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Ghana Enforces Zero Cost Variation on 24 Key Projects
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
Ghana’s Ministry of Finance has mandated strict adherence to original budgets for 24 priority infrastructure projects, prohibiting any cost adjustments despite inflation or currency depreciation. Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson confirmed the...
Ghana Fixed Income Market Records High Activity in Government Securities
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
Ghana’s fixed income market recorded substantial trading activity in government instruments during Friday’s session, led by benchmark bonds and treasury bills. Official trading data revealed concentrated volumes in select securities, reflecting...
Ghana’s Currency Strength Squeezes Customs Revenue as Deficit Hits GH¢1.6 Billion
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
Ghana’s customs revenue fell 12.7% short of its first-half 2025 target, recording a GH¢1.6 billion deficit amid the cedi’s sustained appreciation. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson cited smuggling and port inefficiencies in his Mid-Year Budget...
Ghana Auditor-General Blocks GH¢3.5bn in Irregular Road Contract Payments
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
Ghana’s Auditor-General has disallowed GH¢3.5 billion in questioned arrears from inherited government contracts, primarily targeting road sector violations under the previous administration. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed the move...
Ghana Revamps State Firm Performance Contracts for 24-Hour Economy Push
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) will overhaul performance contracts for state-owned enterprises to accelerate the government’s 24-hour economy agenda. SIGA Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte announced the reforms...
Ghana Probes Recycled Invoices in Road Ministry Payment Claims
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
Ghana’s Finance Ministry has uncovered multiple recycled invoices in payment claims submitted by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, some originating from the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato...
Ghanaian Police, Masked Man Attack Journalists Covering Local Election
The Nigerian Voice
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By Committee to Protect Journalists Abuja, July 24, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ghanaian authorities to ensure the safety of journalists reporting on elections, after three incidents during a local election on the outskirts...
Ghana’s Black Queens beat South Africa to win WAFCON 2024 Bronze
Premium Times
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July 25, 2025
The Black Queens of Ghana claimed the bronze medal at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic third-place match at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday...
Ghana Stock Exchange Records Strong Gains as Trading Activity Surges
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) witnessed robust trading activity and significant index growth during its 7014th session on Friday, July 25, 2025. ]Official trading records released by the Exchange reveal a notable uptick in both volume and value,...
Ghana Moves to Curb Uncontrolled State Contract Awards
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has identified unchecked government contracting as a critical threat to Ghana’s fiscal stability, citing systemic breaches of financial controls. State agencies routinely bypass mandatory Ministry of Finance...
Ghana (4) 1-1 (3) South Africa in African Women's Cup of Nations
VAVEL
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July 25, 2025
This is how the penalty kicks were taken ✅️ Scored by Ghana: Kusi, Bonsu, Cudjoe and Amoh. South Africa: Mothalo, Mbane and Seoposenwe. ❌️ Missed Ghana: Hlorkah Boye South Africa: Holweni and Tholakele End of game Ghana takes third place! They...
Ghana celebrates 100-year-old WWII veteran Joseph Ashitey Hammond
Joy FM
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July 25, 2025
The Ga Traditional Council has officially received WOI (former Private) Joseph Ashitey Hammond, a distinguished World War II veteran who turned 100 years old on May 10, 2025. In a courtesy call to King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II (Ga Mantse), the...
Ghana-Based Climate Centre Forges Dutch Partnership for African Nature Solutions
News Ghana
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July 25, 2025
The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action (AC4NCA) advanced strategic talks with the Netherlands Embassy in Accra to amplify ecosystem restoration and climate resilience across Africa. The June 23 high-level meeting, led by AC4NCA Board...
Ghana end Banyana’s dream of winning a medal at WAFCON
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 25, 2025
The sides were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes of football. Banyana Banyana’s dream of coming back with a medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco was ended by Ghana who edged them 4-3 on penalties to claim the bronze medal....
Ghana Career and Migration Fair 2025 launched to prepare youth for the future of work
Joy FM
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July 25, 2025
The Ghana Career and Migration Fair 2025 (GCMF25) has officially launched under the theme: “The Future of Work.” Now in its eighth edition, the Fair is a flagship initiative of the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development,...
WAFCON 2024: Ghana edge South Africa on penalties to clinch bronze
Punch
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July 25, 2025
Ghana’s Black Queens secured third place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over South Africa at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday evening. The bronze medal match ended 1-1 in...
WAFCON: Ghana edge South Africa on penalties to clinch bronze
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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July 25, 2025
Ghana’s Black Queens secured third place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over South Africa at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday evening. The bronze medal match ended 1-1 in...
WAFCON 2024: Ghana’s Black Queens claim third-place after penalty win over South Africa
Joy FM
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July 25, 2025
Ghana's Black Queens have ended the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in third to win bronze following their 4-3 penalty victory over South Africa. It was their first medal since 2016 for the Queens who also defeated the Banyana Banyana in...
108 Ghanaian students embark on 2025 Europe summer camp and educational tour
Ghana News Agency
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July 25, 2025
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, July 25, GNA- A total of 108 Ghanaian students are set to participate in the 2025 Europe Summer Camp and Educational Tour. This figure was disclosed by Mr. Edward Obiri Ampong, Managing Director of Edibeck Consult,...
Chinese, Ghanaian doctors break new grounds with minimally invasive surgery
Xinhua News Agency
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ACCRA, July 25 (Xinhua) -- The 14th Chinese medical team and Ghanaian doctors have successfully carried out the first laparoscopic transabdominal anterior hernia repair within the West African country's public hospital system. The surgery was...