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Accra becomes home to Pan-African Progressive Front headquarters
Business Day
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July 4, 2025
Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, being assisted to open the headquarters building in Accra The Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) has officially opened its headquarters in Accra, a move described by organisers...
Ghana readies bylaw to combat rising air pollution
Modern Ghana
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Ghana is finalising a draft bylaw for implementation by Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to complement national efforts to reduce air pollution. The bylaw, once enforced, will impose a fine of up to 100 penalty units...
Ghana Mandates Prepaid Meters for All Government Agencies
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has announced a comprehensive transition to prepaid electricity meters across all government institutions, targeting reduced technical and commercial losses within the national grid. The policy, confirmed...
Ghana to Launch Centralized Portal for 16,000 Digital Government Services
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
More than 16,000 government services will become accessible online through a significantly upgraded Ghana.Gov platform, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation Samuel Nartey George announced. According to the Minister’s...
Ghana Extends 5G Rollout Deadline to Q4 2025 Amid Infrastructure Hurdles
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has confirmed a revised December 2025 deadline for Ghana’s 5G rollout after the Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC) failed to meet its June target. Only 16 of 350 planned 4G/5G sites are...
Ghana Launches Nationwide Business Survey Targeting 40,000 Enterprises
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) will commence field operations for the Integrated Business Establishment Survey Phase II (IBES II) on July 10, 2025, targeting over 40,000 businesses across all 16 regions. This landmark sample-based survey...
Ghana’s Gold Reserves Triple to 32.99 Tonnes Amid Strategic Shift
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has significantly bolstered the nation’s gold holdings, with official reserves reaching 32.99 tonnes by June 2025 a near fourfold increase from the 8.78 tonnes held in May 2023. This strategic accumulation, confirmed...
Ghana Mandates Data Price Cuts and Advances Digital Reforms in Q2 Push
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George has announced sweeping digital reforms, including enforced data tariff reductions effective July 1. Major mobile operators increased data volumes at current prices MTN by 15%, Telecel and AirtelTigo by...
Africa Air Badminton Championships kickstart at Laboma Beach in Accra
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
The highly anticipated Africa AirBadminton Championships has kicked off at Laboma Beach, Accra, with approximately 108 athletes from 11 countries and regions participating. The tournament, scheduled to run from July 3-6, features competitions in...
24-hour economy can’t be run in the whole Ghana — Miracles A...
Modern Ghana
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Aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has said the 24-hour economy policy cannot benefit every Ghanaian. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of misleading...
Ghana readies bylaw to combat air pollution
Ghana News Agency
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July 3, 2025
By Francis Ntow Accra, July 3, GNA – Ghana is finalising a draft bylaw for implementation by Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA’s) to complement national efforts to reduce air pollution. The bylaw, once enforced, will impose a...
24-Hour Economy must focus on value addition – Ghana Exporters Federation President
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
The President of the Federation of Ghanaian Exporters, Davies Korboe, has called for the proposed 24-Hour Economy policy to prioritise value addition in order to make a meaningful impact on Ghana’s economic transformation. Speaking on PM Express...
ADB celebrates 60 years with health walk, eyes top 3 spot in Ghana’s banking sector
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has organised a health and fitness walk as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations. The exercise took place at the Aviation Social Centre in Accra. The event brought together staff, management, and...
Dundee United sign Ghana midfielder Pappoe on loan from Hungarian champions
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
Dundee United have signed Ghanaian central midfielder Isaac Pappoe on a season-long loan from Hungarian champions Ferencvaros, with manager Jim Goodwin describing the 21-year-old as "a really exciting talent". Pappoe made only five appearances...
National Adaptation Plan is Ghana’s blueprint for climate resilience – Climate Activist
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the HATOF Foundation, Mary-Jane Enchill, has described Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as the country’s "official road map" for building resilience against the impacts of climate change. Speaking during the...
Colin Ikin's Half-Billion Dollar Failure: A Cautionary Tale for Nigeria's Mining Ambition, By Steven Kefas
Sahara Reporters
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When Atlantic Mining CEO Colin Ikin walked into a high-profile meeting with the Kaduna State government in May 2025, promising a $300 million investment in the state's solid minerals industry, officials likely saw dollar signs and job creation...
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How India-Ghana ties can guide Delhi’s Africa strategy
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana, en route to the Brics summit, stands out as a strategic use of an intercontinental journey. On the return leg, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit Namibia. With these visits, the PM will...
Industry Leaders Defend Local Content, Rally Behind NCDMB At NOG Energy Week
The Will
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July 4, 2025
July 04, (THEWILL) — Industry leaders have defended Nigeria’s local content policy, rejecting claims that it inflates business costs in the oil and gas sector. The Leaders, who gathered at the NOG Energy Week in Abuja, cautioned that such...
One hour, one ride: Trotro life in Accra
Ghana News Agency
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July 4, 2025
By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah Tema, July 04, GNA – In Accra, the capital town of Ghana, a minibus, often known as ‘trotro’, is more than just a vehicle for public transport; it is a living space where diverse stories, cultures, and values collide....
US Spending-Tariff Plan Raises Global Inflation Alarms for Ghana
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Sparks Global Inflation Fears, Ghana Impact Assessed Global financial leaders warn that proposed US legislation could reignite worldwide inflation, posing significant risks to economies like Ghana. Dubbed the “Big...