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April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Mahama Launches ‘Adwumawura Programme’ in Kumasi to Tackle Youth Unemployment

President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Adwumawura Programme, a bold new initiative aimed at curbing youth unemployment and promoting entrepreneurship across Ghana. The official launch took place on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, drawing

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Fire Guts Textile Shop at Lapaz Market, Owner Hospitalized

A fire broke out at a textile shop in the Lapaz Market in Accra on Sunday, April 27, leaving one person hospitalized. The blaze started on the top floor of the building, destroying bedding materials and other goods worth millions of

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Mahama to Launch Adwumawura Programme Today

President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch the Adwumawura Programme today, Monday, April 28, in the Ashanti Region. The initiative, a major campaign promise by the government, aims to support the creation of at least 10,000 new businesses each

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Ghana to Introduce Indigenous Framework for Natural Resource Management – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to implement a homegrown framework aimed at managing Ghana’s natural resources more effectively and ensuring greater local participation. Addressing attendees at the opening session of a four-day Executive Leadership Programme for Ministerial Appointees, President

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

World Bank to Support Creation of 500,000 Jobs Annually for Ghanaian Youth

The World Bank has pledged its support to Ghana in addressing the youth unemployment issue by backing a new Growth and Jobs Strategy aimed at creating opportunities for over 500,000 young people entering the job market every year. This commitment was

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Ghana to Launch Chip-Embedded E-Passports on April 28 for Enhanced Security

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana – Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:35 AM GMT – The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana will commence issuing new chip-embedded electronic passports (e-passports) starting Monday, April 28,

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Ghana’s Energy Sector Poses Greatest Economic Threat – Finance Minister Ato Forson Warns

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised the alarm over the country's energy sector, calling it the single most significant economic risk currently confronting the nation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) following a detailed session on the

April 20, 2025April 19, 2025

Mahama Unveils Bold Economic Agenda For Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a bold economic agenda, centered on comprehensive financial sector reforms and a 24-hour economy strategy, aimed at revitalizing Ghana's economy. Speaking at the 2025 Kwahu Business Forum, Mahama outlined a transformative vision for a resilient,

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Good News for Data Users: Cheaper Bundles on 5 Holidays This Year, Says Communications Minister Sam George

Communications Minister Sam Nartey George has announced that Ghanaians will soon benefit from cheaper and enhanced data bundles on five designated national holidays each year, following a successful agreement reached with telecommunication companies (telcos). Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Tariff Increases Will Cripple Businesses – GUTA Slams PURC

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over the recent hikes in electricity and water tariffs, describing the move as poorly justified and out of touch with the harsh economic realities facing