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August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Youth Unemployment a Ticking Time Bomb – MTN Ghana Foundation Board Chairman Warns

Professor Franklyn Manu, Board Chairman of the MTN Ghana Foundation, has issued a strong warning that youth unemployment poses a serious threat to Ghana's future stability if not urgently addressed. Speaking during the "Bright Conversations" forum, where the Foundation reflected on

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

24-Hour Economy Takes Centre Stage as Ghana Courts Global Investors

President John Mahama has unveiled Ghana’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy initiative, positioning it as the country’s core strategy to attract global investment, boost productivity, and create jobs. Speaking at the opening of the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum in Singapore, he declared that

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

NPA Engages Industry Stakeholders on Draft Petroleum Bill

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has held a stakeholder forum in Accra to gather input on the Draft NPA Bill, as part of efforts to finalize the proposed legislation governing Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector. The forum, held on Monday, August 25,

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Africa Needs Fair Finance, Not Charity – Mahama Tells Global System

President John Mahama has issued a strong call for global financial reforms, urging the international community to treat Africa with fairness rather than benevolence. Speaking at the opening of the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum, he emphasized that closing Africa’s $1.3 trillion

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Mahama Signs Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill into Law

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, into law, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s efforts to build a sustainable, inclusive, and internationally compliant fisheries sector. Now officially known as the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Mahama: Africa Is the Next Frontier for Global Investment

President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to take decisive steps toward positioning the continent as a major force in the global economy, stressing that Africa must take control of its economic future amid a shifting world order. Speaking at

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

GoldBod Begins Nationwide Enforcement of Mandatory Receipts for Gold Buyers

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has officially commenced nationwide enforcement of the mandatory use of GoldBod receipts by all licensed gold buyers in the country, as part of a broader effort to strengthen transparency and accountability in Ghana’s gold trading sector.

August 15, 2025August 14, 2025

MTN MoMo to Undergo Six-Hour Nationwide Downtime for System Upgrade

MTN Ghana has announced a scheduled six-hour nationwide disruption of its Mobile Money (MoMo) services on Sunday, August 17, 2025, to facilitate a critical system upgrade. According to the telecom giant, the planned maintenance will run from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Commercial Drivers Threaten Protest Over Deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam Road

Commercial drivers are threatening to stage a massive protest over the worsening condition of the Pokuase–Nsawam road, describing it as a serious hazard to motorists, commuters, and residents. In a joint statement issued on August 14, the drivers said the road

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

NPA Threatens Closure of Unlicensed Fuel Stations, Cites Legal Violations

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has issued a firm warning to fuel station operators across the country: operate without a valid license, and face immediate closure and possible decommissioning. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Authority emphasized its regulatory powers