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South African retail giant Shoprite Holdings has confirmed plans to sell its operations in Ghana and Malawi as part of a strategic shift to consolidate its business within South Africa. The company revealed that it received a binding offer in June for its seven Ghanaian stores and one warehouse, marking
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Over 30 female students of the Federal University of Lafia in Nasarawa State have reportedly been raped following a series of violent attacks on off-campus hostels. Armed bandits and thugs targeted student-dominated areas such as Akunza, Gandu, and Burkan Kwato, where many undergraduates live due to limited campus accommodation. In
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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has declared its intention to prosecute Ghanaians who unlawfully vouch for foreign nationals attempting to obtain Ghana Cards. The authority emphasized that it is a criminal offense for a Ghanaian to guarantee the nationality of a non-citizen during the national ID registration process. Speaking at
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Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State, Nigeria, has made her country proud by clinching the top spot in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals. The prestigious competition, which took place in London, United Kingdom, saw thousands of bright minds from around the world vying for top
Economy
The Government of Ghana has announced a new producer price for cocoa, increasing it from GHS 3,100 to GHS 3,228.75 per 64-kilogram bag. This represents a marginal increment of GHS 128.75, despite significant gains in global cocoa prices. The new price takes effect on August 7,
Sports
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has officially signed a two-year contract with Spanish side Villarreal CF, marking his return to La Liga after four years at Arsenal. The 31-year-old, who previously played for Atlético Madrid, is set to bring experience and strength to Villarreal’s midfield. Partey’s move comes after
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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the production of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix, a popular household tomato brand in Ghana, following safety concerns. The suspension affects all canned variants of the product, as well as selected batches of the pouch-packaged versions. In an official statement, the FDA
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Ghanaian President John Mahama has assured Nigerians living in Ghana that they have nothing to fear amid recent concerns over xenophobia and deportation rumors. Addressing the issue publicly, Mahama dismissed viral videos and protest clips circulating on social media as misleading, clarifying that the footage was outdated and involved fewer
Digitalization
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has ordered the National Communications Authority (NCA) to revoke the broadcasting licence of MultiChoice-owned DSTV if it fails to reduce its subscription fees by August 7, 2025. This directive comes after DSTV declined to lower its prices despite the
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Police in Koforidua have re-arrested 29-year-old Vera Akosua Asare after the death of her boyfriend, whom she allegedly attacked with acid while he was asleep. The incident, which happened in March 2025, stemmed from suspicions of infidelity. Vera, who shared a child with the victim, Daniel Omane, is said to
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In the wake of a recent protest by a section of Ghanaians demanding the deportation of Nigerians from the country, both Ghana and Nigeria have moved swiftly to calm tensions and prevent any diplomatic fallout. The demonstration, which was sparked by a viral video containing inflammatory remarks, has been widely
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The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has successfully reclaimed over 16 acres of valuable land near the Kotoka International Airport following a High Court ruling in its favour. The land—leased to subsidiaries of the McDan Group, namely McDan Shipping and Airport Logistics Limited since 2012—was repossessed after the