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Rotary Club of Accra-Legon instals 12th President
Ghanaian Times
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July 1, 2025
The Rotary Club of Accra-Legon has officially installed Rotarian Delasie Dogbey as its 12th President in a grand handover ceremony held in Accra. The event marked a significant milestone in the club’s leadership journey since its charter in 2013....
Kamaldeen Sulemana completes medicals ahead of Atalanta move
Modern Ghana
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Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has completed his move to Serie A side Atalanta from English Championship side Southampton. The 23-year-old has passed all his medical checks, and the contracts have been signed ahead of an announcement. Atalanta...
With PM visiting Ghana, Cong recalls Nkrumah-Nehru ties
The Print
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July 2, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarking on a visit to Ghana, the Congress on Wednesday recalled the very warm relationship between former Ghanaian president Kwame Nkrumah and India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal...
Ghana’s 24-hour economy could be a lesson for Australia
Pursuit
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Around the world, many cities are increasingly recognising the economic and social value of the night-time economy. In fact, more than eighty cities worldwide have established dedicated governance structures to manage the complexities of...
Reviving Ghana’s poultry sector: Smallholder Giants – Unleashing resilience through VSLAs
Graphic
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July 1, 2025
Ghana's ambitious quest to revitalise its poultry sector confronts a fundamental reality: its smallholder base profoundly shapes the agricultural landscape. Over 80 per cent of Ghanaian farms are typically less than two hectares (MoFA, 2022). Yet,...
GCAP – GHANA initiates steps to address inequalities, poverty and debt cancellation for poor countries
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) Ghana has called for the cancellation of debts of poor countries as part of the effort to end unsustainable and illegitimate debts with conditions attached. It has urged rich countries to pay their...
Ecobank Ghana marks World Env't Day
Business Ghana
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As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Ecobank Ghana has embarked on a nationwide tree planting initiative to mark this year’s World Environment Day. Dubbed the Ecobank Ghana Regional Tree Planting Programme, the initiative...
The 24H programme will ensure growth translates into prosperity for Ghanaians – Head of Strategy and Programmes
3News.com
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July 1, 2025
Head of Strategy and Programmes at the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Abdul-Nasser Alidu, has highlighted the urgency of restructuring Ghana’s economy. He assured the 24-hour economy of the creation of jobs, especially for Ghanaians. Speaking at a...
PM Modi Begins Historic Ghana Visit, First by Indian PM in 30 Years, Trade and Health on Agenda
The Times of India
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his longest diplomatic tour in a decade with a landmark visit to Ghana, the first by an Indian PM in nearly 30 years. Modi will meet Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama to discuss bilateral trade, defence...
Over 4.8 million Ghanaians live in slums – Ghana Statistical Service report reveals
3News.com
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June 30, 2025
A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed a troubling picture of urban housing in Ghana, showing that nearly one in every three urban residents—approximately 4.82 million people—live in slums or informal settlements. Titled...
Ghana cocoa farmers eye bumper 2025/26 harvest amid persistent challenges
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 25, 2025
GHANA – Cocoa farmers in Ghana are forecasting a significant increase in harvest volumes for the 2025/2026 season, driven by improved flowering, pod development, and overall plant health. This comes after several seasons of reduced output caused...
India News | With PM Visiting Ghana, Cong Recalls Nkrumah-Nehru Ties
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarking on a visit to Ghana, the Congress on Wednesday recalled the very warm relationship between former Ghanaian president Kwame Nkrumah and India's first prime minister Jawaharlal...
SYNLAB Ghana responds to HIV test lawsuit, denies allegations
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
SYNLAB Ghana has formally responded to media reports regarding a lawsuit filed against the company over allegedly inaccurate HIV test results that reportedly led to job loss and stigma for a female client. The reports, which cite a GHC10 million...
“Very excited”: Indian diaspora overjoyed ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Ghana
The News Mill
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July 2, 2025
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana, members of the Indian diaspora in the country expressed excitement and spoke about the deepening friendship between New Delhi and Accra. PM Modi is set to begin a five-nation tour on...
Moving Health deploys 10 tricycle ambulances to boost rural healthcare in Ghana
3News.com
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July 1, 2025
Moving Health has officially launched and donated ten custom-built, GPS-equipped tricycle ambulances. The move is to bridge the gap in emergency healthcare accessibility for Ghana’s rural populations. These locally manufactured vehicles will serve...
Upper Denkyira West MP calls for urgent action to tackle Ghana’s growing water crisis
3News.com
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July 1, 2025
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper Denkyira West, Rudolf Amoako Gyampah, has called for action to address the country’s escalating water supply challenges. Making a presentation at Diplomatic Envoy UN Model Conference on SDG 6 in Accra on...
Mpox outbreak: GMA urges health workers to activate enhanced infection prevention measures
3News.com
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June 30, 2025
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has urged all Health workers to activate enhanced infection prevention and control practices and the use of personal protective equipment in all clinical encounters. The caution follows the increasing cases of...
Majority of Ghanaians say living standards have improved under Mahama – Global InfoAnalytics poll
3News.com
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July 1, 2025
A new nationwide poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics shows a sharp rise in public optimism, with 59% of voters saying their standard of living has improved compared to this time last year. The findings reflect growing confidence in Ghana’s...
Ghana to ban plastic straw imports as government pushes for eco-friendly alternatives
Business Insider Africa
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June 25, 2025
Speaking at the Environmental Sustainability Summit in Accra on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, Dr Muhammed emphasised the urgent need for the country to shift away from harmful plastic products and embrace sustainable, locally produced alternatives. “We...
COVID-19 Resurgence: 107 cases confirmed at University of Ghana - Health minister
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that 107 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed out of 316 suspected infections within the University of Ghana community. Briefing Parliament, the government’s response strategy to manage...