15 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.

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35 h. ago Digital Watchdogs Trained to Shield Journalists from Online Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/iWatch Africa has launched a pioneering initiative to combat digital harassment targeting journalists, training a new monitoring team to track threats across Ghana’s social media landscape. The Online Safety Monitoring Programme equips participants with tools to document abuse in real time using DisinfoEye, a custom-built platform analyzing attacks on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/

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39 h. ago Six convicted as NACOC destroys seized drugs in Savannah Region

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed quantities of illicit drugs and other illegal substances in the Savannah Region, following joint operations with the Ghana Police Service. The substances were seized from individuals during targeted enforcement actions aimed at tackling the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking. As a result of the operations, the […]

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54 h. ago Ghana Police Investigate Death Threats Against President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-investigate-death-threats-against-president-mahama/Ghanaian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a viral TikTok video containing death threats targeting President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. The Ghana Police Service confirmed the probe in an August 12 Facebook statement, revealing two suspects Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu are already in custody. The disturbing video features a female […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-investigate-death-threats-against-president-mahama/

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5 d. ago Remittance Costs Triple UN Target in Africa, IMF Pushes Digital Fix

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remittance-costs-triple-un-target-in-africa-imf-pushes-digital-fix/Families across Sub-Saharan Africa lose billions to steep remittance fees, with costs averaging 8.5% per transfer nearly triple the UN’s 3% target. The International Monetary Fund’s Deputy Managing Director Bo Li calls this “unacceptable,” citing opaque pricing and slow processing times that slash critical funds for households relying on diaspora support. Why does sending money […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remittance-costs-triple-un-target-in-africa-imf-pushes-digital-fix/

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5 d. ago Ghana Set to Beat 2025 Economic Targets as Fiscal Discipline Pays Off

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-set-to-beat-2025-economic-targets-as-fiscal-discipline-pays-off/Ghana’s economy is gaining momentum and may outperform all its 2025 macroeconomic targets, according to Accra-based IC Research. Strong first-half results in inflation control, exchange rate stability, GDP growth, and international reserves have set a positive trajectory for the year. The research firm highlighted a “sizable fiscal adjustment” driven by spending controls, zero arrears accumulation, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-set-to-beat-2025-economic-targets-as-fiscal-discipline-pays-off/

Economics

6 d. ago NCD Advocates Sound Alarm as UN Declaration Weakens Ahead of Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ncd-advocates-sound-alarm-as-un-declaration-weakens-ahead-of-summit/Global health advocates warn that critical commitments are being stripped from the UN Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health, risking a major setback ahead of September’s High-Level Meeting. NCD Alliance Policy Director Alison Cox broke the silence Thursday, revealing that the latest draft (Rev.3) has abandoned key targets and diluted proven measures […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ncd-advocates-sound-alarm-as-un-declaration-weakens-ahead-of-summit/

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6 d. ago Ghana Targets US$2 Billion Textile Industry Revival in Bold Jobs Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-us2-billion-textile-industry-revival-in-bold-jobs-push/Ghana’s government is betting big on reviving its ailing textile sector, unveiling a draft policy to transform the industry into a $2 billion economic engine by 2033. The blueprint targets $1.2 billion in fresh investments, 150,000 new jobs, and the revival of cotton farming across 50,000 hectares of land – a direct counterpunch to cheap […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-us2-billion-textile-industry-revival-in-bold-jobs-push/

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7 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 Global Auto Theft Rings Target Ghana’s Luxury Car Market, CID Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-auto-theft-rings-target-ghanas-luxury-car-market-cid-warns/Ghana’s booming luxury vehicle market is facing exploitation by international theft syndicates, authorities reveal, following the high-profile seizure of dancehall artist Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Urus. The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and U.S. investigators confirmed the $150,000 SUV was part of a smuggled batch tied to a convicted Ghanaian fraudster in America, spotlighting systemic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-auto-theft-rings-target-ghanas-luxury-car-market-cid-warns/

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8 d. ago UN Touts Circular Economy as Solution to Ghana’s Youth Job Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-touts-circular-economy-as-solution-to-ghanas-youth-job-crisis/Ghana’s transition to a circular economy could dramatically curb youth unemployment while advancing sustainability, according to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). Eric Gyenin, UNIDO’s Country Coordinator, positioned the Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) Project as pivotal to this shift, targeting agriculture, textiles, and plastics sectors. The five-year GCEC initiative will establish a physical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-touts-circular-economy-as-solution-to-ghanas-youth-job-crisis/

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9 d. ago Reviving Growth: A bold step by the Bank of Ghana and the Mahama administration

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana announced a significant policy shift:“Overall, the Committee noted that macroeconomic conditions have significantly improved, inflation expectations are broadly anchored, external buffers have strengthened, and confidence in the economy is returning Given these considerations, the Committee, by a majority decision, voted to lower the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by […]

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1 week ago Ghana Launches Gastro Feastival to Transform Food Industry and Heritage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-gastro-feastival-to-transform-food-industry-and-heritage/Charterhouse Productions has unveiled the Gastro Feastival, a pioneering national initiative set to reposition Ghana’s food ecosystem as an engine for economic growth, cultural preservation, and social inclusion. Spearheaded by CEO Theresa Ayoade, the December 5–6 event at Accra’s Palms Convention Centre will align with National Farmers’ Day, targeting stakeholders across farming, processing, distribution, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-gastro-feastival-to-transform-food-industry-and-heritage/

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1 week ago Ghana Poised to Exceed 2025 Growth Target Amid Industrial Momentum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-poised-to-exceed-2025-growth-target-amid-industrial-momentum/Ghana’s economy is on track to outperform its 2025 growth projections, fueled by robust industrial expansion and policy reforms like the upcoming 24-Hour Economy Programme, according to a mid-year review by Deloitte Ghana. The country recorded 5.3% GDP growth in Q1 2025 surpassing both Q1 2024’s 4.9% and the government’s annual 4.0% target signaling strengthening […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-poised-to-exceed-2025-growth-target-amid-industrial-momentum/

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