8 h. ago Consumer Spending Drives Ghana Economy as Government Cuts Back

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-spending-drives-ghana-economy-as-government-cuts-back/Household spending has emerged as the primary driver of Ghana’s economy in the third quarter of 2025, carrying the nation’s growth whilst government expenditure collapsed, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The economy recorded 5.5 percent growth between July and September 2025, but the expansion came almost entirely from Ghanaian households whose […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-spending-drives-ghana-economy-as-government-cuts-back/

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8 h. ago Services Sector Drives Ghana Economy with 60 Percent Growth Contribution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/Ghana’s services sector remained the dominant force in the economy in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 7.6 percent and accounting for almost 60 percent of the country’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, according to new national accounts data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The information and communication technology (ICT) subsector […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/

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9 h. ago Agriculture Drives Ghana’s 5.5 Percent Third Quarter Growth with 8.6 Percent Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agriculture-drives-ghanas-5-5-percent-third-quarter-growth-with-8-6-percent-expansion/Agriculture emerged as Ghana’s strongest performing sector in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 8.6 percent and driving nearly a third of national output growth, according to new Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates released by Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu on December 10, 2025. The sector’s performance was central to the country’s 5.5 percent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agriculture-drives-ghanas-5-5-percent-third-quarter-growth-with-8-6-percent-expansion/

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9 h. ago Detty December Drives Ghana’s Record Tourism and Economic Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/Ghana’s festive season, popularly known as Detty December, has evolved into a critical economic engine that delivers up to 40 percent of annual revenue for many businesses across retail, hospitality, entertainment and transport sectors. The December phenomenon combines returning diaspora, tourism influx, and local spending to create what economic analysts describe as a synchronized lift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/

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12 h. ago Parliament approves road traffic amendment bill to legalise okada; strengthen safety rules

Parliament has approved the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, officially legalising the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, a move the government says will sanitise the transport sector and enhance road safety. The bill, passed on Wednesday, December 10, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for drivers and introduces tighter penalties aimed at reducing drunk-driving incidents. Explaining the purpose of the amendment on the floor of Parliament, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, said the changes are intended to bring order to a sector that has long operated with gaps in regulation.

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16 h. ago Agriculture to drive Ghana’s economic transformation – Dr Seidu Jasaw 

Ghana's agriculture sector is poised to become the driving force behind the country's economic transformation, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Chairman of Parliament's Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, has said. 

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16 h. ago Interior Ministry launches Online Digital Services Portal to streamline national services

Ghana has taken a major step forward in its digital transformation drive as the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, officially unveiled the Ministry’s new Online Digital Services Portal.

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17 h. ago Kuburah Diamonds Foundation inspires next generation of female leaders at maiden ‘Intentional Women Conference’

The Kuburah Diamonds Foundation (KDF) has hosted its maiden Intentional Women Conference, an empowering event designed to nurture purpose-driven young women and ignite the future of female enterprise in Ghana. The conference, held at Red Clay, attracted more than 400 students from five senior high schools—Tamale Senior High, Northern School of Business, Islamic SHS, Nuriya SHS, and Nanton SHS—alongside over 100 women and supportive men across the Tamale metropolis.

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35 h. ago Metrohm Central Africa opens Ghana hub to boost industrialisation and quality standards

Ghana’s drive toward industrialisation has received a significant boost with the inauguration of Metrohm Central Africa, a regional centre dedicated to high-precision chemical analysis and technical support.

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39 h. ago Cellulant Appoints New Country Manager to Drive Enterprise Payments Growth in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cellulant-appoints-new-country-manager-to-drive-enterprise-payments-growth-in-ghana/Cellulant, a leading Pan-African payments company enabling seamless digital transactions across Africa, has appointed Mr. Freddie Oduro as its new Country Manager for Ghana. Freddie’s appointment is a key step in Cellulant’s broader strategy to deepen its presence in priority markets by accelerating the acquisition of in-country enterprise businesses and strengthening its position as the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cellulant-appoints-new-country-manager-to-drive-enterprise-payments-growth-in-ghana/

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42 h. ago CEO of GIPC calls on special envoys to drive foreign investments in Ghana

