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Ghana Confronts Rising Mobile Theft Epidemic Amid Systemic Enforcement Gaps
News Ghana
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July 14, 2025
Ghana is grappling with a growing wave of mobile phone thefts that experts say has escalated into a public safety and digital security crisis. With over 40.4 million mobile subscriptions nationwide according to data from the National...
Nursing trainees receive six months’ allowance payment
The Herald Ghana
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July 17, 2025
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GHC 462 million to over 120,000 nursing trainees across the country. The amount, which covers a six-month period, is in fulfilment of a promise made by President John Dramani Mahama during...
Kevin Taylor has allegedly been spotted in Ghana again, even though there is a standing bench warrant for his arrest
Ghlagatin
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July 16, 2025
Controversial Ghanaian media personality, Kevin Ekow Taylor, has reportedly been seen in Ghana once again, even though there is an active bench warrant for his arrest issued by an Accra High Court. Paul Adom Otchere, host of the Good Evening Ghana...
Restrictions on US visas adversely affect Ghanaians requiring urgent travel to the United States – Nana Yaw Mireku
Ghlagatin
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July 16, 2025
In recent developments, according to a report by TV3 News, the tightening of US visa regulations has sparked significant concern among Ghanaians who find themselves in urgent need of travel to the United States. Nana Yaw Mireku, a prominent...
Lands Minister tasks new GAR Land C'ssion Board to combat la...
Modern Ghana
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Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has charged the newly constituted board of the Greater Accra Region Lands Commission to aggressively fight against illegal multiple sale of lands and landguardism in the...
Ghana Mining Expert Questions Foreign Dominance Amid Development Goals
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Dr. Steve Manteaw, Chairman of the Ghana Extractives Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), contends that Ghana cannot expect mining towns like Obuasi or Tarkwa to rival Johannesburg’s development while foreign entities control the sector. His remarks...
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...
Serwaa Broni expresses her distress and explains the reasons for her inability to return to Ghana
Ghlagatin
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July 16, 2025
Serwaa Broni, a woman known for making bold claims about former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has opened up about her fears and struggles. In an emotional interview with Kofi Adomah on Kofi TV, she explained why she is scared to return to...
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...
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 Moves to Establish Special Petroleum Court Amid Enforcement Delays
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is advancing talks with Ghana’s judiciary to create a dedicated Petroleum Court, citing systemic delays in prosecuting fuel-related crimes that threaten energy security and investor confidence. NPA CEO Godwin...
Oddly, you receive a ministerial appointment rather than Dr. Zanetor – Afenyo-Markin To Prof Ayensu
Ghlagatin
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July 16, 2025
In a recent parliamentary session, according to a report by Ghanaweb, a notable exchange occurred between Member of Parliament (MP) Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Professor Kwabena Ayensu, a distinguished academic and public figure. During the...
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...
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-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 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 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...
My 'Between Me and God' track is not a diss song - King Paluta replies critics
GhanaWeb
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July 16, 2025
Ghanaian musician, King Paluta, has fired back at critics over allegations that his newly-released single, "Between Me and God," is a diss song. It may be recalled that King Paluta became the center of discussions on social media after he was seen...