June 13
Ghana: 8 Productivity Hacks for Remote Workers in Ghana
Accra Times
Remote working is only effective when the people around you are aware that it is not just another weekend at home. Read more »
Ghana: Nhia Releases Gh¢300m for Disbursement to Healthcare Facilities
Ghanaian Times
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released over GH¢300 million as claims payment to be disbursed to healthcare facilities across the country. Read more »
Ghana: Over 300 Children Receive Eid Clothes From Emirate Red Crescent
Ghanaian Times
More than 300 children from the Muslim communities in Accra have received pieces of fabrics, under the Emirate Red Crescent Eid Clothing Project 2024, to celebrate the Eid ul-Adha… Read more »
Ghana: Vegetables Dominate Top 20 Items With Highest Inflation in May
Accra Times
Of the 20 items with the highest rate of inflation in May, as many as 8 were commonly consumed vegetables. Read more »
Ghana: NIA Staff Suspend Strike Ahead of Meeting With Government
Accra Times
The strike declared since Monday as a way of protesting poor conditions of service, had a biting effect on some NIA registration centers Read more »
June 12
Ghana: Government Considering $1.7 Billion Support From Afreximbank - Ministry of Finance
Accra Times
Government says it is considering a $1.7billion support from Afreximbank but provides no additional information, as Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare… Read more »
Ghana: Alban Bagbin Cautions Against Military Involvement in December Elections
Accra Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has spoken against the active military involvement during electoral processes in the country. Read more »
Ghana: World Bank Supports Policy Reform of Ghana's Energy Sector and Access to Clean Cooking [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Finalises Debt Treatment Agreement With Official Creditor Committee - Commercial Creditors Still Outstanding
Accra Times
Government secures MoU with Official Creditor Committee but agreement with Commercial Creditors is outstanding. Read more »
Ghana: I Will Restore Collapsed Banks - John Mahama
Accra Times
Former president Mahama also promised to reset the country by restoring the economy Read more »
Ghana: Stonebwoy Denies Role in Shatta Wale's University of Ghana Show Cancellation
Accra Times
In an interview on Asaase Radio's breakfast show on Wednesday, Stonebwoy claimed he had no involvement whatsoever in Shatta Wale's annulled performance. Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Push for Passage of Free Shs Bill By Parliament... to Make It Legally Enforceable
Ghanaian Times
The government will in the course of this meeting of Parliament present to the House the Free Senior High School Policy Bill, the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has… Read more »
Ghana: Let's Emulate IFRC's Assistance to Fight Climate Change
Ghanaian Times
Ghanaian Times deems it appropriate to commend the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for allocating US$1 million to support locally-led… Read more »
Ghana: Two British Nationals Arrested for Cocaine Smuggling At Kotoka International Airport
Accra Times
The arrest of the suspects comes as the second reported case of cocaine smuggling at the Kotoka International Airport this year. Read more »
June 11
Ghana: Ghana Armed Forces Warns Against Calls for Attacks On Soldiers
Accra Times
The caution from the armed forces comes after the ruling party parliamentary candidate for the Amenfi East, Mr. Ernest Frimpong urged illegal miners to attack military offices… Read more »
Ghana: MP for Krowor Welcomes Timely Delivery of Essential Supplies to Fishers Promise
Ghanaian Times
The Member of Parliament for the Krowor Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Dr Naa Momo Larter has hailed former President Mahama for his decision to ensure timely delivery… Read more »
Ghana: NDPC Committed to Inclusive Planning - Dr Winfred Nelson
GhanaToday
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is reviewing the 7th edition of the National Planning Guidelines, which will plan Ghana's development path from 2026 to 2029. Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Record First Consecutive Win in Six-Months After CAR Victory
Accra Times
The Black Stars now look forward to maintaining their top form as they await the results of other matches in the group to solidify their standing after four games. Read more »
Ghana: The Dollar Resumes Its Rise After Brief Decline
Accra Times
The cedi has begun depreciating again after gaining against the dollar despite the enforcement measures rolled out by the Bank of Ghana Read more »
Liberia: Grow-2 Program Sponsors Liberian Delegation At International Cluster Conference III in Ghana
Liberian Observer
The Grow 2 program, funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia and implemented by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has invited key government officials… Read more »
Liberia: Purukpeh Agric Founder Off to Ghana for Weeklong Study Tour
Liberian Observer
The founder of Purukpeh Agriculture, a local food processing venture, Madam Estelle Liberty-Kemoh has been selected among a pool of Liberian small and medium-scale Agro and Agri… Read more »
Africa: Benin Stun Nigeria, Salah Rescues Egypt, Ayew Treble Lifts Ghana
Namibian
Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday. Read more »
June 10
Africa: Bicycles Can Change Lives, Especially in Rural Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
To many people around the world bicycles are a crucial means of transport, especially for carrying loads in rural areas. While their benefits are huge and many organisations are… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Earned $4.2 Billion From Mining Exports in 2023 - Report
Accra Times
This repatriation represented 71.3% of their $5.9 billion mineral revenue for the year, a slight decrease from 73% in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria High Commission Takes Custody of 11 Trafficked Nigerian Girls in Accra
Daily Trust
The Nigeria High Commission in Accra, Ghana, has taken custody of the eleven trafficked Nigerian girls who were rescued on Thursday, June 6, at the Wiennbba Central region Ghana. Read more »