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MTN Ghana ends employee volunteerism campaign
Ghanaian Times
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July 9, 2025
MTN Ghana has ended its annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care employee volunteerism campaign that mobilises staff to give back to communities through practical and impactful initiatives. Organised under the theme “Connecting at the Roots: Connecting...
Bank of Ghana vows to strengthen cedi, boost financial credibility
GhanaWeb
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July 9, 2025
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has reiterated the central bank’s commitment to maintaining the strength of the cedi and building greater public confidence in the national currency. Speaking at Bank Square during the...
US donates radiation detection equipment to Ghana
Ghana Business News
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July 9, 2025
The United States government has donated advanced radiation detection equipment to Ghana’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) to enhance the country’s nuclear safeguards programme in line with international standards. The equipment, HM-5...
SDGs: Ghana focuses on 5 goals – President Mahama
Ghanaian Times
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July 9, 2025
As part of the strategy to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ghana will focus on five of the goals because of their multi-dimensional linkages to the other 17. “These five are decent work, basic education, sanitation and hygiene,...
Rituals Remain Part of Ghana Football Culture Despite Debates
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Ghanaian football’s complex relationship with spiritual rituals, commonly called “juju,” took centre stage during a recent Asaase Breakfast Show discussion. Head of Sports Ekow Essilfie led the conversation, featuring insights from former Black...
Beyond Jubilee: Lessons from Ghana’s Oil and Gas Journey and Promise of Eban-Akoma Discovery -Ananpansah Bartholomew Abraham writes
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 8, 2025
For many resource-rich nations, the ultimate aspiration is to transcend the cyclical trap of the “resource curse,” a paradox often attributed to the “Dutch disease.” This phenomenon arises when revenues generated from the extractive sector,...
Power interruption expected in parts of Ghana on July 13 – Energy Minister confirms
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 8, 2025
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that there will be a temporary power interruption on Sunday, July 13, as part of maintenance works by gas suppliers, ENI. The disruption will result from a temporary...
Global Naval Leaders Converge in Accra for Maritime Security Confab
Ghanaian Times
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July 9, 2025
More than 500 participants from over 70 countries, including 15 Chiefs of Naval Staff and 30 expert speakers, are expected to gather in Accra on July 8 for the 4th edition of the International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC)....
Council Chairperson welcomes Government’s decision to transfer UGMC to University of Ghana
Ghana News Agency
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July 9, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, July 08, GNA – Madam Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, Chairperson, University of Ghana Council, has welcomed the Government’s decision to transfer the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), which is under the Health Ministry to the...
Ghana records $4.8 Billion in tourism revenue in 2024
Ghana News Agency
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July 7, 2025
By Hafsa Obeng Accra, July 7, GNA – Ghana’s tourism sector saw record-breaking growth in 2024, with historic revenue, increased international arrivals, and a surge in domestic tourism. According to the 2024 Ghana Tourism Report, the sector...
Policy Expert Endorses Ghanaian Firm in Strategic Gold Project Dispute
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Dr. Steve Manteaw, a prominent natural resources governance analyst, has publicly endorsed Engineers & Planners’ (E&P) acquisition of the Black Volta Gold Project, describing the controversial deal as crucial for Ghana’s economic interests. The...
Meet the 9-member team overseeing UGMC transfer to University of Ghana
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July 9, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a nine-member transitional committee to oversee the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of Health to the University of Ghana. The event was held on Wednesday,...
Greater Accra Regional Executives of PROTOA elected unopposed for four-year term
Ghana News Agency
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July 9, 2025
By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi Accra, July 9, GNA – Greater Accra Regional Executives of the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) have been elected unopposed to lead the Association in the region for the next four years. The election which...
Mahama sets 3-month deadline to merge UGMC with University of Ghana by October
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July 9, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a nine-member transitional committee tasked with fully integrating the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) into the University of Ghana within three months. The ceremony took place on Wednesday,...
Ghana Police Service Welcomes New Recruits Amid Renewed Commitment to National Security
Ghanaian Chronicle
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July 7, 2025
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has commended the Ghana Police Service for its renewed efforts in enhancing internal security and professionalism in response to the country’s evolving crime landscape. This praise came...
Education Ministry, eLearning Africa sign MoU for 2026 Accra conference
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 9, 2025
The Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eLearning Africa, formally positioning Ghana as the host of the 18th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference, scheduled to take place in Accra from June 3 to 5, 2026....
WAFCON: Ghana eyes redemption against Mali after South Africa setback
Premium Times
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July 9, 2025
Ghana’s Black Queens will head into their second Group C fixture at WAFCON 2024 with mounting pressure, following a 2-0 defeat to reigning champions South Africa in their tournament opener. Despite a spirited performance and several missed...
Ghana-India trade hits US3billion
Business 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...
Three prominent Ghanaians who turned to international courts to demand Justice
GhanaWeb
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July 9, 2025
Some high-profile Ghanaians have sought redress beyond the country’s judicial system by turning to the international courts on the African continent. These individuals, drawn from diverse fields including politics, judiciary and music, have...
Ghana and China celebrate 65 years of diplomatic ties
Ghana Business News
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July 7, 2025
Saturday July 5, marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Ghana. Ghana was among the first African countries to establish diplomatic ties with China, and the...