Ghana’s international merchandise trade performance in 2025 showed significant growth, with exports far outpacing imports to deliver a record trade surplus, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The 2025 Annual International Merchandise Trade Statistics Report revealed that total trade stood at GH¢654.7 billion (US$52.5 billion). Exports amounted to GH¢401.5 billion (US$32.0 billion), while imports...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Energy Minister Engages NPA on Diesel Price Relief Directive
Following President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to cushion consumers through a temporary reduction of GHS2.00 per litre in the regulatory margin on diesel, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has met with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and key stakeholders to discuss implementation of the measure. Mr. Jinapor explained during the...
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NACOC Raids KTU Campus, Arrests 10 Students for Trafficking Cannabis-Infused Products
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has disrupted an illegal trade in narcotic-laced consumables following a coordinated intelligence-led operation at Koforidua Technical University (KTU). The swoop, carried out during the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Hall Week celebrations between Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026, led to the arrest of ten students for trafficking cannabis-infused...
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NHIA, GMTF Engage Renal Patients Association
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) have held a high-level meeting with the leadership of the Renal Patients Association of Ghana to discuss ways of improving access to dialysis and renal care services nationwide. The engagement, led by NHIA Chief Executive Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe and GMTF Administrator...
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AMA Opens Applications for Youth Climate Action Fund Phase 2.0
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, has announced the opening of applications for the Youth Climate Action Fund Phase 2.0, aimed at supporting youth-led projects that tackle climate change and environmental challenges across the city. In a press release issued Monday, the Assembly said eligible youth groups, youth-led organisations, and youth-serving...
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Makola Market Redevelopment Set to Begin
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and material traders at the 31st December Market in Makola have reached a consensus on relocation arrangements ahead of the market’s redevelopment, scheduled to commence in one month. Under the agreement, traders will be relocated to temporary sites at Rawlings Park and the Community Centre, with the redevelopment project expected...
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Ghana Issues New UAE Employment Visa Requirement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana has announced a new requirement for Ghanaian nationals seeking employment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Effective under UAE Cabinet Decision No. 1/36 of 2026 and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship Decision No. 1/36 of 2026, all applicants for employment visas must now...
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Zoomlion Reaffirms Commitment Amid Arrears Concerns
Waste management giant Zoomlion Ghana Limited has issued a press statement addressing concerns over outstanding arrears owed to MMDA fumigation workers, assuring staff that all legitimate salaries will be paid once funds are released. The company explained that the delay stems from ongoing engagements with the Government of Ghana and the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District...
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GoldBod Warns Public Against AI-Generated Scam Videos
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a public notice alerting citizens to the circulation of AI-generated videos on social media falsely featuring its Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. GoldBod cautioned that it will never request money, transfers, fees, or banking/mobile money details through social media platforms, phone calls, or messaging apps. The Authority...
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GNFS Contain Domestic Fire at Teshie
Firefighters from the Trade Fair Fire Station swiftly responded to a domestic fire outbreak at Teshie LEKMA, behind Prolife Pharmacy, on Sunday morning. The distress call was received via telephone at 10:00 hrs, with the duty crew dispatched at 10:01 hrs. Firefighters arrived at the scene at 10:16 hrs to commence containment operations. Through prompt...