29 m. ago Burma Camp Durbar: Defence Minister urges GAF to uphold ruthless discipline within ranks

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has charged the Ghana Armed Forces to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and discipline.

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3 h. ago Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by justice department

The US Department of Justice has fired a veteran federal prosecutor who worked on the cases against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.

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5 h. ago Cyber Security Authority outdoors Edem as Ambassador for Safer Digital Ghana Campaign

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), a state agency that drives its mission to build a resilient digital ecosystem and regulates cybersecurity activities in Ghana, on Wednesday 16,2025, unveiled one of Ghana’s secular musicians, known in the entertainment circles as Edem as an Ambassador for its flagship awareness programm at the agency’s office at the Airport City in Accra.

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5 h. ago South Dayi chiefs pay courtesy call on BoG Governor, discuss dev’t projects

The chiefs of the four traditional areas within the South Dayi District have paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Kwamina Addison, to congratulate him on his appointment and pledge their support for his tenure.

Economics

5 h. ago See areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on July 17

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise on Thursday, July 17, 2025, which will affect parts of the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, and Volta Regions.

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5 h. ago Keep teacher licensure exam to protect quality – Eduwatch warns amid reform plans

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has cautioned against scrapping the Teacher Licensure Examination, saying the test remains a critical tool for maintaining quality in Ghana’s education sector.

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8 h. ago Clubs should be able to pay at least $200 monthly to players – Kojo Addae Mensah

His remarks come in light of the Ghana Football Association’s newly approved Standard Player Contract (GSPC), which was recently endorsed by the GFA Executive Council and is set to take effect from the 2025/26 football season.

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10 h. ago ‘She could have died’: Doctor’s gut feeling saves young girl after bias nearly cost her life

A young girl who walked into an emergency room in Ghana’s Eastern Region with severe pain could have lost her life, but for the persistence and intuition of one doctor who refused to make assumptions.

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10 h. ago E&P vs Azumah Resources: Black Volta dispute shakes Ghana’s mining oversight – Minority asserts

The escalating dispute between Engineers & Planners (E&P) and Azumah Resources over the Black Volta gold concession has triggered serious alarm within Parliament. 

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10 h. ago Ghana Athletics announce 10 athlete contingent for African U18/U20 championships in Nigeria

Ghana Athletics has revealed it’s 10 member team that will represent Ghana at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18 and U20 Championships, scheduled to take place from 16th to 20th July 2025 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The young athletes will compete in various track and field events, aiming to raise the national flag high and […]

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10 h. ago Pathways to the financial regulation of virtual assets (crypto

By Dr. Richmond Atuahene, Banking Consultant Summary Ghana’s unregulated virtual asset markets can pose significant risks to the financial sector, including increased volatility, potential for illicit activities like money laundering and fraud, and challenges to consumer protection. Without proper regulation and supervision, these markets can also expose investors to operational, cyber-security, and market risks. Crypto-currencies […]

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10 h. ago E&P and Azumah Resources dispute poses economic, legal and political risks – Minority

The unresolved standoff between E&P and Azumah Resources over the Black Volta gold mine is already affecting Ghana’s economy and international image, according to the Minority in Parliament. 

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11 h. ago 2 arrested for impersonating Gold Board officials, extortion

Two individuals accused of extortion and impersonating members of the Ghana Gold Board Taskforce have been arrested in the Western region. The suspects; Foster Delord, 40, and Prince Worvi, 38, were arrested by the Western Central Regional Police Command following a formal complaint that they had been visiting various gold dealers while falsely presenting themselves as officials of the Gold Board.

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11 h. ago ECOWAS urges member states to equip border personnel with multilingual skills

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative to Ghana, Ambassador Mohammed Lawan Gana, has called on member states to equip border personnel with proficiency in the region's three official languages—English, French, and Portuguese to address challenges posed by language barriers at border crossings.

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11 h. ago Oppong Nkrumah files Private Members Bill to block public spending without NDPC approval

Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has filed a private member’s bill seeking major amendments to Ghana’s Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).

Economics

11 h. ago Defence Minister inaugurates governing board of Veterans Administration, Ghana

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has officially inaugurated the Governing Board of the Veterans Administration, Ghana (VAG), at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence.

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12 h. ago World Youth Skills Day: NYA boss says Apprenticeship Programme is key to youth entrepreneurship

The CEO National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to preparing young Ghanaians for the future through the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP).

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12 h. ago FirstBank Ghana Women’s Network inspires future leaders at OLA Girls’ SHS

The FirstBank Ghana Women’s Network recently held a transformative mentoring and goal-setting session at OLA Girls’ Senior High School in Ho, impacting over 500 students.

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12 h. ago WAIFEM workshop urges regional collaboration on currency management and forecasting

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has concluded a five-day regional workshop in Accra focused on Currency Management and Forecasting across West Africa. The workshop brought together senior representatives from the central banks of Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone to deepen institutional capacity in managing currency operations, enhancing forecasting […]

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13 h. ago Energy Minister blames ‘greedy individuals’ for undermining ‘otherwise good’ PDS deal

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has criticised a small group of “greedy individuals” for derailing the Power Distribution Services (PDS) initiative by manipulating the process and selling shares among themselves. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor clarified that the PDS model itself was not inherently flawed in its attempt to involve the private sector in the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

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