5 d. ago Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations urges swift passage of revised disability bill to modernise Ghana’s disability laws

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFDO) is urging the government to move quickly on the long-awaited revised disability Bill, describing it as essential for protecting the rights and dignity of more than two million Ghanaians with disabilities.

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8 d. ago Rigid school structures make religious freedom ‘very difficult’ – Warns ex

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Governing Council has moved decisively to enforce Ghana’s mandatory retirement laws, officially curtailing the tenure of Vice-Chancellor Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

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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/

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1 week ago First Atlantic Bank begins process to become publicly listed company

First Atlantic Bank has formally begun the process to transition into a publicly listed company, a move the institution describes as a major step toward strengthening its governance structure and long-term growth strategy.

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1 week ago Let’s move beyond at least one woman on boards – Second Deputy BoG Governor tells RCBs

Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante-Asiedu, is urging Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) in the country to move beyond the regulatory requirement of appointing at least one woman to their boards.

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1 week ago African Leaders Must Own Economic Direction, Says AAAG Chief

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-must-own-economic-direction-says-aaag-chief/African governments must strengthen public financial management systems and move past outdated narratives that have hindered the continent’s progress, according to Frederick Riaga, Chief Executive Officer of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG). Delivering the keynote address at the third AAAG Conference in Accra, Riaga told delegates that Africa’s prosperity depends on deliberate reforms, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-must-own-economic-direction-says-aaag-chief/

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1 week ago Freshers at Labone SHS sit on floors for lessons – due to shortage of desks

Some recently enrolled Form One students of Labone Senior High School in Accra sit on the floor while the rest cram on dining hall benches during lessons.

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1 week ago Government moves to modernise cooperatives for integration into 24

Ghana’s cooperative movement received a major boost toward modernisation and national integration as key government officials and development partners gathered to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.

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1 week ago Government moves to address furniture shortage at Labone SHS

The Ministry of Education has moved swiftly to address a critical furniture shortage at Labone Senior High School (SHS) in Accra, following media reports that newly enrolled Form One students were resorting to sitting on the floor or using dining hall benches during lessons.

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2 w. ago Complex VAT system is dead – GNCCI says simpler regime will ease prices and compliance stress

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) says government’s move to overhaul the Value Added Tax structure has finally killed off a system its members have battled for years.

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2 w. ago RUPAG applauds government move to restrict raw rubber exports in 2026 Budget

The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has lauded the government for announcing a decisive policy in the 2026 Budget to restrict the export of raw rubber (cuplumps), describing it as a “critical and timely intervention” to protect Ghana’s domestic rubber industry. The budget, in paragraph 1028, confirmed that the restriction forms part of the […]

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3 w. ago Government announces film fund to revive Ghana’s movie industry and boost Kumawood

The government has moved to give the local film industry a concrete lifeline by creating a Film Fund in the 2026 budget.

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3 w. ago 2026 Budget: Government to invest in athlete welfare and talent development – Ato Forson

Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will prioritize investments in athlete welfare, sports infrastructure, and talent development ahead of major international competitions. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Dr. Ato Forson said the move forms part of the government’s renewed commitment to strengthening the […]

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3 w. ago COP30: FIMCAP calls for bold, concrete action to secure just future

As world leaders gather in Belém for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the International Federation of Catholic Parochial Youth Movements (FIMCAP) is urging governments to move beyond rhetoric and take bold, tangible steps toward a just and sustainable future.

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3 w. ago KPMG wants government to use 2026 Budget to move economy into transformation

“Generally, businesses are optimistic about the economy and willing to support the growth initiative but a majority of them also think that the stability must be maintained. There is a need for transformation because inflation is down, but the cost of credit is still high, and access to capital is still a challenge in the economy."

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