Local Labour costs still top constraint in Ghana’s construction sector – GSS New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that labour costs remain the biggest challenge facing the country’s construction sector, despite a continued easing of overall cost pressures. Year-on-year labour inflation stood at 10.7 per cent, down from 12.7 per cent in November. Inflation for building materials declined further to 2.7 per cent, while plant and equipment inflation rose to 5.6 per cent, even though prices in both categories […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local New malaria vaccines helped Ghana slash child deaths. Then Trump, others cut aid New vaccines are helping Ghana approach a long-sought goal of ending child deaths from malaria, demonstrating the potential of the shots to drive back a disease that kills nearly half a million young children every year in Africa, according to the international vaccine aid group Gavi and the country’s health service. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local Mahama urges African leaders to pursue bold economic reforms for inclusive growth President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to prioritise far-reaching economic reforms that deliver tangible development outcomes and enhance the safety and welfare of citizens across the continent.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local Nii Lante Vanderpuye advises NDC against Supreme Court review of Kpandai ruling National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against pursuing a review of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Kpandai parliamentary election, describing the move as costly and unlikely to yield any real gains.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local Korle Bu Teaching Hospital set to introduce IVF services The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) is preparing to roll out In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services as part of efforts to expand access to specialised reproductive healthcare in Ghana.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
Local Largest bulk carrier docks at port Takoradi By Juliet Aguiar Dugbartey, Takoradi Ghana has recorded a significant milestone in its maritime and extractive industries with the successful berthing of the largest bulk carrier ever to dock at the Port of Takoradi. The 300,000 deadweight tonne (DWT) capesize vessel, MV CSB Years, was formally inaugurated and welcomed on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, through […] The post Largest bulk carrier docks at port Takoradi appeared first on The Business […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 2
Local Positioning SMEs for growth in a lower interest rate environment By Ernestina MENSAH Earlier in March 2024, I wrote about managing risk in a recovering economy, emphasizing that an improvement in macroeconomic indicators does not translate into a simultaneous decline in risk at all levels of the economy. Recovery often signals a shift in phase, not the disappearance of embedded vulnerabilities. While systemic conditions may […] The post Positioning SMEs for growth in a lower interest rate environment appeared first […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
insert_link Local Monitor heart rate and body signals during exercise to prevent risks – Dr Prince Pambo Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician, Dr Prince Pambo, has advised Ghanaians to treat exercise like prescribed medicine by paying close attention to heart rate limits and listening to their bodies to avoid health risks during physical activity.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local GoldBod to deploy inspectors to clamp down on unlicensed jeweler and gold operations The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to intensify enforcement efforts against unlicensed jewellery manufacturers, gold fabricators and gold refineries operating in the country, following concerns over widespread non-compliance with licensing requirements.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
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