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Family raise suspicion of foul play in death of 18-year-old Ghanaian student in Latvia
GhanaWeb
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July 10, 2025
An 18-year-old Ghanaian international student in Latvia, Nana Agyei Oduru Ahyia, has been reported dead under circumstances his family describes as ‘mysterious and suspicious’. According to family spokesperson Sarah Nimli, the deceased was a...
TikTok users in Ghana and Zimbabwe enjoy making fun of gover...
Modern Ghana
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Browse the internet or turn on the global news and chances are the coverage of Africa you find is about war, coups, displaced populations and disease. Generally, the west and its media are blamed for this negative, Afropessimistic portrayal of the...
Prof. Peter Quartey cautions Ghanaian youth against calls for military rule
Joy FM
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July 10, 2025
Prof. Peter Quartey No matter how weak our democracy is, let us embrace it and make it better. It is dangerous to wish to live under military rule. The above is the counsel Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social...
Galamsey a “humongous” problem for Ghana – Outgoing Danish Ambassador
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 10, 2025
Tom Norring, the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Ghana, has raised serious concerns about the growing impact of illegal small-scale mining—commonly known as galamsey—on Ghana’s environment and economy. Speaking on the Citi...
Ghana’s Growth to Moderate in 2025 Amid Fiscal Tightening, Afreximbank Projects
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Ghana’s economic expansion is expected to slow to 4.5% in 2025 before recovering to 4.8% in 2026, according to Afreximbank Research’s latest macroeconomic outlook. The deceleration stems from sustained fiscal consolidation efforts, elevated...
Ghanaian High Commission’s officer dies after ‘one-chance’ taxi attack in Abuja
Premium Times
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July 9, 2025
A staff member of the Ghana High Commission in Nigeria, Freda Arnong, has died following a brutal assault by suspected “one-chance” criminals after boarding a commercial taxi in Abuja. The incident occurred on the evening of 1 July, at about 7...
Ghana’s CEOs’ optimism and appetite for GenAI risen rapidly – PwC CEO Survey
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
Across Ghana, Africa and globally, Chief Executive Officers' (CEOs’) interest in and appetite for adopting this new and rapidly evolving technology seem to have soared over this short period. This was captured in the 28th Annual CEO Survey: Ghana...
Loughborough University advances innovation/youth empowerment partnerships in Ghana
Ghana News Agency
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July 10, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, July 10, GNA – A Loughborough University delegation recently concluded their visit to Ghana with a focus on strengthening collaborations that support youth development, innovation, and global academic exchange. A statement...
Ghana Scholars Rally Global Expertise for National Progress
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Ghana Scholarly Society (GSS) President Dr. Kweku Adams has urged Ghanaian intellectuals worldwide to leverage their expertise for national development, calling their collective knowledge critical to Africa’s advancement. The appeal came during...
Ghana to experience 'dumsor' on July 13 as plants shut down for maintenance - Minister
GhanaWeb
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July 8, 2025
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdullai Jinapor, has announced a temporary nationwide power interruption scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2025, due to maintenance works by gas suppliers, ENI. According to him, ENI will temporarily...
TikTok users in Ghana and Zimbabwe enjoy making fun of government – why it can have a downside
The Conversation
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July 10, 2025
Browse the internet or turn on the global news and chances are the coverage of Africa you find is about war, coups, displaced populations and disease. Generally, the west and its media are blamed for this negative, Afropessimistic portrayal of the...
Ghanaian-American teen sparks digital creativity at Tunga Islamic school
The Chronicle News Online
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July 9, 2025
In a heart-warming demonstration of youth-driven impact, 17-year-old Ghanaian-American, Hawa-Larai Haruna, has brought a wave of digital creativity and hope to Basic 6 students of Tunga Islamic Basic School, part of the Dansoman Cluster of Schools...
Ghana declares zero tolerance for illegal gold trading
Ghana Business News
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July 9, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday declared zero tolerance for illegal gold trading in Ghana. He gave the caution in his address at the inauguration of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Task Forces as part of measures by the Government to...
Telecel CEO Urges Data Scientists to Tackle National Challenges
News Ghana
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July 10, 2025
Telecel Ghana CEO Patricia Obo-Nai has challenged young data scientists to shift from theoretical learning to solving Ghana’s critical development issues. Speaking at the Ghana Data Science Summit on July 7 at Ashesi University, she emphasized...
US Airport Security Ends Shoes Removal Policy As Ghanaian Travelers Demand Kotoka Overhaul
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 10, 2025
The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is ending its long-held policy of making travelers take off their shoes at airport security checkpoints. This surprising change, nearly two decades after being put into effect, is...
Over 200 gather in Accra as Bybit, Tether, and Crypto Ghana advance crypto education
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 10, 2025
On Saturday, June 7, the halls of the AH Hotel and Conference Centre in East Legon buzzed with excitement as over 200 crypto enthusiasts, professionals, and curious newcomers gathered for what has now become one of the most talked-about events in...
Accurate Oil Metering Could Save Ghana Millions, Summit Urges
News Ghana
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July 10, 2025
Industry experts at Ghana’s inaugural Oil and Gas Measurement Summit have warned that inaccurate metering costs the economy tens of millions annually, citing a 2024 PIAC report revealing $170 million lost to gas flaring. Engineers and Brew...
EY Ghana Marks 25 Years With Focus on Tech and Talent
News Ghana
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July 10, 2025
Ernst & Young (EY) Ghana launched its Silver Jubilee celebrations in Accra, commemorating 25 years of operations under the theme “A Story of Excellence and Impact.” The global firm, established locally in 2000, highlighted contributions to Ghana’s...
GUSA to represent Ghana at 2025 FISU Games in Germany
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 10, 2025
The Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) contingent is to represent Ghana at the 2025 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Games from July 16 to July 28, 2025, in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. The Team comprises talented student-athletes...
Research reveals Ghanaian children face high cancer risk from local fish
Medical News
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July 9, 2025
New research reveals dangerous levels of mercury and arsenic in local fish, raising urgent concerns for child health and food safety in Ghana’s Keta Lagoon communities. Study: Cancer risk from heavy metal contamination in fish and implications for...