6 h. ago New BoG Headquarters: Value for money audit to be conducted by AESL

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama has disclosed that plans are underway to conduct a value for money audit of the new Bank of Ghana Headquarters building at Ridge, Accra. Briefing a committee of Parliament on the cost of the project on Wednesday, March 5, Dr Asiama said steps have […]

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10 h. ago Open up bond market for more investment options – Gideon Boako advises Finance Minister

Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Dr Gideon Boako, has urged the Finance Minister to consider opening up the bond market to provide more investment opportunities.

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47 h. ago Gaming Commission to crack down on gambling hubs near schools, churches, mosques

The Ghana Gaming Commission has announced plans to clamp down on betting companies operating near schools and religious institutions, citing concerns over their impact on minors and vulnerable groups.

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54 h. ago Ghana’s youth losing hope due to economic mismanagement and corruption – Dr Yamson

The Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has warned that Ghana’s youth are losing confidence in the country due to economic mismanagement and corruption.

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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/

Economics

5 d. ago Key Ministers Poised to Shape Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Amid Recovery Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/key-ministers-poised-to-shape-ghanas-economic-dialogue-amid-recovery-push/Seven government ministers overseeing pivotal sectors of Ghana’s economy will take center stage at the upcoming National Economic Dialogue, tasked with steering high-stakes discussions to address the country’s fiscal challenges and craft actionable recovery strategies. The forum, designed to bridge policy gaps and align long-term growth plans, hinges on the direct involvement of ministers responsible […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/key-ministers-poised-to-shape-ghanas-economic-dialogue-amid-recovery-push/

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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 Mahama’s Ambitious Recovery Plan Meets Skepticism Over Funding, Execution Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-ambitious-recovery-plan-meets-skepticism-over-funding-execution-risks/Ghana’s President John Mahama struck a somber yet resolute tone during his first State of the Nation Address since returning to office, acknowledging an economic crisis “worse than anticipated” while unveiling a sweeping four-year revival strategy. The speech, delivered to parliament on February 27, 2028, outlined plans to tackle a crushing GHC 721 billion debt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-ambitious-recovery-plan-meets-skepticism-over-funding-execution-risks/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Energy Sector Buckles Under Debt as Mahama Rolls Out Rescue Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-energy-sector-buckles-under-debt-as-mahama-rolls-out-rescue-plan/Ghana’s energy sector, saddled with a crippling GHS 70 billion debt, faces renewed turmoil as unpaid bills to power producers and deferred infrastructure maintenance threaten a return to the erratic blackouts known locally as dumsor. President John Mahama, acknowledging the “inherited crisis,” has launched a sweeping reform agenda to stabilize the sector, even as doubts linger […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-energy-sector-buckles-under-debt-as-mahama-rolls-out-rescue-plan/

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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 Eyes Lucrative $1.3 Trillion Global Events Market Amid Infrastructure Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-lucrative-1-3-trillion-global-events-market-amid-infrastructure-challenges/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to transform Ghana into a premier destination for international conferences, business summits, and large-scale exhibitions, signaling a renewed push to diversify the nation’s tourism economy. During his first State of the Nation Address on January 8, 2025, Mahama emphasized the strategic value of tapping into the global Meetings, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-lucrative-1-3-trillion-global-events-market-amid-infrastructure-challenges/

Economics

5 d. ago Ghana Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Mining, Pushes Local Control in Sector Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pledges-crackdown-on-illegal-mining-pushes-local-control-in-sector-overhaul/Ghana’s government has vowed to clamp down on illegal mining operations and expand local ownership in the mining sector, as part of a renewed drive to balance economic gains with environmental and social safeguards. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah announced the plans during a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Mines, signaling […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pledges-crackdown-on-illegal-mining-pushes-local-control-in-sector-overhaul/

Events

5 d. ago Ghana’s Mahama Cuts Ministerial Posts in Bid to Trim Spending, Revive Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mahama-cuts-ministerial-posts-in-bid-to-trim-spending-revive-economy/Facing mounting debt and sluggish growth, President John Mahama announced sweeping plans to slash Ghana’s ministerial ranks and streamline government operations, positioning austerity as a cornerstone of his economic revival strategy. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama pledged to cap his administration at 60 ministers—a sharp drop from the 101 appointed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mahama-cuts-ministerial-posts-in-bid-to-trim-spending-revive-economy/

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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 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/

Economics

6 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Reset as Ghana Grapples with Record Debt, Inflation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-as-ghana-grapples-with-record-debt-inflation/President John Mahama confronted Ghana’s dire fiscal realities head-on during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) since reclaiming office, admitting the economy is “in crisis” but vowing aggressive reforms to stabilize it. With public debt soaring to GHȼ721 billion (approximately $60 billion) and inflation eroding purchasing power, Mahama outlined a recovery plan anchored […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-as-ghana-grapples-with-record-debt-inflation/

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7 d. ago I Will Wait For My Turn To Become A President In Ghana – John Dumelo Reveals During Vetting

Ghanaian actor cum Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuguon and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo has disclosed his plans of becoming a President of Ghana in the near future. During his vetting yesterday, Hon. Afenyo Markin asked him if he had ambitions of running for President one day to which he responded affirmatively. ... Read more The post I Will Wait For My Turn To Become A President In Ghana – John Dumelo Reveals During Vetting appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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7 d. ago Bond market: Secondary activities decline 44.85% to GH¢1.01bn

Activities in the secondary bond market slowed last week, declining 44.85% to GH¢1.01 billion. This is because investors shifted focus to money market instruments. General category bonds saw decent trading, led by February 2030 and February 2034 maturities, which accounted for 37% of total trades at an average Yield-To-Maturity of 26%. Overall, 2027–2030 maturities made […]

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8 d. ago Video: Dr Asiama outlines six ‘strategic interventions’ to strengthen banking sector

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has outlined six key approaches he plans to implement as the new governor, aimed at strengthening the bank and financial institutions in the country.

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