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ECG announces power outages in Accra East, Tema from November 8 to 13
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power interruptions in parts of Accra East and Tema from Sunday, November 8, to Friday, November 13, 2026, to allow for maintenance works on its distribution network. The outages in Accra East will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on each day, while affected communities
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@theheraldghana 5 hours ago
Volta Region to benefit from 2027 budget investments – Mahama
President John Mahama says the Volta Region will receive significant investments under the 2027 national budget, with allocations expected for agriculture, tourism, textiles, garments and hospitality. He said the investments would support economic activities and create opportunities for businesses and residents across the region. Speaking at the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga on Saturday, November
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@theheraldghana 5 hours ago
Mahama cautions journalists against overzealous reporting and scandal hunting
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned journalists against what he describes as overzealous reporting and the deliberate search for scandals, saying media freedom must be exercised with civility and fairness. He said his government recognised the medias responsibility to hold public officials accountable and would uphold that mandate, but warned that excessive conduct could distract
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@theheraldghana 4 hours ago
Unemployed graduates with disabilities give government two weeks to secure jobs
The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government two weeks to employ its qualified members in the public sector or secure financial clearance for their recruitment in the upcoming national budget. The group has warned that failure to meet either demand will trigger a three-day continuous demonstration at Jubilee House. In a
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@theheraldghana 2 hours ago
British Museum extends loan of Asante royal regalia to Manhyia Palace Museum
The British Museum has agreed to extend the loan of 15 pieces of Asante royal regalia to the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi for another three years. The extension will take effect when the current agreement expires in April 2027, allowing the historically significant artefacts to remain in Ghana under an arrangement that has brought
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@theheraldghana 4 hours ago
JUSAG threatens to continue strike over conditions of service
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) says its ongoing strike will continue if the government fails to accept its revised demands on members' conditions of service. The association said it had made concessions on its initial demands in an effort to reach an agreement with the government, but the response received so far
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@theheraldghana 4 hours ago
Chamber of Mines donates US$400,000 to Burma Camp redevelopment
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has donated US$400,000 towards the ongoing redevelopment of Burma Camp to improve accommodation for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). According to a Facebook post by the GAF on Saturday, November 7, the contribution was presented by the Chamber's Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ing Kenneth Ashigbey, during a courtesy
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@theheraldghana 4 hours ago
Mahama allocates additional GH¢500m for district housing projects in Volta Region
President John Dramani Mahama has allocated an additional GH¢500 million for district housing projects in the Volta Region as part of efforts to expand housing development across the region. The allocation will support housing projects in various districts and complement the ongoing Oxygen City development in Ho, the regional capital. Speaking at the 2026 Hogbetsotso
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@theheraldghana Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:11:31
Ghana Ranks as FIFTH Africa Nation for Youth AI Readiness – as Major Commonwealth study finds potential $1.66 billion GDP
Ghana ranks 17th out of 56 Commonwealth countries in a major new study of youth AI readiness, finishing just 1.8 points short of the studys benchmark, as researchers identify a potential US$1.66 billion AI-related increase in GDP after ten years and considerable opportunities for young people to secure better jobs and incomes. The Ayre Index,
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@theheraldghana Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:05:00
Gold Fields Ghana faces eviction from Tarkwa Mine after 30-year grip
…As Wassa Fiase Apinto Chiefs bare teeth The future of Gold Fields Ghana Limited's operations at the Tarkwa Gold Mine in the Western Region has come under intense scrutiny, as chiefs and queen mothers of the Wassa Fiase Traditional Area have called on President John Dramani Mahama to reject the renewal of the South
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@theheraldghana Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:06:00
Emirates Group announces half-year profit for 2026-27, despite full six-month impact of regional conflict and high fuel costs
The Emirates Group, has announced its half-year financial results, posting a profit before tax of AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) for the first six months of 2026-27, a remarkable performance against the disruption and high fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region. After accounting for income tax charges, the Group's
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@theheraldghana Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:07:00
NPA Boss credits GoldBod, BoG for fuel price stability
…Reveals suspension of GH¢1 energy sector levy, price freeze by TOR and Sentuo The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamekloe, has disclosed that strategic interventions by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have significantly improved access to foreign exchange for petroleum importers, helping to
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@theheraldghana Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:10:00
Accra set for 30th GJA Media Awards tomorrow
..Mahama, Otumfuo And Ga Mantse To Grace Ceremony Ghana is set to celebrate three decades of journalistic excellence as the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) prepares to host the 30th edition of its prestigious Media Awards on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The ceremony, scheduled for 6 p.m. at The Palms Convention Centre, La Palm Royal Beach
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@theheraldghana Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:12:00
Defence minister, military high command meet Sam George
Over His 'Street Justice' warning against soldiers fighting hazardous sand winning in Ningo-Prampram The Minister for Defence and the Military High Command have intervened in the growing controversy involving the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, following his controversial warning that soldiers allegedly brutalizing his
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@theheraldghana Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:15:00
Mahama endorses 'extortionist' TraffiTech deal despite public outcry
…Says Ghana cannot wait for perfect roads before enforcing speed limits President John Dramani Mahama has thrown his weight behind the controversial TraffiTech-GH automated traffic enforcement system, dismissing growing calls for the government to fix Ghanas deteriorating road infrastructure before imposing technology-driven fines on motorists. The President insists that Ghana cannot wait for perfect roads
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@theheraldghana Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:18:12
NPA celebrates 2026 Consumer Week: Focuses on a safer downstream to boost consumer confidence
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Thursday climaxed its 2026 Consumer Week celebration at the Kasoa Ofaakor Park in the Central Region, under the theme "Safe Downstream, Confident Consumers." The Chief Executive of NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq., used the occasion to announce the Governing Board's approval of the Consumer and Public Complaints Procedure Guidelines.
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