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Atlantic Lithium appeals to government to help save Ghana’s first lithium mine
Australia-based mining firm Atlantic Lithium has made an urgent appeal to the government of Ghana for fiscal relief to rescue its planned Ewoyaa lithium project, warning that collapsing global lithium prices have rendered the venture economically unviable.
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Passport fee reduction to take effect after Parliamentary approval - Minister
The planned reduction in passport application fees from GH¢500 to GH¢350 will only take effect after Parliament returns from recess and amends the Fees and Charges Act.
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GJA demands reconstitution of National Media Commission board
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called for the immediate reconstitution of the National Media Commission (NMC) Board to give impetus to media regulation and promotion of media freedom.
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TTH doctors condemn open confrontation between member, sector minister
The doctors Association of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) has condemned the open confrontation between the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and the Head of the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department, Dr Valentine Akwulpwa, during the minister’s unannounced visit to the facility.
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My faith did not contribute to NPP's loss — Bawumia
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has denied allegations that his Muslim faith was a factor in the party's loss in the general election.
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Farmer accused of murdering wife
A 44-year-old farmer, Enoch Kusi, who allegedly accused his 47-year-old wife, Ama Kwakyewaa, of infidelity, has butchered her to death in the bush at Akyem Adwafo in the Akyemansa District in the Eastern Region.
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Academic quandary - Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh writes
Destroying a nation does not require the use of atomic bombs or the use of long-range missiles....
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DStv price hikes
A notice popped up on my television screen with an announcement from the channel of a price increase on my Compact Plus bouquet to GH¢570 cedis from GH¢495 cedis beginning the first of April, 2025.
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Tamale Teaching Hospital: Doctors suspend emergency and outpatient services over Minister’s conduct, poor conditions
The Doctors Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) has declared an indefinite suspension of emergency and outpatient services, effective immediately.
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See the companies approved by the Bank of Ghana to operate in the Bond Market and as Primary Dealers
The Bank of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, has released a revised list of institutions authorised to operate as Primary Dealers (PDs) and Bond Market Specialists (BMS) in the country's financial markets.
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Bible, LGBTQ+ rights
Last week, the Supreme Court of England gave judgement in a case that has wider implications for transgender persons.
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4 Akyem Kotoku chiefs swear oath to Omanhene
The Omanhene of Akyem Kotoku, Oseadeeyo Dr Frimpong Manso IV, has stressed the need for chiefs to strive to sustain the sterling qualities which convinced their kingmakers to nominate them and their subjects to overwhelmingly endorse them as traditional rulers.
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Ghana government, Gold Fields reach agreement on Damang mine transition
The government and Gold Fields Ghana Limited have finalised the agreement on transitional arrangements for the Damang Mine to ensure its operations and job security while paving the way for eventual Ghanaian ownership.
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Africa calls for debt restructuring
African leaders have issued a stark warning at the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, stating that soaring debt levels in developing nations are derailing progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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National service personnel to begin basic military training from August 3
Basic military training will be introduced for all national service personnel beginning August 3 2025, the National Service Authority (NSA) has said.
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Ghana's chip-embedded passports to roll out from April 28 - Ablakwa
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said Ghana will begin issuing the chip-embedded passports from Monday, April 28, 2025.
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Police deny claims of detaining officers for arresting judge over traffic offence
The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that four of its officers were detained for arresting a judge over a traffic offence, describing the reports as false and without merit.
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Finance Ministry submits bill to Parliament to end sole-sourcing of power contracts
The government has laid before Parliament a Legislative Instrument (LI) that would require all future power generation contracts to go through competitive bidding, as part of efforts to tackle inefficiencies in Ghana’s energy sector.
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Government, Goldfields reach agreement on Damang Mine transition
The government of Ghana and Goldfields Ghana Limited have finalised an amicable agreement on transitional arrangements for the Damang Mine, ensuring continued operations and job security while paving the way for eventual Ghanaian ownership.
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“Religion wasn’t a factor”: Bawumia rejects claims about NPP 2024 Election loss
Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has refuted claims that the party’s electoral defeat in 2024 was due to his religious background as a Muslim, describing the claims as “propaganda.”
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GMA accuses Health Minister of overstepping role in Tamale hospital CEO’s removal
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has accused the Minister of Health of acting beyond his remit in the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital.
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Sam Okudzeto: Former GBA President warns suspension of Chief Justice could damage investor confidence
The former President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Samuel Okudzeto has raised concerns over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning that the move—although potentially legal—could send troubling signals to the international community and deter potential investors from engaging with Ghana.
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Chief Justice Torkornoo: Names of petitioners, full allegations and her official responses leak online
The names of the three petitioners asking for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, the full contents of the petitions and the chief justice's responses have been leaked on social media.
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'Okada' riders age qualification to reduce from 25 to 21 years - Transport Minister
The age limit qualification for 'Okada' riders is to be reduced from 25 to 21 years in the preparation of a legislation to make commercial motor riding legal in Ghana.
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Ghana GoldBod begins licensing for gold dealers
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has started issuing licences to service providers in the gold trading sector as part of measures to formalise and regulate the industry.