27 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

Politics

68 h. ago Mahama to launch School Agriculture Programme, requiring farms across all schools

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will soon launch a national School Agriculture Programme, which will require all secondary schools and tertiary institutions to operate school farms. 

Sport

3 d. ago GTA boss outlines three priorities to drive Volta Region’s tourism growth

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, has identified three strategies that will help grow tourism in the Volta Region.

Transport

4 d. ago Ghana, Partners Launch Major Push to Strengthen Public Financial Management

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-partners-launch-major-push-to-strengthen-public-financial-management/Ghana and its development partners have unveiled a renewed, data-driven effort, SECO Support to overhaul the country’s public financial management (PFM) systems, targeting long-standing weaknesses that continue to undermine service delivery, fiscal discipline, and public trust. Speaking at the launch, Tracy Lain, Practice Manager for Governance Global Practice in Africa West and Central at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-partners-launch-major-push-to-strengthen-public-financial-management/

Politics

5 d. ago Nigeria Launches Regional Biometric Identity Card After Eleven Years

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-launches-regional-biometric-identity-card-after-eleven-years/The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance ease of doing business, promote economic prosperity, regional integration, and strengthen security across West Africa. The rollout ceremony in Abuja on November 28, 2025, brought together representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, senior […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-launches-regional-biometric-identity-card-after-eleven-years/

Politics

8 d. ago GACL Aligns Infrastructure Projects with 24 Hour Economy Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gacl-aligns-infrastructure-projects-with-24-hour-economy-initiative/Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has outlined comprehensive infrastructure modernization plans designed to transform Kotoka International Airport into West Africa’s premier aviation gateway while supporting the government’s 24 hour economy initiative launched in July 2025. The state owned airport operator, which commenced operations in January 2007, manages Kotoka International Airport and five regional airports including […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gacl-aligns-infrastructure-projects-with-24-hour-economy-initiative/

Politics

1 week ago Ghana Begins National Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Readiness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-national-assessment-of-artificial-intelligence-readiness/A national assessment of Ghana’s artificial intelligence readiness has begun using the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), as the country moves to build stronger governance systems for emerging technologies. The initiative, funded by the European Commission, was launched in Accra with participation from government agencies, academia, civil society, and private sector stakeholders. In remarks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-national-assessment-of-artificial-intelligence-readiness/

Politics

1 week ago Gov’t launches vegetable development project to boost local production, create jobs

The Government of Ghana has launched a major agricultural initiative aimed at reducing the country’s heavy reliance on imported vegetables while boosting local production and creating jobs.

Politics

2 w. ago Government Launches Major Electrification Drive Across Four Regions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-launches-major-electrification-drive-across-four-regions/Ghana is set to begin a major nationwide electrification drive in 2026, aiming to connect every unserved and underserved community across the country, starting with the Volta, Oti, Savannah and Central regions, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced in Parliament during the 2026 budget presentation. The initiative, known as the Rural Electricity Acceleration and Urban […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-launches-major-electrification-drive-across-four-regions/

Politics

2 w. ago Mahama’s GoldBod Initiative is ‘legalisation of galamsey’ – Prof Adei

Ghana’s national debate over illegal mining (galamsey) has taken another twist, with educationist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, launching a critique of the government’s signature gold-trading initiative, GoldBod.

Politics

2 w. ago Bawumia’s record is abysmal; he can’t take it to the market – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has launched a strong critique of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, arguing that the New Patriotic Party’s 2024 presidential candidate has “no credible record” to present to Ghanaians.

Politics

2 w. ago Google Launches AI Skilling Blueprint as Part of Broader Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/google-launches-ai-skilling-blueprint-as-part-of-broader-africa-focused-ai-initiatives/Google has launched its AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a comprehensive policy roadmap designed to help governments build a future-proof workforce. The launch is the centerpiece of a broader set of Africa-focused AI initiatives announced today to accelerate innovation and close the continent’s critical skills gap. The announcements come as Africa stands at a pivotal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/google-launches-ai-skilling-blueprint-as-part-of-broader-africa-focused-ai-initiatives/

Events

2 w. ago Ghana Embraces Digital Revolution in National Data Collection Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-embraces-digital-revolution-in-national-data-collection-systems/Ghana’s adoption of digital tools for national data collection is transforming the country’s ability to track governance, corruption and inclusion, according to findings released in Accra during the launch of the Governance Series Wave 2 Report. The report reveals that bribery prevalence fell from 18.4 percent to 14.3 percent between the first and second waves […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-embraces-digital-revolution-in-national-data-collection-systems/

Politics

2 w. ago You handed over a ‘junk’ economy to us – Felix Kwakye Ofosu to Minority

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has launched a strong rebuttal against the Minority in Parliament, insisting that the current government inherited an economy in complete disarray.

Politics

3 w. ago Government Launches Agricultural Revolution with Comprehensive Support Programmes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-launches-agricultural-revolution-with-comprehensive-support-programmes/Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled an ambitious agricultural transformation agenda in the 2026 budget, allocating significant resources to mechanization, improved seeds, irrigation infrastructure, and agribusiness credit lines targeting youth and women farmers. Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr Forson announced that government will provide over 4,000 pieces of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-launches-agricultural-revolution-with-comprehensive-support-programmes/

Politics

3 w. ago Insights from the launch of the Ghana Digital and Innovation Week

The main hall of the Accra International Conference Centre hummed with anticipation as government officials, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and students gathered for the launch of Ghana Digital and Innovation Week 2025. Against the backdrop of the theme “Catalysing for Change: Innovation and Digital Transformation at the Centre of Ghana’s Development Agenda,” the event set the tone for a week-long celebration of ideas, technology, and the country’s digital ambitions.

Politics

3 w. ago Mahama launches ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme to boost poultry production

President John Mahama is today launching one of his government’s flagship initiatives, the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi.

Politics

3 w. ago Mahama to launch ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme to boost poultry production

President John Mahama is set to launch one of his government’s flagship initiatives, the 'Nkoko Nkitinkiti' programme, in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi.

Politics

4 w. ago Mahama Launches Nkoko Nkitinkiti Poultry Programme Wednesday in Kumasi

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-nkoko-nkitinkiti-poultry-programme-wednesday-in-kumasi/President John Dramani Mahama will officially launch the Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry programme on Wednesday, November 12, in Kumasi, marking the formal rollout of an initiative designed to cut Ghana’s $300 million annual spending on imported chicken. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, confirmed the launch event will take place in the Ashanti Regional capital […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-nkoko-nkitinkiti-poultry-programme-wednesday-in-kumasi/

Politics

4 w. ago This week could shape Ghana’s future: Helicopter tragedy report, Nkoko Nkitinkiti, and 2026 Budget

The focus will then shift to Wednesday, when President John Mahama launches the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” programme in Kumasi — a new government initiative whose name alone has already stirred public curiosity and excitement.

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