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13 Nov

Ghana made US$800 million from carbon trading with Switzerland, Sweden ….Akufo-Addo reveals

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Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, yesterday, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, addressed the COP29 summit for the last time at the opening of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the leader of the West African nation. He spoke about how his nation, has reduced its annual greenhouse gas emissions, promotes the use of electric vehicles, and has mobilized over $800 million by trading carbon credits with Switzerland and Sweden in a move to reduce global emissions through the carbon markets. “Through article 6 of the Paris Agreement, Ghana has mobilised $800 million by trading carbon credits with nations…

11 Nov

Ghana, Mali Partner To Fight Terrorism

Evans ManassehNewsGhana, MALI, Terrorism

In a determined step towards enhancing regional security cooperation, Senior Officials of Ghana’s Security and Intelligence Agencies, including the Minister for National Security, Mr. Albert Kan-Dapaah, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona and other senior Military Officers, on Friday, November 8, 2024, held strategic discussions with Mali’s Minister for National Security and Civil Protection, General Aly Mohammedine and other Senior Security Officials of the Malian government. The high-level meeting, which follows similar engagements with Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo, underscores Ghana’s ongoing leadership in championing collaborative efforts against terrorism and insecurity in the West African…

18 Oct

Industry Sector Sees Significant Boost With 8.2 % Growth

Evans ManassehNews1D1F, Ghana, Indurty

The Year-on-Year change in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 grew by 8.2 percent, data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown. By this, on average, production in the industry sector grew by 8.2 percent in 2024 on average compared to the second quarter in 2023. The IIP measures changes over time in production volumes for the industry sector. According to the GSS, the Manufacturing sub-sector grew by 8.3 percent in the second quarter of 2024 while Mining and quarrying grew by 9.2 percent in the same period. Electricity and Gas declined…

09 Oct

Ambassador Edward Boateng Urges African Students Abroad to Lead Africa’s Transformation

Evans ManassehNewsAmbassador Boateng, Ghana

Ghana’s Former Ambassador to China, H.E. Edward Boateng, delivered a powerful and inspiring message to African students studying abroad, emphasizing their critical role in shaping Africa’s future. Speaking at the Georgetown University African Business Dialogue in the United States, Amb. Boateng called upon students to adopt a global mindset while staying deeply rooted in the realities of their home countries and local communities. He urged them to actively contribute to Africa’s development, asserting that the key to change lies in their hands. “You cannot sit in Washington D.C. and expect Ghana or Ethiopia to become like Washington D.C.,” Amb. Boateng…

06 Sep

China And Ghana Announce Elevation Of Bilateral Ties

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo met on Thursday and announced the elevation of China-Ghana ties to a strategic partnership. Akufo-Addo is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Xi said China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Ghana and to continue providing assistance to the best of its ability to Ghana. China stands ready to expand cooperation with Ghana in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, energy, mineral resources and infrastructure, and hopes that Ghana will continue to offer relevant support and facilitation to Chinese…

03 Sep

Ghana Needs Possibility Leader, Not 24-Hour Disco – Bawumia

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The flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that Ghana needs a leader with a “possibility mindset” to drive the country’s development agenda. He believes the country does not need a “24-hour disco leader” who prioritises short-term political gains and populist decisions over long-term vision and strategic planning. Addressing a mini rally of NPP supporters at Ablekuma Curve in the Sowutuom Constituency of the Greater Accra Region, Dr. Bawumia emphasised the need for a leader who can inspire hope and confidence in the people, and not one who is only interested in having…

18 Aug

Ghana to receive 100 buses before December this year- Bawumia announces

Evans ManassehNewsBawumia, Ghana

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that, all is set for the nation to receive 100 buses before the year ends. This initiative is aimed at improving public transportation and reducing transportation fares. He made this known at the manifesto launch of the party held in Takoradi on 18th August, 2024. Outlining his policies, he said this measure will enhance our transport system, ameliorating its efficiency and convenience for commuters. He also mentioned that his administration will introduce a credit score system, which seeks to allow workers purchase goods at lower interest rates,…

04 Jul

NPP Running Mate: Bawumia-NAPO is a perfect solution duo for Ghana – Sekyere Kumawu DCE

Evans ManassehNewsGhana, NPP Running Mate: Bawumia-NAPO is a perfect solution duo, Sekyere Kumawu DCE

"The pairing of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as our running mate is a perfect solution for Ghana and our great party!" Speaking on the "Talk Ghana Show" on Wontumi TV, He praised Dr. Bawumia's achievements in digitizing the economy and spearheading key infrastructure projects. "His vision for a modern Ghana is unmatched," the DCE asserted. Mr. Agyekum also lauded NAPO's innovative approaches to education, highlighting the significant improvements in the sector under his leadership. "NAPO's passion for education and youth development aligns perfectly with our party's values," he said. The pairing was met with widespread…

21 Jun

Otto Addo Rejected Opportunity To Coach FC Nordsjaelland – Tom Venom

Wontumi1SportsFC Nordsjaelland, Ghana, Otto Addo, Tom Venom

The Chairman of FC Nordsjaelland, Tom Vernon, has disclosed that Otto Addo declined an offer to coach the Danish top-flight club just before the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Vernon stated that the former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach turned down the opportunity to focus on his role with the Bundesliga team. Addo, who played for the Black Stars at the 2006 World Cup, was seen as an ideal candidate due to his cultural understanding. “I offered him the head coach job at FCN and he said no,” Vernon told Joy Sports. “I tracked all of those coaches of Ghanaian heritage and…

12 Jun

Losing Bawumia Would Spell Disaster for Ghana – Nana Obiri Boahen

Evans ManassehNewsBawumia, Ghana, Nana Obiri Boahen

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy General Secretary, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has emphasized that it would be a significant setback for Ghanaians if they do not vote for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming elections. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen further asserted that it would be an unforgivable mistake for Ghanaians to choose John Mahama over Dr. Bawumia. In an interview, he stated that Dr. Bawumia is crucial for Ghana's prosperity, highlighting that the NPP flagbearer is visionary, marketable, and attractive. He also stressed that comparing John Mahama to Dr. Bawumia is a mismatch. Regardless of whether Bawumia is…