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From Gold Rush to Water Crisis: How Illegal Mining Could Force Ghana to Import Water from China
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
Ghana’s uncontrolled illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—is rapidly polluting major water bodies, raising fears that the nation could soon be unable to provide clean water for its citizens. With reports of increasing Chinese involvement in...
Ghana Shippers’ Authority intensifies regulation under new A...
Modern Ghana
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The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has ramped up enforcement of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122), asserting its new mandate as a regulatory body to bring discipline and transparency to the shipping and logistics industry. In a...
Ghana launches cocoa monitoring platform to drive sustainable production, transparent policy
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 16, 2025
GHANA – The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has launched the Ghana Cocoa Monitor (GCM), a platform aimed at fostering sustainable cocoa production through...
Ghana Shippers Authority reaffirms commitment to regulating shipping sector
The Herald Ghana
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July 16, 2025
The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has issued a formal statement in response to recent media enquiries concerning the effectiveness of the Ghana Shippers Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122), which was passed by Parliament on 29 July 2024 and...
Ghana secures $2 billion oil investment deal, eyes regional exploration
GhanaWeb
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July 16, 2025
Ghana has secured a $2 billion oil investment deal following high-level engagements with global energy giants aimed at boosting exploration in the country’s sedimentary basins. The disclosure was made by the Minister for Energy and Green...
Remitly’s support was crucial to success of Ghana Party in the Park – Akwaaba UK CEO
Ghana News Agency
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July 17, 2025
By Simon Asare Accra, July 17, GNA – Mr Dennis Tawiah, CEO of Akwaaba UK, organisers of the Ghana Party in the Park (GPITP) festival, has expressed gratitude to Remitly for their massive support during its 20th anniversary celebration. The 20th...
Ghana winger Emmanuel Gyasi joins Palermo on loan
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 16, 2025
Italy-born Ghana international Emmanuel Gyasi has joined Serie B side Palermo on a season-long loan. The 31-year-old signed for his hometown club from Empoli, with Palermo having the obligation of making the deal a permanent one. The experienced...
Breaking Barriers: How Ghana’s PBR Cowpea Variety Inspires Women to have access to Farmland
Ghana News Agency
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July 17, 2025
A GNA Feature by Solomon Gumah. Nyankpala (N/R), July 17, GNA – According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), only 12.7 percent of women in Ghana own farmland, either solely or jointly, compared to 24.7 percent of men. This...
Ghanaian defender Samson Baidoo nears RC Lens switch, set to sign five-year deal
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 16, 2025
Ghanaian international Samson Baidoo is close to joining French Ligue 1 outfit, RC Lens in the ongoing summer transfer window. The 21-year-old young Ghanaian centre-back is switching from Austrian powerhouse Red Bull Salzburg following a solid...
Ghana Premier League powerhouse Asante Kotoko pushing to re-sign Richard Boadu
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 16, 2025
Ghana Premier League powerhouse Asante Kotoko are pushing for the acquisition of experienced midfielder Richard Boadu ahead of the upcoming 2025/2026 football campaign. The Porcupine Warriors are keen on bolstering their squad for the new season,...
Ghana Premier League outfit Bechem United make changes to technical team ahead of new season
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 16, 2025
Ghana Premier League outfit Bechem United have made significant changes to their technical team ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 football campaign. The Hunters, who finished 10th in the recently concluded Premier League campaign are determined to...
Ghana Para Athletics, National Paralympic Committee scouts talents in Kumasi
Ghana News Agency
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July 16, 2025
Accra, July 16, GNA – The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Ghana in collaboration with Ghana Para Athletics Association has started a nationwide scouting programme aimed at strengthening the National Para Athletics team. The talent...
Ghana Shippers' Authority justifies enforcement of new shipping law
GhanaWeb
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July 16, 2025
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has responded to concerns over the effectiveness of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122), assuring stakeholders that the law is being strictly enforced to ensure fairness, transparency, and cost...
Ghana tops global real policy rate rankings at 14.3% - Fitch Solutions
GhanaWeb
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July 16, 2025
Fitch Solutions has announced that Ghana currently holds the highest real policy rate globally, at 14.3%, according to its latest outlook report. This figure reflects a sharp drop in inflation amid a still-elevated benchmark interest rate. Ghana’s...
Ghana’s housing sector: 90% of houses built by individuals, land access must be improved – ISSER
Joy FM
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July 16, 2025
Prof. Peter Quartey Ghana’s housing sector is overwhelmingly dominated by self-builders or self-provisioned individuals and households. According to a report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), it accounts for...
NSMQ 2025: Ghana SHS returns after early exit as Northern Zonal Championship begins
Joy FM
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July 17, 2025
The 2025 Northern Zonal Championship of the NSMQ is underway in Tamale following the conclusion of regional qualifiers in the five northern regions: Upper East, Upper West, North East, Northern, and Savannah. Nineteen qualifying schools, along...
Ghanaian defender Claud Adjapong announced as new Potenza Calcio player
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 16, 2025
Italian-born Ghanaian defender Claud Adjapong has sealed a move to Serie C side Potenza Calcio, signing a two-year deal that keeps him at the club until June 2027. The 27-year-old right-back arrives as a free agent after parting ways with Ascoli...
Ghanaian sports stadiums need remodification, not refurbishment!!-Benjamin Willie Graham writes
Citi Sports Online
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July 16, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama’s announcement of his government’s commitment to develop new sports infrastructure across the country with the construction of sports stadiums in the six newly created regions and other areas without such facilities...
Lithium price plunge affects Ghana’s project by Barari DV — Minister
Ghana News Agency
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July 17, 2025
By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, July 17, GNA — The global price of lithium has dropped from $3,000 to $675, according to Lands and Natural Resources Minister Mr. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah. This significant drop, according to the minister, has impacted...
Bill Passage: Ghana’s fisheries sector gets boost as Parliament passes bill
Ghana News Agency
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July 17, 2025
By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, July 17, GNA – Parliament has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, aimed at reviewing and consolidating laws for sustainable fisheries resource exploitation. The Bill specifically seeks to review and...