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The World Bank commits $75 million to restore Ghana’s cocoa farms
The World Bank has committed approximately $75 million to a cocoa rehabilitation initiative aimed at restoring about 25,000 hectares of cocoa farms across Ghana, as the sector faces mounting pressure…
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Lincoln University withdraws Honorary Degree for President John Dramani Mahama over LGBTQ concerns
Ghana’s Embassy in the United States has expressed profound disappointment following Lincoln University’s decision to withdraw the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree, honoris causa, for Presi…
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Act now or face tomato crisis – Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana to gov’t
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has urged the government to implement an immediate emergency response plan to avert a potential tomato shortage in the country following ongoing negotiations …
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Pwalugu Dam contractor was not paid – Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor discloses
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that the contractor awarded the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project did not receive any payment for work carried out, co…
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Ghanaian citizen, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers drags govt to court over Kotoka Int’l Airport renaming
A Ghanaian citizen has asked the Supreme Court to block the government’s plan to rename Kotoka International Airport, calling the decision unconstitutional and “of no legal effect. Austin Kwabena Bra…
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Govt’s sole-sourcing of ‘Big Push’ projects fully justified – Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of Ghana GoldBod
The CEO of Ghana GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has defended the government’s use of sole sourcing for critical road projects under the Big Push initiative, dismissing claims of abuse or inflated costs. The …
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Embrace compassion to strengthen communities – Alhaji Maulvi, Ahmadiyya leader urges Muslims
Alhaji Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, Ameer and Missionary in Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana, has called on Muslims to embrace compassion as a means of strengthening communities and promoti…
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Lightning kills 25-year-old mason apprentice, Joseph Aborbor at Kadjebi
A 25-year-old mason apprentice, Joseph Aborbor, has died after being struck by lightning during a rainstorm at Kadjebi in the Oti Region. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, March 21,…
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Google Research Engineer, Jason Hickey says AI will enhance and not replace jobs
A Senior Staff Engineer at Google Research, Jason Hickey, has assured workers and job seekers that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not replace human roles in the near future, but will rather enhanc…
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President John Dramani Mahama urges global leaders to end Middle East crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has called for peace in the Middle East, urging global leaders to prioritise dialogue and bring an end to the ongoing conflicts in the region. Speaking during Eid-ul-Fit…