8 h. ago South African car exports to U.S. plunge as Trump tariffs bite

South African car exports to the United States dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbled more than 80% in April and May after import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump hit automakers' sales, industry association Naamsa said.

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21 h. ago NHIA/KOFIH holds conference on diabetes and hypertension management in Ghana

Ghana’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in partnership with the Korea Foundation For International Health (KOFIH), successfully held a multi-sectoral conference in Accra, focusing on diabetes and hypertension diseases rising prevalence in Ghana and the management strategies. The NHIA’s Research, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate organized the round table discussions, aimed at finding practical solutions […]

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25 h. ago Irrationality of excessive exploitation of Azumah Resources: A case against unfair transactional value adjustments

In recent discussions surrounding the potential sale of Azumah Resources, a prominent gold exploration and mining company, a critical issue has emerged: the proposed demand for a change in the transactional value for the sale of 100% of Azumah Resources. This demand is based on fluctuating gold prices and seeks to adjust the sale price […]

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43 h. ago Vice President convenes strategic stakeholder meeting on Women’s Development Bank

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has convened a strategic stakeholder meeting on the proposed Women’s Development Bank.  

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47 h. ago “Oil funds for ‘Big Push’ will be efficiently used,” Mahama assures

President John Dramani Mahama has assured members of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) that oil revenues earmarked for his proposed $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be efficiently disbursed and managed. 

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3 d. ago Focus on the Competition and Lose Your Product: A Political Marketing Lesson Ghana Must Learn

In every competitive space, business, sports, politics, the instinct to outdo the opponent is strong. But in marketing, that instinct can be fatal if it becomes obsessive. The brutal truth is this: focus too much on the competition, and you will lose your product. Political marketing, especially in Ghana, is dangerously guilty of this strategic misstep. Our campaigns are often more obsessed with destroying opponents than with building brands, more focused on discrediting rivals than on delivering a compelling value proposition to voters. The result is a political marketplace full of noise, bitterness, and cynicism with very little trust in the actual product: leadership.

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3 d. ago Nurses, Government, and Parliamentary Committee conclude meeting on Conditions of Service successfully

A high-stakes meeting between the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, and the government has ended on a positive note, with the government agreeing to grant two of the allowances demanded by the association. The meeting, facilitated by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, was aimed at finding a lasting solution to the dispute over the implementation of the GRNMA's 2024 Conditions of Service.

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5 d. ago Trade Minister inaugurates GIPC, Exim Bank GSA boards to accelerate Ghana’s investment and national growth

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, inaugurated three key governing boards under her Ministry, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank), to strengthen Ghana’s investment, industrialization, and export agenda.

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6 d. ago Scholarships Authority Bill goes before Parliament, targets eliminating cronyism and nepotism

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has laid before Parliament the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill—a legislative proposal aimed at transforming the country’s scholarship system and eliminating what he described as widespread cronyism and nepotism in the current regime. Presenting the bill to the House, Mr Iddrisu conceded that the existing structure for awarding government scholarships lacks […]

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7 d. ago Ghana’s International Reserves hit 6 months of import cover – Mahama

President John Mahama has revealed that Ghana’s International Reserves has now increased to six months of import cover from the 4.7 months quoted by the Bank of Ghana in April this year. “This is one of the highest that the country has recorded in the last 15 years”, he announced during an interaction with members […]

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7 d. ago ‘Turn data skills into social impact’ – Telecel Ghana CEO urges younger generation

The CEO of Telecel Ghana has called on the nation’s expanding community of young data scientists to transform their technical knowledge into tangible solutions to tackle some of Ghana’s most pressing challenges.

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8 d. ago Ghana’s 24H+ programme: Who’s leading, how it’s measured, and when it starts

Ghana’s economy is undergoing a bold reimagination with the rollout of the Ghana 24H+ Programme. This policy proposal seeks to restructure economic productivity by extending working hours and services across critical sectors.

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8 d. ago Gold prices to remain elevated; Ghanaian government to take greater policy risks – Fitch Solutions

Gold accounts for roughly 40% of Ghana’s exports, serving as its primary source of foreign exchange.

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9 d. ago Israel to send negotiators to Gaza talks despite ‘unacceptable’ Hamas demands, PM says

Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for proximity talks with Hamas on the latest proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.

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9 d. ago Inlaks wins Banking Technology Provider of the Year; Yacoba Amuah wins Outstanding Woman in Tech at DIA Awards

Inlaks, a leading ICT infrastructure and systems integrator in Africa, has been recognized as the Banking Technology Solutions Provider of the Year at the Digital Innovation Awards (DIA) 2025, held in Accra, Ghana. The DIA, formerly known as the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA), is widely regarded as the “Oscars” of Ghana’s ICT […]

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1 week ago Public Sector should not lead feasibility studies for PPP Projects – AB & David Africa

Dr David Ofosu-Dorte, Founder and Senior Partner of AB & David Africa, has proposed that the public sector should not lead feasibility studies for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. He argued that the current practice has significantly contributed to Ghana's high public sector debt, as many feasibility studies for projects are either incomplete or never executed.

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1 week ago Mpraeso MP pushes for affordable internet data with fixed monthly charge

The MP for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, is advocating for a transformative shift in the telecommunications sector for affordable internet. He is proposing the introduction of fixed monthly data packages offering unlimited access to digital services for all Ghanaians. Davis Ansah Opoku, a member of the Information and Communications Committee, made this call during an […]

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1 week ago President Mahama promises justice for electoral violence victims

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged justice for victims of electoral violence, revealing that Attorney General Dominic Ayine is drafting a proposal to provide compensation to those affected.

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1 week ago Import taxes driving cedi to the brink – Food & Beverage boss

The Executive Secretary of the Food and Beverage Association, Sam Aggrey, has criticised the import tax regime, blaming it directly for the cedi’s depreciation.

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1 week ago Struggling with sex in marriage? Uncle Ebo Whyte offers practical solutions

Renowned Ghanaian playwright and marriage counsellor, Uncle Ebo Whyte, has once again proven why he is one of Ghana’s most respected voices on relationships. Drawing from years of experience, he shared deep insights and practical advice aimed at couples grappling with challenges in their sexual intimacy. Speaking on Drive Time with Lexis Thursday on July […]

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