opposition Intensifies Criticism of Fuel Allowance Cuts
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Opposition lawmaker Vincent Ekow Assafuah has denounced President Mahama’s cancellation of political appointees’ fuel allowances as “hypocritical populism,” arguing it exempts the presidency while illegally altering employment contracts. The Old...
Ghana Spare Parts Dealers Demand Flat Tax Fulfillment
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Spare parts importers at Suame Magazine, Ghana’s largest automotive hub, have petitioned President John Mahama to honor his campaign pledge for a flat-rate import duty system. The call follows frustration that the cedi’s 42% appreciation against...
Ghana Mandates Mining Equipment Registration by August Deadline
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Interior Minister Mubarak Muntaka has ordered mandatory registration of all mining machinery with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) by August 1, 2025. The directive, announced via the Ministry’s official channels, aims to combat...
Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition Targets Youth in Reporting Drive
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has intensified efforts to promote whistleblowing among youth, focusing on junior high schools in the Upper East Region. Regional Focal Person Emmanuel Anafo emphasized citizen reporting as both a civic...
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....
We’ll scrutinise govt policies — GNAFF President
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July 15, 2025
The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) says it will scutinise government policies and programmes to ensure that they serve the interest of Ghanaians, especially farmers, fishermen and women. The newly elected President of...
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...
Renaissance of the music industry in Ghana: Reimagining a forgotten market – Socrate Safo writes…
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July 15, 2025
Fellow creatives, media professionals, musicians, producers, and friends of Ghana’s vibrant creative industry, before you read this, reflect on Proverbs 24 in the Bible. For some time now, there has been a healthy debate about CD sales versus...
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...
Gender Minister elected chair of reconstituted 18-member Human Trafficking Management Board
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July 15, 2025
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has been elected Chair of the newly reconstituted Human Trafficking Management Board, pledging to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to intensify...
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...