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Ghana Launches Film Fund to Boost Movie Industry
InnovationMay 20

Ghana Launches Film Fund to Boost Movie Industry

Ghana's National Film Authority just launched a major fund to solve one of the industry's biggest problems: getting financing. The move could transform how Ghanaian filmmakers get their stories to the world.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Launches SheaPark Hub to Boost Rural Industry
SolutionsFeb 1

Ghana Launches SheaPark Hub to Boost Rural Industry

A new industrial hub in Ghana's Upper West Region promises to transform the local shea industry into an economic powerhouse. The SheaPark Resource Hub aims to create jobs and lift communities through sustainable value-added production.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana and UK Sign Growth Deal Creating Jobs and Industry
Global NewsJun 1

Ghana and UK Sign Growth Deal Creating Jobs and Industry

Ghana and the United Kingdom have signed a Growth Partnership targeting job creation and industrial development across key sectors. The deal comes as Ghana's economy shows remarkable recovery, with inflation dropping from 23.8% to 3.4% in just 16 months.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Berlin Film Festival Chief Keeps Job After Industry Rally
SolutionsMar 4

Berlin Film Festival Chief Keeps Job After Industry Rally

When Berlin Film Festival director Tricia Tuttle faced possible dismissal over controversial speeches at the awards ceremony, thousands of filmmakers worldwide rallied to protect artistic freedom. Her job was saved, proving that united voices can defend cultural independence.

DW News3 min read
Ghana's Tuna Industry Earns Global Sustainability Award
Planet WinsMar 3

Ghana's Tuna Industry Earns Global Sustainability Award

Ghana just became one of the few African nations to earn the prestigious Marine Stewardship Council certification for sustainable tuna fishing. The recognition opens doors to premium global markets while protecting ocean health for future generations.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
South Africa's Film Industry Wins Parliament Intervention
SolutionsJan 29

South Africa's Film Industry Wins Parliament Intervention

After hundreds of film workers protested outside Parliament, officials pledged urgent action to fix a two-year funding freeze that's threatening thousands of jobs. The breakthrough came after workers revealed a $35 million backlog in unpaid government rebates.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Ghana Partners Blue Skies to Boost Mango Industry
SolutionsMar 1

Ghana Partners Blue Skies to Boost Mango Industry

Ghana's Tree Crops Development Authority is teaming up with fruit processor Blue Skies to strengthen the country's mango sector. The partnership promises more jobs, better exports, and brighter prospects for rural farmers.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Pursues Justice for Women Filmed Without Consent
Community HeroesFeb 15

Ghana Pursues Justice for Women Filmed Without Consent

Ghana's government is taking strong legal action to extradite a foreign national who secretly recorded and shared intimate videos of women online for profit. The case highlights how nations are stepping up to protect citizens from digital exploitation.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Saudi Arabia Opens 9-Week Film Training for Aspiring Crews
Solutions1d ago

Saudi Arabia Opens 9-Week Film Training for Aspiring Crews

Film AlUla launches an intensive hands-on program giving Saudi men and women direct access to professional film sets and industry experts. The initiative builds on Saudi Arabia's growing creative economy while training the next generation of production assistants.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Nigerian Film 'Dara' Heads to DC Independent Film Festival
Global NewsFeb 7

Nigerian Film 'Dara' Heads to DC Independent Film Festival

A Nigerian coming-of-age drama has been chosen as the only African feature film among five selected for Washington DC's longest-running independent film festival. The selection marks a significant milestone for contemporary Nigerian cinema on the global stage.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Ghana's Tema Shipyard Roars Back with 55% Revenue Growth
InnovationApr 13

Ghana's Tema Shipyard Roars Back with 55% Revenue Growth

A once-struggling African shipyard has turned around dramatically, growing revenue by 55% in a single year and winning back customers from across West Africa. Vessels that left for competitors are now returning to Ghana's Tema facility thanks to faster service and stronger leadership.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Nollywood Star: Talent Beats Beauty in Film Industry
Acts of KindnessJun 6

Nollywood Star: Talent Beats Beauty in Film Industry

Award-winning Nigerian actor Emelu Simon Chibuzor is pushing back against the idea that actresses need cosmetic surgery to succeed. His message to aspiring stars: skill and hard work matter more than appearance.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Ghana Fishers Push for Fairer Ocean Protection Rules
SolutionsMay 6

Ghana Fishers Push for Fairer Ocean Protection Rules

Small-scale fishers in Ghana face strict conservation rules while industrial trawlers escape scrutiny, but marine experts are demanding equal enforcement to truly protect ocean life. The push comes as Ghana works toward protecting 30% of its waters by 2030.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Kentucky Film Industry Creates 6,000+ Jobs and $3M Impact
SolutionsApr 1

Kentucky Film Industry Creates 6,000+ Jobs and $3M Impact

Lexington, Kentucky is becoming a hotspot for filmmakers seeking alternatives to expensive coastal productions, creating thousands of local jobs and pumping millions into the economy. The state's generous tax incentives and signature hospitality are turning Kentucky into Hollywood's new favorite location.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
20 Women Built Nollywood Into Global Film Powerhouse
Community HeroesMar 9

20 Women Built Nollywood Into Global Film Powerhouse

From theatre pioneers to Netflix directors, women have shaped Nigeria's film industry into the world's second-largest by volume. Premium Times celebrates the actresses, producers, and visionaries who built Nollywood from the ground up.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's Ekiti State Launches Film Village and Fund
SolutionsApr 25

Nigeria's Ekiti State Launches Film Village and Fund

Ekiti State is transforming a movie set into Nigeria's newest film village while offering creative loans at just 7% interest. The moves signal a bold bet on creative industries as economic engines.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Momoa, Waititi, and Curtis Buy Auckland Film Studio
InnovationApr 5

Momoa, Waititi, and Curtis Buy Auckland Film Studio

Three Polynesian stars just purchased New Zealand's Studio West to create jobs and champion Indigenous storytelling. The move promises to revitalize a struggling film industry while giving local talent a platform to thrive.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Ghana Creates 27,000 Jobs with New Garment Factories
SolutionsJan 22

Ghana Creates 27,000 Jobs with New Garment Factories

Ghana is launching three new garment factories that will create 27,000 jobs for workers who need minimal training to start. The government-backed initiative strengthens the country's industrial growth while tackling unemployment head-on.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Ghana Now Refines Its Own Gold Into Bullion Bars
InnovationFeb 5

Ghana Now Refines Its Own Gold Into Bullion Bars

For the first time, Ghana is refining gold from small-scale miners into bullion bars at home, creating 162 jobs and keeping more wealth in the country. The partnership between Ghana Gold Board and Gold Coast Refinery marks a turning point in West Africa's gold industry.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Breaks Ground on $250M Glass Factory Creating 6,000 Jobs
InnovationFeb 26

Ghana Breaks Ground on $250M Glass Factory Creating 6,000 Jobs

Ghana just launched construction of West Africa's largest float glass manufacturing facility, creating nearly 6,000 jobs and marking a major shift from importing to producing. The $250 million investment represents one of the biggest industrial projects in the nation's history.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read

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