16 h. ago Impact Investors Accelerate Ghana’s Research Commercialization Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/impact-investors-accelerate-ghanas-research-commercialization-drive/Impact investors are intensifying efforts to transform Ghana’s academic research into commercially viable products, addressing a persistent innovation bottleneck that has limited the country’s technology-driven economic growth. The 2025 Ghana Research Industry Collaborative Forum convened over 150 stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and international development at the British Council in Accra under the theme “Catalyzing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/impact-investors-accelerate-ghanas-research-commercialization-drive/

Politics

68 h. ago Local Products Drive Ghana Inflation Despite Global Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/Ghana’s domestic market dominated inflation pressures in August 2025, with homegrown products accounting for 19 of the 20 biggest price drivers even as the West African nation maintains heavy reliance on imported cooking oils. Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 11.5 percent in August from 12.1 percent in July, marking the eighth consecutive monthly decline and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/

Events

3 d. ago Diaspora Buyers Drive Interest in Ghana’s Forest Hill Estate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/diaspora-buyers-drive-interest-in-ghanas-forest-hill-estate/Ghanaians living abroad are showing strong interest in Forest Hill Wellness Resort & Estate, highlighting the diaspora’s growing influence on Ghana’s property market as the luxury development targets international buyers. Apirede Developers has partnered with Broll Ghana Limited to launch the 650-acre luxury lifestyle community in the scenic Akwapim Hills, positioning the project to capture […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/diaspora-buyers-drive-interest-in-ghanas-forest-hill-estate/

Politics

5 d. ago Ghana Food Basket Region Records Highest Inflation at 21.7 Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-basket-region-records-highest-inflation-at-21-7-percent/Western North Region, one of Ghana’s primary agricultural production areas, recorded the country’s highest food inflation rate at 21.7 percent in August, creating a paradox where a major food-producing region experiences the steepest food price increases. The Ghana Statistical Service data reveals the ironic situation where Western North, known for fertile soils and production of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-basket-region-records-highest-inflation-at-21-7-percent/

Politics

5 d. ago Land surveyors urged to upgrade skills to support development

Land surveyors have been urged to sharpen their skills and embrace modern technologies to strengthen their role in Ghana’s sustainable development drive.

Events

6 d. ago Treasury Bills Drive Ghana Bond Market Activity to 710 Million Cedis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/treasury-bills-drive-ghana-bond-market-activity-to-710-million-cedis/Government short-term securities dominated trading on the Ghana Fixed Income Market as investors processed 710 million cedis worth of transactions across 1,145 trades on Monday. Treasury Bills accounted for the largest share of activity with 410.76 million cedis changing hands through 1,097 separate transactions. The heavy trading volume reflects strong appetite for government short-term debt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/treasury-bills-drive-ghana-bond-market-activity-to-710-million-cedis/

Economics

7 d. ago Crude Rally and Currency Decline Set to Drive Ghana Fuel Costs Higher

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crude-rally-and-currency-decline-set-to-drive-ghana-fuel-costs-higher/International oil markets staged a recovery on Monday as Brent crude approached $68 per barrel, ending weeks of declining prices and threatening to reverse potential fuel savings for Ghanaian consumers. The rebound coincides with significant cedi weakness that could amplify domestic price pressures. Global crude had offered hope for relief after Brent dropped nearly 7% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crude-rally-and-currency-decline-set-to-drive-ghana-fuel-costs-higher/

Politics

8 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

8 d. ago New GAEC Governing Board sworn in to drive Ghana’s nuclear power agenda

A swearing-in ceremony was held on August 26, at the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST) to induct the newly appointed Governing Board Members of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC).

Events

9 d. ago Cedi Weakness Set to Drive Fuel Price Surge Despite Global Oil Drop

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-weakness-set-to-drive-fuel-price-surge-despite-global-oil-drop/Ghana’s weakening currency threatens to push petroleum prices sharply higher from September, potentially derailing the country’s progress toward single-digit inflation by year-end. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects petrol prices will climb between 3.86 and 5.40 percent, bringing the average cost per litre to around 13.67 cedis. Diesel faces a 3.39 percent increase to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-weakness-set-to-drive-fuel-price-surge-despite-global-oil-drop/

Politics

1 week ago GTDC unveils new investment strategy and digital platform to boost tourism

The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has introduced a new strategy to drive investment and revenue generation in the tourism sector. Under the plan, the GTDC is partnering with institutions such as the Forestry Commission and traditional councils to manage tourist sites and curate events. A key component of the strategy involves offering minority stock […]

