5 h. ago Ghana Pushes Diplomats to Champion Regional Investment Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/Ghana is calling on foreign diplomats to help tackle stark regional investment imbalances across the country. Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), made the direct appeal during a high-level meeting with the diplomatic corps in Accra. Madjie highlighted a critical challenge: roughly 80% of investments currently flow only into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/

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16 h. ago Mapping opportunities to drive Ghana’s economic growth: The case of GIPC

The plan also takes investment promotion closer to the people. Through regional forums, communities will showcase their business potential directly to decision-makers and potential partners. This approach is supported by in-depth assessments of each district’s strengths, resources, and infrastructure, ensuring that opportunities are matched with the right type of investor.

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17 h. ago DTI graduates new cohort of skilled mastercraft artisans to boost Ghana’s informal sector

“The informal sector employs millions and remains the backbone of everyday economic activity in Ghana,” Ms. Swaniker noted. “By adopting precision, quality, and integrity, our artisans can drive industrialisation, create jobs, and build a globally competitive Ghanaian brand.”

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22 h. ago Ghana’s growing youth population can drive growth if jobs follow, says World Bank

Ghana’s rapidly expanding youth population presents a major opportunity for economic growth, but only if the country can create the jobs to absorb new entrants into the labour market, the World Bank has warned.

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35 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

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42 h. ago SMEs Find Foreign Banks Cheaper for Loans, But Local Lenders Win on 3

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smes-find-foreign-banks-cheaper-for-loans-but-local-lenders-win-on-3-year-deals/Ghanaian small businesses hunting for affordable credit face a complex choice: foreign-owned banks offer marginally lower rates overall, but local rivals win on key loan terms. New Bank of Ghana data reveals foreign lenders averaged 33.93% APR for 1-year SME loans 0.83 points below locals and a stark 7-point gap favoring foreigners at 5 years […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smes-find-foreign-banks-cheaper-for-loans-but-local-lenders-win-on-3-year-deals/

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46 h. ago  International Youth Day; GEA CEO Margaret Ansei Urges Ghanaian Youth to Make Positive Choices and Drive National Progress

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-gea-ceo-margaret-ansei-urges-ghanaian-youth-to-make-positive-choices-and-drive-national-progress/The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ms. Margaret Ansei, has called on young Ghanaians to embrace innovation, make responsible choices, and pursue entrepreneurial ventures that will create lasting impact for the nation. Speaking during the agency’s commemoration of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Ms. Margaret Ansei described Ghana’s youth as “the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-gea-ceo-margaret-ansei-urges-ghanaian-youth-to-make-positive-choices-and-drive-national-progress/

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3 d. ago Development Banks Drive Industrial Farming in Africa, Report Finds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/Public development banks are steering Africa toward large-scale industrial agriculture at the expense of small farmers and food sovereignty, according to a new study by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa. The report details how Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have invested over $3 billion directly in African agribusiness since 2019, accelerating a shift toward […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/

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3 d. ago Sustainability of Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery hinges on elevated gold prices – Fitch Solutions

In its analysis of the Ghanaian economy, it said a substantial decline in gold prices would drive a sharp rebound in inflation. This will prompt the Bank of Ghana to maintain a tighter policy stance than currently anticipated.

Economics

4 d. ago MTN CEO Urges Girls to Drive Ghana’s Digital Future at Tech Mentorship Event

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett rallied 100 young tech finalists to embrace fearlessness and curiosity as digital architects of Ghana’s future. At a mentorship session in Accra on August 11, partnering with the Ministry of Communications, Blewett declared: “Your boldness will define our digital landscape. Seize this moment—ask questions, experiment relentlessly.” The girls, top performers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/

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4 d. ago Ghana’s Oil Insurers Rally Expertise Amid Energy Sector Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/Ghana’s oil and gas insurers have launched a major upskilling drive as new offshore discoveries signal fresh growth for the sector. The Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP), a consortium of 21 local insurers mandated to cover the upstream industry, hosted a three-day technical seminar in Accra this month. Titled “Enhancing Industry Expertise,” the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/

