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Visa applications to travel to Ghana to be processed within five working days 
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Visa applications to travel to Ghana to be processed within five working days 

Visa applications to travel to Ghana will now be processed within a maximum of five working days.   Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Foreign Affairs Minister, noted that this new visa policy takes immediate effect.   "We have put in place adequate measures at our diplomatic missions to drastically cut down the visa processing time from the troubling average of four to six weeks to our new five-day directive," he stated.  The Minister said on 7th January, President John Dramani Mahama declared in his inaugural address that “Ghana is opened for business” and that they at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were determined to offer practical meaning through expedited consular facilitation and policy coherence to fully achieve the President’s vision.   "As Forei...
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Ghana’s Wahu Mobility Seals Landmark Carbon Credit Deal with Switzerland
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Ghana’s Wahu Mobility Seals Landmark Carbon Credit Deal with Switzerland

Ghanaian electric bike startup Wahu Mobility has struck a carbon credit deal with Switzerland — only the second global e-mobility transaction under the nascent Article 6 carbon market of the Paris Agreement. Why it matters The deal could accelerate Africa’s role in the global carbon market while enabling cleaner transport solutions for thousands of local delivery riders. “This authorization marks a pivotal moment for Wahu Mobility and Africa’s e-mobility sector,” said CEO Valerie Labi. Details Wahu plans to deploy 117,000 e-bikes over the next five years. The project targets 752,684 tons of CO₂ equivalent in avoided emissions by 2030. These avoided emissions will be packaged into carbon credits (aka ITMOs) and sold to Switzerland. The project took two years to...
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Chowdeck Introduces Customer Rewards and Rider Training Program to Enhance On-Demand Delivery Experience in Ghana
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Chowdeck Introduces Customer Rewards and Rider Training Program to Enhance On-Demand Delivery Experience in Ghana

To officially launch its operations in Ghana, Chowdeck, Africa’s leading on-demand delivery service, has introduced its market-leading customer rewards scheme and a comprehensive rider training program, designed to equip its team of riders with the skills they need to deliver faster, safer and more reliable service to customers. Riders were trained on key areas such as professionalism, effective app usage, customer service and delivery quality. They were also introduced to Rider Games - a performance-based incentive system that rewards them with cash bonuses for completing a set number of orders. Riders can also access up to GHS1,000 in loans depending on their activity. The training program will be delivered periodically to ensure that the highest standards are maintained as Chowdeck c...
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Mahama to embark on “Thank You Tour” to Upper West/Greater Accra Regions 
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Mahama to embark on “Thank You Tour” to Upper West/Greater Accra Regions 

President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to take his nationwide, "Thank You Tour" to Upper West and Greater Accra Regions on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, respectively.  The "Thank You Tour" is to enable the President express gratitude to the Chiefs and People of the two Regions for their massive support for him and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general election.  According to the Presidency, President Mahama is expected to address a durbar of the Chiefs and People of the Upper West Region at the Jubilee Park in Wa on Thursday, May 15, at 1400 hours.  The President will then return to Accra for a similar durbar of the Chiefs and People of the Greater Accra Region on Friday, May 16.  The nationwide "Thank You Tour", which has already...
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Malaria Ends with Us: Ghana Must Invest Locally to Eradicate Disease 
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Malaria Ends with Us: Ghana Must Invest Locally to Eradicate Disease 

Millions of lives are at risk from mosquito bites each year, with an estimated 597,000 malaria deaths recorded globally in 2023.    The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that global malaria cases reached 263 million in 2023, an increase of 11 million compared to 249 million in 2022.    In Sub-Saharan Africa, malaria accounted for 94 per cent of all cases and 95 per cent of deaths, with 76 percent occurring in children under five.    In Ghana, malaria has caused long hospital queues, sleepless nights, missed workdays, and fear of severe attacks, though cases have steadily declined.    Data from the National Malaria Control Programme shows outpatient malaria cases fell from 157 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 152 per 1,000 in 2...
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Assistant Narcotics Controller warns of deadly synthetic opioids in Ghana; Urges strict enforcement 
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Assistant Narcotics Controller warns of deadly synthetic opioids in Ghana; Urges strict enforcement 

