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Ghana's Parliament has approved Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as the nation's new Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The medical doctor turned parliamentarian brings continental leadership experience to tackle critical environmental challenges.
Ghana's government has revoked mining licenses from a company caught running illegal operations with foreign workers, marking a major step in protecting the nation's water, land, and communities. Workers affected by the shutdown will receive government support as officials pursue criminal charges against company leaders.
Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.
Ghana's Ho Teaching Hospital is transforming into a healing oasis with gardens, green spaces, and sustainability practices designed to speed recovery. The initiative proves that healthcare goes beyond medicine when environment supports wellness.
Five high schools in Accra, Ghana are transforming plastic waste from a nuisance into cash through a groundbreaking recovery program. Students will learn to collect, sort, and sell plastics to industries, creating a circular economy that benefits both their environment and local businesses.
While floods hit parts of Ghana, one community chose World Environment Day to plant hundreds of trees and take action. Schoolchildren, leaders, and residents in Drobonso are building climate resilience one seedling at a time.
President Mahama launched a world-class agro-industrial hub in Ghana's Upper West Region that will transform shea butter production and lift thousands of women out of poverty. The project shifts women from raw extraction to value-added manufacturing, creating round-the-clock jobs while protecting the environment.
Ghana and Japan just signed a $20 million agreement to improve healthcare access in Ghana's Northern Region, bringing better equipped hospitals and services to underserved communities. The funding speeds up an ongoing project aimed at closing the healthcare gap between regions.
Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.
Women in Ghana's Volta Region are transforming agricultural waste into affordable cooking fuel while building sustainable incomes. The coconut husk briquette project is creating economic opportunities and protecting the environment at the same time.
A new initiative is giving 18 young entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana the funding, mentorship, and training they need to build thriving businesses. The program aims to transform regional inequality into opportunity through youth-led innovation.
MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana are launching a hackathon to help students turn tech ideas into real solutions. The partnership creates a new platform for young innovators to tackle pressing challenges.
Six of Ghana's UNESCO World Heritage forts and castles are getting a major restoration thanks to a $3.5 million commitment from Korea. The funding will help preserve globally significant monuments that tell crucial stories of Ghana's past.
Ghana is transforming how it uses money sent home by citizens living abroad, shifting from short-term spending to long-term investments that fuel national development. The country received $7.8 billion in remittances in 2025, exceeding all foreign direct investment.
Ghana and the United States marked 65 years of Peace Corps partnership, honoring thousands of volunteers who've served in remote communities since 1961. The West African nation was the first country to welcome Peace Corps volunteers under a historic agreement between Presidents Kennedy and Nkrumah.
Twenty-nine young women competing for the Miss Ghana crown received intensive training in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability from Fidelity Bank Ghana. The mentorship session equipped contestants with practical skills to lead community projects and launch their own businesses beyond the pageant stage.
Ghana's ambitious tree planting initiative successfully planted 31 million seedlings in 2025, restoring over 23,000 hectares of degraded land. The program continues this year with 2,719 young forest champions leading the charge to make Ghana green again.
Ghanaians are feeling more hopeful about their financial futures as inflation eases and businesses hit their targets. The Bank of Ghana reports economic activity jumped 8.4% this January compared to last year.
Ukraine is partnering with Ghana to establish a football academy and develop grassroots sports infrastructure. The collaboration brings together Ukraine's technical expertise with Ghana's rich football culture.
Ghana's education service is putting money directly into teachers' hands with a new fund designed to reward everyone who keeps schools running. The initiative includes strict fairness rules to make sure every staff member gets their share.
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