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5 d. ago Data Shows Local Food Prices Drive Ghana’s Stubborn Inflation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/data-shows-local-food-prices-drive-ghanas-stubborn-inflation/Ghana’s inflation battle faces a new complication, with official statistics confirming traders’ claims that locally produced goods, not imports, are now the primary drivers of persistent high prices. Recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) aligns with the Ghana Union of Traders Association’s (GUTA) stance, revealing a stark divide between imported and domestic inflation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/data-shows-local-food-prices-drive-ghanas-stubborn-inflation/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Stubborn Prices Defy Cooling Inflation, Traders Cite Dual Hurdles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stubborn-prices-defy-cooling-inflation-traders-cite-dual-hurdles/Ghanaian consumers are seeing inflation ease but feeling little relief at the market. Despite improving macroeconomic indicators, prices for many goods, like cement, remain stubbornly high, falling short of public expectations. This disconnect prompted the Roads and Highways Minister, Governs Kwame Agbodza, to issue a stark warning: only businesses lowering prices to reflect economic gains […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stubborn-prices-defy-cooling-inflation-traders-cite-dual-hurdles/

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6 d. ago Local Goods Drive Ghana’s Inflation as Import Reliance Persists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-goods-drive-ghanas-inflation-as-import-reliance-persists/Ghana’s inflation story in July 2025 reveals a surprising twist: only two imported items ranked among the top 20 price surge drivers. Vegetable oil and rice stood alone as foreign contributors in the Ghana Statistical Service report, challenging assumptions about imports’ inflationary dominance. Imported vegetable oil prices soared 52% year-on-year despite a slight recent dip, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-goods-drive-ghanas-inflation-as-import-reliance-persists/

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7 d. ago New Government Bonds Drive Ghana Fixed Income Market Activity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-government-bonds-drive-ghana-fixed-income-market-activity/Ghana’s fixed income market saw robust trading in new government securities on Friday, with the 2032 bond maturing in February emerging as the standout performer. A single transaction of 170.8 million cedis dominated activity in this segment, highlighting sustained institutional interest in longer-term debt instruments. Treasury bills also recorded significant volume, particularly the July 2026 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-government-bonds-drive-ghana-fixed-income-market-activity/

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7 d. ago Ghana’s Fufu and Kenkey Prices Surge as Inflation Bites the Dinner Table

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fufu-and-kenkey-prices-surge-as-inflation-bites-the-dinner-table/Ghana’s cherished comfort foods are feeling the heat of rising costs. New Consumer Price Index data shows sharp jumps for fufu with soup and kenkey with fried fish, turning cultural staples into pricier meals for households nationwide. Fufu with soup saw one of July’s steepest food price hikes, its inflation leaping from 0.2% in June […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fufu-and-kenkey-prices-surge-as-inflation-bites-the-dinner-table/

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9 d. ago New Ghana Tourism Authority Board inaugurated to boost sector growth

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), calling on its members to drive innovation and position Ghana as a leading tourism destination.

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9 d. ago Ghana Launches Health Sovereignty Push with Funding Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-health-sovereignty-push-with-funding-overhaul/President John Mahama has established two national initiatives to reshape Ghana’s health financing and amplify Africa’s global health influence. At the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, he unveiled the Presidential High-Level Task Force on Global Health Governance and the SUSTAIN Initiative (Scaling Up Sovereign Transitions and Institutional Networks). The task force will drive reforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-health-sovereignty-push-with-funding-overhaul/

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3 w. ago Ghacem Commits GH¢1 Million to Government’s “Tree for Life” Reforestation Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghacem-commits-gh%c2%a21-million-to-governments-tree-for-life-reforestation-drive/Ghana’s premier cement manufacturer Ghacem Limited has pledged GH¢1 million to support President Mahama’s ambitious “Tree for Life” environmental initiative, becoming the first private sector contributor to the 2025 reforestation program. The donation ceremony at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on July 17 showcased the company’s dual commitment through direct funding and innovative […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghacem-commits-gh%c2%a21-million-to-governments-tree-for-life-reforestation-drive/

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