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Over 2,000 students just earned technology degrees from one of Ghana's leading technical universities, with hundreds achieving top honors. The celebration highlighted the school's groundbreaking support for students with disabilities.
Young Ghanaians will get direct access to employers, training programs, and career guidance at a major job fair this September. The event focuses on practical skills that companies are actively hiring for right now.
After years of water shortages, Sekondi-Takoradi will see its water supply jump from 6 to 22 million gallons daily when a major plant upgrade finishes this spring. The project is 98% complete and will finally meet the growing city's needs.
Thousands of workers, retirees, and families took to the streets in colorful celebration as Ghana's Ports and Harbours Authority marked 40 years of service. The wellness walks in Tema and Takoradi brought together every level of the organization in a powerful display of community spirit.
Takoradi Technical University just claimed Ghana's highest honor for innovation, proving that practical solutions to real problems are transforming education. The win caps three straight years as the country's top technical university.
Ghana is restarting construction on two major urban markets that were 58% and 82% complete before financial challenges paused work in 2024. Once finished, the projects will provide modern, safe trading spaces for thousands of small businesses.
Ghana just landed a £215 million partnership with the UK to build West Africa's first major ship repair facility and train thousands in AI, healthcare, and green jobs. The floating dock could transform the country into a maritime powerhouse while creating hundreds of new careers.
Ghana's driving authority is building a dedicated hospital for professional drivers to improve their health and safety. The move comes as part of a broader push to expand services and raise standards across the country's transport sector.
Ghana's Western Region is transforming primary healthcare with free services, upgraded facilities, and round-the-clock care. The ambitious plan aims to move communities from survival to thriving.
The world's oceans have absorbed 90% of excess heat from greenhouse gases, shielding humanity from faster global warming while supporting three billion livelihoods. World Oceans Day 2026 celebrates this vital resource that produces half our oxygen and drives the global economy.
Once harassed and overlooked, Ghana's informal waste collectors just swore in new leadership after transforming themselves into the country's most important sanitation force. They now collect three-quarters of all waste in Greater Accra.
Ghana just launched GHKonnect.com, a new digital platform connecting businesses and customers across all 16 regions. The service gives companies digital tools to grow while helping citizens find trusted local enterprises through verified reviews and real-time information.
Ghana's government has kicked off 87 road and bridge projects across all 16 regions, marking the country's largest coordinated transportation upgrade in recent years. Thirteen projects are already halfway complete, with six nearing the finish line.
Two of Ghana's busiest ports just earned a major vote of confidence from US maritime officials. The successful security assessment strengthens West Africa's reputation as a reliable trading partner.
Ghana is transforming its plastic pollution crisis into a circular economy opportunity worth over $300 million, protecting both its coastal communities and ocean health. After devastating floods exposed how plastic waste threatens economic stability, the nation is building momentum toward sustainable solutions.
The United Kingdom and Ghana have launched a major growth partnership worth £215 million to create thousands of jobs, strengthen infrastructure, and expand opportunities for young people and women. The agreement signed during President Mahama's UK visit will guide cooperation through 2028 with projects already underway.
Minister Emelia Arthur is transforming Ghana's struggling fishing industry with humble leadership and bold reforms. In her first month, she's already passed landmark legislation and walked fishing villages to meet communities face to face.