12 h. ago Ato Forson outlines structural reforms to revitalise Ghanaian economy

Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, Monday unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at resetting Ghana’s economy through rigorous structural reforms.

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22 h. ago Ghana outlines solutions to economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue

Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance in a bid to address the prevailing economic challenges. These proposals are contained in the communique issued at the end of the National Economic Dialogue (NED), held from 3rd to 4th March 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

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24 h. ago Gender advocate applauds President Mahama’s commitment to enforcing the Affirmative Action Act

Gender advocate and media personality, Josephine Oppong-Yeboah, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for his strong desire to enforcing the Affirmative Action Act of 2024 (Act 1121). The Act, designed to promote gender equity across all facets of national life in Ghana, aims to ensure that women’s voices are heard and included in every area […]

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43 h. ago IMANI proposes a RESET on governance to revitalise Ghana’s economy

The founding president and CEO of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has proposed a radical approach to governance reform aimed at tackling Ghana’s entrenched public financial mismanagement.

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5 d. ago Ghana Aims to Slash US$2 Billion Food Import Reliance with Sweeping Farm Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-aims-to-slash-us2-billion-food-import-reliance-with-sweeping-farm-overhaul/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an aggressive agricultural revival plan targeting Ghana’s unsustainable $2 billion annual food import bill, pledging to redirect investments toward local production of staples like rice, poultry, and vegetables while creating jobs across farming regions. Announced during his February 27 State of the Nation Address, the Agriculture for Economic Transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-aims-to-slash-us2-billion-food-import-reliance-with-sweeping-farm-overhaul/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s First National Bank and Solar Taxi Launch Home Equity Loans for Electric Vehicles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-first-national-bank-and-solar-taxi-launch-home-equity-loans-for-electric-vehicles/First National Bank Ghana has teamed up with electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Solar Taxi to roll out an innovative financing scheme aimed at accelerating Ghana’s shift to green mobility. Under the partnership, homeowners can now leverage their property’s equity to purchase EVs, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in West Africa’s evolving sustainable transport landscape. Announced this […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-first-national-bank-and-solar-taxi-launch-home-equity-loans-for-electric-vehicles/

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5 d. ago Minister Calls for Collective Cleanliness As She Launches Regional Sanitation Day

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/minister-calls-for-collective-cleanliness-as-she-launches-regional-sanitation-day/The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has launched the Regional Sanitation Day, underscoring the need for a collective effort to maintain cleanliness and prevent diseases in the national capital. The initiative, she explained, aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s reintroduction of National Sanitation Day, aimed at addressing Ghana’s poor sanitation challenges. During […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/minister-calls-for-collective-cleanliness-as-she-launches-regional-sanitation-day/

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5 d. ago Mahama Launches “Black Star Experience” to Cement Ghana as Diaspora Tourism Hub

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-black-star-experience-to-cement-ghana-as-diaspora-tourism-hub/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled ambitious plans to transform Ghana into a premier destination for global diasporan engagement through a sweeping cultural and tourism initiative dubbed the Black Star Experience. Announced during his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, the program aims to leverage Ghana’s rich heritage, creative arts, and historical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-black-star-experience-to-cement-ghana-as-diaspora-tourism-hub/

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5 d. ago Ghana Lures Asian Textile Giant Yintak Intex with Free Zone Perks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-lures-asian-textile-giant-yintak-intex-with-free-zone-perks/In a strategic push to bolster its textile and apparel sector, Ghana’s Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has rolled out the red carpet for Yintak Intex, a prominent Asian intimate apparel manufacturer, during a high-stakes meeting facilitated by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI). The engagement, aimed at enticing the firm to establish operations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-lures-asian-textile-giant-yintak-intex-with-free-zone-perks/

