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Ghana's bilateral trade with US remains strong despite 10% tariff - Ambassador Palmer

Ghana's bilateral trade with US remains strong despite 10% tariff - Ambassador Palmer
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BUSINESS

Ghana projects $1.01bn in petroleum receipts for 2025

Ghana has projected petroleum receipts for the year 2025 to total US$1,011.36 million, according to the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.

Ghana projects $1.01bn in petroleum receipts for 2025

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Ghana hit by 10% import tax as Trump reveals new tariffs

United States of America (USA) President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariff hikes, including a 10% import tax on goods from Ghana.

Ghana hit by 10% import tax as Trump reveals new tariffs

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Inflation rate falls to 22.4% in March

Ghana's year-on-year inflation rate dropped to 22.4% in March 2025, down from 23.1% recorded in February, according to the latest report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

Inflation rate falls to 22.4% in March

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NEWS & FEATURES

We are ready with results to prosecute culprits of vetting chaos - Emmanuel Bedzrah

Chair of the Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the disruptive chaos that marred the ministerial vetting process in Parliament on January 30, 2025, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has assured that the committee ...

We are ready with results to prosecute culprits of vetting chaos - Emmanuel Bedzrah

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24-hour fire brigades to be deployed in markets - Interior Ministry

The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has announced plans to establish a system where fire brigades will be stationed at markets across the country on a 24-hour basis to prevent and respond to f...

24-hour fire brigades to be deployed in markets - Interior Ministry

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92.3% of businesses in Ghana lack formal registration - GSS

A recent survey by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that a staggering 92.3% of businesses in Ghana operate informally, leaving only 7.7% within the formal sector.

92.3% of businesses in Ghana lack formal registration - GSS

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Ghana's bilateral trade with US remains strong despite 10% tariff - Ambassador Palmer

Virginia Evelyn Palmer, the United States Ambassador to Ghana, has addressed concerns regarding the potential effects of the recently imposed 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports.

Ghana's bilateral trade with US remains strong despite 10% tariff - Ambassador Palmer

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SHOWBIZ & LIFESTYLE

'We are constantly asking ourselves how we can improve' – MTN CEO after encounter with scammer

'We are constantly asking ourselves how we can improve' – MTN CEO after encounter with scammer

The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has shared a fascinating and eye-opening story about an encounter with a fraudster, underscoring the company’s ongoing efforts to combat frau...

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Kelvin Kobiri payed for my first 2 productions when I decided to produce my own movies - Yvonne Nelson

Kelvin Kobiri payed for my first 2 productions when I decided to produce my own movies - Yvonne Nelson

Ghanaian actress and movie producer Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Nelson has lauded Kelvin Kobiri for his vital support in her early days as a movie producer. Reflecting on her journey into production, she cr...

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I grew up loving JJ despite the pain he put my father through – Maame Efua Houadjeto

I grew up loving JJ despite the pain he put my father through – Maame Efua Houadjeto

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, has opened up about the pain her father endured during a coup led by the late former president, Jerry John Rawlings, whil...

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Keche opens up about their early identity struggles in the music industry

Keche opens up about their early identity struggles in the music industry

Ghanaian music duo Keche has shared their journey of finding their identity in the music industry, revealing that their well-known name was not their first choice.

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AROUND AFRICA

Ex-ministers among 50 freed by Niger's Military; ousted president still detained

Ex-ministers among 50 freed by Niger's Military; ousted president still detained

Niger's military leaders have freed more than 50 individuals, including former government officials they had previously overthrown in 2023.

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Hospital in Gaza’s south bombed, dozens of patients killed

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Mogadishu becomes home for Sudanese refugees

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Senegalese rate president Diomaye Faye's first year in office

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Egyptian man pulls 279-tonne train using his teeth

Egyptian man pulls 279-tonne train using his teeth

Egyptian wrestler and strongman Ashraf Kabonga achieved a remarkable feat on Thursday, setting a new Guinness World Record by pulling a 279-tonne train using only his teeth and physical strength.

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South Africa secures €4.7bn EU investment to boost economy

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Gaza’s food crisis worsens as Israel shuts supply routes

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Four independent candidates, including Nguema, to contest Gabon’s presidency

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WORLD

USAID cuts: Funding cuts could lead to one million child deaths

USAID cuts: Funding cuts could lead to one million child deaths

A leading global health organization has sounded the alarm over a potential crisis, warning that up to one million children could die from preventable diseases if the United States withdraws its finan...

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LJ Smith, author of The Vampire Diaries, passes away at 66

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Namibia swears in first female president Nandi-Ndaitwah

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JFK experts scour newly unsealed assassination files

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Tinubu declares emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers State

Tinubu declares emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers State

Nigeria is facing a growing political crisis after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, a major oil-producing region. He also suspended the governor, deputy governor, a...

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Rival to Erdogan taken into custody shortly before presidential bid

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Telegram founder allowed to leave Franceb after arrest, authorities continue case against him

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Former Georgian president Saakashvili jailed for four more years

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SPORTS

La Liga reveals Barca lack finances to register Olmo, Pau

La Liga reveals Barca lack finances to register Olmo, Pau

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