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2026 is the make-or-break year for Ghana’s cannabis industry – Chamber
Posted on with No CommentThe Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has called for a careful and coordinated implementation of Ghana’s medicinal and industrial cannabis policy in 2026 to maximise economic benefits while safeguarding the public interest. Dr Mark Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, said … Read more →
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Apple launches the iPhone 16e: See the price, release date and features
Posted on | CommentApple on Wednesday announced a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 called the iPhone 16e, signaling a renewed push into the budget smartphone market for the tech giant. It’s also the first iPhone with a cellular modem designed by … Read more →
Why University of Ghana failed to provide graduands with scroll holders, medallions
Posted on | CommentThe University of Ghana (UG) has firmly refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that the institution collected over GH?11 million in graduation fees without providing medallions and scroll holders to graduands. In a statement issued by the university’s Public … Read more →
15yr old girl and boyfriend arrested for GHc41,000 gold shop theft in Twifo Praso
Posted on | CommentA 15-year-old girl who allegedly stole GH?41,000 and an unspecified amount of gold from a gold shop in Twifo Praso, located in the Twifo Ati-Morkwa District of the Central Region, has been apprehended. The girl and her boyfriend, whose identity … Read more →
Pope Francis diagnosed with Double Pneumonia, condition ‘complex’
Posted on | CommentPope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia, complicating his treatment for bronchitis. Despite the challenges, the Vatican says he remains in good spirits and asks for continued prayers. The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis has developed double pneumonia, … Read more →
Mahama officially declares assets
Posted on | CommentIn a significant move aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public office, President John Dramani Mahama has officially declared his assets to the Auditor-General. The declaration was made public on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Jubilee House. The … Read more →
Health Minister to brief Parliament on cholera, CSM outbreaks
Posted on | CommentThe Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is expected to appear before Parliament today, Tuesday February 18 to brief the house on the public health emergencies in the country. This follows a request by the Minority Leader and Member of Parliament … Read more →
Delta plane crashes and flips upside down at Toronto airport
Posted on | CommentEmergency teams are responding to a plane crash at Canada’s Toronto Pearson International Airport involving an aircraft from Delta Air Lines arriving from Minneapolis, according to the airport. Video from CNN newsgathering partner CTV shows the plane flipped upside down at the … Read more →
Digital economy is key to Africa’s prosperity, job creation – Bawumia
Posted on | CommentDr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, has highlighted that Africa’s transformation is highly dependent on the development of its digital economy. Speaking at Harvard University, he emphasised that digitalisation is no longer a luxury but a necessity for … Read more →
Trump wants peace but Ukrainians fear what that might look like
Posted on | Comment“I have no plans for the future at all,” says Oleksandr Bezhan, standing next to an empty, frozen paddock where he used to work as a fisherman on the bank of the Dnipro river in southern Ukraine. “If I wake … Read more →
Secured loans: Banks recorded lowest average lending rate of 28.8%
Posted on | CommentThe average lending rate of 28.6% for secured loans by banks in Quarter four (Q4) 2024 was the lowest across all the lending institutions, the Bank of Ghana has revealed. This is compared with 28.8% in Q4 2023. This was … Read more →
Cholera Outbreak: Bury dead relatives immediately – Environmental Health Office
Posted on | CommentThe Central Regional Environmental Health Office has cautioned families who lose their relatives to cholera to bury them immediately to protect the community. The office cautioned that the bodies of cholera casualties were highly infectious and could lead to an … Read more →
World Bank: Ghana’s debt crisis demands tough fiscal reforms
Posted on | CommentThe World Bank has attributed Ghana’s fiscal challenges to a lack of budget discipline, leading to unchecked public spending, surging interest payments, and increasing financial constraints. In its latest Public Finance Review, the Bank highlights that excessive election-year spending, costly … Read more →
I’ll tackle deplorable roads and youth unemployment – Western Regional Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured the chiefs and people of the region of government’s commitment to remedy the situation. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday 11th February 2025, shortly after assuming office as Minister, Joseph Nelson mentioned few … Read more →
We’ll need $1.5b to run the education sector effectively – Haruna Iddrisu
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has said that government will need 1.5 billion dollars to effectively run the education sector for the next few years. Haruna Iddrisu said the amount, when secured, will be used to bridge infrastructure gap … Read more →
FBI says it has discovered thousands of new files on JFK assassination
Posted on | CommentThe FBI has announced the discovery of thousands of records related to the assassination of John F Kennedy following searches undertaken to comply with an executive order by United States President Donald Trump. The FBI said on Tuesday that searches … Read more →
‘Rushing back to capital markets could be costly’ – World Bank warns Ghana
Posted on | CommentWorld Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, Robert Taliercio, has cautioned Ghana against making a premature return to international capital markets, warning that such a move could undermine the country’s recent economic recovery. Speaking at the launch … Read more →
Ghana’s economy to expand by 4.2% in 2025 despite mounting risks – World Bank
Posted on | CommentGhana’s economy is expected to expand by 4.2% in 2025 and 4.8% in 2026, according to the World Bank’s January 2025 Global Economic Prospects report. Ghanaian-themed art However, these figures remain below the pre-COVID-19 pandemic average of 5%, reflecting persistent … Read more →
I’m willing to cooperate with OSP’s GH¢1.3bn UPPF probe – Mustapha Hamid speaks
Posted on | CommentFormer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the … Read more →
2025 Independence Day celebration to be held only at Jubilee House
Posted on | CommentThe administration of President John Dramani Mahama will scale down this year’s Independence Day celebration, moving the parade to the seat of government, Jubilee House, as a cost-cutting measure. Addressing the media, Minister of State for Government Communications Felix Kwakye … Read more →
Mahama orders probe into ghost names corruption scandal at National Service Authority
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to immediately conduct an investigation into the operations of the National Service Authority (NSA) following the discovery of 81,885 suspected ghost names on its payroll. In a press statement … Read more →
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