Politics

1 week ago Fidelity Bank trains 900 agents to expand financial reach across Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-trains-900-agents-to-expand-financial-reach-across-ghana/Fidelity Bank Ghana has strengthened its financial inclusion drive by certifying nearly 900 agents across all six operational territories through its nationwide Agent Certification and Engagement Programme. The comprehensive initiative, conducted from late June to early August, targeted both Bronze-tier agents seeking certification and top-performing agents requiring advanced engagement. Sessions covered all regions including Greater […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-trains-900-agents-to-expand-financial-reach-across-ghana/

Politics

2 w. ago Interior Deputy Minister Urges Immigration Council to Drive Reform Agenda

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-deputy-minister-urges-immigration-council-to-drive-reform-agenda/Ghana’s newly reconstituted Immigration Service governing council has received a mandate to collaborate closely with service leadership in advancing migration management and strengthening national security frameworks. Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi addressed council members during their inaugural session, emphasizing the Ghana Immigration Service’s critical position within the country’s security architecture. He outlined key responsibilities […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-deputy-minister-urges-immigration-council-to-drive-reform-agenda/

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Think Tank Warns Palm Oil Smuggling Undermines Ghana’s Production Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-warns-palm-oil-smuggling-undermines-ghanas-production-drive/Ghana’s efforts to boost domestic palm oil production face a critical obstacle that increased cultivation alone cannot solve, according to policy research organization IMANI Africa. The think tank’s latest analysis warns that smuggling and unfair competition threaten to undermine government initiatives aimed at revitalizing the country’s struggling palm oil sector. Without addressing illicit trade flows, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-warns-palm-oil-smuggling-undermines-ghanas-production-drive/

Events

2 w. ago Digital Payments Drive Resilience in Nigeria’s Agricultural Heartland

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-payments-drive-resilience-in-nigerias-agricultural-heartland/A new study is highlighting how digital financial tools are strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector, particularly in the northeastern region which faces significant security challenges. The federal government has publicly commended fintech firm Moniepoint for a documentary and case study that showcase the resilience of local farmers and food traders. The project, titled “Inside Nigeria’s Food […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-payments-drive-resilience-in-nigerias-agricultural-heartland/

Culture

3 w. ago Ghana and Lesotho Forge Alliance to Drive Africa’s Digital Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-lesotho-forge-alliance-to-drive-africas-digital-transformation/Ghana and Lesotho are spearheading a continental push to harness artificial intelligence and digital technologies, announcing joint initiatives to position Africa as a competitive force in the global tech landscape. The collaboration emerged from talks in Accra between Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and Lesotho’s counterpart Nthati Moorosi, who warned that fragmented national approaches […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-lesotho-forge-alliance-to-drive-africas-digital-transformation/

Politics

3 w. ago Tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896): mapping the tools to drive growth. 

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ibrahim Asare, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-incentives-under-the-income-tax-act-2015-act-896-mapping-the-tools-to-drive-growth/Introduction Ghana’s Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) as amended uses a mix of reduced rates, temporary concessions, accelerated deductions, loss relief, and international tax credits to direct investments toward activities with strong public benefits. The law concentrates most incentives in the First and Sixth Schedules, with supporting rules in core sections on deductions, capital […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ibrahim Asare, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-incentives-under-the-income-tax-act-2015-act-896-mapping-the-tools-to-drive-growth/

Politics

3 w. ago Ghana Food Prices Dip as Inflation Eases, Bringing Consumer Relief

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-prices-dip-as-inflation-eases-bringing-consumer-relief/Prices for several essential food items in Ghana have finally begun to fall, offering tangible relief to households after a prolonged period of high inflation. New data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows seven key staples recorded actual price decreases month-on-month, signaling that the recent slowdown in inflation is translating into real benefits for consumers. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-prices-dip-as-inflation-eases-bringing-consumer-relief/

Economics

3 w. ago Rate Cut Alone Won’t Drive Ghana’s Growth, Warns IMANI Think Tank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rate-cut-alone-wont-drive-ghanas-growth-warns-imani-think-tank/Ghana’s recent central bank rate cut offers limited economic relief without addressing deeper structural challenges, policy think tank IMANI Africa cautioned in a new analysis. While welcoming the Bank of Ghana’s 25 basis point reduction, IMANI stressed that five critical factors will shape the country’s economic trajectory through late 2025. Monetary policy easing means little […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rate-cut-alone-wont-drive-ghanas-growth-warns-imani-think-tank/

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