71 m. ago Volta Region leads Ghana’s next green industrial revolution with strategic Kenaf breakthrough

As Ghana intensifies its search for sustainable economic solutions, the Volta Region is boldly stepping forward with a strategic blueprint to revive and scale up the Kenaf industry—an ambitious agro-industrial initiative with the potential to transform local economies, generate millions in foreign exchange, and position Ghana as a hub for green manufacturing in West Africa.

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75 m. ago Evodia Foundation’s health care outreach aids vulnerable Lake Bosomtwe residents

The over 27 communities around the Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti region are reeling from the impact of limited local health facilities, compelling children, women and the aged to trek miles to reach care.

Politics

3 h. ago Ghana urgently needs a Pricing Regulatory Authority to stabilise the Economy

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, specialised national pricing regulatory mechanism allows unchecked price escalation that hurts the consumer, especially the vulnerable. The time has come for Ghana to establish a Pricing Regulatory Commission or Authority, a body dedicated solely to monitoring, evaluating, and setting fair price thresholds for essential goods and services. This institution will be different from, and operate independently of, existing consumer protection structures. It will serve as a stabilising force in the economy and help restore confidence in market fairness.

Politics

3 h. ago Gov’t begins payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has commenced the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across the country. Each Assembly Member will receive GH₵1,300 per month, the Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced at a press briefing on Monday, July 14. He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader […]

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4 h. ago Village Savings and Loan Groups in Wassa Amenfi West receive financial literacy training

Leaders of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Ghana’s Wassa Amenfi West Municipal have received financial literacy and governance training under a cocoa sustainability initiative aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and promoting responsible sourcing. As part of the ongoing Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative (WACLI), 29 leaders from VSLAs in the municipality completed intensive training in financial management, record-keeping, budgeting, and effective group governance.

Economics

4 h. ago Prison Service to produce furniture, uniform for schools – Interior Minister 

The Interior Ministry is in talks with the Education Ministry to enable the Ghana Prison Service to produce 30 per cent of all school furniture and 30 per cent of all school uniforms. 

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13 h. ago Local Government Ministry pays allowances to over 9000 assembly members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has disbursed GH¢23.6 million out of the GH¢25 million released by the Finance Ministry to settle allowances owed to assembly members.

Politics

23 h. ago KNUST SMS, University of Utah mark 20 years of medical partnership with renewed commitment to training and exchange

The KNUST School of Medical Sciences (SMS) and the University of Utah have celebrated 20 years of collaboration in medical education and training, with both institutions recommitting to strengthening student exchanges, research, and clinical learning across borders.

Culture

24 h. ago New AI Skills Fellowship aims to train 10,000 Africans by the end of 2025

AI Skills Africa has unveiled an ambitious fellowship programme aiming to reshape the continent's economic landscape. The AI Skills Fellowship, launching its first cohort on 2 August, represents one of the largest AI education initiatives in Africa's history and a bold move to position Africa at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence revolution.

Events

26 h. ago Gov’t moves to improve prison welfare, increases feeding allocation for inmates – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced sweeping reforms within the Ghana Prisons Service aimed at improving inmate welfare, enhancing nutrition, and equipping prisoners with employable skills for life after incarceration. Speaking at the first session of the Government Accountability Series, Mr Mubarak highlighted the urgent need to tackle the long-standing challenges […]

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26 h. ago Ghana Prisons Service introduces juvenile and secondary education to promote rehabilitation – Muntaka

The Ministry of the Interior has announced significant reforms in the Ghana Prisons Service aimed at improving inmate welfare, with a focus on education and expanded correctional facilities. Speaking at the first session of the Government Accountability Series, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak revealed that the Prisons Service has rolled out juvenile and secondary education programmes […]

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27 h. ago 13 banks meet recapitalisation requirements, local banks struggling to do so – IMF

Most of the 13 banks that recorded post Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) capital deficits have now met or exceeded their recapitalisation requirements at the end of 2024. This is on the back of strong profitability and Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) support—and are on course to restore Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 13.0% without reliefs […]

Politics

34 h. ago 1500 women in Ghana to benefit from Free Future Ready Skills Training & Job Placement

Jobberman Ghana has launched the SHE CAN campaign with the objective to train 1500 women between the ages of 18 and 35 in future ready skills and place them in dignified jobs across Ghana under the HAPPY Program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Agri-Impact Limited.

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35 h. ago French prisoner escapes in fellow inmate’s bag, officials say

A man has escaped a French prison by hiding in the bag of a fellow inmate who was leaving prison after serving their sentence, officials told local media.

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46 h. ago Mobik Energy CEO raises alarm over Tarkwa’s disappearing rivers and environmental neglect

The Chief Executive Officer of Mobik Energy, Joseph Cobbinah, popularly known as Kabie, has sounded a strong alarm over the environmental crisis unfolding in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western region, particularly the rapid disappearance of rivers and streams that once sustained local communities. Speaking with deep concern about the deteriorating state of Tarkwa’s […]

Society

53 h. ago What Ghana Must Fix: ISSER’s GSDO 2024 report exposes key social gaps in housing, jobs, and governance

Ghana’s housing sector continues to be dominated by self-builders—individuals and households constructing their own homes—who account for 90% of the approximately 45,000 housing units delivered annually. And according to the 2024 Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, the self-build sub-sector receives limited policy support despite its size and contribution to local economies and employment.

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana hosts 4th International Maritime Defense Conference to tackle piracy and transnational crimes

Over 600 local and international delegates convened at Burma Hall in Accra for the opening of the 4th International Maritime Defense and Exhibition Conference (IMDEC), hosted by the Ghana Navy.

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4 d. ago USAPEEC concludes 7th national training programme and cooking competition

The USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), in collaboration with U.S. Soy, has successfully concluded its biennial National Training Programme and Chicken Cooking Competition.

Politics

5 d. ago Civil Engineers and Building Contractors praise Polytank for sustained industrial support

The Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG) has lauded Polytank Ghana for its sustained contribution to the construction industry. At its 16th Annual General Meeting held under the theme “Strengthening the Local Construction Industry for Sustainable Growth, the civil engineers and building contractors highlighted Polytank’s reliability, long-lasting performance, and relevance in […]

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5 d. ago Nine prison inmates receive scholarships to Jackson University College

Nine inmates of the Manhyia local prison in Kumasi, have been awarded scholarships by Jackson University College, to pursue a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme on virtual mode. 

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