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Young Ghanaians can now register for up to GH₵500,000 loans under 24-Hour Economy for start-up businesses

557  Young Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 35 can now apply for loans for start-up businesses ranging from GH₵5,000 to GH₵500,000 under the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+), with free digital skills training and guaranteed internships also on offer. The Expression of Interest portal, accessible at 24hplus.gov.gh, is inviting […]

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KNUST appoints Professor Christian Agyare as new Vice-Chancellor

374  The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has appointed Professor Christian Agyare as its new Vice-Chancellor for a four-year term beginning August 1, 2026. The appointment was announced in an official notice issued and signed signed by the Registrar, Benjamin B. Owusu. on May 13, 2026, following the University Council’s 292nd Special Meeting […]

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Rising Cost of Living Worsens in 2026 — Prof. Smart Sarpong Research Reveals

334  A new research presentation by renowned Ghanaian researcher , doubling as the Founder and Leader of Feedback Africa Limited, Prof. Smart Sarpong, has revealed growing concerns among citizens over the rising cost of living in Ghana, with electricity tariffs, transportation costs, and communication expenses emerging as the major factors driving economic hardship.   The […]

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UTI Affects Sexual Performance, Treat With Care — PIWAK Natural Health CEO Advises

223    The Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health, producers of the popular 3P Garlic Mixture, Dr. Prince Nelson Mortoti, has cautioned the public against neglecting Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), warning that the condition can significantly affect sexual performance and overall reproductive health when not treated promptly.   According to Dr. Mortoti, many people […]

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Parliament Seeks Clarity on Reported Detention of Asante Akyem North MP in Amsterdam

414  Ghana’s Parliament has officially acknowledged reports of the detention of the Member of Parliament for Kwame Ohene Frimpong in Amsterdam, with the leadership of the House initiating diplomatic engagement to establish the facts surrounding the incident. In a statement issued on Monday, the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, confirmed that Parliament is aware […]

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Two Stabbed, Chaos Erupts During NPP Polling Station Elections in Ahafo Ano North

376  Violence marred the New Patriotic Party (NPP) polling station executive elections in Ahafo Ano North Constituency ( Tepa) , Ashanti Region, leaving two persons in critical condition after clashes involving machetes and reported warning shots. The disturbances reportedly broke out during the electoral process amid accusations of manipulation and unfair treatment by some aggrieved […]

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PURC Flags Major Utility Service Gaps in Ashanti Region, Orders Corrective Measures

332  The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has identified major operational and customer service deficiencies in electricity and water delivery across parts of the Ashanti Region following an extensive five-day monitoring exercise involving the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Limited (GWL), and licensed prepaid vending centres. The exercise, led by Alhaji Jabaru Abubakar, […]

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Majority of Private Sector Workers Earn Below GH¢2,000 — Research Finds

354  A new study by renowned Ghanaian researcher, Prof. Smart Sarpong, has revealed that a significant number of private sector workers in Ghana continue to earn low salaries despite rising economic pressures and increasing living costs across the country. According to the research findings, 58 percent of private sector employees earn salaries of GH¢2,000 or […]