3 h. ago Deputy National DRIP coordinator warns against misuse of DRIP equipment

The Deputy National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Kwadwo Nyarko Aboagye, has issued a stern warning to District DRIP Coordinators in the Northern and Savannah Regions to handle the equipment with care and refrain from using it for illegal purposes.

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3 h. ago CDD backs election observers’ call for EC appointment overhaul, presidential age limit

Programmes Director in charge of Election Security at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Paul Mensah Abrampah, has backed calls by the Commonwealth and African Union observer mission for a transparent and merit-based process to appoint Electoral Commission (EC) commissioners.

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8 h. ago Eskimi Rewrites Ad Awards Playbook to Honor Human Creativity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eskimi-rewrites-ad-awards-playbook-to-honor-human-creativity/Eskimi, a global leader in programmatic advertising technology, has launched a new awards initiative celebrating the human ingenuity behind data-driven campaigns. The Eskimi Impact Awards will recognize agencies from industry giants to disruptive newcomers that elevate creativity, strategy, and collaboration in digital advertising. Launching with a winter edition after its summer debut, the twice-yearly awards […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eskimi-rewrites-ad-awards-playbook-to-honor-human-creativity/

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14 h. ago Gold Rises on Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Jobs Data Softens Dollar

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-rises-on-fed-rate-cut-hopes-as-jobs-data-softens-dollar/Gold climbed for a second straight session, closing near $3,355 an ounce as fading U.S. economic strength boosted bets the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September. A weaker dollar and sliding Treasury yields lifted the metal, with traders increasingly viewing it as a shelter ahead of expected policy easing. Fresh U.S. data fueled the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-rises-on-fed-rate-cut-hopes-as-jobs-data-softens-dollar/

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14 h. ago Ace Ankomah: Don’t leave hope: Mourning Dr Omane Boamah, my ‘unlikely’ and ‘secret’ acquaintance

Dr Omane Boamah and I met in person for the first time at Rex Omar’s mother’s funeral on April 13, 2024.

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23 h. ago European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit

European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

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25 h. ago Digital Watchdogs Trained to Shield Journalists from Online Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/iWatch Africa has launched a pioneering initiative to combat digital harassment targeting journalists, training a new monitoring team to track threats across Ghana’s social media landscape. The Online Safety Monitoring Programme equips participants with tools to document abuse in real time using DisinfoEye, a custom-built platform analyzing attacks on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/

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27 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong is equipped to transform Ghana’s fortunes – NPP elder

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Ho Central Chairman of the Council of Elders, Theophilus Foli, has asserted that Kennedy Agyapong, an NPP presidential hopeful, has the pedigree to transform Ghana’s fortune. He explained that Mr Agyapong has demonstrated this through his track record and development plan, which he preached during his campaign. Mr Foli said […]

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35 h. ago CHAN 2024: CAF charge Zambia, Kenya and Morocco FAs over impromper conduct

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has charged the Federations of Zambia, Kenya and Morocco for their conduct at the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN). The decision comes following a Disciplinary Committee meeting over the last few days. The CAF Disciplinary Board met to deliberate on various matters relating to the ongoing tournament. Below […]

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35 h. ago Summon Finance Minister, Governor over contradictory Gold for Oil reports

The Institute for Economic Research, Policy, and Practice (IERPP) has called on Parliament to haul the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to Parliament to explain conflicting official statements they have given over the Gold for Oil programme.

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44 h. ago African Bank Pushes AI Training to Accelerate Continent’s Development Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/Africa’s premier financial institution is betting on artificial intelligence to fast-track the continent’s flagship development plan. The African Development Bank has funded specialized AI training for officials across African Union member states, aiming to sharpen monitoring of Agenda 2063 targets. Held in Lusaka, Zambia, the intensive five-day workshop equipped participants with hands-on experience using platforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/

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49 h. ago Kotoko’s Title Hopes Derailed by Devastating Fan Loss, Says Former Columnist

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kotokos-title-hopes-derailed-by-devastating-fan-loss-says-former-columnist/Former Kotoko Express writer Kojo Addae Mensah believes Asante Kotoko’s failure to win last season’s Ghana Premier League stemmed from the emotional toll of superfan “Pooley”’s death. The Porcupine Warriors led the campaign early but faltered after the tragedy. “Pooley obviously derailed us,” Mensah stated on Radio Univers. “We were on track until that unfortunate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kotokos-title-hopes-derailed-by-devastating-fan-loss-says-former-columnist/

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55 h. ago GFA presidential term extension not about Kurt Okraku – Bibiani GoldStars CEO

His remarks come during the 31st Ordinary Congress in Prampram, where members are considering the amendment that could allow the current GFA President, Kurt Okraku, to contest for a third term when his current mandate ends in 2027.

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55 h. ago Adidome Health Kiosk Launch: Dr Apetorgbor urges traditional leaders to drive community

Adidome, the capital of Central Tongu, witnessed an extraordinary moment of hope and community spirit as leaders and residents gathered to commission the town’s first Health Kiosk, a project designed to bring preventive healthcare directly to the people. For Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, Volta Region’s representative to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and chairman […]

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56 h. ago Volta Regional Peace Council partners with GIZ to strengthen alternative dispute resolution capacity

The Volta Regional Peace Council, under the leadership of Regional Executive Secretary Dr David Normanyo, has partnered with the GIZ Rule of Law Programme to deliver a transformative 40-hour capacity-building workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The training, being hosted in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, brings together Peace Council members from the Volta and […]

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57 h. ago GIZ partners with Peace Council to boost ADR skills in Volta, Oti

The Executive Secretary of the Volta Regional Peace Council, Dr. David Esinu Normanyo, says a three-day training programme for members of the Volta and Oti Regional Peace Councils will significantly strengthen community-based conflict resolution efforts.

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59 h. ago IOM Backs 40 African Youth Leaders in Climate Migration Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iom-backs-40-african-youth-leaders-in-climate-migration-push/The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has chosen 40 young innovators from Africa to spearhead solutions for climate-linked migration. Selected from 2,000 applicants, these changemakers will drive the agency’s new Youth Capacity Enhancement Programme, targeting grassroots action across the continent. “Youth are already leading responses to climate migration—through advocacy, research, or community projects,” said IOM’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iom-backs-40-african-youth-leaders-in-climate-migration-push/

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61 h. ago Ghana’s Coding Ambitions Face Global Tech Squeeze and AI Disruption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-coding-ambitions-face-global-tech-squeeze-and-ai-disruption/Ghana’s push to train one million programmers confronts a harsh new reality: the global tech job market that once inspired such initiatives is rapidly contracting. Promises of guaranteed high-paying careers through coding now clash with mass layoffs at major firms and artificial intelligence automating entry-level work. As computer science graduates in the United States face […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-coding-ambitions-face-global-tech-squeeze-and-ai-disruption/

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Economic Surge Faces Sustainability Test, Report Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economic-surge-faces-sustainability-test-report-warns/Ghana’s economy shows dazzling short-term gains under President Mahama’s second-term administration, but a new mid-year review cautions these victories rest on shaky ground. The cedi’s unprecedented 42.6% surge against the dollar, inflation’s 10-point drop, and robust 5.3% first-quarter growth signal a “near-perfect turnaround,” according to EM Advisory’s analysis. Yet the report flags gold exports, IMF […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economic-surge-faces-sustainability-test-report-warns/

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3 d. ago ‘Let us not forget the power of God’ – Bagbin urges faith amid grief

Founder of the OKB Hope Foundation and passionate health advocate, Osei Kwadwo Boateng, has been named one of the winners of the 2025 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards, taking home the $100,000 Waislitz Choice Award.

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