5 d. ago GUTA calls for stronger enforcement to protect local retail trade

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has appealed to government to intensify efforts in 2026 to address what it describes as the rising dominance of foreigners in Ghana’s retail trading space.

Events

5 d. ago African American Association Calls for Support to Ease Diaspora Reintegration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-american-association-calls-for-support-to-ease-diaspora-reintegration/The African American Association of Ghana (AAAG) has held its annual End of Year Party with a call for stronger collaboration with Ghanaian businesses to provide practical support that will ensure a smoother transition for diasporans relocating to Ghana. Speaking at the event, President of AAAG, Shannan Akosua Magee, said the organisation’s key focus in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-american-association-calls-for-support-to-ease-diaspora-reintegration/

Politics

6 d. ago Rapperholic Creators challenge blends digital talent and financial discipline for Ghanaian youth

Fifty young Ghanaian creatives are receiving practical training in digital storytelling, business management and financial discipline through the ongoing Rapperholic Content Creators Challenge, an initiative designed to transform creative talent into sustainable careers.

Politics

6 d. ago Stabilising the cedi should not come at the expense of Ghanaian workers

In recent months, public discussion on Ghana’s economy has been dominated by the Bank of Ghana’s repeated interventions in the foreign exchange (FX) market, often in tranches of about US$10 million. These actions are part of a broader attempt to stabilise the cedi, reduce volatility, and restore confidence among businesses, investors and the general public. […]

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7 d. ago Private Equity Investors Target Mature Ghanaian Tech Firms Over Startups

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/private-equity-investors-target-mature-ghanaian-tech-firms-over-startups/A growing wave of private equity interest is emerging around mid-sized Ghanaian technology firms, particularly in logistics, retail automation and digital payments, as investors increasingly shift attention from early-stage startups to more established scale-ups. Industry observers say the trend reflects a changing risk appetite among investors, who are now seeking businesses with proven revenue models, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/private-equity-investors-target-mature-ghanaian-tech-firms-over-startups/

Events

9 d. ago KGL does not operate or conduct 5/90 national lotto, but retails 5/90 national lotto – Razak Opoku

Mr Razak Kojo Opoku, University Lecturer and former PR Manager of NLA has stated that KGL does not operate or conduct 5/90 national lotto but only retails it. “Under Act 722, NLA conduct or operate lottery in Ghana is NOT the same as NLA to Sell or Retail lottery in Ghana. According to Section 4(1) […]

Politics

9 d. ago Sam Jonah Petitions Foreign Minister Over Nigerian Business Takeover Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sam-jonah-petitions-foreign-minister-over-nigerian-business-takeover-allegations/Ghanaian industrialist Sam Jonah has formally petitioned Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over alleged unlawful actions by Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission that he claims threaten his ownership interests in JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited. The detailed 11 page petition dated December 13, 2025, outlines a complex dispute over River Park […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sam-jonah-petitions-foreign-minister-over-nigerian-business-takeover-allegations/

Politics

9 d. ago McDan Tells Youth From Disadvantaged Backgrounds to Stop Making Excuses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mcdan-tells-youth-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds-to-stop-making-excuses/Dr. Daniel McKorley, founder and CEO of the McDan Group, has challenged young people using lack of inheritance, family connections and safety nets as excuses for stagnation to take personal responsibility for their lives and choices. The Ghanaian entrepreneur and business mogul acknowledges that many young people quietly carry the weight of disadvantaged backgrounds but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mcdan-tells-youth-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds-to-stop-making-excuses/

Politics

1 week ago Sir Sam Jonah seeks intervention from Ghana’s Foreign minister over alleged seizure of investments in Nigeria

Sir Sam Jonah, a Ghanaian businessman, has formally petitioned the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, seeking urgent diplomatic intervention over the alleged unlawful seizure of his investments in Nigeria by that country's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). In a detailed 11-page "Concise Summary" dated December 13, 2025, Sir Jonah outlines a complex dispute over Abuja's River Park Estate, accusing Nigerian authorities of expropriating his shares and sidelining the courts.

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1 week ago Ghanaian business firm Jonah Capital petitions ICPC and Nigeria’s Parliament over alleged takeover of Abuja real estate assets

A Ghanaian investment group has petitioned Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), alleging that the Registrar-General of Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission unlawfully seized their shares and invalidated two decades of corporate records. In a petition dated December 16, 2025, the management of JonahCapital Nigeria Ltd and Houses For Africa Nigeria Ltd accuses CAC boss, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), of "expropriation" and "abuse of office," actions they say threaten their multimillion-dollar investment in Abuja's River Park Estate and undermine investor confidence.

