5 h. ago Ghana Must Prepare for Aviation Safety Amid Sector Growth, Experts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-prepare-for-aviation-safety-amid-sector-growth-experts-warn/Following a military helicopter crash that killed eight, including senior officials, Ghanaian experts are calling for urgent aviation safety reforms. Kofi Bentil, Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, cautioned that aviation expansion inevitably increases accident risks. He stressed that proactive measures are essential to improve survivability. “A military aircraft crash should prompt systemic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-prepare-for-aviation-safety-amid-sector-growth-experts-warn/

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7 h. ago Banking sector showed mixed performance in 2024 – World Bank Group

Ghana’s banking sector exhibited mixed performance in 2024, characterised by robust asset growth alongside limited private credit expansion, according to the World Bank Group’s 9th Economic Update on Ghana.

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14 h. ago Ghana’s Legal Time Bomb: How Waiting Too Long Kills Valid Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-legal-time-bomb-how-waiting-too-long-kills-valid-claims/Ghana’s courts won’t hear your case no matter how strong it is if you miss strict legal deadlines, legal experts warn. The Limitation Act, 1972 (NRCD 54) acts as a countdown clock on justice, extinguishing the right to sue once time expires. Ignoring these deadlines means losing your chance forever, even for serious wrongs. Act […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-legal-time-bomb-how-waiting-too-long-kills-valid-claims/

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15 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Ghana Banks Trade Safety Buffers for Growth as Liquidity Dips

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-trade-safety-buffers-for-growth-as-liquidity-dips/Ghana’s banking sector is actively shifting cash reserves into loans and investments, driving economic growth but shrinking critical liquidity buffers. New data reveals core liquid assets plunged from 38.9% of total assets in October 2024 to 28.9% by June 2025 a 22.7% drop. Similarly, coverage of short-term liabilities fell from 47% to 35.3%, signaling tighter […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-trade-safety-buffers-for-growth-as-liquidity-dips/

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4 d. ago Bright Simons questions military’s readiness for forest rescue operations after deadly crash

IMANI Africa’s Honorary Vice President, Bright Simons, has questioned the Ghana Armed Forces’ preparedness for rescue missions in difficult forest terrain following last Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom district.

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4 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/

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5 d. ago Same helicopter forced into emergency landing again within two weeks

Concerns over Ghana's aviation safety are escalating after a helicopter, registration number 9G-AFW, was forced into its second emergency landing in two weeks.

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5 d. ago Helicopter crash exposes deeper flaws in Ghana’s emergency preparedness – ISDES President Dr Norman

In the wake of the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight officials, the President and CEO of the Institute for Security, Disaster and Emergency Studies (ISDES) has issued a call for a reevaluation of Ghana's disaster management and emergency response strategies.

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5 d. ago Bright Simons questions Ghana’s search and rescue preparedness after military helicopter crash

Policy analyst and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, is raising serious concerns about Ghana’s search and rescue (SAR) preparedness and policy gaps in the wake of the fatal crash of a Ghana Air Force helicopter, GHF 631, which killed eight people, including two ministers of state and senior military officers. In a detailed […]

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5 d. ago Rising Tech Costs Make Comprehensive Car Insurance Essential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-tech-costs-make-comprehensive-car-insurance-essential/Modern vehicles have transformed from mechanical workhorses into complex digital ecosystems, making comprehensive insurance and warranties critical financial safeguards. Repair costs for today’s sensor-laden cars now routinely reach five figures for minor collisions, a stark contrast to the affordable fixes of decades past. Industry experts warn that skipping robust coverage risks financial catastrophe. The average […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-tech-costs-make-comprehensive-car-insurance-essential/

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6 d. ago Ghana Buries Prominent Muslim Victims of Military Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-buries-prominent-muslim-victims-of-military-helicopter-crash/Accra prepares to lay two prominent Muslim victims of the August 6th military helicopter crash to rest today, August 10th, 2025. Environment, Science, and Technology Minister Dr. Murtala Mohammed and Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna will be buried at the Military Cemetery following Islamic rites. Janazah prayers for the two men will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-buries-prominent-muslim-victims-of-military-helicopter-crash/

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6 d. ago Tullow Oil’s US$61M Loss Spotlights Efficiency Urgency, Analysts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tullow-oils-us61m-loss-spotlights-efficiency-urgency-analysts-warn/Energy experts are pushing oil firms to slash costs and boost output after Tullow Oil posted a $61 million first-half loss, reversing its $196 million profit from 2024. The slump underscores broader industry strains as stagnant crude prices squeeze margins. Benjamin Nsiah, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy, minced no […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tullow-oils-us61m-loss-spotlights-efficiency-urgency-analysts-warn/

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8 d. ago Ghana’s “Women’s Gold” Takes Global Stage at World Shea Expo in Tamale

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-womens-gold-takes-global-stage-at-world-shea-expo-in-tamale/Tamale prepares to become the epicenter of the global shea trade as Ghana hosts the landmark World Shea Expo 2025 from September 2–4. Over 8,000 producers, buyers, and policymakers will gather at the Modern City Hotel for what organizers call the most significant event in the sector’s history, squarely positioning shea as central to Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-womens-gold-takes-global-stage-at-world-shea-expo-in-tamale/

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8 d. ago Gov’t sets $2bn growth target for textile and garment sector by 2033

The government has announced plans to scale up Ghana’s textile and garment manufacturing industry to exceed $2 billion in value by 2033.

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8 d. ago OneGhana Movement mourns fallen ministers, demands aviation safety reforms

The OneGhana Movement has expressed sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two serving ministers of state, Dr Omane Boamah and Dr Murtala Mohammed, on Wednesday.

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9 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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9 d. ago Ghana Unveils Major Air Traffic Hub to Lead West African Aviation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-unveils-major-air-traffic-hub-to-lead-west-african-aviation/Ghana has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Air Navigation Services (ANS) Centre in Accra, positioning itself as West Africa’s aviation safety and air traffic control nucleus. ‘ The six-story facility, among Africa’s largest, will manage rising air traffic volumes while advancing the nation’s ambition to dominate regional aviation operations. Its launch coincides with the formal separation of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-unveils-major-air-traffic-hub-to-lead-west-african-aviation/

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1 week ago New Ghana Tourism Authority Board inaugurated to boost sector growth

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), calling on its members to drive innovation and position Ghana as a leading tourism destination.

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