2025

The Ghanaian government is set to introduce a new Microfinance Policy by the end of the year, a move aimed at transforming the sector and driving economic growth. The policy is expected to provide a structured framework for microfinance…
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The European Union (EU) and Japan will begin testing for heavy metals in Ghana’s cocoa exports in September 2024, citing growing concerns over contamination linked to illegal mining activities. This development could have significant…
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Ghana’s household expenditure is projected to reach GH¢129.7 billion in 2025, reflecting a 2.5% year-on-year growth, according to a recent Fitch Solutions report. This comes after a modest 1.1% increase in 2024 and represents a 25.4%…
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The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has raised concerns over the increasing influx of unregistered drugs into Ghana’s pharmaceutical market and has pledged to halt further production of such drugs. He cautioned that the…
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The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Madina Constituency has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Ing Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo on his appointment as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta…
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Popular musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, has been acquitted by a Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, of any involvement in the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. According to Channels…
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Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin is anticipating a rise in the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) to as much as 18% or slightly lower in the 2025 budget, as the government considers scrapping certain taxes. The expected removal of the…
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President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for selling a "gold card" visa for $5m (£3.9) that will offer wealthy buyers permanent residency in the US and a path to citizenship. At the first cabinet meeting of his current term, Trump told…
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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification of Aveo Pharmaceuticals, an Indian drug manufacturer, following revelations of its involvement in the illegal distribution of opioid-based…
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering sheep on Eid al-Adha this year due to a drop in the country’s herd following years of drought. Eid al-Adha, to take place in…
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