5 h. ago Ghana Eyes 0.6% GDP Revenue Boost with Tax Enforcement, Says World Bank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-0-6-gdp-revenue-boost-with-tax-enforcement-says-world-bank/Ghana could increase government revenue by at least 0.6% of GDP next year if it fully implements tax measures in its 2025 budget, the World Bank stated in its latest economic update. World Bank Country Director Robert Taliercio presented the projection in Accra, linking it directly to fiscal targets under Ghana’s IMF-backed reform program. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-0-6-gdp-revenue-boost-with-tax-enforcement-says-world-bank/

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7 h. ago Ghana Project Experts Demand Overhaul to Stop Waste and Boost Trust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-project-experts-demand-overhaul-to-stop-waste-and-boost-trust/Project management leaders have issued a stark call for Ghana to fundamentally reform how national initiatives are executed, demanding an end to abandoned projects and partisan interference. Their 10-point resolution, unveiled at the 2025 National Project Management Conference, centers on a “Finish-to-Start” policy requiring stalled projects to be completed before new ones begin. A proposed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-project-experts-demand-overhaul-to-stop-waste-and-boost-trust/

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7 h. ago Ghana Car Rentals Shift to Local Vehicles Through Landmark Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-car-rentals-shift-to-local-vehicles-through-landmark-deal/Ghana’s car rental industry is set for a significant boost through a new strategic partnership. The Car Rental Association of Ghana (CRAG) has signed a landmark agreement with local automaker Kantanka Automobile Company Limited and parts supplier Agyeo Barima Enterprise, aiming to modernize fleets with Ghanaian-made vehicles and components. Under the deal, CRAG members gain […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-car-rentals-shift-to-local-vehicles-through-landmark-deal/

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16 h. ago Young Investors Network expands financial literacy drive nationwide

The Young Investors Network (YIN) is ramping up its nationwide campaign to boost financial literacy. The initiative aims to equip Ghana’s youth with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in the stock market. It also seeks to empower them to make informed investment decisions. Speaking at the Investment Education Summit, Executive Director Joshua […]

Economics

18 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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37 h. ago Asante Gold Secures US$350 Million to Boost Ghana Mining Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/Asante Gold Corporation has completed the first stage of its $500 million financing package, receiving $350 million to advance its mining projects in Ghana. The Vancouver-based company confirmed the funds include proceeds from a $125 million mezzanine facility, a $50 million gold stream agreement, and a $10 million private placement with Appian Capital. An initial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/

Economics

43 h. ago World Bank projects 0.6% GDP revenue boost if Ghana fully implements 2025 tax measures

The World Bank has projected that Ghana could gain additional revenue equivalent to at least 0.6 percent of GDP in 2025 if the government fully implements the revenue measures outlined in the 2025 budget. According to the World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update report, the projected increase is in line with the targets of the […]

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4 d. ago Digital Cedi Backed By Gold, Cocoa Proposed to Boost Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-cedi-backed-by-gold-cocoa-proposed-to-boost-stability/Ghana could anchor a future digital currency to its gold and cocoa reserves, creating a more stable foundation for monetary policy and reducing reliance on foreign financial systems, according to Professor Yegandi Imhotep Paul Alagidede, the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana. Speaking at the launch of his […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-cedi-backed-by-gold-cocoa-proposed-to-boost-stability/

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6 d. ago Fidelity Bank Relaunches Cash Prize Promo to Boost Ghanaian Savings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-relaunches-cash-prize-promo-to-boost-ghanaian-savings/Fidelity Bank Ghana has revived its popular “Sika Bumm” savings campaign, rebranded as “Sika Bumm Reloaded,” offering customers life-changing cash prizes. The initiative rewards consistent savers with monthly draws and a grand finale, targeting financial stability across the country. To qualify, customers need only maintain a minimum balance of GH¢500 in current or savings accounts. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-relaunches-cash-prize-promo-to-boost-ghanaian-savings/

Economics

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.

