2 h. 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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22 h. ago Analyst Questions Secrecy Around Government WhatsApp Platform With Journalists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/Dr. Joshua Zaato has raised concerns about a government-initiated WhatsApp platform that reportedly includes journalists, civil society actors, and officials from key accountability institutions, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding its creation and membership. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, 8 December 2025, the governance and public policy analyst from the University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/

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23 h. ago Food and Beverages Association Calls for Tariff Suspension Over Utility Mismanagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has demanded immediate suspension of recent utility price increases, arguing that chronic inefficiency and financial waste at state utilities make the new charges unjustifiable. FABAG says consumers should not bear the burden of operational failures at the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Company Ltd. The Public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/

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40 h. ago GIMPA Law School Dean strengthens ties with International Justice Bodies on historic visit to The Hague

The Dean of the Law School of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Law School, Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, recently concluded a landmark visit to The Hague as part of the Ghanaian delegation attending the 24th Annual Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Alongside senior […]

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68 h. ago Ace Ankomah proposes merger of Special Prosecutor and Public Prosecutions offices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ace-ankomah-proposes-merger-of-special-prosecutor-and-public-prosecutions-offices/Ghanaian legal practitioner Ace Ankomah has proposed consolidating the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions into a new Independent National Prosecutions Authority to remove prosecutorial power from Executive control. Ankomah, a senior partner at Bentsi Enchill, Letsa and Ankomah, made the comments Friday in a Facebook post amid ongoing political […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ace-ankomah-proposes-merger-of-special-prosecutor-and-public-prosecutions-offices/

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2 d. ago Business Leaders Demand Regulatory Reform to Unlock Ghana’s Private Sector Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/Ghana’s economic future depends on transforming public sector agencies from regulatory obstacles into development partners, business leaders and policy experts have warned following research showing compliance costs consume up to 40 percent of enterprise revenue. Seth Adjei Baah, former president of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Peter Bismark Kwofie, executive director […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Dr Bernard Appiah appointed to WHO Technical Advisory Group on alcohol and drug epidemiology

The World Health Organization has selected KNUST alumnus Dr Bernard Appiah as a proposed member of its Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology, marking a major global recognition for the Ghanaian public health communication scholar. The appointment places the Syracuse University-based researcher and former KNUST pharmacy student among leading international specialists advising the WHO on evidence and strategies to curb alcohol and drug-related harm. It also reinforces KNUST’s growing contribution to global health leadership and research expertise.

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3 d. ago MYTO IS COMING: Can Ghana’s new tariff regime unlock the US$2.6 bn in private capital it needs?

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/myto-is-coming-can-ghanas-new-tariff-regime-unlock-the-us2-6-bn-in-private-capital-it-needs/Between 2025 and 2030, the country needs about US$4.4 billion in new energy investment to reach its National Energy Compact target of 99% electricity access by 2030, up from roughly 89% today. Of that, US$2.6 billion is expected to come from private capital, with the remaining US$1.8 billion from public and donor sources. The Multi-Year […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/myto-is-coming-can-ghanas-new-tariff-regime-unlock-the-us2-6-bn-in-private-capital-it-needs/

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3 d. ago DVLA Assures Public New Registration System Retains Current Procedures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dvla-assures-public-new-registration-system-retains-current-procedures/The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has assured the public that its 2026 vehicle registration system will enhance national security and traceability without complicating existing procedures. The technology driven licence plates represent the primary change while registration steps remain unchanged. Addressing stakeholders at an engagement in Ho, Kwasi Bona Otuo Srebour, Deputy Director for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dvla-assures-public-new-registration-system-retains-current-procedures/

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4 d. ago Daddy Lumba saga: Fresh feud erupts as immediate family sues to block funeral over autopsy and cash donations

The public mourning for Ghanaian highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, universally known as Daddy Lumba, has devolved into an acrimonious legal battle, with his core relatives demanding judicial intervention to halt the funeral process and compel an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

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4 d. ago Understanding Ghana’s Scholarship Debt: A Systemic Issue, Not an Individual Failure – – Prosper Agbenyega Writes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/understanding-ghanas-scholarship-debt-a-systemic-issue-not-an-individual-failure-prosper-agbenyega-writes/Her Excellency, Ghana Envoy to the United Kingdom, Zita Benson’s recent public comments on alleged scholarship arrears reflect a worrying misunderstanding of how government scholarship financing is structured, processed, and settled. While her concerns for Ghanaian students in the UK are valid and deserve attention, the conclusions she has drawn — and the accusations she […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/understanding-ghanas-scholarship-debt-a-systemic-issue-not-an-individual-failure-prosper-agbenyega-writes/

