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Prices rising, but at slower pace – Gov’t Statistician

October 9, 2025

Ghana’s recent decline in inflation signals improved price stability and growing control over rising living costs, according to Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu. For the first time in four years, consumer price inflation has dropped to single digits, continuing a nine-month downward trend. The year-on-year inflation rate fell to 9.4% in September 2025, down from...

Vice President attends Global Gateway Forum in Brussels

October 9, 2025

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is in Brussels, Belgium, leading a government delegation to participate in the Global Gateway Forum, one of the European Union’s flagship international events. The Forum, taking place from October 9 to 10, 2025, brings together Heads of State and Government, business leaders, civil society organizations, and...

Cyclists Intensify Training Ahead of Tour du Ghana

October 9, 2025

Cyclists are putting in extra hours of training in preparation for the upcoming Tour du Ghana, scheduled to take place from November 13th to 24th. The competition, which will traverse four regions including Eastern, Greater Accra, Oti, and Volta, promises to be an exciting event that showcases cycling talent and promotes cultural exchange. A Different...

Ghana Cycling Federation Withdraws from 2025 CAC Road Championships

October 8, 2025

The Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) has announced that the Ghana National Cycling Team will not participate in the 2025 CAC Road Championships scheduled to take place in Kenya from November 19th to 22nd, 2025. The decision was made due to a scheduling conflict with the federation’s flagship event, the Tour du Ghana, which is set...

MPs Push for Higher Army Recruitment Age: Sam George, Dafeamekpor Advocate for Change

October 8, 2025

Minister for Communication, Digital Innovation, and Technology, Sam Nartey George, has spearheaded a compelling call to reassess the maximum age threshold for enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces. He posits that the current limit inadvertently excludes a cadre of capable and physically adept individuals in their 30s who are eager to dedicate their lives to...

RMU-Laud Okantey Blue Economy Public Lecture Series Set for October 15

October 8, 2025

The Regional Maritime University (RMU) will host the RMU-Laud Okantey Blue Economy Public Lecture Series on October 15, 2025, in Accra. The memorial lecture would be held in honour of the late renowned maritime professional and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tilbury Environmental Ghana Limited, Mr Laud Okantey, who was originally scheduled to serve as...

Tour du Ghana 2025 takes a new route, showcasing tourism and culture

October 8, 2025

Story By Kwame Lawerh The annual Tour du Ghana is set to take a thrilling new direction this year, with the event scheduled from November 13 to 24, 2025, across the Volta, Oti, Greater Accra, and Eastern Regions. Organized by the Ghana Cycling Federation, this year’s competition will not only highlight the sport of cycling...

STMA and Ghana Cycling Federation Partner to Promote Road Safety and Cycling

October 8, 2025

The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has announced a partnership with the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) to launch a comprehensive Road Safety and Cycling Training Program. The initiative, scheduled for October 30, 2025, aims to promote road safety, responsible cycling, and healthy living in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. Promoting Cycling as a Sustainable Mode of Transport The...

Gov’t 24-hour economy will fail if utility tariffs continue to increase – FABAG

October 8, 2025

Story By Ben Laryea The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) says power is the foundation cost of production and manufacturing therefore without affordable electricity and water, the government 24-hour economy will completely fail. The Association have further warned that approving new tariffs hikes for utilities for Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana...

Gold Board Cracks Down on Illicit Gold Trading: Six Arrested, Including American and Moroccan Nationals

October 7, 2025

The Ghana Gold Board Taskforce has apprehended six individuals, including a US national, Smart Philander, and a Moroccan citizen, Nina Elfseky, along with four Ghanaians – Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Sowa Elisha, Evans Arhin, and Arnold Otutey. The arrests were made at the SSNIT Emporium near Marina Mall in Accra, following weeks of meticulous surveillance...