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Ghana Faces Urgent Need to Address Underage Gambling Epidemi...
Modern Ghana
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As mobile technology becomes more widespread and online betting platforms flourish, Ghana's youth are finding themselves increasingly exposed to the hidden dangers of gambling. It has increasingly become a feature that is infiltrating classrooms,...
107 covid-19 cases confirmed at University of Ghana — Health...
Modern Ghana
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The Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has confirmed that 107 COVID-19 cases have been recorded at the University of Ghana. According to the Minister, health officials had received 316 suspected cases...
From Ghana to Guyana: Is PM Modi’s Global South push India’s silent strategy to lead a new post-West world order?
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a five-nation tour from July 2 to 9, and it's becoming clear that these visits are about more than just diplomacy and photo-ops. Over the past year, Modi’s foreign trips, especially to countries across...
FirstBank Ghana launches 2025 internship to develop the next generation of leaders
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
FirstBank Ghana has officially launched the 2025 edition of its Junior Internship Programme, an initiative aimed at nurturing young talent and instilling vital life and professional skills in children aged 10 to 16. Speaking at the launch held in...
PM Modi leaves for home after concluding visit to Namibia
India Today
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July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for home after wrapping up his visit to Namibia, during which he addressed a Joint Session of the Namibian parliament. Namibia was the final stop of his five-nation visit. "A highly productive &...
The developing world’s G7 would like a word
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
IT LIKES to think of itself as the developing world’s equivalent of the Group of Seven (G7). Yet, unlike the G7, the Brics bloc – designed for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but now expanded to 11 members – has sharply diverging...
From Accra With Dignity: India’s African Embrace Begins in Ghana
Goa Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Accra, Ghana, on a humid July morning in 2025, it wasn’t just the ceremonial red carpet that welcomed him, it was history calling. For decades, India had nurtured warm relations with Africa, but they...
PM Modi equals Congress PMs' combined total with 17 foreign Parliament addresses
India Today
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July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday achieved a significant milestone in his diplomatic journey by delivering his 17th address to a foreign nation's Parliament, equalling the combined total of all Congress Prime Ministers before him. The...
'Ghana should not be ruined by the greed of few' - Cardinal Appiah Turkson
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson has called on Ghanaians to adopt a renewed commitment to responsibility and national unity, cautioning that greed and selfish ambition are undermining the country's collective resources and jeopardising the welfare of...
Tottenham Agree To Sign Mohammed Kudus For £55m From West Ham
Leadership
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July 9, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United for a fee of around £55million ($74.7m). A medical is scheduled to take place on Thursday ahead of Kudus signing a six-year contract at the north London club....
Nigerian voice AI startup Intron expands from health into other key sectors
Disrupt Africa
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July 4, 2025
Nigerian startup Intron, a cutting-edge Africa-centric voice technology platform, has expanded beyond its initial healthcare focus and is now operating in areas as diverse as financial services, telecoms, and legal. Launched in 2020 by Tobi...
Ghana, India mark International Yoga Day with commitment to holistic health
Ghana News Agency
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July 1, 2025
By Paul Eduarko Richardson Accra, July 1, GNA – The Indian High Commission has commemorated the 11th International Day of Yoga with a renewed commitment to promoting holistic health and wellness among Ghanaians and people around the world. The...
Ghana Cycling Federation launches sixth edition of PruRide competition
Ghana News Agency
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July 1, 2025
By Rihana Adam Accra, July 1, GNA – The Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF), in collaboration with Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, has launched the sixth edition of the PruRide championship with a commitment to building a healthier Ghana and a more...
Ghana Launches Malaria Prevention Campaign for Children in Kadjebi District
News Ghana
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July 1, 2025
The Kadjebi District Health Directorate will begin administering Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) drugs to children aged 2–59 months on Wednesday, July 2, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service. District Health Promotion Officer...
Ghana’s smart energy regime enabler for Huawei, others to thrive – EC
Ghana News Agency
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July 1, 2025
Patrick Ofoe Nudzi Accra, July 1, GNA – The Energy Commission (EC) says it will continue to create an enabling environment for businesses including producers of smart energy solutions to thrive. The Commission said companies, including Huawei and...
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation gives 160 scholarships to needy students
Ghana Business News
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July 4, 2025
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF), has provided scholarships to 160 brilliant but needy students within host communities of the Tarkwa and Damang Mines to advance their studies at the universities and other tertiary institutions. The...
Health Minister to Brief Parliament on University COVID-19 Surge
News Ghana
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July 1, 2025
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh will address Ghana’s Parliament today, July 1, 2025, amid rising concerns over a COVID-19 outbreak at the University of Ghana. His emergency briefing follows the suspension of all campus social gatherings and...
External sector boom: A turning point for government, industry, and households
Business and Financial Times
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July 9, 2025
By Surv. Prof. Forster SARPONG In the first quarter of 2025, Ghana recorded a rare but momentous economic milestone, achieving a net lending position to the rest of the world, according to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2025 Monetary Policy Report. This...
Oranges: A Fresh and Nutritious Choice this Season
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
A vibrant market scene in Ghana featuring a fruit vendor, a woman wearing traditional Ghanaian cloth. This week, a kind couple gifted me a paper bag full of oranges freshly picked from their backyard, a simple gesture that inspired this article....
Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO Prioritizes Staff Welfare to Boost Healthcare Standards
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Dr. Abubakari Bawah Abdulai launches staff motivation initiatives to enhance service delivery. Dr. Abubakari Bawah Abdulai, CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), has declared staff motivation a cornerstone of his leadership strategy. During his...