1 hour ago Ghana and Mexico strengthen sports ties with landmark collaboration

The Ambassador of Mexico to Ghana, Norma Ang Sanchez, paid a courtesy visit to the National Sports Authority (NSA) boss, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, on Monday, July 14, 2025, to discuss a potential collaboration that could boost Ghana's sports sector and tourism industry.

Sport

2 h. ago Cedi must lead Ghana’s economy – BoG to clamp down on dollar transactions

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the urgent need to safeguard the cedi’s dominance in Ghana’s economy and crack down on the increasing normalisation of foreign currency pricing in domestic transactions. Speaking at a financial sector engagement, Dr Asiama issued a clear warning against the creeping trend of […]

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2 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

2 h. ago Education Ministry secures additional $117.1m to expand GALOP interventions

The Ministry of Education has announced the allocation of an additional $117.1 million under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and its second additional financing (AF2), aimed at expanding targeted interventions in basic schools across the country.

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4 h. ago Inexperienced Scholarship Boss has ruined Ghana’s goodwill with foreign schools – Kofi Ofosu

Former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has launched a stinging criticism of the current head of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, accusing him of inexperience and poor negotiation skills that have harmed Ghana’s longstanding goodwill with international academic institutions.

Politics

18 h. ago Minority, Majority MPs clash over credit for Ghana’s economic gains

Majority and Minority MPs have clashed in Parliament over Ghana’s recent economic gains, as inflation declines and the cedi strengthens against major foreign currencies.

Politics

20 h. ago ECOWAS mourns Buhari, hails his contribution to democracy and integration

In a statement issued by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, on July 13, described the former Nigerian president as a statesman whose legacy will endure in the annals of African democracy and regional unity.

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22 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

24 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

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26 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 […]

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26 h. ago Gov’t launches youth internship scheme to support security services and tackle unemployment

The Ministry of the Interior has announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing youth employability through internships within Ghana’s security services.

Politics

29 h. ago ENI completes major gas supply upgrade to boost Ghana’s energy reliability

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced the successful completion of a key upgrade by ENI to Ghana’s gas infrastructure, resulting in a significant increase in daily gas supply.

Politics

31 h. ago Mahama petitioned to make Ghana carbon market powerhouse as Annoh

The Minority Chief Whip is urging former President John Mahama to take decisive action to place Ghana at the forefront of the global carbon credit economy by pursuing high-stakes bilateral agreements with the European Union and the United Arab Emirates.

Politics

32 h. ago UK unveils new trade reforms to boost African exports and intra

African exporters and entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new package of UK trade reforms unveiled on July 10.

Politics

33 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.

Events

40 h. ago Government gross financing needs to remain elevated; debt service obligations are large – IMF warns

“Since the 2023 domestic debt restructuring, the government has been relying on T-bills [treasury bills] as the main source of domestic financing. Most T-bills are issued through auctions, but the authorities made private placements in 2024, primarily with non-bank investors with limited alternative investment options (individuals, insurance and investment funds)”.

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50 h. ago Presidency launches gov’t accountability series to enhance transparency

The Presidency Communications Office will on Monday, 14th July 2025, commence the Government Accountability Series as part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in governance.

Politics

59 h. ago Minority demands urgent aid for Ghanaian scholarship students facing deportation

A deepening financial crisis affecting Ghanaian students on government scholarships abroad has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Minority in Parliament to issue an urgent plea for immediate government intervention.

Politics

61 h. ago Chief Justice’s ECOWAS court action sparks accountability debate

The unprecedented legal challenge launched by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo at the ECOWAS Court of Justice has ignited a debate about judicial accountability and the independence of the judiciary.

Events

69 h. ago Ghana’s John Mahama: ‘When the world is unpredictable, people head to gold’

With commodity markets driving the country's remarkable turnaround, President John Mahama says political reforms, debt restructuring and revitalising farming will keep the cedi rising. On the face of it, the barrage of upbeat reports on Ghana from the ratings agencies and the financial press point to a remarkable turnaround for a country that defaulted on its public debt three years ago.

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