14 h. ago New Road Maintenance Trust Fund board tasked to ensure fair, nationwide allocation of resources

The newly inaugurated governing board of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund has been charged to ensure fair and transparent distribution of resources across all constituencies in the country.

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34 h. ago Afenyo Markin Warns Ghana Risks Being Left Behind in AI Race

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-warns-ghana-risks-being-left-behind-in-ai-race/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin says Ghana must prioritize technological investment over political retribution or risk irrelevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution while other nations advance. In statements released today marking one year since the 2024 elections, the Effutu MP criticized government focus on political removals while competing economies invest heavily in artificial intelligence, infrastructure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-warns-ghana-risks-being-left-behind-in-ai-race/

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4 d. ago Making Private University Charters Optional in Ghana: Implications and Opportunities

This article examines the Government of Ghana’s recent policy shift to make private university charters optional. The reform signals a structural change in Ghana’s higher education governance, with implications for quality assurance, institutional autonomy, state oversight, and the broader agenda of expanding access to tertiary education.

Culture

6 d. ago Private sector ready to scale EV adoption but needs stronger government backing – Cubica Energy CEO

Chief Executive Officer of Cubica Energy, Lesley Arthur, has welcomed the government’s ongoing engagement with industry players on electric mobility but says stronger support is needed to accelerate nationwide adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the ERA EV Conference in Accra, she described the private sector as a “critical driver of EV penetration” and […]

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7 d. ago Ghana Chamber of Mines condemns threats against AngloGold Ashanti, urges respect for rule of law

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has expressed deep concern over a one-week ultimatum issued by the Artisanal Small-Scale Miners Association (ASSMA) in Obuasi to the government and AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited (AGAG), describing the threats as a risk to peace and stability in the mining sector.

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8 d. ago Netherlands Donates Advanced Scanners to Strengthen Ghana’s Drug Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netherlands-donates-advanced-scanners-to-strengthen-ghanas-drug-fight/The Government of the Netherlands has donated two state-of-the-art advanced airport passenger scanners to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking through Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The announcement followed a two-day international conference on drug markets in West Africa held in Accra. The new equipment includes a full-body […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netherlands-donates-advanced-scanners-to-strengthen-ghanas-drug-fight/

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8 d. ago Netherlands donates advanced airport passenger scanners to NACOC 

The Netherlands government has donated two state-of-the-art advanced airport passenger scanners to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to strengthen Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking.

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2 w. ago UNICEF Commends Ghana’s Leadership in Transparent SDG Budget Tracking

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-commends-ghanas-leadership-in-transparent-sdg-budget-tracking/The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has praised Ghana for implementing an advanced budget accountability system that places the nation among a select group of countries worldwide tracking Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) investment with exceptional transparency. At the launch of Ghana’s 2023 SDG Budget and Expenditure Report, UNICEF officials highlighted that only a handful of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-commends-ghanas-leadership-in-transparent-sdg-budget-tracking/

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3 w. ago World Toilet Day: World Vision Ghana engages creative arts and media on hygiene

World Vision Ghana has convened a multi-sector summit bringing together stakeholders from the creative arts and media industries to explore innovative ways of promoting improved hygiene across the country.

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3 w. ago Creative Sector Leader Questions New Government Arts Funding Transparency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creative-sector-leader-questions-new-government-arts-funding-transparency/Fashion designer Beatrice Arthur has cautiously welcomed government plans for new creative industry funds, warning that transparency and fair governance will determine whether the initiative succeeds. Arthur, who leads the Fashion Domain of the Ghana Cultural Forum and identifies as a decolonial artivist, raised concerns about eligibility criteria and decision making processes following the Finance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creative-sector-leader-questions-new-government-arts-funding-transparency/

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3 w. ago Government commits GH¢20 Million to Creative Arts Fund in bid to power Ghana’s cultural economy

Government has quietly put money where talk often goes by creating a Creative Arts Fund and seeding it in the 2026 budget.

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3 w. ago Government Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Tackle Customs Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-deploys-artificial-intelligence-to-tackle-customs-fraud/Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems at Ghana’s ports to combat smuggling, under invoicing, and misclassification that have cost the country billions in lost revenue. Presenting the 2026 budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr Forson revealed that government will adopt AI to reduce human […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-deploys-artificial-intelligence-to-tackle-customs-fraud/

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