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Fuel prices in Ghana are expected to rise sharply from March 16, with petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) projected to increase by 16.93%, 17.21%, and 11.26%, respectively, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies…
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The government has laid before Parliament the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to reduce the tax on gold-mining companies from 3% of gross production to 1%. The move forms part of efforts to cushion gold…
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The Spanish government launched a new tool to measure and monitor hate speech across Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and Facebook, stepping up scrutiny over social media companies in the country. During a speech in Madrid, Prime Minister…
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Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, met with His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, at State House to discuss the need for Rugby Africa and Zimbabwe to support the nation’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2027,…
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The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has disrupted a dangerous armed robbery gang operating along the Obuasi–Dunkwa highway following intelligence-led operations carried out on March 10 and 11, 2026. The police operation, which…
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The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has set new minimum price floors for petroleum products for the second pricing window of March, effective March 16 to March 31. Under the revised price floor, petrol has increased from GH¢10.46 to…
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US President Donald Trump has said Iran's men's football team is "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but that it is not "appropriate" for them to be there "for their own life and safety". Trump's comments come after Iran's minister of sports…
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Board members of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have expressed concerns about $100 million used to procure pruners and slashers in 2019, meant for use by cocoa farmers, which have been declared not fit for purpose by the cocoa farmers.…
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The minority in Parliament has called on the Ministry of the Interior to refund approximately GH¢113 million collected from applicants who failed to qualify for the recent security service recruitment exercise. The call follows revelations…
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The minister of state in charge of government communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has clarified that the government does not cover maintenance or servicing costs for the private jet (Dzata) owned by Ibrahim Mahama and used by his brother,…
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