5 h. ago PNP rejects temporary fund for air crash victims’ families, demands permanent welfare law

The People’s National Party (PNP) has rejected President John Mahama’s proposal to establish a fund for the dependents of the eight people who died in the recent military helicopter crash, calling the plan “inadequate and unsustainable.”

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22 h. ago Ghana to Fund Education for Children of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-fund-education-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/President John Mahama announced a dedicated support fund for children orphaned by last week’s fatal Ghana Air Force helicopter crash. He made the pledge during Tuesday’s funeral rites for Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the Deputy National Security Coordinator who perished in the August 6 disaster. Speaking with evident emotion in Accra, President Mahama stressed the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-fund-education-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

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28 h. ago Establish national support funds to support Ghanaians clubs in Africa – Kurt Okraku to Sports Minister

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has called on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to make special considerations for Ghanaian clubs who qualify for CAF-organised competitions. Clubs that get to represent the country in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup have raised funds through their own means to […]

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29 h. ago Mahama announces fund for children of eight helicopter crash victims

President John Mahama has announced the creation of a dedicated fund to support the needs of the children of the eight deceased persons in the tragic helicopter crash on August 6. The President made the emotional announcement while attending the funeral rites for the late Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna. The government’s […]

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29 h. ago Gov’t to establish fund for children of helicopter crash victims – Mahama

President John Mahama has announced the creation of a dedicated fund to support the children of the eight persons who perished in the 6th August helicopter crash.

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4 d. ago Remittance Costs Triple UN Target in Africa, IMF Pushes Digital Fix

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remittance-costs-triple-un-target-in-africa-imf-pushes-digital-fix/Families across Sub-Saharan Africa lose billions to steep remittance fees, with costs averaging 8.5% per transfer nearly triple the UN’s 3% target. The International Monetary Fund’s Deputy Managing Director Bo Li calls this “unacceptable,” citing opaque pricing and slow processing times that slash critical funds for households relying on diaspora support. Why does sending money […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remittance-costs-triple-un-target-in-africa-imf-pushes-digital-fix/

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7 d. ago Western region Council of State rep donates GH₵110,000 to support life

The Western Regional representative on the Council of State, Maxwell Boakye, has extended a compassionate helping hand to little Jayla Queen Fynn in a heartwarming show of community support and generosity. Mr Boakye has donated GH₵100,000 to fund critical heart surgery for the one-and-a-half-year-old girl at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Jayla, a resident of […]

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7 d. ago Ghana Pushes Football Museum and Broadcast Revamp to Elevate Sport Heritage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-football-museum-and-broadcast-revamp-to-elevate-sport-heritage/Ghana’s Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has challenged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to establish a national football museum, positioning it as a cultural imperative to preserve legends and inspire youth. At the unveiling of a new Premier League broadcast deal, Debrah urged GFA President Kurt Okraku to pursue the project, citing iconic artifacts like […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-football-museum-and-broadcast-revamp-to-elevate-sport-heritage/

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7 d. ago Obasanjo proposes $100 flight levy to support African Health Fund

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has proposed a $100 levy on all international flights into and out of Africa to support the creation of a continental health fund.

Politics

7 d. ago Parliament Sports Committee member Ekow Assafuah kicks against Kurt Okraku’s third

A Ranking Member of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has expressed concerns over the Ghana Football Association (GFA) decision to table a motion before Congress to have its President, Kurt Okraku, contest for a third-term bid.

Sport

8 d. ago Climate Minister eyes partnership with Green Climate Fund to support gov’t projects

Government-led climate initiatives may soon receive a significant boost, following a strategic move by the Ministry of Climate Change and Sustainability to partner with the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

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8 d. ago Brennan Johnson hails ‘top quality’ Mohammed Kudus after Spurs move

Tottenham Hotspur forward, Brennan Johnson has spoken highly of Mohammed Kudus, saying the Ghanaian has made an immediate impression since joining the North London club.

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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Kennedy Agyapong Urges Ghana to Pursue Homegrown Solutions Over IMF

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kennedy-agyapong-urges-ghana-to-pursue-homegrown-solutions-over-imf/Ghanaian politician Kennedy Agyapong has called for a shift toward self-reliant economic strategies, asserting that Ghana possesses sufficient resources to thrive without International Monetary Fund (IMF) support. Citing nations like Thailand, Brazil, and Kenya—which built robust agricultural value chains—he emphasized Ghana’s potential to leverage local maize for ethanol production. “Why run to the IMF when […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kennedy-agyapong-urges-ghana-to-pursue-homegrown-solutions-over-imf/

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3 w. ago Suame MP pushes for private member’s bill to support local auto mechanics amid green transition

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame in the Ashanti region, John Darko, has announced plans to introduce a Private Member’s Bill that would establish a dedicated fund to support auto mechanics across the country in adapting to the nation’s ongoing green energy transition.

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3 w. ago Ghana’s US$360 Million World Bank Facility: Unpacking Budget Support

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-us360-million-world-bank-facility-unpacking-budget-support/Ghana’s recent $360 million World Bank disbursement sparked public debate over its purpose and classification. The Ministry of Finance’s designation of the funds as “budget support” requires clear explanation to address confusion and ensure transparency. Budget support refers to direct financial transfers to a government’s central account, distinct from project-specific funding. The World Bank’s International […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-us360-million-world-bank-facility-unpacking-budget-support/

Economics

3 w. ago Respect Ghana laws and desist from divisive conduct – Okudzeto warns Igbo leader

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a direct caution to Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a Nigerian national who gained viral notoriety for claiming intentions to establish an "Igbo Kingdom" in Ghana.

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4 w. ago APL claims vindication following IMF’s revelation of BoG’s $1.4bn forex support

Governance think tank, the Africa Policy Lens, says it has been vindicated by a recent revelation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Bank of Ghana pumped in dollars to support the recent stability of the Cedi. The IMF, in its latest review of Ghana's programme, revealed that the Bank of Ghana released $1.4bn forex support to sustain the Cedi against the US dollar.

Politics

last month 13 banks meet recapitalisation requirements, local banks struggling to do so – IMF

Most of the 13 banks that recorded post Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) capital deficits have now met or exceeded their recapitalisation requirements at the end of 2024. This is on the back of strong profitability and Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) support—and are on course to restore Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 13.0% without reliefs […]

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