15 h. ago Constitutional Amendment Process Empowers Minority in Parliament Says Barker

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, has stated that Ghana’s constitutional amendment process grants significant power to the parliamentary minority, making unilateral changes by any governing party virtually impossible. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 27, 2025, the activist and lawyer emphasized that constitutional reforms must navigate stringent parliamentary procedures that cannot bypass […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/

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39 h. ago ‘NDC can’t change the constitution alone’ – Minority MPs hold key role, says Barker

Convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has observed that the legal process required to amend recommendations by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) could significantly strengthen the influence of the minority in Parliament.

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64 h. ago Barker Vormawor Urges Stronger Capacity Building for ORAL Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/barker-vormawor-urges-stronger-capacity-building-for-oral-success/Private legal practitioner and activist Oliver Barker Vormawor has called for a new approach to ensure Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) succeeds, recommending the establishment of a 40 member white collar crime unit at the Attorney General’s Department. In a social media post, Barker Vormawor suggested the Attorney General should engage the Finance Minister to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/barker-vormawor-urges-stronger-capacity-building-for-oral-success/

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5 d. ago China Deepens Mining Cooperation with Ghana Through Technology Transfer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-deepens-mining-cooperation-with-ghana-through-technology-transfer/China is strengthening its cooperation with Ghana in the mining sector, with a strong focus on technology transfer, responsible investment and building sustainable industrial capacity to help the country maximize economic benefits from its mineral resources. Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, outlined this commitment during a three day training workshop organized by the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-deepens-mining-cooperation-with-ghana-through-technology-transfer/

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5 d. ago Engr. Prof Amevi Acakpovi honoured as Best Engineering & Technologist of the Year

The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GCCI) has awarded Engr. Professor Amevi Acakpovi, PhD, the Best Engineering & Technologist of the Year 2024/2025 Award, in recognition of his exceptional professional excellence, transformative leadership, and outstanding contributions to engineering, technology, and national capacity building.

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8 d. ago Gold Fields Ghana Foundation empowers youth through education and skills training

Since 2005, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has been transforming lives in its host communities through the Scholarship Programme, a flagship initiative designed to advance education and build professional capacity among the youth of Tarkwa and Damang.

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9 d. ago Activist urges stronger border security, environmental protection, and accountability

Women and children’s rights activist and politician, Christabel Adomako Kye, has urged the Ghanaian government to prioritise border security, environmental protection, and transparency in the management of state resources.

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9 d. ago Ghana Pension Funds Build Capacity for Alternative Investments

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pension-funds-build-capacity-for-alternative-investments/Ghana’s pension industry conducted specialized training for fund managers and trustees as assets approach GH¢100 billion, though actual deployment into private equity remains minimal despite expanded regulatory limits. Impact Investing Ghana organized a four-day workshop through the Pensions Industry Collaborative to strengthen the ability of pension professionals to evaluate and invest in alternative assets including […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pension-funds-build-capacity-for-alternative-investments/

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2 w. ago COCOBOD Board Chairman Seeks Regional Security Partnership Against Cocoa Smuggling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-board-chairman-seeks-regional-security-partnership-against-cocoa-smuggling/Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Board Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has urged for stronger collaboration between the board and Regional Security Councils to combat the smuggling of cocoa and farm inputs during a recent three day working visit to the Western Region. The plea came during discussions with Regional Minister Joseph Nelson, where Ampofo pointed out […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-board-chairman-seeks-regional-security-partnership-against-cocoa-smuggling/

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2 w. ago Christian professionals challenged to rise as Ghana’s new economic problem

At a time when Ghana is grappling with rising economic uncertainty, youth unemployment, ethical concerns in business, and urgent calls for stronger moral leadership in public life, the Christ Business Network (CBN) has renewed its leadership with a decisive focus on faith-driven enterprise and national transformation.

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2 w. ago Ghana’s environmental, social, governance and sustainability future: Are organisations ready?

A capacity-building workshop has equipped Ghanaian journalists with deeper insight into how to accurately report on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues as the country prepares for mandatory sustainability reporting by 2027.

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2 w. ago Judiciary urges stronger national action to tackle gender based violence

The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement on 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) with the judicial service.

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2 w. ago University of Ghana VC urges alumni to boost IT labs, praises 1993 year group

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has renewed calls for stronger alumni involvement in improving the school’s ICT facilities, urging graduates across all year groups to help equip computer laboratories with more devices and learning tools. Speaking during a visit by the 1993 Year Group—popularly known as the Pacesetters—Prof. Amfo praised the cohort for what she described as a practical and exemplary model of alumni support. “We need sustained alumni support to strengthen our IT infrastructure,” she said. “What the 1993 group has done shows how old students can make a real difference.”

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2 w. ago Communicating to act on sexual and reproductive health in Africa: UNFPA’s innovative approach

The International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) opened its doors on Wednesday, December 3, with a preliminary session focused on capacity building, highlighting the crucial role of youth in advocacy for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) policies and HIV.

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2 w. ago Mahama urges stronger global partnerships to transform Africa’s healthcare future

President John Mahama has urged global African leaders to strengthen partnerships and strategic collaborations aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the continent.

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2 w. ago GACC urges stronger youth action in Ghana’s fight against corruption

The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), Mrs Emefa Beauty Nartey, has called on all Ghanaians to join forces against corruption, emphasising the critical role of the country’s youth in shaping a transparent and accountable future.

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2 w. ago EU Envoy Calls Ghana Partnership Indispensable Amid Sahel Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/The European Union Special Representative for the Sahel has urged stronger cooperation between Ghana and the EU, describing the relationship as indispensable as violent extremism and political instability intensify across the Sahel region. João Cravinho said his three day mission to Ghana reinforced the EU’s conviction that Ghana is both a reliable and necessary partner […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/

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3 w. ago Vice President applauds NHIA for 2025 gains, urges stronger public education on health insurance

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for what she describes as significant progress made in strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025.

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3 w. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in talent development and leadership capacity building

Insight. The strength of your organisation is limited by the strength of its leaders. CEOs must build a pipeline of capable, values-driven talent ready to take on expanded responsibilities. Key Strategies.1. Assess Leadership Bench Strength – Know your future-ready leaders. 2. Invest in Development Programs – Formal training, coaching, and mentorship. 3. Promote Internal Mobility—Give […]

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3 w. ago Ghana Baptist University College urges government to extend education support to private universities

Acting President of the Ghana Baptist University College (GBUC), Wiafe Nti Akenten, has emphasised the need for the government's educational policies to consider private universities for holistic human resource capacity building.

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