68 h. ago Ghana Onion Farmers Push for Import Restrictions Amid Market Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/Local onion farmers in Ghana’s Asante Akyem North District are demanding government intervention to regulate foreign imports that they claim are devastating domestic markets despite a strong local harvest. The farmers argue that despite producing sufficient onions to meet national demand this season, cheaper imports from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger continue to dominate consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana Calls for United Front Against Persistent Youth Unemployment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/Ghana’s unemployment crisis demands coordinated intervention across government, private sector and development agencies, according to new labour statistics revealing persistent challenges despite economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service released quarterly data showing national unemployment declined from 14.9 percent in early 2023 to 13.1 percent by end-2024, yet structural problems remain deeply entrenched. Youth unemployment continues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/

Politics

4 d. ago Ghana Threatens DStv Shutdown Over Subscription Price Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/The Ghanaian government has issued MultiChoice Ghana an ultimatum to reduce subscription prices by September 6 or face licence revocation and operational shutdown, escalating a months-long pricing dispute. Communications Minister Samuel George delivered the stark warning during the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, declaring that the DStv operator must comply with government demands for fairer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/

Events

5 d. ago Ada’s salt dilemma: Calls grow for probe into Electrochem concession

The dispute over the Ada Songor Lagoon has resurfaced, with residents and salt miners demanding that government and parliament investigate alleged attacks linked to the concession granted to Electrochem Company Limited.

Politics

6 d. ago Cocoa Farmers Demand Higher Prices Despite Government Increase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-farmers-demand-higher-prices-despite-government-increase/Ghana’s largest cocoa farmers association has rejected the government’s newly announced farmgate price, warning that inadequate compensation threatens the sector’s sustainability and could drive more smuggling. The Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association (GCCFA) called for urgent review of the GH¢3,228.75 per 64-kilogram bag price set for the 2025/2026 season. The rate represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-farmers-demand-higher-prices-despite-government-increase/

Politics

9 d. ago Land Corruption Crisis Demands Urgent Reform, Ghana Experts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/land-corruption-crisis-demands-urgent-reform-ghana-experts-warn/Ghana’s land governance system faces systematic breakdown that fuels corruption and blocks development across the country, according to experts demanding immediate government intervention to prevent further economic damage. Transparency International Ghana hosted discussions this week highlighting how weak land management undermines investor confidence, destroys rural livelihoods and traps citizens in costly legal battles over property […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/land-corruption-crisis-demands-urgent-reform-ghana-experts-warn/

Events

1 week ago Conakry Youth Declaration: Ghanaian Youth Activists Present Bold Demands to Government

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/conakry-youth-declaration-ghanaian-youth-activists-present-bold-demands-to-government/Two dynamic young women, Benedicta, a member of Plan International Ghana’s Youth Advisory Panel, and Shirley, from Plan International Ghana Alumni Network, have boldly presented the Conakry Youth Declaration to Ghana’s Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Lawyer George Opare-Addo. The Declaration was crafted during a week-long regional youth forum in Conakry, Guinea, which brought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/conakry-youth-declaration-ghanaian-youth-activists-present-bold-demands-to-government/

Politics

1 week ago Ghana’s Poultry Industry Calls for Trade Controls as Imports Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-calls-for-trade-controls-as-imports-surge/Ghana’s domestic poultry sector is demanding urgent government intervention as cheap foreign imports continue decimating local production, with new data showing a dramatic shift in the country’s food security landscape over three decades. The West African nation once boasted poultry self-sufficiency in the 1980s, when local farms employed over 120,000 people across a thriving ecosystem […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-calls-for-trade-controls-as-imports-surge/

Politics

1 week ago Treasury Bills Miss Target Despite Rate Hikes as Investor Demand Weakens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/treasury-bills-miss-target-despite-rate-hikes-as-investor-demand-weakens/Ghana’s Treasury Bills auction fell short of government targets for the third consecutive week despite interest rate increases designed to attract investor participation. The Bank of Ghana’s latest auction report shows the government sought GH¢6.4 billion but received only GH¢5.8 billion in bids, creating an undersubscription of GH¢608.87 million. This represents a 9.5 percent shortfall […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/treasury-bills-miss-target-despite-rate-hikes-as-investor-demand-weakens/

Economics

2 w. ago No investor will bet on chaos – Mahama demands governance reform to unlock Africa’s growth

President John Mahama has stressed that Africa cannot unlock its growth potential without bold governance reforms that guarantee stability, accountability, and predictability.

Economics

2 w. ago Fed Governor Vows to Stay Despite Trump’s Resignation Demand

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fed-governor-vows-to-stay-despite-trumps-resignation-demand/Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is refusing to resign after former President Donald Trump demanded she step down over mortgage fraud allegations. Cook called the claims an attempt to bully her out of office and pledged to provide accurate information about her financial history. The allegations center on property records in Michigan and Georgia, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fed-governor-vows-to-stay-despite-trumps-resignation-demand/

Politics

3 w. ago African Leaders Demand Inclusive Governance at Continental Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-demand-inclusive-governance-at-continental-summit/Political representatives from over 30 countries convened in Accra this week for the African Political Parties Summit, issuing a unified call for transformative inclusion in governance. The three-day gathering, which opened Tuesday, focused on redefining political parties to drive regional integration and equitable development. South Africa’s Special Envoy Jeff Radebe delivered a blistering critique of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-demand-inclusive-governance-at-continental-summit/

Politics

4 w. ago Helicopter Crash Ignites Renewed Calls to End Ghana’s Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/A devastating military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians, including two government ministers, has intensified demands for decisive action against illegal mining. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the aircraft vanished from radar en route from Accra to Obuasi last Wednesday, with eyewitnesses reporting the wreckage burned beyond recognition. Among the victims were Defence Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/

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