The Assistant Narcotics Controller, DEO Donne Dafeamekpor, has issued a stern warning about the proliferation of deadly synthetic opioids in Ghana, particularly those falsely marketed as sexual enhancement products. Speaking on GTV’s breakfast show during a discussion on “Red Alert: Dealing with the Drug Abuse Crisis,” he stressed that the sale of unapproved drugs violates Ghana’s Public Health Act (2012) and carries severe penalties. “…if you are engaged in selling any product not registered by the Food and Drug Authority or approved for use, it’s illegal. You could face imprisonment for up to 25 years,” he said.   DEO Dafeamekpor specifically highlighted the dangers of synthetic opioids such as Royale 225  which are widely abused by the youth seeking to enhance se...
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Chinese Ambassador backs sustainable mining, community development in Ghana
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Chinese Ambassador backs sustainable mining, community development in Ghana

 The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Tong Defa, has lauded the establishment of the Association of China (Ghana) Mining LBG (ACGM) as a key step towards deepening sustainable and inclusive development in Ghana’s mining sector. Describing the Association as a “bridge for a win-win cooperation,” Mr Tong said the initiative aligned with Ghana’s ambition to modernise its mining industry, while protecting its rich natural heritage. Ambassador Tong stated: “Ghana’s lush forests and clear waters are as valuable as gold and silver,” urging members of the Association to prioritise ecological preservation alongside economic development. He was speaking at a colourful ceremony, in Accra,  at which the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, inaugurated the ...
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Poor implementation derailing Ghana’s fantastic afforestation efforts – Engr. Dr. Mensah
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Poor implementation derailing Ghana’s fantastic afforestation efforts – Engr. Dr. Mensah

Poor implementation of tree planting and forest conservation programmes has been the bane of efforts to keep a green environment over the years. This was revealed by Dr Prosper Mensah, an Engineer and Research Scientist at the Forestry Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-FORIG). He said the country had over the years introduced good programmes aimed at restoring the depleted forest cover and to promote a green environment, but the implementation of such initiatives had always been a challenge. “We have had good programmes which are supposed to yield results, but my concern is, what has been the output? Can we count and quantify the trees planted per the amount of money invested,” he asked in an interview with the Ghana News Agency. He ...
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Ghana Names Starting XI for World Cup Qualifier Clash Against Madagascar
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Ghana Names Starting XI for World Cup Qualifier Clash Against Madagascar

The Ghana Football Association has officially announced the starting lineup for the Black Stars ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier fixture against Madagascar. The squad features a blend of experience and youthful energy as Ghana looks to secure a vital victory on the road to the 2026 World Cup. Leading the team is forward Jordan Ayew, who also captains the side for this encounter. The lineup includes key names such as Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey and West Ham United’s dynamic playmaker Mohammed Kudus, both expected to play pivotal roles in the midfield battle. The full starting XI is as follows: 1. Benjamin Asare 2. Kingsley Schindler 3. Thomas Partey 4. Salisu Mohammed 5. Jordan Ayew (Captain) 6. Antoine Semenyo 7. Gideon Mensah 8. Jerome Opo...
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President John Mahama visits Black Stars ahead of Chad, Madagascar clash
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President John Mahama visits Black Stars ahead of Chad, Madagascar clash

President John Dramani Mahama showed his support for the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. He was accompanied by several key figures, including Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddi Adams (Hon.), Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Executive Council member and Black Stars Management Committee Chairman Dr. Randy Abbey, National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and former Ghana captains Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan. Others included Management Committee members Samuel Aboabire (Chairman of the Greater Accra Football Association, Executive Council Member) and Moses Armah (Owner of Premier League side Medeama SC). During his visit, President Ma...
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