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Ghana’s Kofi Boachie-Ansah II earns Grammy recognition for role on ‘The Fury’ album
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July 15, 2025
Ghanaian multi-disciplinary creative Kofi Boachie-Ansah II, popularly known as Beatmenace, has received official recognition from the Grammy Awards for his role as a Contributor and Guest Artist on Antonio Vergara’s album The Fury. The album was...
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-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 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 Braces for 8-10% Fuel Price Surge Amid Levy Controversy
News Ghana
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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 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 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...
Goldstar Air To Help Improve Livelihood Of The Ghanaian Cocoa Farmer
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July 14, 2025
Private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...
COCOBOD, FAO launch Ghana Cocoa Monitor for sustainable cocoa production
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
As the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, Ghana plays a crucial role in the global cocoa industry. However, the sector faces complex, interconnected challenges, including climate change, child labour, deforestation, low farmer incomes, market...
AC4NCA engages Mexican Embassy to strengthen global climate action
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 15, 2025
A delegation from the Africa Centre for Nature-based Climate Action (AC4NCA) paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of Mexico in Accra. The purpose of the visit was to officially introduce the Centre, share its vision, and initiate dialogue towards...
Photos: NSA Director General welcomes Ambassador of Mexico to Ghana
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Mexico’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Norma Ang Sánchez, met with National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The visit highlighted efforts to strengthen collaboration...
Women in PR Ghana Summit 2025 champions ethical storytelling and inclusive representation in PR
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Leading voices at the 2025 Women in PR Ghana Summit have called on PR professionals to lead with values, integrity, and intentionality. The call aligns with the message of the 9th summit which centered on ethical storytelling and inclusive...
Fitch Affirms UBA Ghana Rating on Strong Financials
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Fitch Ratings has maintained UBA Ghana’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, citing robust capital buffers and improved asset quality. The affirmation signals confidence in Ghana’s banking sector amid broader economic...
100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa appoints Bright K. Asiamah as Country Director of Ghana
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 15, 2025
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Kigali played host to one of Africa’s most distinguished gatherings — the 100 Most Notable Africans Business & Leadership Summit from 4th to 6th July, 2025. This high-level event brought together transformational...
Ennobled Foundation webinar empowers Ghanaian youth to leverage international experience for career growth
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
The Ennobled Foundation has hosted a transformative virtual webinar themed “Leveraging International Experience for Career Growth,” bringing together global professionals, aspiring leaders, and young change-makers in an engaging digital event. The...
Ghana urgently needs a Pricing Regulatory Authority to stabilise the Economy
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Ghana finds itself in a troubling economic cycle—where prices of goods and services continue to rise, often without justification or regulatory oversight. While global and local economic dynamics do play a role, the absence of a strong,...
Accra’s floods about power, planning and political privilege
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July 15, 2025
Dr Albert A. Arhin Opinion Jul - 15 - 2025 , 09:57 4 minutes read Every year, the rains return—and so do the floods in Accra. Roads become rivers, homes are submerged, lives are lost, and the cycle of shock, blame and short-lived responses...
Ghana Chieftaincy Awards to be launched on July 17
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July 14, 2025
THE official launch of the third edition of the Ghana Chieftaincy Awards (GCA) and Royal Investment Summit 2025 will take place on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Alisa Hotel in Accra. The event, organised by the Obokese Foundation in partnership with...
Ghana benefits from sickle cell care for newborns
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July 15, 2025
Ghana is set to benefit from a new international initiative aimed at improving follow-up care and health outcomes for children born with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), as part of a broader effort to tackle the burden of the disease across sub-Saharan...
“SafeCare is Changing Lives”: Gradually redefining quality care in Ghana
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 15, 2025
At a glance, the transformation might seem modest: a Cleaner, more conscious of disinfection routines, a Nurse adhering to protocols for wound dressing, or a medical officer being more attentive to patient interactions and documentation. But...