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Ukraine offers expertise to help counter Iranian drones in the Middle East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine is ready to share its expertise in countering Iranian-made drones with international partners, including the United...

Mahama orders centralised procurement of locally produced rice for all schools

John Dramani Mahama has directed that the procurement and supply of rice for schools across Ghana be centralised under the National Food Buffer Stock...

Ghana faces diplomatic pressure from China and the United States over proposed gold royalty increase

Ghana is facing growing diplomatic pressure from major global powers, including China and the United States, to reconsider a proposed increase in gold royalties...

Ghana targets manufacturing boom as Mahama sets 15% GDP goal by 2030

Ghana is intensifying efforts to transform its industrial base, with President John Dramani Mahama setting an ambitious target to increase the contribution of manufacturing...

Ghana cement prices drop by 20% as government credits economic stabilisation

Cement prices in Ghana have recorded a notable decline of approximately 20 percent in recent months, a development the government attributes to improving macroeconomic...

Europe backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats over Iran conflict

The European Union’s executive branch has publicly reaffirmed its support for Spain after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade with Madrid...

Ghana’s NCA moves to remove NGIC’s 5G exclusivity clause to encourage competition

Ghana’s telecommunications regulator, the National Communications Authority (NCA), has initiated steps to amend the licence of Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) in a move that could...

Eight Sleep raises US$50m at US$1.5bn valuation as sleep tech market heats up

Eight Sleep, a New York‑based sleep technology company, announced that it has raised $50 million in fresh funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, signalling...

U.S. Senate rejects measure to limit Trump’s war powers in expanding Iran conflict

The United States Senate has voted down a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from continuing military operations against Iran without congressional approval,...

Government lays Community Service Bill before Parliament to reform criminal justice system

The Government of Ghana has formally laid the Community Service Bill before Parliament as part of a broader effort to reform the country’s criminal...

Decagon completes first tender offer at US$4.5bn valuation as AI support demand surges

Decagon, a fast‑growing artificial intelligence‑powered customer support company, has completed its first tender offer at a valuation of US$4.5 billion, marking a significant milestone in...

Tension at GCTU as Vice-Chancellor challenges alleged illegal removal in court

Accra, Ghana — A major governance dispute has erupted at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) following what many within the university community describe...

Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran targets U.S. bases across region

The already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran has dramatically intensified, entering its fifth day with a significant expansion of hostilities that now span...

Energy Ministry assesses fuel security amid Middle East crisis threatening global oil stability

The Ministry of Energy has initiated a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s fuel security in response to mounting global uncertainties tied to the escalating...

My old private jet is now an emergency ambulance for all Ghanaians – Ibrahim Mahama

Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has announced that his old private jet has been converted into an emergency medical evacuation aircraft to serve all Ghanaians...

NPA halts discounted fuel pricing by OMCs effective March 16

Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector is set for a significant regulatory shift as the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) moves to halt discounted fuel pricing by...