21 h. ago Ghana Sets 2025 Deadline for Landmark Islamic Finance Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/Ghana is accelerating plans to become West Africa’s Islamic finance hub with comprehensive regulations for banking, insurance, and capital markets due by year-end 2025. Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, adviser to the Bank of Ghana, confirmed the joint framework developed by the central bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, and National Insurance Commission will cover non-interest banking, Sukuk bonds, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/

Events

69 h. ago Ghana’s Insurance Coverage Stalls Near Historic Low Despite Economic Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/If you’ve ever wondered why insurance agents seem to push so hard in Ghana, the latest central bank figures offer a clue. The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Financial Stability Review shows insurance penetration stubbornly held at just 1.0% of GDP this year, unchanged from 2023. Using the newer IFRS 17 accounting standard, that figure actually […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana’s Oil Insurers Rally Expertise Amid Energy Sector Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/Ghana’s oil and gas insurers have launched a major upskilling drive as new offshore discoveries signal fresh growth for the sector. The Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP), a consortium of 21 local insurers mandated to cover the upstream industry, hosted a three-day technical seminar in Accra this month. Titled “Enhancing Industry Expertise,” the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/

Science

3 d. ago Ghana’s Poultry Industry Urges National Rescue Plan Amid Import Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-urges-national-rescue-plan-amid-import-crisis/Ghana’s poultry sector faces collapse under the weight of 400,000 metric tonnes of annual imports, primarily from the EU, Brazil, and the US. Domestic producers are being squeezed out despite local demand, mirroring South Africa’s past crisis—until it implemented a transformative Poultry Sector Master Plan (PSMP) in 2019. Industry stakeholders now urge Ghana to adopt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-urges-national-rescue-plan-amid-import-crisis/

Events

6 d. ago Ghana Targets US$2 Billion Textile Industry Revival in Bold Jobs Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-us2-billion-textile-industry-revival-in-bold-jobs-push/Ghana’s government is betting big on reviving its ailing textile sector, unveiling a draft policy to transform the industry into a $2 billion economic engine by 2033. The blueprint targets $1.2 billion in fresh investments, 150,000 new jobs, and the revival of cotton farming across 50,000 hectares of land – a direct counterpunch to cheap […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-us2-billion-textile-industry-revival-in-bold-jobs-push/

Society

6 d. ago Ghana Launches First National Awards for Customer Experience Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-first-national-awards-for-customer-experience-excellence/Customer Experience Professionals Ghana (CXP Ghana) and KPMG Ghana have unveiled the country’s inaugural Customer Experience Excellence (CXX) Awards, creating a cross-industry platform to honor brands and individuals transforming service standards nationwide. The initiative responds to Ghana’s accelerating business landscape, where customer expectations often outpace organizational delivery. CXP Ghana President Esther Dokuwaa Ofosuhene called the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-first-national-awards-for-customer-experience-excellence/

Economics

6 d. ago Deloitte Warns Ghana Insurers Over Rising Fraud and Cyber Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-insurers-over-rising-fraud-and-cyber-risks/Ghanaian insurance firms are losing significant revenue to fraud, with occupational fraud alone draining approximately 5.0% of company income annually. This stark warning came from Dr. Kwabena Situ, Partner, Assurance at Deloitte Ghana, during a firm-hosted webinar titled “Insurance Fraud Awareness and Mitigation.” He urged insurers to adopt comprehensive, proactive strategies to combat escalating internal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-insurers-over-rising-fraud-and-cyber-risks/

Events

8 d. ago CXP Ghana Unveils Ghana’s Premier Customer Experience Excellence (CXX) Awards to Honour Trailblazers in Customer Experience Delivery

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cxp-ghana-unveils-ghanas-premier-customer-experience-excellence-cxx-awards-to-honour-trailblazers-in-customer-experience-delivery/Customer Experience Professionals Ghana (CXP Ghana), the professional body representing CX practitioners in the country, is proud to announce the launch of the Ghana Customer Experience Excellence (CXX) Awards, Ghana’s first cross-industry platform dedicated to celebrating excellence in Customer Experience (CX). Organised in collaboration with KPMG Ghana, the inaugural awards ceremony will shine a spotlight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cxp-ghana-unveils-ghanas-premier-customer-experience-excellence-cxx-awards-to-honour-trailblazers-in-customer-experience-delivery/

Economics

9 d. ago Ghana Insurance Awards Spotlight Industry Transformation Amid Digital Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-insurance-awards-spotlight-industry-transformation-amid-digital-push/The 2025 Ghana Insurance Awards honored 16 companies and six individuals for driving innovation and excellence in the sector, with Enterprise Insurance clinching the Hall of Fame award and Starlife Assurance named Life Insurance Company of the Year. Deputy Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Bernard Ohemeng-Baah, emphasized insurance’s role as a “trampoline” for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-insurance-awards-spotlight-industry-transformation-amid-digital-push/

Events

9 d. ago Dr. Daniel McKorley Crowned Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time at the 2025 Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana Awards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-daniel-mckorley-crowned-most-influential-entrepreneur-of-all-time-at-the-2025-entrepreneurs-foundation-of-ghana-awards/Business magnate and philanthropist Dr. Daniel McKorley was honoured with the title *”Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time”* at the 15th Anniversary and Awards Ceremony of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG), held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on Friday, 1st August 2025. The prestigious award recognizes decades of entrepreneurial excellence, job creation, industry transformation, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-daniel-mckorley-crowned-most-influential-entrepreneur-of-all-time-at-the-2025-entrepreneurs-foundation-of-ghana-awards/

Events

1 week ago Deputy Commissioner urges insurers to enhance cybersecurity and embrace technology at 8th Ghana Insurance Awards

The Deputy Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Bernard Ohemeng Baah, has underscored the importance of innovation, resilience, and cybersecurity in advancing the insurance sector. Speaking at the 8th Ghana Insurance Awards, Mr Baah urged insurance companies to leverage the government’s newly launched 24-hour economy, noting that the three-shift system presents opportunities for insurers […]

Events

1 week ago Ghana Launches Gastro Feastival to Transform Food Industry and Heritage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-gastro-feastival-to-transform-food-industry-and-heritage/Charterhouse Productions has unveiled the Gastro Feastival, a pioneering national initiative set to reposition Ghana’s food ecosystem as an engine for economic growth, cultural preservation, and social inclusion. Spearheaded by CEO Theresa Ayoade, the December 5–6 event at Accra’s Palms Convention Centre will align with National Farmers’ Day, targeting stakeholders across farming, processing, distribution, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-gastro-feastival-to-transform-food-industry-and-heritage/

Society

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/

Economics

last month Volta Region leads Ghana’s next green industrial revolution with strategic Kenaf breakthrough

As Ghana intensifies its search for sustainable economic solutions, the Volta Region is boldly stepping forward with a strategic blueprint to revive and scale up the Kenaf industry—an ambitious agro-industrial initiative with the potential to transform local economies, generate millions in foreign exchange, and position Ghana as a hub for green manufacturing in West Africa.

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