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Ghana consumer inflation slows to lowest level since 2021
ACCRA (Reuters) -Ghana’s consumer inflation slowed for the sixth month in a row in June to 13.7% year-on-year, its lowest level since December 2021, the statistics service said on Wednesday. Government statistician Alhassan Iddrisu told a news...

Ghana Gas CEO holds high level meetings with Gas Off-Takers
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana National Gas Company Limited Company (Ghana Gas), Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay, has held high level meetings with Gas off-Takers in Tema, as part of efforts to enhance collaboration and operational efficiency....

Ghana to honour Indian Prime Minister Modi with nation’s highest award
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, July 2, GNA – The Prime Minister of India, Mr Shri Narendra Modi, will be conferred with Ghana’s highest national honour, the Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana, during his two-day state visit, which...
Ghana Police Foil GH₵1.3 Million Gold Robbery Plot
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects planning to rob a gold shipment valued at GHC 1,350,343.53 (approx. $105,000) following an intelligence-led operation. Adams Zibo, Massawud Yussif, and Kenneth Khartey were apprehended on June...

‘Accra People’ should stop dictating district development priorities
I was excited when the Minister of Finance announced in the 2025 budget presentation to Parliament in March 2025 that, henceforth, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) will directly receive at least 80% of the allocation from...
ghana news Nation stands in prayer - Offers thanks, rededicates to good virtues
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” The nation vividly demonstrated...
Ghana Nurses Association-DFW To Embark On Medical Missions In Tamale
The Ghana Nurses Association, DFW (GNA-DFW) a non-profit organization, is set to embark on medical missions in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital. GNA-DFW, as a non-profit organization, was formed in 2008 by six nurses in the Dallas Fort Worth...

Ghanaian man rescued from suspected human trafficking in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a Ghanaian national, Sammed Iddrisu, who was allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretences of securing travel documents for migration to Europe. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi,...

Why PM Modi’s visit to Ghana matters: A look at India–Ghana bilateral relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his five-nation tour with a historic visit to Ghana, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in India’s outreach to Africa. With trade, health, energy, and capacity-building at the forefront, the visit is...

Ecobank Commits $32 Million to Drive Clean Energy Adoption in Ghana
Accra, July 2, GNA – Ecobank Ghana has launched a landmark initiative to support the country’s transition to clean energy, committing over $31 million through the Accelerating Solar Action Programme (ASAP) to help households, small businesses, and...
COVID-19 Cluster Detected at University of Ghana; MPOX Cases Confirmed
Ghana’s Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh confirmed a localized COVID-19 outbreak at the University of Ghana, linked to the Omicron sub-variant. The cluster, initially flagged by national influenza surveillance systems, remains confined to...

9 mins ago travel issues travel issues The Black Americans Gentrifying Ghana By Kéchi Nne Nomu By moving there, they are driving up the cost of living for everyone around them.
Dancing to live music at Zen Garden in Accra. Photo: Francis Kokoroko/The New York Times/Redux On January 20, Christa Núñez, a 51-year-old Cornell Ph.D. student and mother of three, booked five one-way tickets to Ghana. “It just happened to be...

The 8 strategic anchors of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy forming a...
The national secretariat of the 24-Hour economy has revealed that there are eight strategic priority areas that will anchor the policy ahead of the official launch of the flagship initiative on Wednesday. Many Ghanaians interpreted the 24-Hour...

Swami Ghanananda Saraswati: How A Ghanian Became The First Hindu Saint Of African Descent
Last Updated:July 02, 2025, 15:37 IST PM Narendra Modi's visit to Ghana highlights a unique spiritual link, forged by Swami Ghanananda Saraswati, the first African Hindu monk who spread Hinduism in Ghana Swami Ghanananda Saraswati became the first...

UBA Ghana staff embrace wellness and fun at ‘Jogging to Bond’ event
Over the weekend, UBA Ghana swapped suits for sneakers as staff came together for the second quarter edition of its Jogging to Bond event, and it was nothing short of energetic. Held under the inspiring theme “Push the Limits,” the event blended...

15 Chinese, Ghanaian remanded over illegal mining
By Gifty Amofa Accra, July 1, GNA – The Koforidua Circuit Court 2 has remanded 15 Chinese and a Ghanaian for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities at Akyem Amenase in the Eastern Region. The Ghanaian is Abdul Mumin Adams, 42, while the...

Balon d'Or winner George Weah spotted playing football in Accra
Former Ballon d’Or winner and ex-Liberian president, George Weah, surprised fans in Accra when he was spotted playing football at Bawaleshie Park on Monday, June 30, 2025. The 57-year-old legend, who remains Africa’s only Ballon d’Or winner,...

Empowering The Frontlines: Ceo Of The Tamale Teaching Hospit...
In a resounding call to action, the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. (Med) Abubakari Bawah Abdulai, has placed staff motivation at the heart of his administration’s vision for sustainable service delivery....
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Indian diaspora overjoyed ahead of PM Modi's visit to Ghana
Accra Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ghana, members of the Indian diaspora in the country expressed excitement and spoke about the deepening friendship between New Delhi and Accra. PM Modi is set to begin a five-nation tour on...

Elephant in the room: Why Ghana missed the June deadline for 5G
On November 1, 2024, there was a grand event at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, which marked the ceremonial launch of a Ghana’s first shared 4G/5G network under an exclusive 10-year license granted to Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC)....