36 m. ago Civil Society Coalition Rejects Ghana Lithium Royalty Reduction to Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/The Coalition for Accountable Resource Governance has strongly opposed the proposed five percent royalty rate in Ghana’s renegotiated Ewoyaa lithium agreement, describing the reduction as undermining national interests. CARG-Ghana issued a statement criticizing the government’s decision to lower the rate from 10 percent negotiated under the previous administration. The coalition argues the adjustment represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/

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37 m. ago Lightwave eHealth questions NHIA audit, flags missing GH₵10.45 million

Eric Adjei, Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, has raised concerns over what he describes as irregularities in the audit process conducted by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) into the company’s operations. Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show, he suggested that some issues may be linked to personal or institutional conflicts rather than genuine procedural lapses. According to Adjei, Lightwave, the developers of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), has cooperated with audits and investigations, but the involvement of a competitor in the process raises questions about impartiality. “We do not have any problem with any institution going to do an audit or investigation. But again, why do you send a competitor to go do an audit?” he asked. The coordinator further disclosed that GH₵10.45 million, initially allocated to Lightwave from NHIA funds, was redirected to the auditing institution in 2024. He described the transaction as “surprising...

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38 m. ago Benin Government Thwarts Military Coup Attempt Against President Talon

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-thwarts-military-coup-attempt-against-president-talon/Benin government forces successfully stopped a military coup attempt on Sunday, December 7, 2025, after soldiers briefly seized state television and declared President Patrice Talon removed from office. The incident began early Sunday morning when mutinous troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri stormed the national television station in Cotonou. The soldiers, calling themselves the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-thwarts-military-coup-attempt-against-president-talon/

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51 m. ago Manasseh Azure Awuni suggests OSP failing in key corruption cases

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is failing in key corruption cases.

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76 m. ago Sammy Darko’s indicting comments put OSP under fire in AB Adjei case – Manasseh Azure

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni says comments made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)’s Director of Strategy, Research and Communications, Samuel Appiah Darko, amount to an indictment of the OSP’s own handling of the AB Adjei corruption case.

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89 m. ago ‘I was used as a pawn’ – Manasseh Azure walks away from OSP case after explosive concerns

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of weakening its own case against former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) boss A.B. Adjei.

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96 m. ago Analyst Questions Secrecy Around Government WhatsApp Platform With Journalists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/Dr. Joshua Zaato has raised concerns about a government-initiated WhatsApp platform that reportedly includes journalists, civil society actors, and officials from key accountability institutions, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding its creation and membership. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, 8 December 2025, the governance and public policy analyst from the University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/

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2 h. ago KNUST launches Nkabom collaborative project to transform Ghana’s agri

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially launched the Nkabom Collaborative Project, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Ghana’s agri-food and nutrition ecosystem. Speaking at the launch on Farmers’ Day, Mr Piere Brunache Jr., Director of the Nkabom Collaborative Secretariat at McGill University, Canada, described the project as a platform that will create thousands of jobs and support the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises.

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2 h. ago New Book Highlights Gaps in Ghana Consumer and Competition Laws

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-book-highlights-gaps-in-ghana-consumer-and-competition-laws/A new book examining gaps in Ghana’s consumer and competition laws has been launched in Accra, raising renewed questions about why the country still lacks comprehensive legal framework to protect buyers and ensure fair market conduct. The book titled Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana A Legal Compass was unveiled on the eve of World […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-book-highlights-gaps-in-ghana-consumer-and-competition-laws/

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2 h. ago Minority Leader Raises Concerns Over Politically Motivated Removals Under Current Government

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minority-leader-raises-concerns-over-politically-motivated-removals-under-current-government/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about what he describes as a growing pattern of politically motivated removals under the current administration. The Member of Parliament argued that one year after Ghanaians voted for change, the country is instead witnessing retribution rather than transformation. Afenyo-Markin stated that a purge began with thousands of citizens […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minority-leader-raises-concerns-over-politically-motivated-removals-under-current-government/

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2 h. ago Bank of Ghana to Issue Revised Cybersecurity Directive for Financial Institutions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/The Bank of Ghana plans to issue a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive early next year, introducing tougher governance standards and expanding sector-wide monitoring systems as rising digital payments expose banks and fintechs to sophisticated attacks. Officials announced the measures at a cybersecurity summit in Accra, emphasizing the need to match regulatory frameworks with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/

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2 h. ago OSP turning PPA CEO probe into a “foolish case” – Manasseh Azure

Freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has described the handling of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as “becoming a foolish case.” Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show on Friday, December 6, Manasseh expressed frustration at what he described as delays and procedural issues that undermine the prosecution’s effectiveness.

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3 h. ago Marketing Institute Urges Government Partnership to Strengthen Ghana’s National Brand Identity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-institute-urges-government-partnership-to-strengthen-ghanas-national-brand-identity/The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana has called for enhanced government collaboration to build a competitive national identity, stating that economic transformation depends on strategic, data driven approaches to branding at the 34th President’s Ball in Accra. Michael Abbiw, President of CIMG, told members and guests that sustained national development requires defining and projecting a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-institute-urges-government-partnership-to-strengthen-ghanas-national-brand-identity/

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3 h. ago CUTS International pressures parliament to expedite consumer protection and competition laws

Policy think tank CUTS International has urged the Ghanaian government and Parliament to act swiftly in enacting the country’s long-awaited Consumer Protection and Competition Laws, stressing that the continued delays leave citizens vulnerable and undermine investor confidence.

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3 h. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK are unable to submit their theses over unpaid fees – Cohorts President

Prince Komla Bansah, President of the Ghanaian PhD Cohort in the United Kingdom, has revealed that several Ghanaian doctoral candidates are unable to submit their completed theses due to outstanding tuition fees owed by the Government of Ghana.

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3 h. ago IMANI Demands Seven Data Safeguards for 2026 SIM Registration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-demands-seven-data-safeguards-for-2026-sim-registration/Policy think tank IMANI Africa has outlined seven minimum safeguards government must enforce before proceeding with the planned 2026 SIM registration exercise to protect millions of Ghanaians from data misuse and surveillance. The organization released a comprehensive brief demanding strict protections for biometric information as Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George prepares to launch fresh nationwide […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-demands-seven-data-safeguards-for-2026-sim-registration/

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4 h. ago Mahama lauds women’s progress in Ghana, draws lessons from China’s development model

President John Dramani Mahama says both Ghana and China have made significant progress in advancing women’s rights and expanding opportunities across education, governance, science and technology. Speaking in an exclusive interview on China Global Television Network (CGTN) as part of the commemoration of 65 years of Ghana–China diplomatic relations, Mr Mahama said gender parity in Ghana’s basic and secondary school enrolment reflects a major shift from previous decades.

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4 h. ago Ghana more stable, freer for journalists one year after elections – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, says Ghana is enjoying a more stable political climate and greater media freedom a year after the 7th December 2024 general elections. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Gbande argued that the country has seen “a stabilised society of unism” under the current administration. He said the public no longer feels that “a small group of families want to capture this nation,” a claim often echoed during the 2024 campaign season.

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5 h. ago Alan Kyerematen rejected my offer to serve as minister in 2000 – Kufuor reveals

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has revealed that Alan Kyerematen declined an invitation to serve in his first government after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) won power in the 2000 elections.

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7 h. ago Mahama commends US for lifting tariffs on Ghana’s agricultural exports

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the United States Government for lifting the tariff on agriculture imports it imposed on Ghana.

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