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    NEWGhana Fuel Dealers Face Losses Amidst Oil Price Volatility

    Ghanaian fuel dealers are experiencing revenue losses due to erratic global oil price swings, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Price drops are particularly damaging as dealers cannot sell inventory bought at higher prices. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Riverson Oppong, states that hedging is not a practical solution for the retail fuel business.

    Yaw Osei|50m ago
    Technology

    NEWGhanaian Startups Seek Global Expansion at European Tech Events

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1h ago
    Politics & Policy

    NEWFrederick Kumi Denies US Fraud Charges, Trial Set for September 8

    Grace Adjei|1h ago
    Politics & Policy
    Breaking

    NEWGhana Health Service Begins Fumigation in Flood-Hit Areas to Prevent Disease Outbreaks

    Kofi Asante|1h ago
    Agriculture

    Nkoko Nkitinkiti Program Reduces Poultry Imports

    Dr. Nana Asare|2h ago

    Companies

    Companies

    UniMAC Appoints Ernest Ofori Sarpong as First Chancellor

    The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has appointed Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong as its first Chancellor. This strategic move aims to attract investment, strengthen global partnerships, and encourage entrepreneurship among students. UniMAC's Vice Chancellor, Professor Eric Opoku Mensah, highlighted Dr. Sarpong's extensive business experience and strong networks as key factors in the decision. The university intends to leverage this appointment to secure funding, expertise, and strategic alliances for its growth and development. This aligns with a broader trend in Ghana's higher education sector to produce industry-ready graduates.

    Kwesi Boateng|3h ago
    Politics & Policy

    Former MP Criticizes AG's Conduct in Hanan Abdul-Wahab Arrest

    Former Sekondi Member of Parliament, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has strongly criticized the Attorney General's office over its conduct in the rearrest of Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba. Mercer questioned the legal basis for Aludiba's arrest at Kotoka International Airport after a High Court had granted him permission to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. He argued that the state's actions appeared to contradict a court order, undermining due process and public confidence in state institutions.

    Grace Adjei|3h ago
    Business

    Court order vacated freezing Hanan Abdul-Wahab's bank account

    The court order freezing the bank account of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba has been vacated. This means the legal basis for restricting his funds no longer exists. Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, stated this on JoyNews, questioning continued public scrutiny. He emphasized that once a court order is lifted, the individual should not face ongoing restrictions.

    Kwesi Boateng|4h ago

    Economy

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    Economy

    Nationwide Flood Demolitions Imperative for Ghana's Drainage Systems

    Dr. Ted Nii Yemoh Annang, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS) at the University of Ghana, advocates for extensive, nationwide demolitions of structures obstructing waterways. He states that isolated interventions will not solve Ghana's recurring flood disasters. Annang stresses the need to restore natural drainage systems from their source to their outlets. This comprehensive approach is crucial given decades of encroachment on rivers, streams, and wetlands. Climate change and extreme weather events further highlight the urgency of protecting these systems.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|6h ago

    Ghana Inflation Rises to 5.30% in June

    Nana Yaw Amoako|9h ago

    AI Poses Greater Job Threat Than Migrants

    Nana Yaw Amoako|12h ago

    Prime Insight to scrutinize major economic and legal issues

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|15h ago

    Business

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    Business

    Mahama orders reopening of 6 waste transfer stations inactive for 9 years

    President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate reopening of six waste transfer stations in Accra, which had been inactive for about nine years. This move aims to improve waste collection efficiency and reduce pressure on the Amasaman landfill site. The decision is part of broader efforts to address Accra’s sanitation challenges, especially following a national clean-up exercise.

    Esi Larbi|4h ago

    Ghana Flooding Needs Drainage Redesign Not Just Waste Control

    Esi Larbi|6h ago

    Clean-up Exercises Won't Solve Flooding

    Ekow Quansah|6h ago

    Nungua-Accra Commuters Pay Triple Fares Amid Vehicle Shortage

    Esi Larbi|10h ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    Mahama joins clean-up to tackle Ghana's waste challenge

    President John Dramani Mahama joined residents and sanitation workers in Alajo for a national clean-up exercise aimed at removing refuse, desilting drains, and mitigating flood risks. This initiative responds to recent heavy rains that caused widespread flooding and disruption. The President acknowledged the large volume of waste but emphasized the commitment to a sustained effort. He also highlighted plans to operationalize previously procured waste management equipment to enhance future waste collection and environmental sanitation across Ghana.

    Kofi Asante|5h ago

    High Court halts NPP constituency executive election in Bibiani

    Nana Yaw Amoako|12h ago

    Trump Rejects Major Housing Bill Amid Voter ID Dispute

    Grace Adjei|23h ago

    Waste Burning Undermines Ghana's Clean-Up Efforts

    Kofi Asante|1d ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    Fuel prices face ongoing volatility amid Middle East tensions

    Ghana's fuel market faces continued uncertainty and price volatility due to renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Dr Riverson Oppong, CEO of COMAC, states that these geopolitical factors threaten global oil supply stability. This situation impacts Ghana's entire downstream petroleum sector and could lead to significant financial challenges for fuel importers and distributors.

    Samuel Darko|8h ago

    PIAC Warns Global Energy Transition Threatens Ghana's Oil Industry

    Akosua Boateng|22h ago

    PURC resolves 97 percent of Western and Western North utility complaints

    Samuel Darko|22h ago

    ENI praises Ghana energy confidence, targets new oil blocks

    Yaw Osei|1d ago

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture

    Nkoko Nkitinkiti chicken initiative faces GHS 9 million challenge

    Ghana's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative, designed to empower citizens through poultry farming, is encountering significant challenges. Many beneficiaries are reportedly slaughtering and consuming the chickens intended for rearing, rather than building businesses. The Minister for Food and Agriculture expressed concern over this behavior, with some beneficiaries even sending videos of their meals. This situation highlights a critical disconnect between policy intentions and the realities faced by households, prompting deeper scrutiny into beneficiary selection, training, and programme monitoring. The programme's objective was to create productive assets and foster small poultry businesses, but immediate needs appear to be overriding long-term investment goals. The Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme initially aimed to distribute productive assets to foster economic empowerment.

    Dr. Nana Asare|12h ago

    New Warehouse Reduces Post Harvest Losses for 16,000 Farmers

    Dr. Nana Asare|2d ago

    Ghana's agricultural sector grows 1.7 percent

    Dr. Nana Asare|2d ago

    Agric Ministry Acquires 506 Motorbikes for Extension Officers

    Dr. Nana Asare|2d ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    Crypto billionaires fund a new nation where wealth buys votes

    Wealthy cryptocurrency investors are supporting 'Liberland,' a proposed nation where voting power is directly linked to the amount of cryptocurrency tokens an individual holds. This concept contrasts with traditional democratic principles, raising concerns about economic inequality influencing governance.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|6h ago

    MTN and Telecel to Compete for Ghana 5G Licences

    Nana Yaw Amoako|13h ago

    Ghana Needs AI Investment for Media Industry Future

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|20h ago

    Digital fraud cases rise to 16,733 in 2024

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

    World

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    World

    Former Finance Minister boosts Northern Region education with new facilities

    Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced significant investments in education across Ghana's Northern Region, including new classroom blocks and technical institutes. These projects, largely funded through private sector support, aim to enhance educational access and quality. This initiative comes amidst public discussion regarding a large mosque also funded by the former minister, which he says includes educational and research components. The investments highlight a focus on grassroots development and youth empowerment in the region.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1d ago

    Dzodze Traditional Council Welcomes New Acting President

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

    Kumasi Traders Protest Demolitions and Criminal Accusations

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|2d ago

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