Politics

1 week ago KNUST Nkabom Project launches ‘Trainer of Trainers’ programme to empower agricultural tutors across Ghana

The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom) project has launched its maiden 'Trainer of Trainers' programme. This initiative aims at equipping 30 tutors from agricultural institutions all over Ghana with the necessary skills needed to boost agribusiness in Ghana. The 10-day training seeks to provide tutors with the knowledge to help transform the mindset of students in agricultural and farm institutes across the country towards agribusiness.

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1 week ago Ghana Commits GH₵110 Million to National Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-commits-gh%e2%82%b5110-million-to-national-youth-entrepreneurship-initiative/The government has allocated GH₵110 million to expand the Adwumawura Programme, a youth entrepreneurship initiative targeting job creation through startup support and mentorship. Youth Development Minister George Opare-Addo confirmed the funding during an accountability forum in Accra, stating the program managed by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) aims to equip informal-sector youth with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-commits-gh%e2%82%b5110-million-to-national-youth-entrepreneurship-initiative/

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1 week ago UK and Ghana deepen strategic partnership with new agreement to boost Ghana’s 24

Senior UK and Ghanaian government officials convened at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Accra for the bi-annual UK-Ghana Partnership for Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Steering Committee Meeting.

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1 week ago Ghana’s Informal Sector Hinders Tasty Tom Recall Amid Safety Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-informal-sector-hinders-tasty-tom-recall-amid-safety-concerns/Nutrifoods Ghana’s recall of Tasty Tom Tomato Mix has exposed critical flaws in Ghana’s consumer safety net, highlighting the near-impossible task of tracking contaminated products across the country’s vast informal retail sector. With over 80% of employment tied to informal trade—spanning markets, roadside stalls, and village kiosks—recall alerts struggle to penetrate fragmented supply chains. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-informal-sector-hinders-tasty-tom-recall-amid-safety-concerns/

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1 week ago Banking Chief Demands Urgent NPL Reforms to Boost Ghana Business Credit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-chief-demands-urgent-npl-reforms-to-boost-ghana-business-credit/Dr. Bernard Osei Tutu, CEO of Dusk Capital, has issued a stark warning that Ghana’s persistently high non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 23.1% continues to stifle business credit access despite broader economic recovery. Speaking on structural risks, he urged immediate policy intervention to drive NPLs into single digits, arguing current levels deter commercial banks from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-chief-demands-urgent-npl-reforms-to-boost-ghana-business-credit/

Economics

3 w. ago SSNIT Announces Major Reforms to Boost Pension Value Amid Inflation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ssnit-announces-major-reforms-to-boost-pension-value-amid-inflation/Ghana’s Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is implementing sweeping changes to its investment strategy and service delivery to protect pensioners from inflationary pressures. Director-General Kwasi Afreh Biney revealed the plans during the Trust’s annual stakeholder engagement, acknowledging that this year’s 12% benefit increase fails to match inflation rates that have consistently exceeded that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ssnit-announces-major-reforms-to-boost-pension-value-amid-inflation/

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3 w. ago Leverage Microfinance Launches Kpone Branch To Boost Community Banking

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leverage-microfinance-launches-kpone-branch-to-boost-community-banking/Tema-Kpone, Ghana — In a bold step to expand its impact and connect underserved communities with practical financial tools, Leverage Microfinance Limited has officially opened a new branch in Kpone, near Tema. This marks the company’s second operational site following its successful base in Dansoman. The move reflects Leverage’s broader vision of strengthening grassroots financial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leverage-microfinance-launches-kpone-branch-to-boost-community-banking/

Politics

3 w. ago Data must be treated as “core infrastructure” to achieve SDG 8 – Government Statistician

“Unemployment remains high at 14.7%, and youth joblessness exceeds 25%. Over 70% of our labour force—mainly women and young people—remains in the informal sector. This is not just a jobs gap. It is a dignity gap,” Dr. Iddrisu said.

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