2 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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7 h. ago Dr. Musah Abdulai: If the Chief Justice returns: Will it lead to reset, redemption, or rupture?

I am not a lawyer or a politician. I am an engineer working in the mining industry. I don’t know the law and so I should not be held in contempt. I study my slopes, geological structures, weaknesses in rock masses, measure stress points, and ensure every load-bearing element can do its job, etc. The […]

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13 h. ago DSTV, Market Power, and the urgent case for competition (Antitrust) Law Reset

In March 2025, MultiChoice Ghana, the operator of DSTV, raised its subscription prices, triggering public backlash. Soon after, the Ghanaian cedi appreciated significantly against the US dollar, gaining roughly a third of its value. Despite the change in exchange rate, DSTV did not adjust its prices downward. From basic economics, a firm with no competitive […]

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15 h. ago US Visa Restrictions fuel Ghanaian outrage, stoking economic concerns

A seismic shift in United States visa policy for Ghanaian citizens raises concerns about economic impact, educational dreams, and the very fabric of transnational families. Diplomatic and certain family-based visas continue to provide their multi-entry benefits. However, the new policy is a major setback for the majority, dramatically limiting travel for business, tourism, and especially student travel.

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15 h. ago Francis Doku calls for independent body to publish Ghana’s tourism report

The Chief Executive Officer of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has called for Ghana’s annual tourism report to be produced by an independent institution rather than the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

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15 h. ago Lucy Quist’s ‘Bold New Normal Conference’ returns on 25th October

The fourth edition of The Bold New Normal Conference, convened by transformational business leader, author, and global speaker Lucy Quist, takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Enclave Garden, East Legon, Accra, with a focus on Language and Culture. Each year, hundreds of change leaders gather at the conference to build on their […]

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16 h. ago AngloGold Ashanti commissions Obuasi Robotics Centre to shape aspiring STEM entrepreneurs and innovators

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, has commissioned a GHS8.4 million state-of-the-art robotics centre to foster innovation and skills development among the youth in the Obuasi enclave. The Obuasi Robotic Centre is equipped with modern lab compartments to provide learners with ideation to execution support in engineering, coding, and problem-solving innovation. The intervention is aimed at transforming […]

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17 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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18 h. ago NPP bans billboards, banners, and posters at at 2025 National Delegates Conference

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a firm directive banning all forms of campaign-related materials ahead of its 2025 National Annual Delegates Conference, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 19 July, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

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18 h. ago Mamprugu Youth Association condemns Bawku bus attack, demands swift security action

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) has strongly condemned the armed attack on a passenger bus travelling under military escort from Bolgatanga to Bawku on Saturday, July 13, marking the second such incident in just four days. The assault has further heightened fears over the fragile security situation in the region. In a statement issued following […]

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19 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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22 h. ago Mahama Ayariga condemns military brutality; demands full probe

The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has strongly condemned what he describes as the unacceptable conduct of military personnel in Bawku, including the destruction of a culturally significant statue and acts of brutality against civilians.

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35 h. ago MTN Ghana champions youth mentorship drive at UG with focus on digital skills

MTN Ghana, through its foundation, partnered with the 2025 National Youth Mentorship Summit and Awards to champion youth empowerment under the theme “YouthPreneur: A Catalyst for a New Economy.”

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45 h. ago Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse: Championing environmental sustainability and youth employment in Ghana

In a time when youth unemployment continues to pose a significant challenge to national development, it is both inspiring and refreshing to witness a visionary leader who is not only addressing environmental issues but also creating meaningful opportunities for the younger generation.

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57 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Minister joins Mark Cuban at Global Citizen summit in Detroit

Ghana’s Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, joined global business and cultural leaders at the Global Citizen NOW summit in Detroit, urging greater investment in Africa’s youth to secure the continent’s digital future. The event, which took place on Wednesday, brought together figures including billionaire investor Mark Cuban, Ethiopian-born celebrity chef Marcus […]

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64 h. ago Why judge decided to separate twins sentenced for stealing motorbike

The Bibiani District Court has sentenced identical twins to 48 months’ imprisonment each for dishonestly appropriating an unregistered motorbike valued at GH¢13,000.

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66 h. ago Youth must prioritise cultural values over materialism within tourism industry – GTDC

The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Prof Kobby Mensah, has expressed concern over the growing trend among Ghanaian youth who prioritize the material aspects of tourism over their own cultural heritage.

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66 h. 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 This is why a judge decided to separate twins sentenced for stealing motorbike

The Bibiani District Court has sentenced identical twins to 48 months’ imprisonment each for dishonestly appropriating an unregistered motorbike valued at GH¢13,000.  The convicted persons, Seth Frimpong alias Atta Payin, a welder, and Emmanuel Frimpong alias Atta Kakra, an excavator operator, stole the motorbike on 16 June 2025 at Adiembra near Chirano in the Western […]

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3 d. ago CleanVibeGhana partners with Buzzstop Boys to ignite sanitation revolution through clean

With boots on the ground, brooms in hand, and a clear mission to spark a cultural shift, a group of Master’s students from the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) is taking urban sanitation advocacy to unprecedented heights in Ghana’s capital.

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