Tag: Ghana
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s $3 Million eJustice System Struggles as Courts Return to Manual Records
Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s ambitious effort to modernize its justice system through digital technology is facing serious challenges, with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment raising questions about the effectiveness and sustainability of the country’s eJustice platform. The digital justice system, developed with significant financial support from the World Bank and reportedly costing about $3…
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🇬🇭 Ghana Launches Creative Economy Initiative to Connect African Storytellers with Global Opportunities
Ghana has taken a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s creative industries with the launch of the inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to connect African filmmakers, storytellers, and digital creators with global industry leaders. The initiative brings together an impressive network of Hollywood executives, international investors, technology innovators, film producers, and creative…
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s GPRTU: The Powerful Transport Union at the Heart of Everyday Life
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) occupies a unique and powerful position in Ghana’s public transportation system. For millions of Ghanaians, particularly those who rely on commercial minibuses and other privately operated vehicles, the union is an indispensable part of daily life. From the early morning rush to the evening commute, GPRTU-affiliated drivers and…
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Top 10 Pan-African Super Apps Transforming Financial Services
How Africa’s biggest fintech super apps are reshaping banking, payments, lending, savings, and digital commerce
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Ghana Navy Seizes 59 Sacks of Suspected Marijuana in Major Anti-Smuggling Operation at Ada Estuary
Ada, Greater Accra Region, Ghana — The Ghana Navy has intercepted a canoe carrying 59 sacks of suspected marijuana during an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at the Ada Estuary, dealing another significant blow to illegal drug trafficking along Ghana’s coastline. (X (formerly Twitter)) According to security officials, the operation was carried out by personnel of the…
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When a News Ticker Becomes a Continental Crisis: SABC’s False Ebola Report on Ghana
In an era where information travels across borders in seconds, the responsibility of news organizations has never been greater. This reality was underscored when South Africa’s public broadcaster, SABC News, mistakenly aired a news ticker claiming that Ghana had recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths. The figures were entirely false and sparked immediate concern…
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FDA Ghana Closes KFC Osu Oxford Street Branch Over Missing Food Hygiene Permit
Accra, Ghana – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has temporarily closed the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet located on Oxford Street in Osu, Accra, as part of an ongoing nationwide enforcement exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The closure forms part of a broader inspection that targeted food service establishments operating…
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WAX Pt. 1: Lyor Cohen Opens the Vault on Music, Culture, and the Future of the Industry
WAX Pt. 1, hosted by legendary music executive Lyor Cohen, offers an inside look at the evolving music industry through candid conversations on creativity, business, and culture. Discover why the series is essential viewing for Africa’s next generation of artists and music entrepreneurs.
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🇨🇮 West Africa’s Beauty Industry Booms: CBH Expo 2026 Opens Doors for Global Brands in Abidjan
The gateway to West Africa’s beauty industry, worth hundreds of millions in imports, will swing open this April in Abidjan, offering global brands a direct line to one of the continent’s most dynamic consumer markets. From April 16 to 18, 2026, Abidjan will transform into the epicenter of West Africa’s beauty industry as it hosts…
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🇬🇭 Fabolous Ushers in 2026 with High-Energy Performances in Accra, Ghana
American rapper Fabolous kicked off the new year in West Africa, bringing his signature style to a series of events in Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra. His visit underscores Ghana’s continued appeal as a premier destination for cultural exchange and major entertainment events within the African diaspora. 🎤 The Accra Appearances Fabolous headlined a major New…