George Asamoah

343 Articles

Public Sector Pay Negotiations to Be Limited in 2026 as Gov’t Pushes Emoluments Overhaul

Government says it will limit major public sector wage negotiations in 2026 as it pushes broader emoluments reforms, focusing instead…

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Akoto and Franklin Earn $50,000 Each to Watch Entire World Cup in Times Square Glass Cube 

Two football fans, Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto, have been selected for a $50,000 paid assignment to watch every match…

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Trade Ministry Targets Pharma Hub Status With €415,437 Grant-Backed PharmaVax Rollout 

Ghana’s Trade Ministry has launched the EU and German-backed PharmaVax Programme with a €415,437 grant to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing and…

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AMA Launches Another Ambitious Waste Strategy as Residents Watch With “Side Eyes” and Hope for the Best 

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has launched a 10-year Solid Waste Optimisation Strategy to improve waste management through recycling, composting and…

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AmCham Ghana Pushes Early Engagement on AI, Trade and Labor Reforms as Key Bills Advance

AmCham Ghana is urging early private-sector engagement on key reforms covering artificial intelligence, labour laws, trade and investment, warning that…

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Kasapreko Share Dip Opens Buying Window for Investors After Recent Volatility 

Kasapreko PLC shares have seen sharp post-listing volatility on the Ghana Stock Exchange, easing from a peak of about GH¢2.30…

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GoldBod to Buy 30% of Ghana’s Large-Scale Gold Output from July 2026

Ghana has signed a new agreement requiring large-scale mining companies to sell 30% of their gold output to the state…

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Cross-Border Payment Barriers Threaten Africa’s Digital Trade Ambitions 

Africa’s digital trade ambitions hinge on improving cross-border payment interoperability to enable seamless transactions under AfCFTA. Speaking at DigitalPayExpo 2026…

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BoG Tightens Dud Cheque Sanctions, Imposes Fines of Up to 20% and Credit Restrictions

Third-time offenders within a year could face a three-year cheque ban, possible publication of their names, and inclusion in a…

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300,000 Graduates, Too Few Jobs: The Growing Battle for Private Sector NSS Slots

About 300,000 graduates enter Ghana’s labour market annually, but limited jobs are intensifying competition for private-sector NSS placements offering employment…

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Job Scarcity Fuels View of Political Appointments as Survival Means, Weakening Accountability Culture

He argued that the absence of strict performance-based evaluation for ministers and appointees allows underperformance to persist, calling for stronger…

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MOFA Rolls Out Fertiliser, Drones to Boost Agricultural Productivity Under Feed Ghana Initiative 

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has rolled out 40,000 bags of fertiliser, 5 agricultural drones, and nearly 8,000 cartons…

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Ghana to Extend Labour Protection to Gig Workers Under New Reforms 

Ghana plans to extend labour protections to gig and platform workers under ongoing reforms to the Labour Act, according to…

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Alan Greenspan, Towering Fed Chair Who Shaped Modern Central Banking, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the US Federal Reserve and one of the most influential central bankers in modern history,…

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Eric Opoku Calls for Support for Local Goods as Agro-Processing Takes Centre Stage 

He stressed that value addition, investment in processing, and improved market access are key to job creation and reducing post-harvest…

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