Politics

1 week ago Sam Jonah petitions Nigeria’s trade minister over alleged unlawful seizure of his company shares

Ghanaian business magnate, Sir Sam Jonah, has petitioned Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, alleging the "unlawful expropriation" of his shares in two Nigerian companies by the country's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). In a formal complaint dated December 8, 2025, addressed to Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Jonah accuses the Registrar-General of the CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), of extrajudicially removing directors and invalidating decades of corporate filings for JonahCapital Nigeria Ltd and Houses For Africa Nigeria Ltd. The petition claims these actions, which revert the companies' status to their 2006/2007 incorporation dates, were taken despite an active court case and a pending injunction served on the CAC, a move Jonah says undermines the judicial process.

Politics

1 week ago Ghanaian Business Owners Raise Alarm over Growing Foreign Dominance in Ghana’s Retail Market As Chinese, Nigerians control over 70% of Ghana’s Retail Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Kwabena Adu Koranteng, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-business-owners-raise-alarm-over-growing-foreign-dominance-in-ghanas-retail-market-as-chinese-nigerians-control-over-70-of-ghanas-retail-sector/      It is unfortunate that the system is not protecting the local business any more. The petty trader, the local business owner and the poor retailer have fallen prey to foreigners who are invading the Ghana market as if they own it and it is becoming alarming. It is time to wake up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Kwabena Adu Koranteng, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-business-owners-raise-alarm-over-growing-foreign-dominance-in-ghanas-retail-market-as-chinese-nigerians-control-over-70-of-ghanas-retail-sector/

Economics

2 w. ago Galamsey threatens cocoa production as Kuapa Kooko appeals for stronger government action

Indigenous cocoa cooperative Kuapa Kooko has raised alarm over the growing threat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, poses to Ghana’s cocoa sector, warning that polluted water bodies and degraded farmlands are undermining farmers’ ability to sustain production. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement, James Agyekum Kwarteng, National President of Kuapa Kooko, said galamsey remains one of the most serious challenges facing cocoa farming communities, particularly those within the cooperative’s catchment areas. According to him, illegal mining activities have contaminated rivers and streams that farmers depend on for irrigation, increasing production costs and threatening livelihoods.

Politics

2 w. ago Ghanaian businesses urged to engage transaction advisors to spur growth and investment

Ghanaian businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are being strongly urged to engage professional transaction advisors as they seek to expand, attract investment, or enter mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals. This call was emphasised during a joint UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and Deloitte Ghana webinar on “Enhancing the Investment Climate in Ghana – The […]

Politics

2 w. ago Detty December Drives Ghana’s Record Tourism and Economic Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/Ghana’s festive season, popularly known as Detty December, has evolved into a critical economic engine that delivers up to 40 percent of annual revenue for many businesses across retail, hospitality, entertainment and transport sectors. The December phenomenon combines returning diaspora, tourism influx, and local spending to create what economic analysts describe as a synchronized lift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/

Transport

2 w. ago GRA must stop intimidating entrepreneurs, support job creation

NPP flagbearer candidate Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to reform its approach toward local businesses, describing its methods as “harsh and intimidating.” He made the call during an outreach engagement with constituents in the Central Region, highlighting concerns about how revenue collection practices are affecting entrepreneurship. “The GRA should stop treating Ghanaian businessmen like criminals. When people try to build companies in this country, they go through too much frustration. How do we expect to create jobs when the very institutions meant to help are scaring business owners?” Ken Agyapong said. The NPP flagbearer candidate argued that aggressive practices by some GRA officials create the perception that business owners are suspects rather than partners in national development.

Politics

2 w. ago Ghanaian tech innovator builds global platforms transforming education, jobs, healthcare, and business operations

Ghana’s technology landscape is witnessing a powerful shift, and at the centre of this transformation is Bernard Baah — a software entrepreneur whose innovative platforms are rapidly gaining international attention.

Politics

2 w. ago Accra prepares for India–Ghana Business Conclave to deepen trade, investment ties

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-prepares-for-india-ghana-business-conclave-to-deepen-trade-investment-ties/Ghanaian business leaders and Indian investors will come together on Thursday, December 11, as the High Commission of India in Accra teams up with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI) to host the inaugural India–Ghana Business Conclave. The event, held under the theme “Expanding India–Ghana Business Synergies for Inclusive Growth,” — intends […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-prepares-for-india-ghana-business-conclave-to-deepen-trade-investment-ties/

Politics

2 w. ago We offer a comprehensive betting solution for retail establishments.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/we-offer-a-comprehensive-betting-solution-for-retail-establishments/Introduction to the article and topic of retail betting The landscape of betting is rapidly evolving, and retail establishments are at the forefront of this exciting transformation. Imagine walking into your favorite store or pub and having the thrill of placing a bet while enjoying a drink or browsing for products. This integration of retail […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/we-offer-a-comprehensive-betting-solution-for-retail-establishments/

Politics

2 w. ago Mahama pushes for joint ventures with China to boost Ghana’s economy

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Chinese industries to deepen their engagement with Ghana by establishing strategic partnerships with local businesses to process raw materials within Ghana for direct export back to the Chinese market.

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