21 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Ghana Coach Otto Addo eyes ‘good start’ against Panama in Group L

Ghana head coach Otto Addo is targeting a “good start” against Panama in the 2026 World Cup to give the team a "psychological" boost.

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53 h. ago IGP Special Operations Team Kills Suspect in Tamale Shootout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-special-operations-team-kills-suspect-in-tamale-shootout/The Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team shot and killed one suspect during a violent confrontation in the Aboabo Forest enclave of Tamale Metropolis, with 27 others arrested in a major anti-crime operation. Officers came under sudden gunfire from armed criminals while advancing through the forest area targeting robbery and drug trafficking gangs. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-special-operations-team-kills-suspect-in-tamale-shootout/

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60 h. ago Dangote targets global leadership in fertilizer and refining by 2028

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-targets-global-leadership-in-fertilizer-and-refining-by-2028/Aliko Dangote has unveiled an ambitious industrial expansion plan targeting global leadership in both fertilizer production and oil refining within three years. Speaking at the formal launch of several major projects on December 11, Dangote outlined targets to quadruple urea output and exceed the world’s largest refinery capacity. The group aims to boost urea output […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-targets-global-leadership-in-fertilizer-and-refining-by-2028/

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63 h. ago West Mamprusi Adolescent Pregnancy Rate Hits 16 Percent Exceeding National Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/Adolescent pregnancy rates in West Mamprusi Municipality continue exceeding Ghana’s national target of 12 percent, reaching 16 percent by mid 2025 after registering 16.9 percent in 2024, prompting the National Commission for Civic Education to organize comprehensive stakeholder training on sexual reproductive health and gender based violence. The NCCE collaborated with Canada Affairs and the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/

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3 d. ago Mahama reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to ending HIV/AIDS by 2030

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s full commitment towards sustaining efforts to meet the global target of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030.

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7 d. ago Ashanti Region struggling to meet HIV targets as stigma blocks testing — Ghana AIDS Commission

The Ashanti Region is far from meeting national HIV testing targets as stigma and fear continue to keep thousands from knowing their status, according to the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC). Olivia Graham, the Ashanti Regional Technical Coordinator of the GAC, said the region’s biggest barrier is no longer access to testing but public attitudes towards the virus.

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7 d. ago Government Credits Reforms for Ending Power Crisis at Energy Awards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-credits-reforms-for-ending-power-crisis-at-energy-awards/Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, has hailed Ghana’s recent progress in stabilizing power supply, crediting targeted reforms and strong industry collaboration for turning around the sector after the challenges of late 2024. Speaking at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Mensah […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-credits-reforms-for-ending-power-crisis-at-energy-awards/

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8 d. ago Ghana Petroleum Hub Targets Continental Energy Deficit Through Strategic Infrastructure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-petroleum-hub-targets-continental-energy-deficit-through-strategic-infrastructure/Ghana’s 60 billion dollar petroleum hub project represents a strategic response to Africa’s growing fuel deficit, positioning the nation as a continental energy gateway while addressing the region’s massive dependence on imported petroleum products. The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) maintains the business case rests on Ghana’s unique national advantages and Africa’s desperate need for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-petroleum-hub-targets-continental-energy-deficit-through-strategic-infrastructure/

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9 d. ago Cyber Security Authority Warns Shoppers Of Black Friday Scams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-authority-warns-shoppers-of-black-friday-scams/The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public to exercise extreme caution when shopping online during Black Friday, citing a surge in fraudulent schemes targeting consumers as Ghana recorded 266 cases of online shopping fraud with monetary losses exceeding GH¢600,000 between January and October 2025. In a public alert issued on Thursday, November 28, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-authority-warns-shoppers-of-black-friday-scams/

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1 week ago Youth Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Overlooked in Budget, Group Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-clean-energy-entrepreneurs-overlooked-in-budget-group-says/A youth advocacy organisation has criticised Ghana’s 2025 Budget Statement for failing to adequately recognise and support young entrepreneurs driving clean energy innovation across the country. The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) says this oversight threatens progress toward universal energy access and the Mission 300 target, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-clean-energy-entrepreneurs-overlooked-in-budget-group-says/

