6 h. ago Novo Nordisk and American Society of Hematology announce new initiative to help improve sickle cell disease care in Africa

Novo Nordisk today announced a collaboration with the American Society of Haematology (ASH) to support the Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA) Community Health Worker (CHW) Initiative.

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21 h. ago Gov’t moves to improve prison welfare, increases feeding allocation for inmates – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced sweeping reforms within the Ghana Prisons Service aimed at improving inmate welfare, enhancing nutrition, and equipping prisoners with employable skills for life after incarceration. Speaking at the first session of the Government Accountability Series, Mr Mubarak highlighted the urgent need to tackle the long-standing challenges […]

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23 h. ago Gov’t launches youth internship scheme to support security services and tackle unemployment

The Ministry of the Interior has announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing youth employability through internships within Ghana’s security services.

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25 h. ago Ghana risks democratic crisis if root causes of electoral violence are ignored – CDD

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnership at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has called for a deeper and more strategic approach to tackling electoral violence in the country.

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49 h. ago “I want to help with ideas” – Socrate Safo to creatives in government

Ghanaian filmmaker Socrate Safo has expressed his willingness to support creatives serving in the current government, despite being affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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56 h. ago Minority demands urgent aid for Ghanaian scholarship students facing deportation

A deepening financial crisis affecting Ghanaian students on government scholarships abroad has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Minority in Parliament to issue an urgent plea for immediate government intervention.

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2 d. ago Ablekuma North rerun violence: Election violence regrettable – NDC’s Nuong Faalong

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Nuong Faalong has described the violence that marred the Ablekuma North rerun as deeply regrettable, calling for a more holistic national approach to tackling electoral violence.

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3 d. ago It is possible to live and survive without being corrupt – Prof Bawole

As the country grapples with a declining reputation in the global fight against graft and staggering annual losses to corruption estimated at US$3 billion, the Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Justice Nyigmah Bawole, has called for reforms. He believes Ghana must undergo bold ethical reforms or risk developmental stagnation caused […]

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3 d. ago Ghana hosts 4th International Maritime Defense Conference to tackle piracy and transnational crimes

Over 600 local and international delegates convened at Burma Hall in Accra for the opening of the 4th International Maritime Defense and Exhibition Conference (IMDEC), hosted by the Ghana Navy.

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4 d. ago ISSER Director urges private sector support for research dissemination

Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has called on industry players and private sector actors to actively support research and dissemination initiatives that can help shape public policy and foster inclusive national development. He pointed to the critical role of collaboration in translating research findings into actionable outcomes that improve lives and inform governance. Professor Quartey made the call during the launch in Accra of the 7th edition of Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, one of ISSER’s flagship biennial publications, on Thursday.

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4 d. ago Tackling inequality must be Ghana’s topmost development priority – Dr Emmanuel Akwetey

The Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, has called on policymakers and the wider Ghanaian society to make social inequality the foremost challenge to tackle in the country’s development agenda. With just five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, Dr Akwetey warned that Ghana faces a critical crossroads in its development path. He made this call during his review of the 7th edition of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, published by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), at its official launch in Accra on Thursday.

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4 d. ago The US helped successfully tackle Aids – now cuts put that at risk

Many HIV-positive sex workers in South Africa relied on private clinics funded by the US government's now-defunct aid agency, USAID, to get their prescriptions and treatments.

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4 d. ago TECNO kicks off new era with Spark 40 series and CAF partnership

TECNO, the innovative technology brand powered by AI, has officially launched its much-anticipated SPARK 40 Series, combining sleek design, cutting-edge performance, and AI-driven innovation. The series features two unique models, the SPARK 40 Pro+ and SPARK 40 Pro, with designs that will elevate and transform your smartphone experience. The SPARK 40 Pro+, the slimmest 3D-curved […]

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4 d. ago Ghana’s Chef Abbys makes TIME’s 100 Most Influential Creators list

Ghanaian culinary sensation and content creator Abena Amoakoa Sintim-Aboagye, widely known as Chef Abby, has made the cut as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Creators globally for 2025. This recognition comes on the heels of her recent appearance at TikTok’s prestigious showcase during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France, where […]

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5 d. ago Cybervergent selected as World Economic Forum’s 2025 technology pioneer company

In affirmation of its global standing, Cybervergent, a Pan-African technology company that leverages artificial intelligence to transform how organisations manage risk, governance, privacy, and cybersecurity, has been selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Technology Pioneers for 2025. The technology pioneers are a global cohort spotlighting companies transforming industries through breakthrough technologies and […]

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5 d. ago BoG to cut policy rate by 300 basis points to 25% – IC Research

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana may cut the policy rate by 300 basis points to 25%. This is due to a sharp fall in inflation in June 2025 to 13.7%. “We maintain a dovish outlook for the July MPC meeting, raising our expected cut in the policy rate to at […]

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5 d. ago Trump sells shift from ‘aid to trade’ in White House meeting with African leaders

 President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the U.S. approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for Africa than China.

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5 d. ago SME’s business needs business protection insurance: Safeguard your business from disasters

In Ghana, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in driving economic growth and employment, the risks faced by small business owners are significant and ever-present. From fires, floods, and theft to unexpected operational disruptions, these challenges can cause major financial setbacks. Business Protection Insurance provides a crucial safety net, helping businesses […]

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5 d. ago Onesta Ghana launches Redgold Palm Oil project to boost local production and cut imports

Onesta Ghana Ltd, an agro-industrial enterprise, has officially launched the Redgold Palm Oil Plantation Project (ROPP), a transformative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) aimed at building a sustainable and fully integrated oil palm value chain in Ghana. The initiative, which will cover over 10,000 hectares in its initial phase, seeks to enhance local palm oil production, reduce […]

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5 d. ago Onesta Ghana launches Redgold Oil Palm Plantation project to boost local production and cut imports

Onesta Ghana Ltd, an agro-industrial enterprise, has officially launched the Redgold Oil Palm Plantation Project (ROPP), a transformative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) aimed at building a sustainable and fully integrated oil palm value chain in Ghana. The initiative, which will cover over 10,000 hectares in its initial phase, seeks to enhance local palm oil production, reduce […]

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