2 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 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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6 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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6 h. ago Expert wants gov’t to extend NSS allowance beyond service period

Local governance expert, Amon Kotei has urged the government to extend the payment of allowances to National Service personnel even after they complete their mandatory one-year service, until they secure permanent employment. His comments follow an announcement by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, who disclosed at a press conference […]

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8 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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9 h. ago NDC approached me to contest Mfantseman or Ayawaso West Wuogon seats – Prof Gyampo

The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) approached him on two occasions to contest as its parliamentary candidate.

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9 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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11 h. ago Volta Region leads Ghana’s next green industrial revolution with strategic Kenaf breakthrough

As Ghana intensifies its search for sustainable economic solutions, the Volta Region is boldly stepping forward with a strategic blueprint to revive and scale up the Kenaf industry—an ambitious agro-industrial initiative with the potential to transform local economies, generate millions in foreign exchange, and position Ghana as a hub for green manufacturing in West Africa.

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12 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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14 h. ago Village Savings and Loan Groups in Wassa Amenfi West receive financial literacy training

Leaders of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Ghana’s Wassa Amenfi West Municipal have received financial literacy and governance training under a cocoa sustainability initiative aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and promoting responsible sourcing. As part of the ongoing Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative (WACLI), 29 leaders from VSLAs in the municipality completed intensive training in financial management, record-keeping, budgeting, and effective group governance.

Economics

14 h. ago Education Ministry secures additional $117.1m to expand GALOP interventions

The Ministry of Education has announced the allocation of an additional $117.1 million under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and its second additional financing (AF2), aimed at expanding targeted interventions in basic schools across the country.

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14 h. ago Holuta Aflakpe DA JHS wins 10th edition of Ho West District Quiz Competition

Holuta Aflakpe District Assembly (DA) Junior High School has emerged the winner of the 10th Ho West District Quiz Competition (BaSAQ-C), organised by the office of the Ho West MP, Emmanuel Bedzrah, with support from various stakeholders. In a fiercely contested six-round final, Holuta Aflakpe DA JHS secured 37 points, beating Anfoeta Tsebi DA Junior […]

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15 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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16 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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16 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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17 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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17 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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17 h. ago 2024 WAFCON: Banyana Banyana cruise into Knockout Stages with convincing win over Mali

CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reigning champions, South Africa produced a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 and seal top spot in Group C, securing their place in the knockout stages in style. Banyana Banyana started brightly and wasted no time in asserting their authority. Just five minutes in, Lebohang Ramalepe opened the […]

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28 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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33 h. ago DJ Millzy and El Chapo’s ‘Pine & Jinja Campus Tour’ hits 100,000 students in first phase

DJ Millzy has wrapped up the first phase of the Pine & Jinja Campus Tour, marking a major milestone with over 100,000 students

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