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Business, consumer confidence in economy surges: Highest level in 7 years - BoG stays policy rate at 28%
Businesses have expressed confidence that the recent economic stability will continue into the next three months of the year to enable them to plan for growth and profitability.
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Ghana’s in-camera justice system eroding transparency which should not be sacrificed for administrative convenience – Prof Appiagyei-Atua
An Associate Professor of Law at the University of Ghana, Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has criticised the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing them as symptomatic of deeper constitutional and institutional weaknesses.
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Thaddeus Sory and Godfred Yeboah Dame in 'war of words' on Facebook over Chief Justice removal process and petitions
The immediate past Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has been engaged in a war of words with Thaddeus Sory, a legal practitioner.
Their "fight" on social media follows recent developments in the ongoing process about the three petitions asking that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo should be removed from office.
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Nurses and teachers from Ghana to work in Jamaica under new agreement
Ghanaian nurses and teachers will soon have the opportunity to take up employment in Jamaica, following a new agreement between the government of Ghana and Jamaica.
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Over 31,000 chip-embedded passports printed since launch of 24-hour passport printing - Ablakwa
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said over 31,935 chip-embedded passports have been printed since the launch of the 24-hour passport production system four weeks ago.
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Edudzi Tameklo on why Ghanaians don’t trust the judiciary
The Director of Legal Services for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Godwin Edudzi Tamaklo, who doubles as the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has criticised Ghana’s legal and judicial institutions for what he described as selective enforcement, double standards, and complicity in undermining public trust in the rule of law, amid the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the Chief Justice.
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Ghana’s real economic test will be after 2026 when IMF exits – Prof Bokpin
Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, an economist and finance lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, has said Ghana’s economic recovery will only be meaningful if the country maintains fiscal discipline after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme ends in 2026.
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Murder of Aflao Mobile Money vendor: One more suspect arrested
The police last Sunday (May 18, 2025) arrested another person in connection with the robbery and murder of a mobile money vendor, Christopher Ahordor, in Aflao on April 28 this year.
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Bank of Ghana holds policy rate at 28% amid easing inflation and strong Cedi performance
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has maintained the policy rate at 28 per cent, citing the need to consolidate gains made in controlling inflation and supporting currency stability.
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Walewale: Two jailed five years each for stealing Immigration officer’s firearms
Two individuals who stole a pistol and ammunition belonging to an immigration officer in Walewale have been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment each with hard labour.
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Youth group pickets over Chief Justice’s probe, demands revocation of suspension
A group of young Ghanaians staged a peaceful picket near Independence Square on Thursday, May 22, 2025, calling for justice, transparency, and the immediate revocation of the suspension of Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
The demonstration took place close to the venue where proceedings related to the Chief Justice’s probe are ongoing. The protesters held placards bearing messages such as “Chief Justice Suspension Is Political,” “Stop Undermining the Judiciary,” “Don’t Erode Public Trust,” “Save Our Justice System,” and “Restore the Chief Justice Now!”
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UCC professor proposes mobile lab to combat food fraud
Professor of Food Integrity Engineering at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ernest Teye, has proposed the establishment of a mobile food integrity laboratory to help improve food safety detection onsite and reduce the incidence of food fraud in the country and sub-region.
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Mole National Park deploys technology to curb poaching, illegal logging
From the very moment tourists arrive at the Mole National Park, they are greeted by a wild chirping of birds, the screeching of monkeys, and the loud yaks and wahoos of baboons echoing through the trees.
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Prayer, prophecy, policy
Many Ghanaians believe that prayer and prophecy are important factors in political and economic outcomes.
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Africa’s God-given riches vs. The West’s artificial dominance
For decades, the world has been sold a lie: that Africa is poor, indebted and dependent.
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Preach against drug abuse - Interior Minister urges religious leaders
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has made a passionate appeal to religious leaders to use their platforms to preach against the growing phenomenon of drug abuse.
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People & Places: Klama Dance
Among the Krobos and Dangme people of the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, Klama is a rich cultural treasure that has thrived for centuries.
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You don't go arresting a 'wild dog unprepared', security officers were there to invite Wontumi - Deputy Minister of Interior
The Deputy Minister of the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has explained that security officers who went to Bernard Antwi Boasiako's house in Kumasi on Friday morning were there to invite him.
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It is 'erroneous' for UTAG to assume Legon management was not engaged before final report on Gh¢59.2 million overstated payroll - Audit Service
The Ghana Audit Service has dismissed accusations by the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG), calling their claims about the recent audit report “inappropriate and not grounded on facts.”
UTAG-UG had earlier criticised the Auditor-General’s handling of a special audit involving the University of Ghana, alleging procedural and ethical breaches and disputing claims that the university overstated employee compensation by GH¢59.2 million between 2022 and 2024.
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to stop Harvard enrolling foreign students
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students.
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Residents of these areas have been put on alert as Ghana Water begins spillage of Weija Dam
Residents in Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Adakope, and nearby communities have been advised to evacuate immediately as Ghana Water Limited (GWL) begins a controlled spillage of the Weija Dam.
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NPP alleges NDC misusing state security forces to target opposition
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a condemnation of what it describes as politically motivated intimidation and harassment of its members by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, alleging the misuse of state security institutions.
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GOLDBOD targets $12 billion in annual revenue from small-scale gold production
Ghana’s newly established Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) says it is targeting up to $12 billion annually in gold revenue starting next year, as it moves to double small-scale gold production and formalise artisanal mining operations across the country.
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Actor Akrobeto involved in car accident at Konongo(VIDEO)
Actor and comedian, Akwasi Boadi popularly known as Akrobeto, is reported to have been involved in an accident at Konongo on his way to Kumasi Friday morning.
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NIB withdraws officers from Wontumi’s residence following tensions over botched arrest
The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has withdrawn its personnel from the residence of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, after an attempted arrest on Friday triggered a standoff between security operatives and some supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kumasi.