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5 d. ago Ghana Intensifies Crackdown on Gold Smuggling With New Industry Partnership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-crackdown-on-gold-smuggling-with-new-industry-partnership/Ghana’s Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and the Ghana Association of Forex Bureau have announced a joint effort to tackle rampant gold smuggling, a practice that has long drained the nation’s foreign exchange reserves and undermined economic stability. The collaboration, which includes plans to engage the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance, aims […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-crackdown-on-gold-smuggling-with-new-industry-partnership/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Rising Star Theophilus Allotey Aims for Glory in Friday Night Showdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rising-star-theophilus-allotey-aims-for-glory-in-friday-night-showdown/Theophilus ‘Lopez’ Allotey, Ghana’s undefeated National Flyweight Champion, is set to take center stage this Friday, February 28, 2025, in a highly anticipated boxing event dubbed Blood, Sweat and Tears. Hosted at the Hathiramani Hall inside the Accra Sports Stadium, the night promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent, with Allotey facing off against Nigeria’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rising-star-theophilus-allotey-aims-for-glory-in-friday-night-showdown/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Updated Labor Laws Aim to Protect Workers, But Gaps Remain

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/the-workmens-compensation-law-and-the-role-of-insurance-companies-under-the-new-insurance-act/When a construction worker in Accra suffered a spinal injury last year, his employer’s insurance company initially refused compensation, arguing the accident resulted from “carelessness.” Under Ghana’s Workmen’s Compensation Act, such disputes shouldn’t exist—the law mandates payouts for workplace injuries regardless of fault. Yet as cases like this reveal, bridging policy and practice remains an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/the-workmens-compensation-law-and-the-role-of-insurance-companies-under-the-new-insurance-act/

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5 d. ago Ghana Shippers’ Authority Backs VAT Review to Ease Transit Trade Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-backs-vat-review-to-ease-transit-trade-costs/The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has thrown its weight behind a planned overhaul of the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system, endorsing the Finance Ministry’s push to reevaluate tax policies affecting transit services. The move, aimed at aligning Ghana’s practices with international standards, seeks to reduce financial burdens on businesses engaged in cross-border trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-backs-vat-review-to-ease-transit-trade-costs/

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6 d. ago Mahama Proposes Military Training for National Service Graduates to Boost Discipline, Patriotism

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-proposes-military-training-for-national-service-graduates-to-boost-discipline-patriotism/President John Mahama has announced plans to integrate a mandatory short-term military training program into Ghana’s National Service Scheme (NSS), aiming to instill discipline, patriotism, and leadership skills in young graduates entering the workforce. The initiative, unveiled during his February 27 State of the Nation Address, would expose participants to basic military drills, survival techniques, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-proposes-military-training-for-national-service-graduates-to-boost-discipline-patriotism/

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6 d. ago Scientists launch wheat initiative to boost domestic production and reduce imports in Ghana

Scientists at the Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-CRI) and Arima Farms Ghana, a leading agricultural company, have launched the Ghana Wheat Initiative aimed at promoting domestic wheat production.

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6 d. ago Mahama Targets $300M Poultry Import Bill with Ambitious ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-targets-300m-poultry-import-bill-with-ambitious-nkoko-nkitinkiti-initiative/President John Mahama has unveiled a sweeping plan to revitalize Ghana’s struggling poultry sector, aiming to end the country’s reliance on imported chicken, which currently accounts for 95% of domestic consumption. Dubbed Nkoko Nkitinkiti (literally “Every Home a Farm”), the project seeks to mobilize 55,000 households into poultry production while investing in critical infrastructure to slash […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-targets-300m-poultry-import-bill-with-ambitious-nkoko-nkitinkiti-initiative/

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6 d. ago Blackstar Experience will include concert party competitions – Mahama

The Blackstar Experience will be the government's flagship initiative aimed at establishing Ghana as the gateway to Africa for the global diaspora, President John Dramani Mahama has stated.

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7 d. ago Brunel University of London and University of Ghana collaborate to enhance older adults’ well

Brunel University of London, in partnership with the University of Ghana, successfully hosted a three-day workshop in Accra aimed at improving the well-being of older adults.

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9 d. ago Gadgets4Ghana donates electronic gadgets to Akua Kuenyehia Foundation

Gadgets4Ghana (G4G), a non-profit organization with the aim of bridging the digital divide in Ghana, has donated electronic devices to the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation (AKF) in Accra. This donation is in fulfilment of a promise made by the G4G team at the launch of the NGO and Device Donation Drive in January 2025.

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