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1 week ago German Development Program Completes Investment Support for Ghana’s SMEs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-program-completes-investment-support-for-ghanas-smes/German Development Cooperation and Innohub Foundation have completed the Ghana SME Impact Investment Support (GSIIS) Project, a two year initiative that combined nearly three million euros in private capital with tailored technical assistance for over 20 small and medium sized enterprises across multiple sectors. The closing event marked the culmination of targeted support addressing what […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-program-completes-investment-support-for-ghanas-smes/

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1 week ago Economist Says Ghana Inflation Could Stay Within Target Through 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-says-ghana-inflation-could-stay-within-target-through-2026/Ghana’s inflation outlook is showing signs of stability, and if current conditions hold, the country could keep inflation within its target band through the rest of 2025 and the whole of 2026, according to a leading economist. However, this fairly firmly anchored inflation is not immune to shocks, as there are inherent risks, both domestic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-says-ghana-inflation-could-stay-within-target-through-2026/

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1 week ago Importers Targeted: TAGG Exposes Alleged GHS 40,000 Shakedown by Customs Officer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/importers-targeted-tagg-exposes-alleged-ghs-40000-shakedown-by-customs-officer/The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has levelled serious allegations against some operatives of the Ghana Customs Service in the Ashanti Region, accusing members of the regional task force of engaging in systematic extortion of importers and business owners. Addressing journalists at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, TAGG President, David Kwadwo Amoateng, said […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/importers-targeted-tagg-exposes-alleged-ghs-40000-shakedown-by-customs-officer/

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1 week ago Deloitte Cautions Against Ambitious Bad Loan Reduction Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-cautions-against-ambitious-bad-loan-reduction-target/Deloitte Ghana is cautioning that the Bank of Ghana’s plan to slash the banking sector’s non performing loans (NPLs) to 10 percent by the end of 2026 will require aggressive and sustained recovery efforts, even as asset quality shows steady improvement. In its post 2026 budget review, the auditing and advisory firm described the target […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-cautions-against-ambitious-bad-loan-reduction-target/

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2 w. ago 2026 Budget places growth, jobs and fiscal discipline at centre of Ghana’s economic transformation – Dr. Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has stated that the 2026 Budget marks a new phase in Ghana’s economic transformation, with a strong emphasis on fiscal discipline, growth, and job creation. Speaking at the opening of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Dr. Asiama noted that the budget outlines a clear […]

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2 w. ago Ghana Targets Rice, Poultry and Cement for Import Substitution Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-rice-poultry-and-cement-for-import-substitution-drive/Ghana is intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on imported goods by expanding local manufacturing capacity in key sectors such as rice, poultry and cement as part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic resilience and take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking in an interview with The High Street Journal, Mr. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-rice-poultry-and-cement-for-import-substitution-drive/

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2 w. ago Achieving science, technology and innovation adoption targets set out in 2026 budget for Ghana

On 13th November 2025, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 National Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament, which featured key priority areas that the government aims to focus on in the ensuing year. The theme for the budget was “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation”.

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2 w. ago Ghanaian Shoppers Warned As Black Friday Scams Surge Globally

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-shoppers-warned-as-black-friday-scams-surge-globally/Ghanaian consumers planning Black Friday purchases are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance as cybersecurity experts report an unprecedented wave of fraud targeting online shoppers worldwide. The warning comes as Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) continues to battle rising cybercrime that has already cost the nation millions in financial losses this year. Black Friday 2025 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-shoppers-warned-as-black-friday-scams-surge-globally/

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2 w. ago Full document: Centre for Policy Scrutiny’s review of 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy

This review, led by a team at the Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS), critically examines the Budget under four priority areas: Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Physical and Human Capital Sector, and Economic Growth and Job Creation.

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2 w. ago Senyo Hosi commends gov’t’s economic discipline but warns of deeper structural gaps

Economic policy analyst and entrepreneur, Senyo Hosi, has praised the Mahama government for demonstrating fiscal prudence and restoring macroeconomic stability since assuming office in January.

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