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Ghana Nursery Cultivates Climate-Resilient Tree Seedlings for Farmers
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July 14, 2025
Sprout Source Ghana Limited, a Tema-based nursery certified by Ghana’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is producing disease-resistant coconut, cashew, and rubber seedlings to boost farmer incomes and combat climate change....
Ghana HR Body Certifies 28 Professionals Amid AI Workplace Shift
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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 Central Bank Modernizes Currency Systems Amid Cash Demand
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is enhancing its currency forecasting and management capabilities to address rising physical cash usage alongside digital payment growth. Currency Director Dominic Owusu announced the initiative at a West African Institute...
Ghana Moves to Establish Special Petroleum Court Amid Enforcement Delays
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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...
Ghana Stock Exchange Indices Climb as Trading Value Tops GH¢12 Million
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded moderate gains during Tuesday’s trading session, with the benchmark Composite Index (GSE-CI) rising 4.33 points to close at 6450.50. The Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) climbed 3.85 points to 3432.82. Total...
Ghana Exports Surge 60% as Trade Surplus Hits US$4.14 Billion
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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...
Ghana Mandates Electrical Inspections for Older Buildings
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Ghana’s Energy Commission has issued a directive requiring mandatory electrical wiring inspections for all buildings over 10 years old. The policy, announced during a stakeholder engagement on energy safety, aims to curb fire risks and...
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...
Activist Proposes Renaming Ghana’s Main Airport to Honour Nkrumah
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July 16, 2025
Anti-corruption advocate Vitus Azeem has urged Ghana’s government to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA) after independence leader Kwame Nkrumah, calling the current commemoration of coup figure General Emmanuel Kotoka “historically and...
Ghana and Mexico strengthen sports ties with landmark collaboration
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
The Ambassador of Mexico to Ghana, Norma Ang Sanchez, paid a courtesy visit to the National Sports Authority (NSA) boss, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, on Monday, July 14, 2025, to discuss a potential collaboration that could boost Ghana's sports sector and...
Ghana Spare Parts Dealers Demand Flat Tax Fulfillment
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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 Faces Critical Tests in Sustaining Economic Reforms
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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 Anti-Corruption Coalition Targets Youth in Reporting Drive
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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-Mexico Forge Climate Partnership Through Nature-Based Solutions
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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’s Cedi Rebounds 42% in 2025 as Reserves Hit US$11.1bn
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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 Mandates Mining Equipment Registration by August Deadline
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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 Opposition Intensifies Criticism of Fuel Allowance Cuts
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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 Braces for 8-10% Fuel Price Surge Amid Levy Controversy
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July 15, 2025
Fuel prices in Ghana are projected to rise by 8–10% in the July 16 pricing window, according to Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) CEO Dr. Riverson Oppong. The hike precedes the implementation of a suspended GHC1 energy levy, sparking...
Ghana Civil Society Demands Electoral Reform After Poll Violence
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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
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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...