6 h. ago GIPC boss meets GUTA to reiterate President Mahama’s commitment to its members welfare

Speaking during a high-level engagement with the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Accra, Mr Madjie described fronting as a serious threat to fair competition and legal compliance, stressing that tackling the issue requires a united and sustained effort.

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9 h. ago Sustaining ‘No Fee Stress’ policy: Education Minister eyes oil revenue

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called for a portion of Ghana’s oil revenue to be dedicated to sustaining the No Fees Stress Policy, amid growing concerns over the programme’s financial future.

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12 h. ago Ghana Cedi Volatility Expected to Dominate Central Bank Meeting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cedi-volatility-expected-to-dominate-central-bank-meeting/Currency volatility concerns are expected to feature prominently when the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee convenes on September 15, as the cedi faces pressure despite being 2025’s best-performing currency globally. The Ghana cedi has appreciated approximately 43 percent against the US dollar in 2025, ranking as Africa’s best-performing currency and globally outpacing all other […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cedi-volatility-expected-to-dominate-central-bank-meeting/

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12 h. ago Philanthropist Donates Educational Materials to Street Children School

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/philanthropist-donates-educational-materials-to-street-children-school/A prominent philanthropist has donated educational supplies worth approximately GH¢70,000 to Street Academy, a specialized institution serving vulnerable children in Accra, as part of his birthday celebration on Saturday. Nii Boye Abbey presented the donation to students at the Arts Center-based school, which provides free education to street children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/philanthropist-donates-educational-materials-to-street-children-school/

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14 h. ago Patrick William Dodoo: Artist, Educator and the new face of Theatre and Arts at the Forty Under 40 Awards

Patrick William Dodoo, a Ghanaian artist and educator whose work moves between studio practice, classroom teaching, public interventions and theatre scenography, has been crowned Best in Theatre and Arts at this year’s Forty Under 40 Awards held at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

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17 h. ago Showdown over DStv prices: NCA pushes MultiChoice to face stakeholder committee on Sept 8

The National Communications Authority (NCA) says it has received MultiChoice Ghana’s response to its threat to suspend the company’s authorisation and its demand for a breakdown of the pricing model.

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18 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Calls for Aggressive Farmer Education on Agricultural Insurance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-calls-for-aggressive-farmer-education-on-agricultural-insurance/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has urged government to embark on an aggressive nationwide campaign to educate farmers on agricultural insurance, describing it as the most effective safeguard against climate shocks, bushfires, and disease outbreaks. According to him, while insurance companies already operate agricultural pool policies, the majority of farmers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-calls-for-aggressive-farmer-education-on-agricultural-insurance/

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18 h. ago Abuakwa South MP calls for aggressive farmer education on importance of agricultural insurance

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South Constituency Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a nationwide push to educate farmers on the importance of agricultural insurance, stressing that it is the surest way to protect them against the devastating impact of natural disasters and disease outbreaks.

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25 h. ago “Reputation is your currency” – Hollywood producer Sharifa Johka inspires UniMAC

Award-winning Hollywood producer and cultural advocate Sharifa Johka has urged film students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication–Institute of Film and Television (UniMAC-IFT) to prioritise reputation, consistency and credibility as the foundation for lasting success in the creative industry.

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27 h. ago Ghanaian cyclist nears end of epic intercontinental journey to champion education

A remarkable intercontinental cycling journey is nearing its end as Ghanaian adventurer Emmanuel Adjei closes in on the finish line in Accra.

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29 h. ago Ghana WAEC Releases Private BECE Results for 1,661 Candidates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-waec-releases-private-bece-results-for-1661-candidates/The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination for private candidates, with three results withheld pending investigations into alleged examination malpractices. WAEC announced Friday the availability of results on its official website for candidates who sat the private BECE examination, according to a statement signed by John […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-waec-releases-private-bece-results-for-1661-candidates/

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34 h. ago Abuakwa South MP demands overhaul of Ghana’s assessment system to end exam malpractices

Abuakwa South MP and public health lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold and deliberate policy shift in Ghana’s educational assessment system.

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35 h. ago Full text: President Mahama’s speech at the launch of National Sanitation Day

Environmental sanitation is fundamental to public health, the health of the citizenry, education, and tourism and is one of the key drivers of sustainable socio-economic development of every country. Yet, despite our progress in environmental sanitation service delivery, challenges persist. Unsanitary conditions contribute to the spread of diseases, environmental degradation, and hinder our progress as people.  It is, therefore, incumbent upon us to prioritize and address these issues with untiring resolve with a coordinated, sustained and collective effort to confront these challenges head-on to keep our cities and towns clean.

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35 h. ago Musicians Union briefs Tourism Minister on funeral rites for Dada KD, Daddy Lumba

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), led by its President, Bessa Simons, on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Tourism and Creative Arts Minister, Madam Dzifa Gomashie, to brief her on the final funeral arrangements for the late highlife legends.

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36 h. ago GRA and creatives have the opportunity to widen tax net – Latif Abubakar

Playwright and Chief Executive of Globe Productions, Latif Abubakar, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the creative industry to work together to expand the country’s tax net, highlighting the enormous potential of the creative economy to boost Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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36 h. ago Special tax regime needed to support the creative sector – Francis Doku

Chief Executive of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has urged policymakers to design a tailored tax regime for the creative industry to safeguard its growth and sustainability.

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36 h. ago New board of Volta Senior High School rallies communities to build centre of excellence

When Volta Senior High School (VOTASCO) opened its doors in Dzita a few years ago, it was more than the launch of a new educational institution. For families from Agbledomi, Anyanui, Atiteti, Fuveme, Tunu, Bomigo, Adzidokpo, and surrounding coastal communities, it represented hope — a chance for their children to access quality education closer to […]

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36 h. ago Ghana Mining Industry Resists Government Push to Halve Lease Terms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/Ghana’s mining industry has intensified opposition to proposed legislation reducing mining lease tenure from 30 to 15 years, warning the changes could undermine billions of dollars in long-term investment commitments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched urgent advocacy against government reforms targeting the Minerals and Mining Act, arguing that reduced lease periods will curtail […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/

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37 h. ago Kumasi Mayor Inspects WASSCE Centers, Promotes Educational Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-mayor-inspects-wassce-centers-promotes-educational-excellence/Kumasi Mayor Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang conducted comprehensive inspections of examination centers across the metropolis Thursday, overseeing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination while launching educational outreach initiatives. The mayor visited four major secondary schools hosting WASSCE candidates, including Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS, Kumasi Anglican SHS, and T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS, where […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-mayor-inspects-wassce-centers-promotes-educational-excellence/

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37 h. ago UNICEF Report Reveals Critical Skills Mismatch in Ghana’s Technical Education Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/A comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector (TVET)has exposed significant gaps between skills taught in institutions and those demanded by employers, highlighting a critical challenge for the country’s demographic dividend potential. The ‘Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report’ for the Ashanti Region, commissioned by UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/

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