2 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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3 h. ago Ghana ranks low as economic transformer with a score of 19.1% – African Transformation Index

Since 2000, it said the country's overall score has consistently hovered far below the African average of 30.3, only reaching a high of 20.6 in 2014.

Sport

6 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.

Sport

7 h. ago Ghana’s economic transformation has not met expectations – ACET

It identified several key challenges such as macroeconomic instability, lack of empowering the private sector and failure to drive agro-based industrial development.

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7 h. ago Ghana’s economic performance over 2 decades has been “a tale of highs and lows” – ACET

“Recovery has since been constrained by a challenging macroeconomic environment, rising debt, and the effects of illegal mining. Despite episodes of growth, economic transformation has not met expectations. Industrial competitiveness, particularly in manufacturing, remains weak due to an unfavorable business environment and limited integration with other sectors”.

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9 h. ago Sustineri Attorneys PRUC named Fintech Law Firm of the Year at Ghana Fintech Awards

Sustineri Attorneys PRUC, a corporate law firm specializing in technology, fintech and transactional law, has been named Fintech Law Firm of the Year at the Ghana Fintech Awards. The recognition underscored the firm’s growing influence in the nation’s financial technology sector and its role in shaping the legal landscape for emerging digital finance businesses.The award […]

Society

11 h. ago Open up bond market for more investment options – Gideon Boako advises Finance Minister

Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Dr Gideon Boako, has urged the Finance Minister to consider opening up the bond market to provide more investment opportunities.

Politics

11 h. ago JoySports National Dialogue on Sports Governance, Funding, and Infrastructure set for March 13

Scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025, across the English-speaking platforms on The Multimedia Group, the event will focus on Governance, Funding, and Infrastructure, bringing together experts to provide insights and solutions.

Sport

12 h. ago Gideon Boako breaks down Ghana’s debt contribution: NDC 43%, NPP 38%

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has provided a breakdown of Ghana’s total public debt, attributing 43% to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration and 38% to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

Events

12 h. ago We are confident of dealing with financial challenges in the energy sector – John Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians that the government remains confident in addressing the financial challenges confronting the energy sector.

Economics

13 h. ago Set KPIs for State Owned Enterprises – Edem Agbana appeals to Mahama

Ketu North Member of Parliament, Eric Edem Agbana, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the newly appointed heads of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Ghana.

Politics

13 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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14 h. ago ‘I will have to raise prices by 10%’ – toymakers warn of tariff pain

The business of the North American Toy Fair, an annual showcase of the latest in silly putty, monster trucks and board games, is fun. But this year at the convention center in New York City, tariffs were killing the vibe.

Events

20 h. ago Rotary Club commissions $13,000 WASH facility for Eremon SHTS

The Rotary Club’s intervention at Eremon Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Lawra Municipality has rescued female students from the dire situation of resorting to open defecation in nearby bushes due to the absence of proper toilet facilities. The lack of suitable sanitation facilities for both male and female students had made open defecation endemic in the school.

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24 h. ago One injured as Savannah College of Education students clash with police

One person has been confirmed injured after scores of Savannah College of Education students clashed with the police this afternoon while demanding a refund of their fees. Yesterday, the students locked up lecture halls and boycotted all academic activities, vowing to confront any lecturer who attempted to enter the school. The aggrieved students accused the […]

Events

24 h. ago Proposal for a National Curriculum for Makaranta Schools (Islamic Education System) in Ghana

IntroductionThe Makaranta school system, which provides Islamic education to Muslim children in Ghana, plays a vital role in preserving Islamic values, teachings, and culture. However, the absence of a standardized national curriculum, regulatory framework, and oversight has led to significant challenges, including inconsistent academic standards, high dropout rates, and limited proficiency in Arabic among graduates. […]

Politics

26 h. ago Energy Minister meets with Bridge Power Co. Ltd over shutdown of operations due to ECG’s $47M debt

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has today, Tuesday, March 4, met with operators of Bridge Power Co. Ltd. following the decision of the latter to shut down its operations due to the non-payment of supply arrears totalling $47m owed to EPL for 7 months of operations.

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27 h. ago German ambassador pays courtesy call on Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability

His Excellency Daniel Krull, the German Ambassador to Ghana, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, to discuss Ghana’s climate agenda and explore opportunities for collaboration.

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27 h. ago We are poised to implement outcomes of National Economic Dialogue – MiDA Boss

The Chief Executive of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould has reassured that the outcomes of the National Economic Dialogue(NED), will not be shelved as speculated by a section of concerned Ghanaians. “MiDA is committed to ensuring that resolutions from the dialogue translate into tangible, game-changing projects including other transformational projects in the […]

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28 h. ago Fear grips Bokankye D/A Primary pupils after gunshots fired in land dispute

Fear grips students of the Bokankye D/A Primary and Junior High School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality of the Ashanti Region after gunshots were fired by a group in a land dispute.

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