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Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called on Ghanaians and Africans worldwide to honor their ancestors by embracing their heritage and identity. The call was made during a wreath-laying ceremony at the W. E. B. Du Bois Centre, George Padmore Library, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, as part of the 2025 PANAFEST and Emancipation Day celebrations. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Gomashie emphasized the importance of reclaiming cultural dignity and resisting historical oppression. She stated that Africans must no longer allow the silencing of their voices, beliefs, arts, and intangible heritage.

Agona swedru: The Swedruman Council of Chiefs has announced a comprehensive ban on funerals, weddings, naming ceremonies, and various other social activities from Friday, August 1 to Saturday, August 17, 2025. This decision is part of the preparations for the Home Coming celebration of the Chiefs and the people of Agona Swedru. According to Ghana News Agency, Ebusuapanyin Kwatu, Chairman of the Planning Committee, revealed these restrictions during the launch of the 2025 Home Coming celebration. He urged churches, bar operators, mosques, and other entities to adhere to the ban to prevent any potential clashes or confusion. The Planning Committee

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has mandated that starting July 24, 2025, no government contracts will be awarded in foreign currency, regardless of the funding source. This directive aims to stabilize the national currency, the cedi, and address fiscal management risks. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, highlighted the significant risks associated with pricing goods and services and awarding contracts in foreign currency. He emphasized that these practices could undermine the stability of the cedi. Dr. Forson presented this concern while delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament under the theme ‘Resetting the

Accra: A high-level delegation from Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading shipping lines, has paid a working visit to Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The visit was aimed at exploring areas of mutual interest and deepening collaboration with the GPHA, as well as cementing the global container shipping company’s commitment to continuing and expanding its operations in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the delegation included Christiaan Goeman Borgesius, Senior Director of Operations, Middle East; Jubil Thankachan, Director of Marine Operations, Middle East; Thomas Elling, Managing Director, West Africa; and

Sunyani: The Resilient City for Adolescents Project (RCA) has made a significant contribution to the futures of young girls in the Sunyani Municipality by presenting them with industrial machines and accessories. The initiative aims to provide these vulnerable adolescents, aged between 17 and 21, with tools and skills to engage in fashion design, thereby helping them secure decent employment opportunities. According to Ghana News Agency, the Global Media Foundation (GloMef), a Sunyani-based human rights and media advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation, alongside other primary partners, is spearheading the RCA project. This initiative, funded by the Swiss Botnar Fondation, is a three-year effort

Accra: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has announced that the economic developments in the first half of the year do not necessitate any changes to the macroeconomic targets and appropriations for 2025. This statement was made during his presentation of the 2025 Mid-year budget review to Parliament on Thursday. According to Ghana News Agency, the Finance Minister emphasized that the economic trajectory observed so far this year aligns with the government’s expectations, thereby supporting the decision to maintain the current fiscal strategy. Dr Forson’s presentation highlighted the government’s commitment to adhering to the established economic framework, suggesting

Accra: Gold exports from the small-scale mining sector in Ghana reached an impressive 51.5 tonnes, valued at approximately US$5 billion, in the first half of 2025, as revealed by Dr Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance. This significant achievement marks a major increase from the 26.4 tonnes valued at US$1.8 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Forson presented these findings during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, highlighting the reforms introduced by the recently established Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) since April 2025. These reforms include changes to the licensing regime and