38 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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3 d. ago What happened to Ghana’s 1 Million coders promise? Seven months on, silence and frustration linger

When the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government took office in January, one of its most talked-about promises was to create one million Ghanaian coders. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, was meant to move toward a knowledge-based economy—one where Ghanaian youth would drive innovation in software, artificial intelligence, and digital entrepreneurship. Six months after its grand launch in April, however, the One Million Coders initiative has all but vanished from public view.

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5 d. ago ‘Create 10 Ghanaian billionaires’: Amoabeng urges Mahama to back local tycoons

Prince Kofi Amoabeng, the founder of the defunct UT Bank, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to implement a bold, non-partisan national strategy focused on deliberately creating at least 10 Ghanaian billionaires to serve as economic pillars for the nation.

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8 d. ago M&C Group Chairman calls for stronger support for local entrepreneurs at 2025 Africa Globalised Investment Summit

At the 2025 Africa Globalized Investment Summit held at the Africa Trade House in Accra, Michael Leslie Bartlett-Vanderpuye, Chairman of M&C Group, delivered a compelling speech calling for a renewed commitment to entrepreneurship, local industry support, and fairer economic structures for Ghanaian businesses.

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9 d. ago AfCFTA chief urges African nations to harness potential for development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Keabetswe Mene has urged African countries to turn their potential into inclusive prosperity.  Addressing participants at the Africa Globalized Investment Summit on Wednesday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, Mene said that the global economy is undergoing profound shifts, from supply chain realignments to digital transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/

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9 d. ago Finance Minister Highlights Budget Focus on People and Prosperity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-highlights-budget-focus-on-people-and-prosperity/Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasized that the 2026 budget prioritizes social protection and prosperity for Ghanaians, outlining major allocations for vulnerable households and women’s economic empowerment. Presenting the final wrap up during the budget approval debate, the Finance Minister highlighted key allocations designed to support households, stimulate local economies, and strengthen national […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-highlights-budget-focus-on-people-and-prosperity/

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1 week ago Trade Policy shifts, Ghana’s key exports regain US market competitiveness

The United States' official decision to lift the 15% tariffs on cocoa and other key agricultural exports from Ghana marks a significant turnaround in trade relations. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the reversal, which took effect on November 13, 2025, following a new Executive Order from President Donald Trump. This move, which exempts items like cocoa beans, cashew nuts, avocados, and pineapples, has major implications for the Ghanaian economy, U.S.-Ghana relations, and the broader African trade agenda.

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1 week ago SanlamAllianz launches ‘Sika Nkomo’ to help Ghanaians build financial confidence 

SanlamAllianz in Ghana has unveiled “Sika Nkomo”, a new financial education campaign designed to help Ghanaians, especially those in the informal economy, take charge of their money and secure their futures through practical lessons on savings, budgeting, and insurance. Rooted in SanlamAllianz’s purpose to empower generations to be financially confident, secure, and prosperous, the Sika […]

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1 week ago EY Ghana urges businesses to embrace AI as it emerges as trillion

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on track to become one of the world’s most powerful economic engines, and Ghanaian businesses have been urged to act quickly to stay competitive. This was revealed by some leaders of EY Ghana at the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC)–EY Ghana “AI & the Future of Work” seminar held in Accra. […]

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1 week ago GIFEC CEO Attributes Cheerful Ghanaians to Economic Stabilization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gifec-ceo-attributes-cheerful-ghanaians-to-economic-stabilization/Dr Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC), has claimed every Ghanaian now looks cheerful due to the current government’s economic management. Speaking on Accra-based Channel 1 television, Computer stated the economy has been stabilized after previously being in distress. He explained that Ghanaians […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gifec-ceo-attributes-cheerful-ghanaians-to-economic-stabilization/

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2 w. ago Parliamentary Kenkey Debate: Data Shows Most Ghanaians Pay GH₵5

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliamentary-kenkey-debate-data-shows-most-ghanaians-pay-gh%e2%82%b55/Ghana’s beloved staple food kenkey sparked fierce debate in parliament last week during deliberations on the 2026 Budget Statement, with lawmakers disagreeing sharply over the actual street price of the fermented corn dish. The dispute has spilled beyond the parliamentary chamber into public discourse, revealing deep divisions about economic realities facing ordinary Ghanaians. Kwabena Okyere […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliamentary-kenkey-debate-data-shows-most-ghanaians-pay-gh%e2%82%b55/

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2 w. ago ECOWAS appoints Ghana’s Ambassador Baba Kamara as head of election observation Mission to Guinea

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Ghanaian statesman and diplomat, Ambassador Baba Kamara, as Head of Mission for its Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for 23rd November 2025. In an official communication dated 14th November 2025, ECOWAS conveyed its decision […]

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2 w. ago Lithium debate driven by sentiment, not Facts — Steve Manteaw

Policy Analyst and Natural Resource Governance Expert, Dr Steve Manteaw, has cautioned Ghanaians against overstating the economic significance of lithium compared to the country’s gold sector, describing the political debate over the revised Atlantic Lithium agreement as overly sentimental and potentially harmful to investment confidence.

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2 w. ago Walewale MP Questions Sustainability Of Budget Job Projections

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/walewale-mp-questions-sustainability-of-budget-job-projections/Abdul Kabiru warns construction jobs may not provide long term economic security Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul Kabiru, Member of Parliament for Walewale, has raised concerns over the sustainability of the government’s job creation projections in the 2026 Budget, warning that heavy reliance on construction related employment may not deliver long term economic security for Ghanaians. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/walewale-mp-questions-sustainability-of-budget-job-projections/

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3 w. ago Have confidence in me, I will bring ‘Abrokyire’ to Ghana – Bawumia

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged a future of innovation, opportunity, and economic transformation for Ghanaians if elected president.

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3 w. ago 2026 Budget specifically designed to create 800,000 new jobs – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the 2026 Budget is specifically designed to generate up to 800,000 new jobs across various sectors of the Ghanaian economy.

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3 w. ago A pay rise that feels like a pay cut – Minority criticise 9% salary increase as betrayal of workers

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s decision to raise public sector salaries by 9 per cent, describing it as a “massive betrayal” of Ghanaian workers facing worsening economic hardship.

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4 w. ago Terkper Calls for Tax Practitioner Scheme to Boost Compliance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/terkper-calls-for-tax-practitioner-scheme-to-boost-compliance/Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper is pushing the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to establish a comprehensive Tax Practitioner Scheme designed to strengthen compliance while creating employment opportunities for graduates. The Presidential Advisor on the Economy believes licensed private practitioners could transform how Ghanaians interact with the tax system. Speaking at the launch of the Sustained […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/terkper-calls-for-tax-practitioner-scheme-to-boost-compliance/

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