5 h. ago Ghana Farmers Demand Mandatory Training to Lift Agriculture Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/Ghana’s Concerned Farmers Association is pushing for a nationwide licensing system that would require formal training and certification before anyone can operate a farm. The group argues treating agriculture as a regulated profession is essential to curb dangerous practices, protect public health, and secure Ghana’s position in global food markets. Unregulated pesticide use and outdated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/

Politics

5 h. ago Ghana’s Sugar Revival Hinges on Three Fixes, Warns Think Tank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/Ghana’s latest push to restart the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory represents more than just reviving a single plant; it’s a critical test for the nation’s broader industrial ambitions. Policy think tank IMANI Africa sees this as a golden opportunity, but cautions that success hinges entirely on the government avoiding past mistakes. The factory, modernized with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/

Events

7 h. ago Ghana Pushes Diplomats to Champion Regional Investment Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/Ghana is calling on foreign diplomats to help tackle stark regional investment imbalances across the country. Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), made the direct appeal during a high-level meeting with the diplomatic corps in Accra. Madjie highlighted a critical challenge: roughly 80% of investments currently flow only into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/

Sport

8 h. ago Ghana Revamps VAT System and Tax Dispute Resolution in Major Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has announced sweeping reforms to modernize tax administration, including the long-pending rollout of the Fiscal Electronic Device Act (Act 966) and a major overhaul of Value Added Tax (VAT). The changes aim to boost compliance, reduce business costs, and foster a more collaborative taxpayer relationship. Speaking during […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/

Politics

8 h. ago Ghana Ruling Party Chief Demands Political Push for Africa Trade Pact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah has challenged African political parties to drive the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beyond rhetoric, calling it a make-or-break project for the continent’s economic future. Closing the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, he warned that the trade pact “will not implement itself” and needs urgent, unified political will. “AfCFTA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/

Politics

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/

Politics

9 h. ago Ghana Urged to Double Tech Funding and Offer Tax Breaks in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/A leading tech expert is pushing Ghana to dramatically increase its innovation spending and introduce new tax incentives in next year’s budget. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data and AI specialist, argues the country should allocate at least 1.5% of GDP to technology—more than double the current 0.6%. Ghana’s present investment falls short of Africa’s 0.8% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/

Events

18 h. ago Mapping opportunities to drive Ghana’s economic growth: The case of GIPC

The plan also takes investment promotion closer to the people. Through regional forums, communities will showcase their business potential directly to decision-makers and potential partners. This approach is supported by in-depth assessments of each district’s strengths, resources, and infrastructure, ensuring that opportunities are matched with the right type of investor.

Politics

37 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

Sport

40 h. ago The Big Push: Ghana’s panacea towards joblessness and skills for the future

When President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Big Push Agenda, the headlines focused on the figure: US$10 billion to supercharge infrastructure across the nation.

Events

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/

Politics

59 h. ago Komenda Sugar Revival Offers Blueprint for Ghana’s Ailing Factories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/Ghana’s push to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory signals a potential turning point in industrial strategy. Rather than rushing production, the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee will first conduct comprehensive technical, financial, and operational reviews. This evidence-based approach contrasts sharply with past failures, prioritizing accountability before restarting machinery. The factory’s history mirrors Ghana’s broader […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/

Politics

60 h. 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/

Economics

62 h. ago Ghanaian Creators Amplify Global Push for Clean Water Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-creators-amplify-global-push-for-clean-water-access/Ghana’s YouTube stars Wode Maya and Gisela Amponsah have joined forces with American creators MrBeast and Mark Rober in a $40 million campaign to bring safe water to two million people worldwide. The #TeamWater initiative, uniting over 3,000 creators reaching two billion viewers, partners with WaterAid to install sustainable water systems in climate-vulnerable regions. Since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-creators-amplify-global-push-for-clean-water-access/

Politics

62 h. ago AI Startup Perplexity Bids US$34.5B for Google’s Chrome in Power Play

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/Silicon Valley buzzed Tuesday as AI search disruptor Perplexity stunned markets with an unsolicited $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser. The audacious bid targets Chrome’s three billion users, aiming to vault Perplexity into direct competition with AI giants like OpenAI. CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed the move, echoing his firm’s failed January push to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/

Technology

67 h. ago Retired Air Force officer urges patience as Adansi helicopter crash black box undergoes analysis

A retired Air Force Officer has called for calm and patience from the Ghanaian public as investigations continue into the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

Events

67 h. ago Ghana Pushes Gold Refining Expansion to Capture Export Value

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-gold-refining-expansion-to-capture-export-value/At London’s GHIB CONVERGE conference, Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni championed plans to transform the nation’s gold sector. “Establishing refineries in Ghana presents a very good prospect,” he told banking and trade leaders, arguing that domestic processing would create jobs, improve trade balances, and retain more value from Africa’s top gold […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-gold-refining-expansion-to-capture-export-value/

Politics

3 d. ago African Bank Pushes AI Training to Accelerate Continent’s Development Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/Africa’s premier financial institution is betting on artificial intelligence to fast-track the continent’s flagship development plan. The African Development Bank has funded specialized AI training for officials across African Union member states, aiming to sharpen monitoring of Agenda 2063 targets. Held in Lusaka, Zambia, the intensive five-day workshop equipped participants with hands-on experience using platforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana’s RTI Commission Pushes Transparency in Upper East Training

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rti-commission-pushes-transparency-in-upper-east-training/The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) is ramping up enforcement of Ghana’s transparency law, training Information Services Department (ISD) staff across the Upper East Region to demystify public access protocols. At a Bolgatanga workshop, RTIC officials drilled 15 municipal and district PROs on handling information requests, annual reporting duties, and navigating exemptions under the 2019 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rti-commission-pushes-transparency-in-upper-east-training/

Events

3 d. ago Ghana’s Company Registrar Pushes Compliance as Business Lifeline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-company-registrar-pushes-compliance-as-business-lifeline/The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) is launching a nationwide drive to transform business compliance culture, warning that ignoring legal obligations could cut off critical services like banking. Deputy Registrar Benjamin Zigorsh-Nyakpenu declared the week-long campaign targets entrepreneurs, NGOs, and churches, stressing: “We don’t want companies to die—seek help before it’s too late.” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-company-registrar-pushes-compliance-as-business-lifeline/

Economics