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged Ghana’s newly appointed Special Envoys to take a proactive role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and positioning the country as a leading destination for global capital. Speaking at a three-day orientation organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]

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44 h. ago Digital infrastructure enables Star oil’s ‘fuel now, pay later’ scheme, demonstrates Bawumia’s vision for credit economy

The vision of a credit-friendly economy in Ghana is being realised through digital innovations championed by former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as companies like Star Oil Ghana introduce tech-enabled services allowing drivers to purchase fuel on credit. Speaking on the potential impact of a credit-led economy, a source close to economic policy analysis highlighted that “expanding access to credit is not just about convenience, it is about unlocking opportunity, improving the quality of life for millions, and stimulating sustainable economic growth.”

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44 h. ago Bawumia’s digital systems deliver practical credit solutions for Ghanaians, Star Oil example shows – Dr. Ekua Amoakoh

The vision of a credit-friendly economy in Ghana is being realised through digital innovations championed by former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as companies like Star Oil Ghana introduce tech-enabled services allowing drivers to purchase fuel on credit. Speaking on the potential impact of a credit-led economy, a source close to economic policy analysis highlighted that “expanding access to credit is not just about convenience, it is about unlocking opportunity, improving the quality of life for millions, and stimulating sustainable economic growth.”

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44 h. ago Ghana Pushes Agribusiness as Key Industrial Driver for 24 Hour Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-agribusiness-as-key-industrial-driver-for-24-hour-economy/Ghana is escalating efforts to position agribusiness at the heart of its industrial transformation agenda and the proposed 24 hour economy, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi said at a regional policy dialogue in Tamale. The initiative comes as authorities work to boost underperforming factories, tighten supply chains, and tap into a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-agribusiness-as-key-industrial-driver-for-24-hour-economy/

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50 h. ago Galamsey costs, low tariffs make 24/7 water supply unrealistic – GWCL PRO

Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says the combination of galamsey-driven costs and inadequate tariff adjustments will make it impossible to close the widening gap between demand and supply.

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56 h. ago GTDC Unveils Major Tourism Innovations as ‘Accra By Night’ Records 740 Riders in Eight Months

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gtdc-unveils-major-tourism-innovations-as-accra-by-night-records-740-riders-in-eight-months/The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) on Tuesday unveiled significant milestones in its flagship projects—Accra By Night, the Ghana Tourism Marketplace (GTM), and the Ghana Tourism Investment Platform (GTIP)—during a media briefing in Accra, positioning the company as a leading driver of Ghana’s modern tourism economy. Board Chairman Ben Ohene Ayeh opened the session by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gtdc-unveils-major-tourism-innovations-as-accra-by-night-records-740-riders-in-eight-months/

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63 h. ago Bawumia commends Star oil for rolling out individualised credit scoring for fuel purchases

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has applauded Star Oil Ghana Limited for adopting Ghana’s new individualised credit scoring system to allow drivers to buy fuel on credit using their Ghanacard. The initiative, he said, demonstrates the practical value of the digital reforms he championed while in office.

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65 h. ago GSS opens first National Data Producers Forum as gov’t commits GH¢209m to strengthen data systems

Ghana has taken a major step toward building a sustainably financed, innovation-driven national data ecosystem, as the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) opened its inaugural National Forum for Data Producers, Users, and Enhancers at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The event brought together over 150 participants, including policymakers, development partners, civil society organisations, researchers, private-sector actors, […]

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2 d. ago Ghana’s public debate too emotional, not driven by data – Prof Bokpin

Economics professor Godfred Bokpin has criticised the quality of Ghana’s national conversations, arguing that far too many public debates are shaped by emotion rather than evidence. He says the country must urgently elevate the role of data in public policy, decision-making and everyday discourse. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Forum for Data Producers, Users and […]

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3 d. ago Star Oil launches fuel now, pay later scheme using Ghanacard and credit scoring system

Star Oil has unveiled a new initiative that allows commercial drivers to buy fuel on credit using their Ghanacard and an individualised credit scoring system, offering much-needed financial relief to thousands of drivers across the country. The concept, dubbed Fuel Now, Pay Later, was announced in a Facebook post by Star Oil, following weeks of anticipation among its customers.

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