6 h. ago One dead, scores injured as deadly explosions rock mining shops in Odumasi

A powerful explosion at shops dealing in mining explosives at Odumasi, near Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has left one person dead and several others injured, including two firefighters. The fire, which broke out in stores selling dynamites and other explosives used by local miners, triggered earth-shaking blasts that […]

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6 h. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: Leadership transformation – Building a future

Leadership is evolving. Traditional leadership models no longer guarantee success in today’s fast-changing business environment. CEOs must embrace leadership transformation by developing adaptive, visionary, and people-centric approaches to drive sustained growth.

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9 h. ago AZ Alkmaar eyes partnership with Yorktown FC; club officials set for Ghana visit

Dutch giants AZ Alkmaar have invited the chief executive officer (CEO) of Division Two side Yorktown Football Club, Aruna Abdu, as part of partnership discussions.

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11 h. ago Studentpreneur Africa Festival 2025 to empower youth to shape Africa’s future

The highly anticipated Studentpreneur Africa Festival 2025 is set to take place on 6th and 7th March at the Ghana Digital Centers Limited Accra facility. Under the theme “Igniting Africa’s Future: Celebrating Partnerships, Independence, and Youth Empowerment,” this year’s festival promises to be a transformative event, bringing together young innovators, industry leaders, and stakeholders to […]

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12 h. ago Westec Security Systems CEO, Mrs Esther Boakye honoured at 2025 Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame

Ghanaian private security expert and CEO of Westec Security Systems Ghana Limited Mrs. Esther Boakye, has been honoured for her outstanding contributions to the development of the private security sector in Ghana and her exceptional leadership. This prestigious recognition was bestowed upon her at the 9th edition of the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame Awards […]

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13 h. ago Approvals were secured for all procurement processes for our new HQ – BoG

Stephen Yankyera Amoh, a technical member of the team that accompanied the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, to Parliament, has stated that all procurement processes for the construction of the new headquarters were duly approved. He disclosed this when the Governor appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding […]

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14 h. ago Mancell Girls SHTS to introduce Biomedical and Engineering courses to address gender gap

Mancell Girls Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in Kumasi has announced plans to introduce biomedical and engineering courses aimed at addressing the ongoing gender gap in these fields. The Headmistress, Mrs Donkor revealed this initiative during the World Engineering Day program organized by the Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The event, held under the theme: “Shaping a Sustainable Future: Inspiring Engineering Careers in Senior High School Students,” focused on encouraging young women to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

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15 h. ago Yango Delivery organizes free health screening for partners’ couriers

Yango Delivery, a part of global tech company Yango Group, organized a free health checkup for partners’ couriers that included hearing and eye medical examination. The event was one of Yango Delivery’s initiatives to support partners’ couriers focused on health and safety and it brought together 100 top performing couriers and cargo drivers of Yango […]

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16 h. ago FIRE: Heritors Labs and partners equip young minds commercialisation

Heritors Labs Limited, a product development house, software engineering enclave, research center, and innovation services hub, in collaboration with its funding partner RISA Fund and key stakeholders, held the maiden edition of the Future Innovators and Researchers Experience (FIRE) at the British Council Ghana on 28th February,2025 to drive a shift in the mindset of […]

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16 h. ago Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & […]

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16 h. ago Volkswagen Ghana unveils new Touareg, reinforces commitment to local automotive industry

Volkswagen Ghana has officially launched the new Volkswagen Touareg, underscoring its commitment to the Ghanaian automotive sector with a focus on local assembly and long-term investment in vehicle financing to make car ownership more affordable. At the event held last Friday (February 28, 2025) in Accra, Jeffrey J.O. Peprah, CEO of Volkswagen Ghana, outlined the […]

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16 h. ago NSS scandal: Richard Sumah urges NIB to act swiftly against Gifty Oware

Leading member of the Movement for Change and business consultant, Richard Sumah, has called on the nation’s security agencies to take immediate action in the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal, as a key suspect, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has returned to the country.

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18 h. ago Ghana open for sustainable partnerships – Lands Minister to investors

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, MP, has called on investors to take advantage of the country's rich mineral resources and business-friendly environment.

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18 h. ago A Popular Actress Didn’t Want to Feature In The Same Movie With Me Because She Said I Was Too “Local” – Portia Laments

Renowned Kumawood actress Portia Asare has opened up about one of the most heart-breaking experiences she faced in the early days of her acting career. In a candid revelation, she shared how she was unfairly judged and side lined simply because of her background in the local movie industry. According to Portia, she was once ... Read more The post A Popular Actress Didn’t Want to Feature In The Same Movie With Me Because She Said I Was Too “Local” – Portia Laments appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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18 h. ago We can’t underestimate impacts of Covid–19 and Russian/Ukrainian War on Ghana’s Economy – Dr. George Domfe

The Executive Director at policy think tank, the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, IERPP, Dr. George Domfe, has dismissed claims that Ghana’s economy was not adversely impacted by the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the war Russia waged on Ukraine.

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22 h. ago Energy Ministry reaffirms partnership with AETC for AETC 2025

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is proud to reaffirm its partnership with the Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC) for the upcoming Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC 2025), a groundbreaking event aimed at shaping the future of Africa’s energy landscape.

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36 h. ago 66 galamseyers arrested in joint operation at Tilli forest reserve in Upper East

About 66 illegal miners have been apprehended in a joint military and police operation at the Tilli Forest in the Upper East Region.

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39 h. ago Harvesting Hope: How cold chain can transform Africa’s food supply and future

That’s enough to feed an additional 12 million people, without clearing a single acre of new farmland or using an additional drop of water. Globally, post-harvest loss accounts for 14 percent of total food production, about 180 million tons annually.

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40 h. ago GSE tipped to sustain bullish continental lead performance in 2025

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has recorded a bullish performance in 2024, emerging as the best stock exchange in Africa with a 56.17 percentage gain during the period, an exploit that industry experts are optimistic would continue in 2025.

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41 h. ago Concerned Small Scale Miners endorse GoldBod to ensure fair pricing and exchange rate stability

The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners, Ghana (NCSSMAG) has thrown its full support behind the Mahama government’s decision to establish a Gold Board (GoldBod) to regulate gold trading for small-scale miners.

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