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GIPS Urges Strategic Procurement to Drive National Development
The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply calls for a shift in procurement’s role, linking it to industrialisation, inclusion and measurable growth.
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Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire Export Sectors Face El Niño Risks
The October‑December cocoa season in West Africa coincides with the expected El Niño peak, threatening yields, export earnings and rural livelihoods, Fitch Solutions warns.
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U.S. Embassy Launches Girls’ Soccer Initiative in Ghana to Build Leaders on and Off the Pitch
In Tamale, 16 coaches received training to develop girls’ sporting and leadership skills, with the program set to continue in Kumasi and Accra.
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Mahama: Christians Should Fund National Cathedral, Not Taxpayers
The former president urged Ghanaians to raise the ₵1,000‑per‑person target for the cathedral and criticised the site’s proximity to key public institutions.
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41 Countries Ghanaians Can Visit Without Visa on Ordinary Passports
Ghanaian passport holders can travel visa‑free to 41 destinations across Africa, the Caribbean and beyond, including ECOWAS members and select non‑regional states.
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Ghana Urges Investment to Capitalise on Kente’s Global Surge
Amma Prempeh calls on government and investors to build yarn factories and modern workshops in Bonwire to meet rising international demand for authentic Ghanaian Kente.
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SusuPaa Wins Double Awards at Moolre Startup Cup
The Accra‑based fintech platform earned top prizes in a national buildathon focused on Moolre’s APIs, cementing its status in Ghana’s digital savings sector.
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Black Princesses Edge Close to Historic Knockout Spot vs France
Ghana’s U‑20 women’s side are on the brink of becoming the first team from the country to reach the knockout stages of the FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup, with a win over France the key.
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Japan Motors Unveils Geely Galaxy Electrified Range in Ghana
Three new Geely models – an all‑electric SUV, a plug‑in hybrid and a city crossover – hit Ghanaian showrooms, offering fast charging, ADAS and long‑range driving.
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NPP Warns Fuel Intervention Could Trigger New Energy Debt Crisis
The party’s energy policy committee says the government’s GH¢2‑per‑litre diesel subsidy is draining more than GH¢500 million a month from the downstream sector, risking a repeat of Ghana’s past debt crisis.
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President Mahama Announces 16 New Senior High Schools to End Double‑Track System
President Mahama unveiled plans to build 16 brand‑new SHSs funded by a US$300 million World Bank facility, aiming to ease congestion and convert rural schools into boarding institutions.
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Ghana Intelligence Services Face Critique Over Analysis and Counterintelligence Roles
A recent article questions the effectiveness of Ghana’s intelligence agencies, arguing that they blur the line between intelligence and counterintelligence and have failed to act on warnings about coups and conflicts.
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France Seizes €225 Million Cocaine From Ghana Shipment at Dunkirk
A container of plastic waste arriving from Ghana was found to hide nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine destined for Antwerp, leading to its destruction and an investigation into the criminal network.
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NSA to Refund GH¢41 Registration Fees to Eligible Personnel by Tuesday
The National Service Authority will start reimbursing the registration fee to those who paid under the old system, after a thorough audit of records.
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Iñaki Williams announces retirement from Black Stars duty, says Ghana gave him more than football
The Athletic Bilbao forward took to Facebook to confirm he is ending his Ghana national team career, thanking fans and teammates for a journey he says reconnected him with his roots and gave him the pride of wearing the nation's colours.
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P.Y. Adomako Calls for a Better Ghana with New Single
The gospel artist urges Ghanaians to confront corruption, galamsey and church exploitation in his latest release.
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AfCFTA Reinforces Ghana as Gateway to Africa: High Commissioner Speaks at Asante Summit
Ghana’s UK High Commissioner, Sabah Zita Benson, highlighted the nation’s pivotal role as the AfCFTA Secretariat’s host, urging collaboration between traditional leaders, the private sector and the diaspora to unlock continental trade potential.
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President Mahama Challenges SOEs to Turn Gains into Lasting Efficiency
President Mahama urged state‑owned enterprises to translate recent profits into sustainable value for Ghanaians at the SIGA Governing Boards Conference.
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Bismark Amoh Kidnapped: Family Urges Ransom After 48‑Hour Abduction
The 30‑year‑old from Assin Fosu has been held captive for two days, with captors demanding a GH¢45,000 ransom and threatening his life.
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UniMAC SOJAMS Partners with Northwestern University for Hands‑On Journalism Project
A joint venture between the University of Media, Arts and Communication and the U.S. school brings students to Ghana to report on culture, fashion and heritage.
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IMF Warns Ghana Over Politicised SOE Boards
The International Monetary Fund has flagged the influence of politicians in board appointments at Ghana’s state‑owned enterprises, citing the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority as a key example.
