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July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Ghana Welcomed 1.29 Million International Visitors in 2024; Business Travel Leads Inbound Motives

Ghana recorded 1,288,804 international arrivals in 2024—a 12% increase compared to the previous year—cementing its reputation as one of West Africa’s leading travel destinations, according to the 2024 Tourism Report released by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Business travel emerged as

July 3, 2025July 2, 2025

Mahama: 24-Hour Economy Has Evolved from Slogan to Strategic Policy

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative has officially transitioned from a campaign slogan into a fully developed national strategy aimed at boosting productivity and fostering inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the official launch of

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

24-Hour Economy: A Flexible and Progressive Initiative – Goosie Tanoh

Goosie Tanoh, Special Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, has highlighted that the policy is a dynamic and evolving programme, firmly based on scientific principles and strong social democratic values. Speaking at the official launch on Wednesday, July 2, Tanoh explained

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Telcos Begin Rollout of 10–15% Data Increases Across Ghana

Telecommunications companies in Ghana have begun implementing a government-mandated increase in data bundle volumes by 10 to 15 percent, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The move, led by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, is aimed at addressing public concerns over

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

MTN Ghana, LEC Group Launch Youth Empowerment Initiative at KNUST

MTN Ghana, in collaboration with the Leadership Empowerment Club (LEC Group), has successfully hosted the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) edition of the 2025 National Youth Empowerment Summit and Awards. The event took place on Saturday, June 28,

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

CUTS Int’l Challenges PURC to Justify 2.45% Electricity Tariff Hike

Consumer advocacy group CUTS International is demanding greater transparency from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) following its recent announcement of a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs, set to take effect from July 1, 2025. Appiah Adomako Kusi, West Africa Regional

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Energy Ministry Pushes for Electric Vehicles for All Ministers to Drive Green Transition

ACCRA, GHANA – The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is proposing a significant shift in government transportation, with Minister John Jinapor revealing plans to submit a proposal to Cabinet to acquire electric vehicles (EVs) for all ministers for use in

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

PURC Announces 2.45% Increase in Electricity Tariffs Effective July 1

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, effective July 1, 2025. The adjustment comes as part of the Commission’s routine Quarterly Tariff Review process. Water tariffs, however, will remain unchanged

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Middle East Conflict May Drive Up Fuel Prices in July – COPEC Warns

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has cautioned that Ghanaian consumers should prepare for a potential rise in fuel prices during the first pricing window of July, due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to COPEC, the intensifying

June 21, 2025June 20, 2025

MTN Empowers Youth with Mobile Phone Repair Skills in Nyinahin

Charles Osei Akoto, Head of Technical for MTN’s Northern Business District, has commended 12 trainees for their outstanding performance during a mobile phone repair training program, held as part of the MTN Y’ello Care Month initiative. He praised their dedication, stating