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From Emissions to Opportunities: A policy framework for Ghana’s carbon market transition by CERPA
Business and Financial Times
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July 8, 2025
Introduction Climate change refers to the long-term shift in weather patterns, occurring in increasingly unusual ways and primarily driven by human activities such as pollution and deforestation (IPCC, 2007). These activities release greenhouse...
First Week in Ghana: Humidity and Humblings
The Chronicle News Online
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July 8, 2025
My time in Accra, Ghana is only beginning. I’ve been here for a little over a week, and have spent that time exploring Accra, along with visiting Cape Coast. Coming from the University of Oregon in the United States, with a cohort of students who...
Invisible Danger in the Pipes: PFAS Levels in Ghana’s Tap Water Exceed Safety Threshold
The Chronicle News Online
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July 8, 2025
Access to potable drinking water remains a challenge in many Ghanaian households. But even where tap water flows, safety is no longer guaranteed. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised serious concerns over the presence of toxic...
Upper East Region records 2,436 teenage pregnancies in first...
Modern Ghana
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The Upper East Region has recorded a total of 2,436 teenage pregnancies from January to May 2025, raising fresh concerns over adolescent health and protection in the region. Ms Charity Tanni, the Upper East Regional Health Information Officer of...
CUTS petitions Education Ministry: Bring WAEC to order please!
The Chronicle News Online
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July 8, 2025
CUTS International, Accra, a leading public policy and consumer advocacy Think Tank is calling on the Ministry of Education to intervene and compel the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to stop charging candidates fees to access their Basic...
Dunkwa Victory Congregation of Presby Church marks 40th anniversary
The Chronicle News Online
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July 8, 2025
The Victory Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana at Compound, a suburb of Dunkwa-On-Offin in the Upper Denkyira East District of the Central Region has celebrated its 40th Anniversary under the theme: “Celebrating Our Heritage:...
TFGBV: BBYDI Launches First AI WhatsApp Chatbot, ‘Kemi’
New Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
In a groundbreaking stride toward digital justice and online safety, the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has launched “Kemi”, a survivor-centered, AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot co-created by survivors to support individuals...
Ghana to host the 64th ACI World Congress in June 2026
Joy FM
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July 6, 2025
Ghana has officially won the bid to host the ACI World Congress in 2026. This marks the first time in 17 years and the second time an African country has had the opportunity to host this prestigious event after South Africa. Since its inception,...
New Holiday Policy for a Prosperous Ghana: An Examination of the Policy and its Impact on the Tourism Industry
The Herald Ghana
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July 7, 2025
By: Frema Adunyame Reforming Ghana’s holiday structure is not about erasing tradition but honoring it more effectively while aligning the scheduling and celebration with modern economic and social needs. With a carefully designed legal amendment...
Ms Benedicta Ama Batcho: A Voice for the Voiceless
News Ghana
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July 10, 2025
Ms Benedicta Ama Batcho is a passionate child protection advocate and the founder of AmaCares Foundation, a non-profit organization working to prevent child sexual abuse and support survivors. With programs in Ghana and the United Kingdom,...
Muslim Group Demands Public Hajj Financial Report from Ghana Hajj Board
News Ghana
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July 6, 2025
The Progressive Muslims Forum (PMF) has formally called on the Ghana Hajj Board to publish its 2025 financial and operational report, citing legal and religious obligations. The Nima-based organization emphasized transparency as mandated by...
Prudential Bank, UnionPay International intensify customer engagement to boost card usage in China for traders
Joy FM
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July 10, 2025
Prudential Bank, in partnership with UnionPay International (UPI), has commenced a series of customer engagement sessions aimed at enhancing the use of UnionPay cards among Ghanaian traders transacting in China. The initiative seeks to equip...
“We have made history for Ghanaian mining’ with Black Volta deal” – Ibrahim Mahama
The Herald Ghana
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July 7, 2025
The Chief Executive Officer of indigenous mining firm Engineers & Planners (E&P), Ibrahim Mahama, has announced what he describes as a historic milestone for Ghana’s mining sector following his company’s acquisition of a 100% stake in the Black...
First Bank launches Junior Internship Programme to induct basic school children
Business and Financial Times
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July 8, 2025
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH First Bank Ghana has launched its Junior Internship Programme 2025 to give young schoolchildren, between the ages of 10 and 14, an opportunity to experience first-hand how work life is essential to guiding their future...
'I may end up in prison too' - Angel Asiamah hints during church service
GhanaWeb
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July 7, 2025
In an emotionally charged sermon following his wife’s 15-year jail sentence, Angel Asiamah, husband and junior pastor to evangelist Patricia “Agradaa” Asiamah, has disclosed that he, too, might soon be behind bars. Speaking during church service...
PM Modi Returns To India After 8-Day International Tour.
India Herald
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PM narendra modi has lower back after a go to to 5 international locations. His aircraft landed at Palam airport on thursday morning. PM Modi visited 5 countries, consisting of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, brazil, and namibia throughout...
Govt gives E&P, Azumah Resources one-week to resolve Black Volta gold dispute
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 10, 2025
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has intervened in the ongoing dispute between Engineers & Planners (E&P) and Azumah Resources Ghana Limited, issuing a one-week ultimatum for the parties to resolve their differences or face a...
Tano S. launches Workplace. . .
Ghana Districts
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The Tano South Municipal Assembly in partnership with KEDA Ghana Ceramics Company Limited has launched the Workplace Experience Learning (WEL) and Job Placement Initiative for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students in the...
Prince David Osei blames Ablakwa for US visa policy changes
Joy FM
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July 10, 2025
Ghanaian actor and New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Prince David Osei, has publicly criticised Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the recent revision of the United States’ visa reciprocity arrangement with Ghana. In a post on X...
Committee to oversee UGMC transfer inaugurated
Graphic
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July 10, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a Transitional Management Committee to oversee the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Health Ministry to the University of Ghana (UG). The committee is co-chaired by two...