17 h. ago Ghana grapples with marine plastic menace as stakeholders push for policy overhaul and roadmap to biodegradables

Leading research institutes have sounded a clarion call for a cohesive national strategy to tackle Ghana’s escalating plastic pollution crisis, which is severely damaging marine ecosystems and livelihoods.

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8 d. ago Global Student Debt Crisis Threatens Ghana’s Education Dreams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/A worldwide education financing crisis now reaching Ghana threatens to transform higher learning from an opportunity ladder into a financial trap for young people across Africa. The World Economic Forum recently highlighted what experts call an emerging “debt tsunami” as student borrowing reaches unsustainable levels globally. Countries that once celebrated expanded university access now grapple […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/

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9 d. ago Volta Regional Minister urges swift action to curb cocoa smuggling

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with security agencies and stakeholders to tackle the growing menace of cocoa smuggling in the region.

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1 week ago Livestream: JoyNews National Dialogue on Ghana’s opioid crisis underway

JoyNews will today, Thursday, August 28, 2025, host a crucial national dialogue under the theme “Breaking the Chains: Ghana’s Opioid Crisis” as the country grapples with rising concerns over opioid misuse.

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1 week ago Playback: JoyNews National Dialogue on Ghana’s opioid crisis

JoyNews hosted a crucial national dialogue under the theme “Breaking the Chains: Ghana’s Opioid Crisis” as the country grapples with rising concerns over opioid misuse.

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1 week ago JoyNews hosts National Dialogue on Ghana’s opioid crisis today

JoyNews will today, Thursday, August 28, 2025, host a crucial national dialogue under the theme “Breaking the Chains: Ghana’s Opioid Crisis” as the country grapples with rising concerns over opioid misuse.

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2 w. ago Experts Push for National Agroecology Policy to Reshape Ghana’s Farming

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-push-for-national-agroecology-policy-to-reshape-ghanas-farming/Agricultural specialists are pressing the government to develop a comprehensive national agroecology policy, positioning it as crucial for sustainable farming and climate resilience across Ghana’s predominantly smallholder agricultural sector. The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development hosted a national dialogue where experts reviewed recent research on farming practices and policy frameworks. Their findings revealed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-push-for-national-agroecology-policy-to-reshape-ghanas-farming/

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2 w. ago Climate Summit Urges Adaptation Cash Now to Avert Costly Crises

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/climate-summit-urges-adaptation-cash-now-to-avert-costly-crises/Zambia’s Green Economy Minister Mike Elton Mposha minced no words at the close of Africa’s largest climate adaptation summit: “Turn plans into bankable projects, or watch communities collapse.” The stark warning capped the 2025 National Adaptation Plan Expo in Lusaka, where 400 delegates from 80 nations grappled with a $300 billion annual funding gap. For […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/climate-summit-urges-adaptation-cash-now-to-avert-costly-crises/

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3 w. ago Nigerian Equities Extend Losses as Port Woes Drag on Market Sentiment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-extend-losses-as-port-woes-drag-on-market-sentiment/Nigeria’s stock market extended its slump on Friday, with nine sectors closing in the red and only six managing gains. Blue-chip stocks largely stagnated, though Guaranty Trust Holding and Zenith Bank bucked the trend with modest advances. Heavyweights like MTN Nigeria, International Breweries, and United Bank for Africa dragged the index lower as investors grappled […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-extend-losses-as-port-woes-drag-on-market-sentiment/

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3 w. ago Ghana Grapples with Quality Jobs Crisis as Only 13% of Workers Secure Good Positions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-quality-jobs-crisis-as-only-13-of-workers-secure-good-positions/Ghana’s workforce faces a stark reality: 87% of workers cling to low-quality jobs that barely sustain them, while just 13% hold positions offering fair pay, stability, and skills matching. This sobering data, from the World Bank’s 9th Ghana Economic Update, exposes a critical mismatch between education and opportunity, leaving graduates disillusioned and human capital wasted. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-quality-jobs-crisis-as-only-13-of-workers-secure-good-positions/

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3 w. ago Ghana Faces Fiscal Tightrope as World Bank Urges Strategic Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/The World Bank has endorsed Ghana’s aggressive fiscal consolidation while urging the government not to sacrifice critical investments protecting vulnerable citizens. This delicate balance emerged as a central theme at the launch of Ghana’s 9th Economic Update, where policymakers grapple with sustaining reforms without stalling social progress. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Director for Ghana, Sierra […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/

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3 w. ago Ghana Grapples with Infrastructure and Economic Crises Amid Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-infrastructure-and-economic-crises-amid-reform-push/Ghana faces mounting pressure to address systemic failures in infrastructure safety and state enterprise efficiency, following a deadly helicopter crash that killed two ministers and exposed gaping holes in crisis preparedness. The tragedy coincides with alarming road safety statistics: 3,674 crashes claimed 752 lives in early 2025 alone, driven by overloaded “trotro” vans carrying up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-infrastructure-and-economic-crises-amid-reform-push/

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3 w. ago Ghana Grapples with GH₵5 Billion Tax Exemption Cost Amid Jobs Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-gh%e2%82%b55-billion-tax-exemption-cost-amid-jobs-crisis/Ghana is sacrificing nearly GH₵5 billion in potential tax revenue annually through exemptions, even as the nation struggles with high unemployment and urgent fiscal pressures. The government forfeited roughly GH₵4.6 billion in 2023 under the Ghana Exemptions Act, 2022 a slight dip from GH₵4.8 billion in 2022 but still equivalent to about 3.9% of GDP, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-gh%e2%82%b55-billion-tax-exemption-cost-amid-jobs-crisis/

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4 w. ago Ghana Analyst Challenges Push for New Military Aircraft After Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-analyst-challenges-push-for-new-military-aircraft-after-crash/Policy analyst Bright Simons has urged caution over demands for Ghana to buy new military helicopters following last week’s fatal crash that killed eight senior officials. His comments directly respond to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), which called for immediate aircraft procurement. Simons, Vice President of think tank IMANI Africa, argues the crashed Harbin Z-9EH […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-analyst-challenges-push-for-new-military-aircraft-after-crash/

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