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Abandoned Vehicles to Be Auctioned After 21 Days Under New Road Rules
The NRSA has unveiled stricter towing requirements, mandating immediate removal of disabled cars and setting a 21‑day window before auction.
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Vehicle Registration Numbers Stay with Owners After Sale
Under new Road Traffic laws, Ghana’s DVLA will keep licence plates with former owners, requiring new owners to register vehicles anew.
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NDC Opens Nominations for 2026 Constituency Executive Elections
Members can now file their candidacy forms online from 15 September, as the party kicks off its internal electoral process.
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KNUST Opens GPOL Optics Hub: 38 African Scientists and 17 Global Experts Gather in Kumasi
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory launches this Tuesday, bringing cutting‑edge light‑based research and training to West Africa.
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Mahama Ayariga Leaves Parliament for Local Government Role
The former Majority Leader said his move to the executive was a personal decision aimed at improving local governance.
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Ghana Appeals to Australian Investors for Critical Minerals at Perth Summit
The country positions itself as a stable, reform‑driven hub for the global energy transition, urging partners to move beyond gold to battery minerals and value‑added mining.
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Ayariga Urges MMDAs to Take Charge of Sanitation
Minister Mahama Ayariga says the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies already possess the tools to improve waste management and must act now.
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COPEC Warns of Higher Fuel Prices as Brent Crude Tops $100
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers says the surge in global oil prices could raise pump prices from September 16, putting extra strain on commuters and consumers.
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FirstBank Ghana Launches FirstEdu to Finance Private Schools
The bank unveiled a new suite of financial products and digital payment tools at the GNAPS 30th Annual General Conference in Ho, aiming to boost the growth of Ghana’s private education sector.
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Ghana’s Q2 GDP Growth: 6.0% as Tech and Transport Lead, Fishing Slumps
The Ghana Statistical Service reports a 6% expansion in the second quarter, driven by a 30.9% surge in Information and Communication, while fishing contracts by 24.7%.
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Ghanaian Banks Credit Profiles Improve as Fitch Raises Ratings
Fitch Ratings upgraded Ghana’s sovereign rating and several major banks, citing stronger capital ratios and a stabilised economy.
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Nii Moi Thompson Urges Focus on SMEs in 24-Hour Economy
The National Development Planning Committee chair calls for prioritising small and medium enterprises to boost job creation and improve employment quality over the next two years.
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Barosky Returns to Ghana: Studio Session with Appietus Sparks Hope
Veteran highlife star Isaac Obeng Mensah, known as Barosky, reappears in a studio with producer Appietus after repatriation from the UK, hinting at new musical collaborations.
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Ghana Should Prioritise Rail in Big Push to Ease Road Pressure
CUTS International’s West African Regional Director urges the government to integrate railway development into the Big Push infrastructure programme to reduce heavy‑truck traffic and extend road lifespans.
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Ghana’s Spirituality Crisis: Religion Replaces Indigenous Ethics
Across Ghana, churches, mosques and billboards promise miracles while rivers suffer from mining pollution, raising questions about the nation’s moral compass.
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CHRAJ Intensifies Campaign Against Forced Marriages in Ghana
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice is rolling out nationwide sensitisation drives to curb the rise of early and forced marriages and teenage pregnancies.
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TUC Backs CRC Call to Vest Ghanaian Lands in People
The Trades Union Congress has endorsed the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendation that Ghana’s lands be entrusted to its citizens rather than the President.
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Illicit Political Funding: A Threat to Ghana’s Democracy
Money flowing from hidden sources and vote‑buying schemes are eroding public trust and widening the gap between rich and poor candidates.
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TUC Calls for Council of State Reform, Caps Presidential Appointments at Five
The Trades Union Congress urges the Ghanaian government to limit presidential appointees on the Council of State to five members to boost effectiveness and citizen trust.
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Ghana Banks Profit Drop: GH¢7.1bn PAT in H1 2026 Amid Low Rates
The banking sector posted a 1.3% decline in profit‑after‑tax, slipping to GH¢7.1bn, as low interest rates and higher credit costs eroded earnings.
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Black Princesses Train to Boost Confidence Ahead of South Korea Clash
Coach Charles Sampson says his U‑20 women’s side has been sharpening finishing skills after a 3‑0 loss to Ecuador.
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FDA, CPA Seize Over 4 Million Fake Baby Diapers Across Ghana
A nationwide sweep by the Food and Drugs Authority and Consumer Protection Agency has confiscated more than four million unregistered baby diapers, targeting unsafe products sold in shops from Takoradi to Tarkwa.
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Ghana Settles $3.5 Million Tuition Arrears with University of Memphis
The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has paid a large portion of the outstanding fees owed to the U.S. university, easing concerns for nearly 100 scholarship students.
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Fidelity Bank Urges Value‑Chain Shift to Boost Ghana’s Agriculture
The bank argues that Ghana’s path to self‑reliance lies in capturing more of the value created from its existing produce, not merely increasing output.
