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NPP's Yaw Dabie Appiah Mensah Urges Support for Bawumia in 2028 Presidential Race
A top party official from Bono Region wants Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the NPP again. Yaw Dabie Appiah Mensah thinks the former Vice President deserves another shot at winning the presidency. He believes Bawumia can bring the opposition party back to power during the next election. The 75-year-old politician made his feelings clear during a weekend interview. Mensah says party members must unite behind Bawumia without any hesitation. The NPP already picked January 31, 2026 for their presidential primaries. Mensah likes this early date because it gives the party plenty of time to prepare. He thinks the extra months will help them market their chosen candidate better. The early timing also lets party leaders deal with problems that might...
NPP's Theophilus Doh Cuts Ties with Team Ken Ahead of Flagbearer Race
Theophilus Kwadzo Doh just walked away from Team Ken after working hard for Kennedy Ohene Agyapong during the party primaries. The NPP politician held important jobs as second vice chairman for Afadzato South and regional communicator for Volta Region. He also coordinated Team Ken activities across his local area and helped gather grassroots support. Doh said personal reasons forced him to quit the campaign group that backed Agyapong during 2023. He thanked everyone for letting him serve and work alongside other team members. The politician serves as assembly member for Nyagbo Sroe Electoral Area under Afadzato South District Assembly. His departure hurts Team Ken because he brought strong influence and connections across Volta Region...
MP Questions President Mahama's National Day of Prayer Amid Economic Struggles
A member of parliament has attacked President Mahama over his new prayer day plans. Professor Kingsley Nyarko from Kwadaso thinks the July 1 National Day of Prayer will damage the country's work output. He believes Ghana cannot afford another day off when money problems keep getting worse. The president wants people across the nation to pray and give thanks on this special date. Nyarko admits prayer days sound good but questions the timing choices. President Mahama recently brought back Republic Day and Founder's Day as official holidays. Many political groups cheered these moves and praised the president for honoring history. The Convention People's Party and other Nkrumah supporters felt especially happy about the changes. These new...
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Aims to Create 1.7 Million Jobs by 2027
Ghana plans to create 1.7 million new jobs through its 24-Hour Economy program over the next four years. Abdul-Nasser Suglo Alidu from the government's special team told reporters about the massive job creation plan on Monday. President Mahama will officially start the program on Wednesday July 2nd at a big ceremony. The National Democratic Congress promised during election campaigns to give young people more work opportunities through round-the-clock business operations. Government officials have built safety rules and worker protection measures into the new system. Many Ghanaians think the 24-Hour Economy means people will only work night shifts at factories and offices. Abdul-Nasser explained the program covers much more than...
Ghana Targets GH¢6 Billion in Loans for 100,000 MSMEs by 2027
Ghana plans to hand out six billion cedis worth of cheap loans to help small business owners across the country. Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare made the announcement during Friday's celebration of Small Business Day at a big meeting. The government wants to reach 100,000 tiny companies over the next three years. Women and young entrepreneurs will receive most of the money through this massive funding push. Officials hope this cash injection will fix the money problems that hurt small businesses every day. Small companies struggle to find affordable loans from banks and face tough rules that slow them down. Many business owners cannot use computers properly or access digital tools that could help them grow. The minister said...
Interior Minister Charges New Auctioneers Board to Uphold Integrity and Transparency
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak gave the new auction board members a serious talking to during their swearing-in ceremony Thursday. He told the fresh board to do their jobs with honesty and make fair decisions without letting anyone push them around. The minister wants these officials to keep crooked people away from the auction business. He stressed that the country needs clean auction practices to help the economy grow stronger. The board must make sure honest professionals run the show from here on out. Mohammed-Mubarak congratulated each new member and said he trusts them to clean up the messy auction world. He reminded everyone that auctioneers handle important money matters that affect regular citizens across Ghana...
Ghana Unveils Smart Cities Vision to Drive Technological Urban Development
Ghana's tech minister laid out grand plans for turning cities into digital powerhouses during a major business meeting Friday. Samuel Nartey George told Chinese investors about smart electric meters and high-tech traffic systems coming to urban areas across the country. The government wants to upgrade current cities rather than build completely new ones from scratch. Digital lighting and security cameras will make streets safer for residents and visitors. These changes aim to boost business activity and create more jobs for local people. George revealed that lawmakers are putting finishing touches on a new bill to help startup companies grow faster. The proposed law will give tech entrepreneurs better legal protection and money...
Ghana Targets $4 Billion to Implement 24-Hour Economy Programme
Ghana aims to raise $4 billion from overseas lenders over the next four years. The cash will fund the country's new 24-Hour Economy plan that aims to create more jobs for everyone. Augustus Tanoh works as the president's special helper on this project and spoke to reporters on Monday. He said the government will kick off the program with $300 million in startup money. The official launch is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2nd, at a grand ceremony. The program consists of three main parts that focus on manufacturing, logistics, and training workers. Government officials studied how other countries, such as Singapore and Malaysia, built their economies. They aim for Ghana to become the leading industrial nation in West Africa. Abdul-Nasser...
Ghana Marks First International MSME Day with Call for Digital Transformation
Ghana threw its first ever party for small business owners last Friday at a fancy hotel. Margaret Ansei from the Ghana Enterprises Agency hosted the big event at the Kempinski Hotel. She told everyone that tiny companies make up most of the country's business world. Small firms create jobs for millions of people and bring in most of the money Ghana makes each year. The celebration brought together business people and government workers to talk about helping entrepreneurs succeed. The party had a catchy theme about connecting business owners through computers and phones. Ansei explained how her agency wants to help small companies grow bigger and stronger. She promised easier loans and better computer training for people starting...
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