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Ghana's biggest university suspends all social gatherings after COVID-19 surge on campus
Business Insider Africa
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June 27, 2025
The University of Ghana has announced the immediate suspension of all social gatherings and student-organised events on campus following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. The decision was taken after the university’s Health Directorate confirmed new...
Bank of Ghana stresses need for more financially literate journalists
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has stressed the importance of journalists, particularly reporters, morning show hosts, and radio presenters, being knowledgeable about financial and economic issues to ensure accurate reporting. The Central Bank believes...
KTU Radio to participate in Bank of Ghana training workshop
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
KTU Radio has been selected to participate in a three-day training workshop organised by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The residential training workshop for journalists will take place in Koforidua on June 25-28, 2025. KTU Radio broadcast journalist...
Ghana Charts Path for Ethical, Regular Labour Mobility at High-Level Dialogue
Modern Ghana
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Accra, 27 June 2025 – The Government of the Republic of Ghana, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the African Union Commission (AUC), convened a National Policy Dialogue on Labour Mobility Pathways aimed...
Wan-O responds to claims of selling same songs for years at Accra Mall
GhanaWeb
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June 27, 2025
Ghanaian musician Wan-O, known for regularly selling his music CDs at the Accra Mall, has addressed claims that he has been selling the same songs for years. In an interview with GhanaWeb on June 27, 2025, Wan-O explained that since he began...
24-hour Economy: ‘Show Ghana’ to attract tourists and boost income
Ghanaian Times
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June 27, 2025
The Presidential Advisor on the 24-hour economy, Mr. Augustus Goosie Obuodum Tanoh has disclosed that the 24-hour initiative would be launched on Wednesday July 2, 2025. This was disclosed when the 24-hour economy office at the Presidency paid a...
Ghana’s civil service is politicised, not neutral – Martin Kpebu
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has asserted that Ghana’s civil service is not politically neutral, contrary to public perception. According to him, partisan interests have long influenced appointments and dismissals within the public...
Ghana records two new Mpox cases, total now 119
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two additional cases of Mpox, bringing the country’s total to 119 as of June 22. In its latest update, the GHS indicated that no new deaths have been recorded, with the overall death toll remaining at...
Ghana needs climate-specific greenhouse standards – Greenhouse farmer urges MoFA
News Ghana
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June 27, 2025
By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Incoom As greenhouse farming gains momentum across Ghana, a leading industry voice is calling on the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to urgently develop standards tailored to the country’s unique tropical...
EPA rallies national effort to safeguard Ghana’s ocean lifeline
Ghana News Agency
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June 27, 2025
Accra, June 27, GNA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rallied Ghanaians to take bold and collective action to protect the country’s marine environment, describing the ocean as “a lifeline under threat.” The Authority wants...
Chamber of Aquaculture and ASC join forces to strengthen Ghana’s farmed seafood sector
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
In a move to strengthen Ghana’s seafood farming industry, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana (COA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at transforming farmed fish production towards...
TikTok team engages Ghana’s Minister for Communication on digital safety, STEM content and youth empowerment
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
A delegation from TikTok, led by Tokunbo Ibrahim, Government Relations and Public Policy Lead for West Africa, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), to...
Mayor of Accra to mark first anniversary of late mother, Madam Patience Commodore
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and his family will this weekend commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of his beloved mother, Madam Patience Commodore, who died in 2024. Born in 1953, Madam Patience Commodore was widely...
Off-Key but Loud: How Ghana perfected the Art of Corruption
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
Public office in Ghana is like a mango tree in your neighbour’s house. You didn’t plant it, you didn’t water it, but when the fruit ripens, your only job is to climb, pluck, and share the spoils — preferably before the neighbour notices the tree...
Can Ghana consolidate gains of economic stability and growth experienced under Dr. Asiamah?
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
Since being sworn in on February 25, 2025, as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah has embarked on an ambitious and strategic overhaul of Ghana’s financial landscape. The policies implemented under his leadership have...
Ghana is open to business – Special Initiatives Minister to ...
Modern Ghana
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The Ghana-China Business Summit 2025 has marked the beginning of a new era of cooperation between Ghana and China, with both countries poised to deepen their economic ties. Delivering a keynote address at the summit, Minister in Charge of...
Ghana-China ties strengthened as Chief of Staff hosts top le...
Modern Ghana
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In a bold show of economic diplomacy, the Office of the Chief of Staff welcomed a high-powered Chinese investor delegation participating in the ongoing Ghana–China Business Summit 2025, organized in collaboration with the Sino-Africa Group....
Ghana’s women MPs pay courtesy call to Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang following her medical leave
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
In a gesture of solidarity, the Women Caucus of Parliament paid a courtesy call on Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at Jubilee House on Friday, offering support and encouragement following her return from an extended medical leave....
Ghana’s Parliament takes giant leap in fostering global cooperation, diplomacy
Ghana News Agency
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June 27, 2025
By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, June 27, GNA— The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Bernard Ahiafor, Friday inaugurated the 42 Parliamentary Friendship Associations of Ghana’s Ninth Parliament. The inauguration marked a milestone in the country’s...
Ghana to review migration and labour policies to enhance labour mobility pathways
Ghana News Agency
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June 27, 2025
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 24, GNA – Ghana has announced plans to review her migration and labour policies to strengthen labour mobility pathways to address emerging challenges in labour migration. The move forms part of efforts to align...