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Firearms are not symbols of power; they fuel violence — CID boss, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has warned that the irresponsible possession and use of illegal firearms cont…
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National clean-up exercise must not be a nine-day wonder – Veteran Ghanaian highlife musician Rex Omar
Veteran Ghanaian highlife musician Rex Omar has urged Ghanaians to make sanitation a permanent part of their daily lives, warning that poor environmental practices, including building on waterways an…
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Nkoko Nkitinkiti phase one was an abysmal failure – Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana
The Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana has described the first phase of the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme as an “abysmal failure,” warning that the second phase could perform even worse i…
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Handle banknotes properly to reduce replacement costs – BoG Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has urged traders and businesses to adopt better cash-handling practices to preserve the quality of banknotes and reduce the cost of replacing damag…
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Weak waste infrastructure fuelling illegal dumping – Joseph Siaw Agyepong
Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, has called for stricter enforcement of sanitation bylaws, saying Ghana’s efforts to improve cleanliness will on…
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Affordable long-term credit critical for 24-hour economy — Association of Ghana Industries
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has warned that the government’s 24-hour economy initiative could face financing challenges unless manufacturers gain access to affordable, long-term credit …
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Ghana to experience tomato glut in 3–4 months – Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has projected that Ghana will experience a tomato glut within the next three to four months as government steps up efforts to boost local production…
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Ministry of the Interior and the Ghana Police Service destroyed over 2,000 firearms following gun amnesty exercise
The Ministry of the Interior and the Ghana Police Service have begun the destruction of more than 2,000 surrendered and seized firearms following the completion of the government’s gun amnesty progra…
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Gov’t sets up committee to develop database on shrines in Ghana – Ahmed Ibrahim
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, says a committee has been established to create a comprehensive database on shrines and other religious sites acro…
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Ghana’s economy expanded by 4.7% in April as services drive expansion
Ghana’s economy expanded by 4.7% year-on-year in April 2026, with the services sector remaining the biggest driver of growth despite a slower pace compared to the same period last year, according to …