10 h. ago Ghana still poised to become a regional investment hub – Pearl Nkrumah

Ghana is well-positioned to strengthen its standing as a regional investment hub, driven largely by the growing depth and confidence in the country’s fixed-income market.

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25 h. ago Simon Madjie writes: Oti Region: Ghana’s emerging growth frontier

Introduction Nestled along Ghana’s eastern borders is a region brimming with untapped opportunities. The Oti Region, one of the country’s youngest, is fast emerging as a promising frontier for growth in Ghana’s investment landscape. Carved out of the Volta Region in 2019, Oti spans 11,070 square kilometres, has an estimated population of 786,142 and is […]

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38 h. ago Ho Accommodation Shortage Signals Major Hotel Investment Opportunity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-accommodation-shortage-signals-major-hotel-investment-opportunity/Ho, the Volta Region capital, faces recurring accommodation shortages during major events, sending powerful signals to investors that the city desperately needs more hotel rooms as existing hospitality infrastructure consistently hits full capacity. The predictable pattern reveals a clear market gap. During peak periods, hotels and guesthouses reach 100 percent occupancy immediately, forcing hundreds of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-accommodation-shortage-signals-major-hotel-investment-opportunity/

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3 d. ago Ahanta West launches investigation into Boukrom chief over illegal mining allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ahanta-west-launches-investigation-into-boukrom-chief-over-illegal-mining-allegations/The Ahanta West Municipal Security Council, in collaboration with the Western Regional Security Council, has initiated an investigation into illegal mining in Boukrom, with the municipal chief alleging the area’s traditional leader is complicit in the activities. The operation led by Municipal Chief Executive Ebenezer Kofi Aidoo will scrutinize the activities of the Chief of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ahanta-west-launches-investigation-into-boukrom-chief-over-illegal-mining-allegations/

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4 d. ago Galamsey is killing our cocoa, our water, our future – Minority warns of food security meltdown

The Minority in Parliament is warning that illegal mining is destroying cocoa farms, poisoning water sources, and threatening Ghana’s long-term food security.

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9 d. ago Mauritius Banking Giant Partners Energy Firm for Regional Projects

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mauritius-banking-giant-partners-energy-firm-for-regional-projects/MCB Group Limited and Omnicane Limited launched an investment vehicle Wednesday dedicated to financing renewable energy projects across Mauritius and the African region, with solar, hydro, and wind power developments as primary targets. The consortium’s inaugural project involves developing a 4.8 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in Poudre d’Or, located in northern Mauritius. Currently under construction, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mauritius-banking-giant-partners-energy-firm-for-regional-projects/

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1 week ago CBCR urges stronger regional collaboration and investment in biodiversity monitoring

The Director for Research at the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR), Kofi Amponsah Mensah, has called for greater regional cooperation, improved funding, and stronger policy support to enhance biodiversity monitoring and protected area management across West Africa.

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2 w. ago VDF to Honour Col. (Rtd.) Cyril Necku and late Dumega Raymond Okudzeto for pioneering volta trade and investment fair

The Volta Development Forum (VDF) has announced plans to honour Col. (Rtd.) Cyril Necku and the late Dumega Raymond Okudzeto for their pioneering roles in the establishment of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair—an initiative that has grown into the region’s flagship platform for promoting commerce, investment, and economic growth.

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2 w. ago Regional Investment Strategy Could Generate New Revenue Streams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-investment-strategy-could-generate-new-revenue-streams/A strategic shift is emerging in Ghana’s approach to revenue generation, with regional trade and investment fairs increasingly viewed not merely as promotional events but as engines for creating new businesses, jobs, and ultimately thousands of new taxpayers. The upcoming Volta Trade and Investment Fair 2025, running from November 26 to December 8 with a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-investment-strategy-could-generate-new-revenue-streams/

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2 w. ago Lebanese delegation to explore investment opportunities in Volta Region at ‘Experience Volta’ Festival  

The Volta Region is set to receive a major economic boost as a high-powered Lebanese business delegation prepares to engage local industry leaders at the "Experience Volta in Accra Festival."  

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2 w. ago West Africa’s major energy stakeholders to lead on clean energy conversation

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), to be held in Accra from 2–3 December 2025. The Summit brings together regional government leaders, investors, and industry partners to showcase investment opportunities and regional energy integration developments set to transform the region by […]

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3 w. ago Police arrest four suspects over Tanoso Chief’s murder amid chieftaincy dispute

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four people in connection with the murder of the destooled Akwamuhene (sub-chief) of Tanoso, in the Bono East Region, following a protracted chieftaincy conflict. A statement from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, revealed that the arrested suspects are Issifu Addae, alias Akwasi Addae; […]

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3 w. ago MTN Ghana Poised to Lead Africa’s Next Wave of AI Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-poised-to-lead-africas-next-wave-of-ai-innovation/MTN Ghana’s Chief Digital Officer, Ibrahim Misto, has revealed that the company is well-positioned to drive the growth of Ghana’s AI and digital ecosystem. According to him, MTN’s strategy focuses on driving AI adoption, expanding digital infrastructure, and nurturing local talent, positioning Ghana as a strong competitor in Africa’s technology landscape. Stressing that Africa needs […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-poised-to-lead-africas-next-wave-of-ai-innovation/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s agribusiness sector poised for growth – Trade Ministry

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry has praised the impact of the Sustainable Employment Through Business (Agribusiness) Programme, implemented by GIZ Ghana, in transforming the sector.

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4 w. ago ECOWAS Celebrates 50 Years Of Regional Integration With ECOTIFE 2025 At The Lagos International Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-celebrates-50-years-of-regional-integration-with-ecotife-2025-at-the-lagos-international-trade-fair/West Africa is marking five decades of integration and shared progress, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is reaffirming its leadership in driving regional trade, innovation, and sustainable investment. As part of the ECOWAS@50 celebrations, the ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum & Exhibition (ECOTIFE) takes center stage at the 2025 Lagos International […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-celebrates-50-years-of-regional-integration-with-ecotife-2025-at-the-lagos-international-trade-fair/

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4 w. ago West Africa Energy Leaders Gather for Regional Cooperation Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-energy-leaders-gather-for-regional-cooperation-summit/Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition will serve as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) scheduled for December 2 to 3, 2025 in Accra, bringing together regional government leaders, investors, and industry partners to showcase investment opportunities and energy integration developments. The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) joins as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-energy-leaders-gather-for-regional-cooperation-summit/

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4 w. ago Konkomba Youth Association petitions authorities over Police shooting of motorist near Gbintri

The Konkomba Youth Association (KOYA) has petitioned the North East Regional Coordinating Council, demanding a full and independent investigation into the shooting death of a 51-year-old man, Mawutor Banakar, at a police checkpoint near Gbintri in the East Mamprusi Municipality. The incident, reported by JoyNews, occurred around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at […]

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last month Reconsidering Tanzania’s Leadership of Africa’s Climate Negotiations at COP30

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reconsidering-tanzanias-leadership-of-africas-climate-negotiations-at-cop30/As the world prepares for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, from November 10–21, 2025, Africa faces a critical question of representation and moral authority. Tanzania, currently chairing the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), is poised to lead the continent’s agenda on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reconsidering-tanzanias-leadership-of-africas-climate-negotiations-at-cop30/

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