5 h. ago Cedi to remain broadly stable in coming months; gained 30% against dollar since January 1

The Ghana cedi is anticipated to remain broadly stable in the coming months. According to Fitch Solutions, this reflects robust external buffers, with international reserves having risen to a near-record US$7.9 billion in April 2025, equivalent to around 4.0 months of import cover. The UK-based firm also said that the build-up in reserves has been […]

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6 h. ago Ghana champions youth skills with national dialogue and launch of TVET Week 2025

The Ghana TVET Service, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, today hosted a high-level national dialogue to mark World Youth Skills Day 2025 at the Accra Technical Training Institute (ATTI) Dome in Kokomlemle. The celebration was held under the theme: “Youth Empowerment Through AI and Digitalisation – The Role of Technology in Hands-On […]

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9 h. ago Ho West MP secures 100 international scholarships for constituents

The Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Bedzrah has announced securing 100 international educational scholarships for his constituents. He said that the scholarship with, being issued by his Russian partners aimed to produce a science and technologically inclined human resource to help develop his constituency. Mr. Bedzrah said the initiative aims to harness the […]

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10 h. ago Bank of America’s Bernard Mensah discusses AI, jobs and global economic pressures

President of International at Bank of America, Bernard Mensah, has offered valuable insights into the evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the financial industry, macroeconomic uncertainties, and the potential effects of rising global tariffs. Speaking with Bloomberg Television’s Tom Mackenzie over the Bank of America Breakthrough Technology Dialogue in Goodwood, Bernard Mensah noted that AI remains top of mind across industries, though the conversation has significantly matured since early discussions around ChatGPT 2.0 in 2022.

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10 h. ago CCTV captures woman allegedly stealing baby at Ajumako market

The Ajumako District Police Command has launched a manhunt for a woman believed to be in her early 50s, who was captured on CCTV allegedly stealing an 11-month-old baby from the Ajumako market in the Central Region.

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10 h. ago Togbe Afede lauded for exemplary leadership during Asogli Yam Festival

The ongoing celebration of the Asogli Yam Festival received a significant boost over the weekend as key personalities and corporate institutions pledged their support for the revered cultural event.

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11 h. ago Ennobled Foundation webinar empowers Ghanaian youth to leverage international experience for career growth

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 session underscored the power of global exposure, mentorship, and continuous learning in building career excellence, even from within local environments. Founder of Ennobled Foundation, […]

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12 h. ago COCOBOD, FAO launch Ghana Cocoa Monitor for sustainable cocoa production

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 volatility, unsustainable practices and more recently, illegal gold mining. To address these challenges, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), working in collaboration with […]

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13 h. ago Eni Ghana, partners boost gas processing capacity to strengthen energy security

Eni Ghana, along with its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has completed a major upgrade of its gas processing infrastructure, increasing capacity from 246 to 270 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD). The upgrade marks a key milestone in Ghana’s efforts to […]

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15 h. ago Delta named No. 1 American Red Cross corporate blood drive sponsor for eighth consecutive year 

Delta’s steadfast commitment to life-giving blood drives made the airline the No. 1 corporate blood drive sponsor of the American Red Cross for the eighth consecutive year, with employees, retirees and customers contributing a record 16,178 units of blood in fiscal year 2025 (FYE 6/30).     Giving blood is essential, and the need remains high as blood supply is […]

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16 h. ago Parliament hosts orientation workshop to promote transparency and accountability

Parliament, in partnership with Transparency International (TI) Ghana, has organised an orientation workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of Members of Parliament (MPs) within the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus.

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16 h. 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.

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19 h. ago BoG considers price hedging programme for gold exports – Governor 

The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, has revealed that the Central Bank is considering price hedging programme for its gold exports.  The move, according to him, is to ensure that its loss is minimise, should the price of gold start declining due to developments on the international market.  The Governor of the Bank […]

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19 h. ago APL claims vindication following IMF’s revelation of BoG’s $1.4bn forex support

Governance think tank, the Africa Policy Lens, says it has been vindicated by a recent revelation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Bank of Ghana pumped in dollars to support the recent stability of the Cedi. The IMF, in its latest review of Ghana's programme, revealed that the Bank of Ghana released $1.4bn forex support to sustain the Cedi against the US dollar.

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19 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.

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20 h. ago Forex market intervention for 2025 Q1 has not depleted our reserves – BoG

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained that its foreign exchange (forex) market intervention for the first quarter of 2025 has not depleted its reserves. The BoG, according to what JOYBUSINESS has picked up added US$1.6 billion to its reserves for the first six months of the year, surpassing the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) reserve […]

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21 h. ago South Sudan joins African Paralympic family as IPC grants provisional membership

The Paralympic Movement in Africa has grown even stronger, with South Sudan officially welcomed as a new member of the African Paralympic community. The country’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has been granted provisional membership by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), effective 30 June 2025. This landmark development follows the formal approval of South Sudan’s application […]

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24 h. ago ‘SafeCare is Changing Lives’: Gradually redefining quality care in Ghana

But beneath these subtle changes lies a quiet revolution, SafeCare, which is impacting Ghana’s healthcare system—one facility, one worker, one patient at a time.

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32 h. ago Dison International School holds colourful graduation to mark academic progress

Dison International School, a distinguished Cambridge Curriculum institution situated at Burma Hills in Accra, has held a vibrant graduation ceremony to honour its young learners progressing to the next stages of their academic journey.

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37 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.

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