45 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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2 d. ago Ghana Golf Association hails success of Ladies Amateur tournament

The National Coordinator of the Ghana Golf Association has described the just-ended 10th Ghana Ladies Amateur Golf Tournament as a celebration of sportsmanship, sisterhood, and growing continental excellence in women’s golf.

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4 d. 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.

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5 d. ago Minority blasts government appointees for ‘celebrating violence’ in Ablekuma North

The Minority in Parliament has criticised senior officials in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for allegedly endorsing and celebrating violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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8 d. ago SLTF CEO commends President Mahama and stakeholders for ‘No Fees Stress’ launch

Dr Saajida Shiraz, acting Chief Executive Officer of the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), has lauded President John Dramani Mahama and key stakeholders for their collective efforts in launching the transformative ‘No Fees Stress’ policy on 4 July 2025 in Koforidua. The flagship initiative waives academic user fees for all first-year students at public tertiary institutions, […]

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9 d. ago Bawumia leads NPP delegation to commiserate with late Ernest Kumi’s family

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, accompanied by Minority legislators and NPP officials have arrived at the residence of the late Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi.

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9 d. ago Ghana, Korea strengthen climate cooperation for resilient and sustainable future

In a significant diplomatic engagement that signals deepening ties and shared ambition on climate action, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, paid a courtesy luncheon visit to Park Kyongsig, Ambassador of Korea to Ghana. The meeting, held at the Korean Embassy in Accra, served to formally introduce the newly established […]

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9 d. ago 2026 NPP Primaries: Bawumia yet to launch campaign – Miracles Aboagye

Aide to the former Vice President, Miracles Aboagye, says Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has not yet officially begun his campaign as a flagbearer hopeful in the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) upcoming 2026 presidential primaries.

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1 week ago President of Rugby Africa Herbert Mensah arrives in Uganda ahead of the RAC2025

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has officially arrived in Uganda ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup 2025 (RAC2025)—the continent’s premier rugby competition and direct pathway to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Set to kick off on Tuesday, July 8, this year’s tournament returns to Uganda for the second consecutive time and promises to be even bigger and better.

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1 week ago ‘Whether you boil it or fry it, the NDC will remove you’ – Kofi Bentil to EC commissioners

Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has alleged that officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) are afraid to take the right decisions in the Ablekuma North parliamentary election dispute for fear of losing their jobs under the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

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1 week ago Media lacks capacity retention in coordinating climate change actions – Climate Activist

Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the HATOF Foundation, Mary-Jane Enchill, has criticised the limited involvement and long-term capacity of the media in climate action communication, saying the sector faces a “lack of capacity retention.

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1 week ago New framework offers hope for sustainable management of West Africa’s climate

As climate change continues to threaten fragile ecosystems, a new stakeholder-informed framework is offering hope for the sustainable management of West Africa’s coastal lagoons.

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1 week ago National Adaptation Plan is Ghana’s blueprint for climate resilience – Climate Activist

Deputy chief executive officer at the HATOF Foundation, Mary-Jane Enchill, has described Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as the country’s "official road map" for building resilience against the impacts of climate change.

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1 week ago Climate Change office at presidency to coordinate national response to climate – Technical Advisor

Technical Advisor at the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Cedric Dzelu, says the newly created office will serve as the political coordinating hub for all climate-related efforts across government ministries, departments, and agencies.

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2 w. ago Chief of Staff rallies youth at launch of GNCCI Junior Chamber Initiative

The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, has called on Ghanaian students to become the next generation of job creators and innovators, not mere job seekers. He made this passionate appeal while delivering the keynote address as Special Guest of Honour at the official launch of the GNCCI Junior Chamber […]

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2 w. ago Nkwanta conflict demands national response – Security Expert

Security expert and Executive Secretary of the Global Security for Africa Research and Good Governance (GLOSARGG), Francis Ahovi, has described the ongoing violence in the Nkwanta enclave within the Oti region as a national security emergency that demands immediate and coordinated intervention.

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2 w. ago USAID officially closes, attracting condemnation from Obama and Bush

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially closed its doors after President Donald Trump gradually dismantled the agency over its allegedly wasteful spending.

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2 w. ago Public office is a sacred trust, not a tool for personal gain – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that holding public office is a solemn responsibility to serve the people, not a privilege for personal enrichment. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held in Accra, the President emphasised that leadership must be grounded in integrity, service, and accountability. “Public office is not a privilege […]

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: Government to outdoor cooperative mining scheme to provide alternative livelihood – NAELP Coordinator

The National Coordinator of the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP), Engineer Frank Pedro Asare, has announced government’s plan to introduce a cooperative mining schemes in mining communities across the country.

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2 w. ago Over 4,000 recruited for DRIP; nationwide training underway – Vanderpuye

More than 4,400 personnel have been recruited under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) to bolster road infrastructure development across the country, according to National Coordinator Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye. Mr Vanderpuye disclosed that a total of 4,460 staff have been engaged, one coordinator and 16 equipment operators per district, to drive the execution of […]

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