4 d. ago Banking Expert Praises BoG Digital Credit Notice But Pushes for Dedicated Legislation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-praises-bog-digital-credit-notice-but-pushes-for-dedicated-legislation/A leading financial consultant has endorsed the Bank of Ghana’s recent notice on digital credit services while arguing that the rapidly expanding sector may need its own legislative framework rather than amendments to existing laws. Dr. Richmond Atuahene described the central bank’s move as essential for bringing structure to an industry that has transformed how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-praises-bog-digital-credit-notice-but-pushes-for-dedicated-legislation/

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4 d. ago Ghana Baptist Convention lifts restrictions on women in ministry, charts new growth vision

The Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC) has resolved to fully embrace the ministry potential of women by annulling its 1998 resolution that placed restrictions on women’s involvement in pastoral and leadership roles. This landmark decision was made at the 62nd Annual Session of the Convention, held from 26th to 30th August 2025 at the Baptist Women’s Retreat Centre in Ejura.

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4 d. ago Consultant Pushes for Engineers to Fill 30% of Ghana’s Leadership Roles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consultant-pushes-for-engineers-to-fill-30-of-ghanas-leadership-roles/A management consultant is calling for a dramatic shift in Ghana’s governance structure, arguing that engineers should occupy at least 30% of cabinet, board, and municipal leadership positions to accelerate development. Charles Kwesi Mensa of Trust Consult believes Ghana’s socio-economic challenges stem partly from having the wrong professionals in decision-making roles. He contends that lawyers, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consultant-pushes-for-engineers-to-fill-30-of-ghanas-leadership-roles/

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1 week ago Cameroon awards $312m Gas Power plant project to Ghanaian company, Sunon Asogli Power

The Government of Cameroon has selected Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Ltd and China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd to construct the Limbe Combined-Cycle Gas-Fired Power Plant and associated infrastructure in the country’s southwest region, according to an official announcement made on August 20, 2025. The decision concludes a decade- long search for suitable partners after prior […]

Economics

1 week ago Passing the torch as Ghana nurtures young minds for national development

In an era where national development hinges on bold ideas, integrity, and competent leadership, the role of young people in shaping Ghana’s future can no longer be underestimated. On Friday, 22nd August 2025, the Ghana School of Law (GSL), the only professional law training institution in the country, demonstrated that the seeds of responsible leadership are being sown right within its walls.

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1 week ago Ethiopian MRO Becomes Among First in Africa to Test Boeing 737 MAX Engines

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopian-mro-becomes-among-first-in-africa-to-test-boeing-737-max-engines/Ethiopian MRO Services has successfully completed capability testing for the LEAP-1B engine used exclusively on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, positioning the facility among a select few worldwide with this advanced maintenance capacity. The Addis Ababa-based operation announced completion of its Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1) capability after successfully testing the CFM International engine at its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopian-mro-becomes-among-first-in-africa-to-test-boeing-737-max-engines/

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1 week ago We must ensure cedi strengthening is not artificially engineered – Kofi Bentil warns

Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has cautioned against what he describes as the “artificial engineering” of the Ghanaian cedi’s recent appreciation, urging policymakers to adopt a more cautious and transparent approach to currency stabilisation.

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2 w. ago Ghana Inducts 125 New Engineers Amid Calls for Broader Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-inducts-125-new-engineers-amid-calls-for-broader-impact/In a significant step for the nation’s technical workforce, the Ghana Institution of Engineering welcomed 125 new professionals into its ranks during an induction ceremony in Accra. The event underscores the growing capacity of Ghana’s engineering sector. GhIE President Ludwig Annag Hesse reminded the inductees that full membership grants them the right to vote and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-inducts-125-new-engineers-amid-calls-for-broader-impact/

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2 w. ago New Conference Aims to Boost Women’s Leadership in Ghana’s Eye Health Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-conference-aims-to-boost-womens-leadership-in-ghanas-eye-health-sector/A significant gap persists in who leads the world’s eye health services. While women make up 70% of the global health workforce, they hold just a quarter of its leadership roles. In ophthalmology, the numbers are even more concerning, with only 25-30% of ophthalmologists being women and a noticeable pay gap when they start their […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-conference-aims-to-boost-womens-leadership-in-ghanas-eye-health-sector/

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Eye Health Sector Struggles with Gender Leadership Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-eye-health-sector-struggles-with-gender-leadership-gap/Women form the backbone of Ghana’s eye care workforce, yet they remain noticeably absent from its top tiers. This disparity persists even though female ophthalmic nurses and opticians are common. The real gap emerges among optometrists and ophthalmologists, where women hold just 29% and 44% of positions respectively. Their presence in leadership roles is even […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-eye-health-sector-struggles-with-gender-leadership-gap/

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2 w. ago Petroleum Hub Development Corporation seals GH300m MoU with Mannschaft Engineering

Ghana’s ambition to establish a world-class petroleum and petrochemical complex has received a major boost following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) and Mannschaft Engineering and Infrastructure Systems, a Ghanaian firm, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

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2 w. ago Ghana Opposition Leader Urges Students to Harness Asante Heritage for National Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-urges-students-to-harness-asante-heritage-for-national-growth/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on Asante youth to transform cultural pride into tangible national progress, challenging students to leverage their heritage as Ghana’s development engine. Addressing the Asante Students Union at the University of Ghana during their Grand Durbar, the opposition parliamentarian framed the “Asante spirit” as more than symbolic tradition—it’s a toolkit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-urges-students-to-harness-asante-heritage-for-national-growth/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s Tech Students Told to Master AI or Risk Obsolescence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-tech-students-told-to-master-ai-or-risk-obsolescence/A stark warning echoes across Ghana’s universities and tech hubs: adapt swiftly or face irrelevance. Computer science graduates, despite holding degrees, increasingly struggle to find jobs as artificial intelligence reshapes employer demands. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data analytics and AI specialist, urges young Ghanaians to aggressively pursue practical skills like generative AI, prompt engineering, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-tech-students-told-to-master-ai-or-risk-obsolescence/

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3 w. ago Luton Plant Closure Marks End of Vauxhall Era as UK Auto Output Plummets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/A final gleaming white Vivaro van rolled slowly off the line at Vauxhall’s Luton factory, its horn beeping a farewell salute as workers gathered for photos. Moments later, the century-old production line fell silent forever. The plant, which began building cars in 1905 and produced vital tanks and aircraft engines during World War Two, ceased […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/

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4 w. ago IET Ghana mourns helicopter crash victims, urges decisive action against galamsey

The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH) has expressed deep sorrow over the August 6 military helicopter crash near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region.

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