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MFWA Launches GH¢544,000 Legal Support Fund for Journalists Facing SLAPPs in Ghana
The Media Foundation for West Africa has earmarked nearly half a million cedis to help journalists and media organisations defend against strategic lawsuits and other legal threats.
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Mahama Appoints Dr Aziz-Bamba as Acting Director-General of Value for Money Office
President John Mahama has named the former University of Ghana law lecturer to lead the agency tasked with ensuring public spending delivers value.
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USANES 2026: Stigma, Weak Curricula Hinder Africa’s TVET Growth
At the Accra summit, experts warned that social stigma, outdated curricula and poor governance keep vocational training in Africa from becoming a viable career path.
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Barosky Repatriated to Ghana After Distressing UK Footage
Veteran high‑life artist Barosky was flown home after social‑media videos raised concerns over his welfare in Manchester.
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Ghana Plans EV Capacity Building Centre to Train Mechanics for Electric Vehicle Boom
Minister Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah unveiled a proposal to set up a specialised centre that will equip local technicians with the skills needed to service electric cars and heavy trucks, citing China’s rapid EV growth as a model.
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GMTF Donates GH¢4m Worth of Medical Equipment to KATH for First Anniversary
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has supplied a new Olympus endoscopy tower, jaundice meters and essential consumables to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, boosting its specialised care services.
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Mahama Urges Stronger Support for Women’s Football
President John Mahama called for targeted investment in Ghanaian women’s football after a courtesy visit from top clubs highlighted funding disparities.
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Berekum Floods: Thousands of Cedis in Damage, Homes Inundated in Kyiribaa, Brenyekwa and Zongo
Heavy rain early Tuesday turned Berekum Municipality into a flood zone, leaving many homeless and demanding urgent drainage repairs.
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Big Push Road Programme Blamed for Half of Ghana’s Monthly Fibre Cuts
Minister Samuel Nartey George revealed that uncoordinated road works are responsible for roughly 50 % of the country’s fibre cuts, costing over US$20 million in repairs last year.
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Black Maidens Announce 22‑Player Squad for WAFU B U‑17 Girls Cup Camping
Ghana’s U‑17 women’s team has named 22 players from clubs and academies nationwide to begin a pre‑tournament camp before the regional competition in Ouagadougou.
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CHOPSS Publishes 2026 Private SHS List as 54,985 BECE Candidates Go Unplaced
The Conference of Heads of Private Second‑Cycle Schools released a roster of 14‑region schools in good standing, offering an alternative for nearly 55,000 students who missed public placement.
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Ghana Joins African Pooled Procurement: 1.4bn Market for Local Vaccine Makers
Ghana’s new MoU with Africa CDC opens a continental demand pool for its vaccine and pharmaceutical industry, promising larger orders and investment security.
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GAMLS Urges Government to Prioritise Purpose‑Built Labs Ahead of Free Primary Healthcare
The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists calls for dedicated laboratory spaces in all health facilities as the country prepares to launch its free primary healthcare scheme.
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Domestic Debt Climbs to GH¢391bn, Public Debt Hits GH¢719bn in June 2026
Ghana’s domestic borrowing rose by GH¢57bn to 24.5% of GDP, while the total public debt climbed to GH¢719.5bn, a 45.0% share of the economy, says the Bank of Ghana.
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Prof Frimpong‑Boateng: Corruption Is a Deadly Disease That Causes Premature Death
The former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation warned that misappropriated public funds lead to hardship, disease and early mortality in Ghana.
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CSSPS Fails: Aheto Tsegah Urges Placement Authority Return to Headteachers
Former GES Director‑General Charles Aheto Tsegah says the computerised system has not solved the long‑standing placement problems and calls for a return to headteacher control.
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Adjei Sowah Blames Fragmented Assembly Planning for Accra Transport Crisis
The former Accra mayor says disjointed plans by neighboring assemblies are crippling city mobility and hurting the economy.
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Accra Mayor Urges Dedicated Bus Lanes on Major Roads
Mohammed Adjei Sowah calls for one lane on Accra’s main arteries to be reserved for high‑occupancy buses to cut congestion and speed up public transport.
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Mahama Announces Maize Processing Plant at Tumu to Curb Glut
The president unveiled plans to build a facility in the Sissala area that will buy, process and export maize, while boosting the National Food Buffer Stock Company’s capacity.
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The Or Foundation Unveils Foose Materials at London Design Week
Accra‑based non‑profit will showcase two new recycled textile lines, Cassaboard and Tarnty, during Material Matters in Shoreditch.
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Mahama Denies Cabinet Approval to Add Arabic, Chinese in Ghana Schools
President John Dramani Mahama clarified that no policy to introduce the languages nationwide has been sanctioned by the Cabinet, urging the public to dismiss circulating claims.