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Ghana Recovers $1.8M in Stolen Pension Funds for Workers
SolutionsApr 9

Ghana Recovers $1.8M in Stolen Pension Funds for Workers

Ghana's pension watchdog has recovered over $1.8 million from employers who withheld workers' retirement money. The crackdown protects thousands of workers who were being quietly robbed of their future security.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Pension Fund Cuts Processing Time to Just 7 Days
VideosJun 5

Ghana Pension Fund Cuts Processing Time to Just 7 Days

Ghana's national pension scheme has slashed processing times from months to just one week using digital tools. Now they're making online services the default to eliminate long queues entirely.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Ghana's SSNIT Cuts Pension Processing From Months to 7 Days
VideosJun 5

Ghana's SSNIT Cuts Pension Processing From Months to 7 Days

Ghana's national pension scheme now processes claims in just seven days instead of months, thanks to digital transformation. The shift promises faster retirement benefits for thousands of workers across the country.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
SportsFeb 26

Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
UK Plans Free Pension Health Checks for Retirement Savers
SolutionsJan 27

UK Plans Free Pension Health Checks for Retirement Savers

Millions of UK workers could soon get free pension "health checks" to help them avoid under-saving for retirement. The new service would work alongside upcoming pension dashboards to turn confusing numbers into confident action.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
Japan Grants Ghana $20M to Boost Northern Healthcare
Health & WellnessFeb 24

Japan Grants Ghana $20M to Boost Northern Healthcare

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support
SolutionsFeb 27

Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Northern Ghana Backs 18 Young Entrepreneurs With Funding
SolutionsJul 15

Northern Ghana Backs 18 Young Entrepreneurs With Funding

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Korea Commits $3.5M to Restore Ghana's Historic Castles
Global NewsJul 26

Korea Commits $3.5M to Restore Ghana's Historic Castles

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Targets $7.8B in Diaspora Funds for Long-Term Growth
SolutionsApr 23

Ghana Targets $7.8B in Diaspora Funds for Long-Term Growth

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Peace Corps Celebrates 65 Years of Service in Ghana
Solutions1d ago

Peace Corps Celebrates 65 Years of Service in Ghana

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ukraine Teams with Ghana to Build Football Academy
Global NewsFeb 21

Ukraine Teams with Ghana to Build Football Academy

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
MTN Ghana and University Partner on Innovation Hackathon
Innovation5d ago

MTN Ghana and University Partner on Innovation Hackathon

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana to Process 50% of Cocoa Into Chocolate at Home
Solutions19h ago

Ghana to Process 50% of Cocoa Into Chocolate at Home

Ghana is requiring half its cocoa beans to be processed domestically, keeping more profits in the country that grows the world-famous crop. Germany is backing the bold move that could transform Ghana from a raw material exporter into a chocolate manufacturing powerhouse.

Google News - Ghana Development2 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 Leads Digital Change at Turkey Regulatory Summit
SolutionsMay 15

Ghana Leads Digital Change at Turkey Regulatory Summit

Ghana's deputy minister is championing inclusive digital transformation at a major international technology conference in Turkey. The country's ambitious Digital Ghana Agenda is attracting global attention as it transforms education, healthcare, and public services.

Regional: turkey innovation (TR)2 min read
China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project
SolutionsJan 21

China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project

Ghana's Savannah Region is getting a new university thanks to a $30 million grant from China, opening doors for thousands of students in northern Ghana. The project marks another milestone in the countries' friendship dating back to the 1960s.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Launches National Research Fund to Drive Innovation
SolutionsJun 16

Ghana Launches National Research Fund to Drive Innovation

Ghana just launched a dedicated national fund to finance scientific research and innovation, ending decades of financial constraints that held back local researchers. The initiative aims to make Ghana self-reliant through homegrown solutions and knowledge.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
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Planet WinsJul 30

South Korea Shares Forest Comeback Story with Ghana

South Korea, once nearly deforested, is teaching Ghana how it restored its forests through decades of consistent policy and public participation. The knowledge transfer could help Ghana tackle climate change while growing its economy.

Google: reforestation success2 min read
Ghana's Tech Boom Creates Jobs, Reshapes Economy
SolutionsJan 18

Ghana's Tech Boom Creates Jobs, Reshapes Economy

Ghana is transforming into a digital economy powerhouse as startups, fintech companies, and online businesses create new jobs and opportunities across the country. Innovation is no longer just for tech hubs—it's becoming the engine driving Ghana's entire economic future.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read

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