7 h. ago World Bank Warns Mounting Debt Threatens Ghana’s Cocoa Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-warns-mounting-debt-threatens-ghanas-cocoa-sector/The World Bank has raised urgent concerns over the Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) financial stability, warning that rising debt and operational inefficiencies could destabilize the country’s vital cocoa industry. Despite soaring global cocoa prices, Ghana’s production remains low, with COCOBOD struggling under significant arrears to suppliers and costly “quasi-fiscal operations” outside its core mandate. In […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-warns-mounting-debt-threatens-ghanas-cocoa-sector/

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8 h. ago World Bank Urges Ghana to Prioritize Jobs, Private Sector in Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-prioritize-jobs-private-sector-in-reform-push/Ghana must channel its structural reforms toward private sector growth and youth job creation, warns a new World Bank report. The ninth Ghana Economic Update stresses that with the working-age population set to surge, failure to generate productive employment risks squandering a major economic opportunity. “Unemployment and underemployment represent a potential powder keg,” said Deputy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-prioritize-jobs-private-sector-in-reform-push/

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34 h. ago Ghana Mineworkers’ Union raises red flag over casualisation in mining sector, urges gov’t to act

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has warned that the growing shift from permanent employment to casual and contract work in the mining sector is eroding job security, undermining workers’ welfare, and threatening the stability of the industry.

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45 h. ago Ghana Miners Demand Fair Share as Gold Prices Soar to Record Highs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-miners-demand-fair-share-as-gold-prices-soar-to-record-highs/Ghana’s mineworkers are pushing gold mining giants to channel record profits into wages and safety upgrades rather than solely funding expansion projects. At a National Executive Council meeting in Accra, the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) spotlighted the industry’s windfall from gold’s meteoric rise from $1,800 per ounce during the pandemic to historic peaks above $3,000 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-miners-demand-fair-share-as-gold-prices-soar-to-record-highs/

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49 h. ago Ghana Mineworkers Demand Halt to Core Operation Outsourcing, Warn of Sector Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/Ghana’s mineworkers have launched a sharp critique against mining firms outsourcing core operational tasks, calling the practice a threat to job security, safety standards, and industry stability. At a high-level meeting in Tarkwa, Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) General Secretary Abdul-Moomin Gbana accused companies of exploiting local content policies to replace permanent roles with precarious contract […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/

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65 h. ago Macroeconomic stability must translate into growth – BoG Governor tells Banks

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is urging commercial banks to leverage the stability in the financial sector to drive economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama emphasised that the gains made in stabilising the banking system must now translate into tangible […]

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4 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/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Central Bank Pushes Finance Sector to Capitalize on Commodity Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-pushes-finance-sector-to-capitalize-on-commodity-surge/Ghana’s central bank is urging bankers and traders to seize fresh opportunities emerging from the country’s evolving commodity sector. Speaking at the CNVERGE ’25 event in London, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, challenged financial players to move beyond simply exporting raw materials. Dr. Mumuni argued that strategically leveraging […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-pushes-finance-sector-to-capitalize-on-commodity-surge/

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8 d. ago Mastercard Projects Africa’s AI Market to Triple, Urges Inclusive Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mastercard-projects-africas-ai-market-to-triple-urges-inclusive-growth/Africa’s artificial intelligence sector is poised for explosive growth, with Mastercard forecasting the market will surge from $4.5 billion in 2025 to $16.5 billion by 2030. A new whitepaper from the payments giant outlines how responsible AI deployment could transform key industries while warning that fragmented data and regulatory gaps risk widening the digital divide. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mastercard-projects-africas-ai-market-to-triple-urges-inclusive-growth/

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1 week ago GPRTU leadership claims difficulty reaching Transport Ministry amid 20% fare hike

The Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) has raised concerns over its inability to engage with the Ministry of Transport as confusion continues to grow within the public transport sector.

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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 […]

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4 w. ago ECG alone not to blame for Ghana’s electricity woes: IPPG report urges whole

For many Ghanaians, the country’s energy crisis is synonymous with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). From frequent power outages and billing discrepancies to frustrating customer service and metering issues, ECG is the visible face of the sector’s challenges. 

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