76 m. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in strengthening corporate governance systems

Good governance is the backbone of sustainable growth. As CEO, your leadership shapes the policies, structures, and disciplines that protect integrity and ensure long-term performance.

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4 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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3 d. ago Farming interventions paying off, lifting incomes and food security, says Agric minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku says the government’s agricultural interventions are not only improving national food systems but are also directly impacting households, lifting incomes and enhancing food security for millions of Ghanaian families.

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3 d. ago Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy

One of Britain's most distinguished scientists, Prof Sir Paul Nurse, says the government is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for science researchers.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Lawmaker Warns Growing Central Control Threatens Local Governance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/A senior opposition legislator has accused government of systematically eroding local autonomy through increased central directives that contradict Ghana’s constitutional decentralisation framework, calling the trend a structural threat to democracy at the district level. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, made the charge Wednesday during debate on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/

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4 d. ago NPP accuses NDC of ‘executive capture’ of judiciary after Torkonoo’s removal

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is accusing the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of systematically capturing state institutions, particularly the judiciary, following what it describes as the unlawful removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkonoo.

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5 d. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in operational excellence and process efficiency

Execution is where strategy wins or fails. CEOs must champion operational discipline to ensure systems, processes, and teams work at peak performance.

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6 d. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in strengthening financial forecasting and planning

Insight. Accurate forecasting is a competitive advantage. CEOs who lead disciplined planning processes create organisations that anticipate change instead of reacting to it. Key Strategies:1. Adopt Rolling Forecasts—Keep financial projections current and dynamic. 2. Strengthen Data Quality—Ensure inputs reflect real operational performance. 3. Promote Cross-Functional Collaboration—Finance, operations, and sales must align. 4. Stress-Test Assumptions—Identify vulnerabilities […]

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6 d. ago Biometric ID Systems Blocking Millions from Essential Services Across Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/biometric-id-systems-blocking-millions-from-essential-services-across-africa/Millions of Africans cannot access fundamental rights and essential services as governments impose biometric digital identification systems requiring citizens to provide fingerprints, iris scans and personal data before receiving healthcare, education or social protection payments. A comprehensive new report reveals these systems lack adequate legal protections and exclude vulnerable populations despite costing over one billion […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/biometric-id-systems-blocking-millions-from-essential-services-across-africa/

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6 d. ago Suame MP warns against politicising state Institutions as CJ reviews petitions against EC, OSP

Suame Member of Parliament, John Darko, has cautioned political leaders against actions that could erode the independence of Ghana’s key democratic institutions, warning that persistent interference risks “bastardising” the very bodies meant to safeguard the country’s governance system.

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6 d. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in strategic portfolio management

Your organisation’s portfolio—products, business units, and investments—must reflect where the company is going, not where it has been.

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1 week ago Ghana Begins National Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Readiness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-national-assessment-of-artificial-intelligence-readiness/A national assessment of Ghana’s artificial intelligence readiness has begun using the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), as the country moves to build stronger governance systems for emerging technologies. The initiative, funded by the European Commission, was launched in Accra with participation from government agencies, academia, civil society, and private sector stakeholders. In remarks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-national-assessment-of-artificial-intelligence-readiness/

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1 week ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in sustainability and responsible leadership

Sustainability has moved from a CSR initiative to a strategic imperative. CEOs must lead the shift toward responsible growth, environmental stewardship, and ethical value creation.

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1 week ago Health Ministry steps up efforts to boost blood donation and transfusion services in the country

Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu Danquah, has emphasised the government’s commitment to revitalising Ghana’s blood transfusion system.

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1 week ago Ghana’s asset declaration framework “incomplete and ineffective” in fighting corruption—IMF.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the system is failing. In its latest Governance Diagnostic Assessment of Ghana, the Fund concludes that Ghana’s asset-declaration regime is “incomplete and ineffective” as an anti-corruption mechanism.

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1 week ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in financial discipline and capital efficiency

Financial discipline is a leadership responsibility, not just a finance function. CEOs who drive capital efficiency ensure resources are deployed where they create the strongest long-term value.

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1 week ago African Leaders Must Own Economic Direction, Says AAAG Chief

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-must-own-economic-direction-says-aaag-chief/African governments must strengthen public financial management systems and move past outdated narratives that have hindered the continent’s progress, according to Frederick Riaga, Chief Executive Officer of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG). Delivering the keynote address at the third AAAG Conference in Accra, Riaga told delegates that Africa’s prosperity depends on deliberate reforms, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-must-own-economic-direction-says-aaag-chief/

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2 w. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in strengthening board engagement

A high-performing board is a strategic asset. As CEO, your ability to engage the board with clarity, transparency, and strategic focus determines the quality of oversight and decision-making at the top.

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2 w. ago Procurement expert calls for clarity over new MMDA desk procurement rules

A procurement expert, Anthony Abotsi-Afriyie, MCIPS (CS), has warned that Ghana risks deepening systemic corruption and worsening audit infractions if the government does not immediately address emerging procurement breaches.

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