The Government of Ghana has fulfilled its 2025 vaccine co-financing obligation by making a full payment of $25 million, a key milestone that signals renewed commitment to child health and …
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Finance & ServicesGhanaGOVERNMENTHealthcareNews
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DevelopmentGhanaLabourNews
GoldBod Ghana Mines Workers’ Union Donates Over GH¢50,000 Worth of Items to Orphanage in Accra
The GoldBod Ghana Mines Workers’ Union has taken a bold step beyond the usual scope of labour advocacy by donating items worth more than GH¢50,000 to the Chosen Children’s Centre …
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AfricaGhanaInnovationINVESTMENTTechnologyTrade and Commerce
Singapore Woos Ghanaian Businesses for Trade, Tech, and Innovation Partnerships
Singapore is urging Ghanaian businesses to tap into new opportunities for investment, trade, and technology partnerships, as it looks to strengthen economic ties with Africa. The call came during a …
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Mali’s President Assimi Goïta has finally received the long-awaited Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation, a document expected to guide the country toward peace and unity. But even before the …
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AfricaBusinessBusiness InsightsFinance & ServicesGhanaGOVERNMENT
Ghana’s Cedi Holds Steady as Forex Market Remains Calm
Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has continued to maintain relative stability against the US dollar and other major international currencies, as noted in the latest figures released by the Bank of …
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BusinessDangote IndustriesEnergyOil & GasTrade and CommerceWestern Africa
Dangote Cries Out Over Crude Scarcity
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has raised alarm over challenges facing his $20 billion Dangote Refinery, including difficulty accessing crude oil from Nigerian producers, leading the facility to import …
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EducationGOVERNMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
WAEC Denies Cancellation of 2025 WASSCE, Confirms Results Coming August 4
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has denied claims that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates has been cancelled. The Council has reassured …
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AgricultureEconomyInfrastructurePoliticsWestern Africa
Mahama Promises Ghana Cocoa Farmers 70% of Global Price from 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaian cocoa farmers that they will receive at least 70 percent of the world market price for their cocoa beans starting from the next …
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GOVERNMENTPoliticsSecurityTOGOWestern Africa
Togo Tense as Protesters Reject Reforms Seen to Extend Gnassingbé’s Rule
Togo is facing growing political tension after recent constitutional reforms sparked street protests and strong criticism from civil society, opposition politicians, and human rights groups. The controversial reform, approved in …
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AFRICA NEWSBanking, Finance & InvestmentEconomyGhana
Standard Chartered Ghana Declares GH¢227.94m Dividend Amid Focus on Long-Term Growth
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has declared a total dividend payout of GH¢227.94 million to its shareholders, following the release of its financial report for the year ended December 31, …