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5 d. ago Union Threatens Nationwide Action Over Utility Price Increases

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/union-threatens-nationwide-action-over-utility-price-increases/Ghana’s labor federation has rejected newly approved electricity and water tariff increases, warning it will mobilize workers across the country unless government raises the agreed 9% wage adjustment for 2026 to compensate for higher utility costs. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) issued the ultimatum Wednesday, one day after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/union-threatens-nationwide-action-over-utility-price-increases/

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5 d. ago Calls to Scrap OSP Are Only Public Opinion, Not Government Policy – Felix Ofosu Kwakye

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-to-scrap-osp-are-only-public-opinion-not-government-policy-felix-ofosu-kwakye/Communications Minister Felix Ofosu Kwakye has shot down speculation that the government is preparing to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). During an appearance on GHOne TV, he made it clear that no official suggestion or decision regarding the office’s abolishment has reached the government. He explained that public commentary—whether supportive or critical—is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-to-scrap-osp-are-only-public-opinion-not-government-policy-felix-ofosu-kwakye/

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5 d. ago Ghana, Partners Launch Major Push to Strengthen Public Financial Management

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-partners-launch-major-push-to-strengthen-public-financial-management/Ghana and its development partners have unveiled a renewed, data-driven effort, SECO Support to overhaul the country’s public financial management (PFM) systems, targeting long-standing weaknesses that continue to undermine service delivery, fiscal discipline, and public trust. Speaking at the launch, Tracy Lain, Practice Manager for Governance Global Practice in Africa West and Central at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-partners-launch-major-push-to-strengthen-public-financial-management/

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5 d. ago Consumers shouldn’t pay for utility inefficiencies – ICEG criticises latest PURC tariff order

Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG)has warned that the recent tariff hikes approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will unfairly burden ordinary Ghanaians, "leaving consumers in the dark" instead of easing their plight.

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5 d. ago GPRTU Urges Drivers and Passengers to Prevent Holiday Accidents

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gprtu-urges-drivers-and-passengers-to-prevent-holiday-accidents/Road safety officials are calling for heightened vigilance as Ghana enters the 2025 festive travel period. Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim Moro, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), emphasized that December tragedies need not be inevitable. “It is not automatic that December is full of accidents. Most accidents can be avoided,” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gprtu-urges-drivers-and-passengers-to-prevent-holiday-accidents/

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5 d. ago GTEC warns public about 6 unaccredited University of Ghana learning centres

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has warned the public that six University of Ghana learning centres are operating without accreditation, and has urged students and parents to verify the status of institutions before seeking admission.

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5 d. ago Ghana’s digital public infrastructure falls short for persons with disabilities

On a cold Sunday afternoon in Accra, Moro Ibrahim stands in front of an ATM that many Ghanaians use without a second thought. But for him, the simple act of withdrawing money becomes an impossible task.  The machine has no voice automation, no tactile labels, and no accessibility features. “I don’t know which one is one. I don’t know which one is two,” he says, running his fingers helplessly over the keypad. Without speech guidance, he adds, “It’s not going to be possible for me to access it.” Moro’s struggle is not an isolated inconvenience—it’s evidence of a deeper problem within Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital financial ecosystem. As banks and fintech platforms race ahead with modern tools, many citizens with disabilities remain stuck behind invisible barriers that technology has failed to break.

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6 d. ago GFD pushes for urgent overhaul of Ghana’s Disability Act to address persistent barriers

Despite various government interventions aimed at improving the lives of persons with disabilities, many continue to face daily obstacles that limit their full participation in society. From inaccessible public buildings to limited employment opportunities, millions of Ghanaians with disabilities say progress has been slow, and the legal framework meant to protect them is outdated. It […]

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7 d. ago Nigeria Declares Nationwide Security Emergency Over Kidnappings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-declares-nationwide-security-emergency-over-kidnappings/Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency on November 26, directing immediate measures to combat a surge in kidnappings and attacks that have gripped Africa’s most populous nation. The declaration came after a particularly alarming week that saw multiple mass abduction incidents across different regions, prompting public outcry and demands for decisive government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-declares-nationwide-security-emergency-over-kidnappings/

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