22 h. ago NSS scandal: Richard Sumah urges NIB to act swiftly against Gifty Oware

Leading member of the Movement for Change and business consultant, Richard Sumah, has called on the nation’s security agencies to take immediate action in the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal, as a key suspect, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has returned to the country.

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6 d. ago Ghana’s Housing Crunch Fuels Rise of Unconventional Paths to Homeownership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-housing-crunch-fuels-rise-of-unconventional-paths-to-homeownership/Faced with soaring property prices and banks’ tight lending rules, Ghanaians are increasingly bypassing traditional mortgages and embracing creative financing methods to secure homes. As the nation’s housing deficit balloons past two million units, a mix of modern startups, community-driven models, and flexible rental schemes are offering hope—and risks—to aspiring homeowners locked out of formal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-housing-crunch-fuels-rise-of-unconventional-paths-to-homeownership/

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6 d. ago Ghana Shippers’ Authority Backs VAT Review to Ease Transit Trade Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-backs-vat-review-to-ease-transit-trade-costs/The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has thrown its weight behind a planned overhaul of the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system, endorsing the Finance Ministry’s push to reevaluate tax policies affecting transit services. The move, aimed at aligning Ghana’s practices with international standards, seeks to reduce financial burdens on businesses engaged in cross-border trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-backs-vat-review-to-ease-transit-trade-costs/

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6 d. ago Mahama Orders Nationwide Manhunt, Asset Freezes in NSS Corruption Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-nationwide-manhunt-asset-freezes-in-nss-corruption-crackdown/President John Mahama has launched a sweeping pursuit of suspects implicated in the National Service Scheme (NSS) financial scandal, directing security agencies to declare fugitives wanted and freeze their assets. During his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, Mahama vowed that those responsible for siphoning state funds would face “swift and unrelenting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-nationwide-manhunt-asset-freezes-in-nss-corruption-crackdown/

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6 d. ago Mahama Warns: Youth Unemployment Poses Major Threat to Ghana’s Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-warns-youth-unemployment-poses-major-threat-to-ghanas-security/In his State of the Nation Address delivered on Thursday, February 27, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama identified youth unemployment as the most pressing issue facing Ghana, warning that it has become a significant threat to national security. Speaking before Parliament, the President emphasized the urgency of addressing the crisis, which he said has left […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-warns-youth-unemployment-poses-major-threat-to-ghanas-security/

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7 d. ago We must secure our ports to stop the entry of illegal drugs – Kwame Asiedu

A public health expert at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) in Ghana, Dr Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has called for urgent action to secure the nation’s ports in order to prevent the entry of illegal drugs into the country.

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1 week ago Presidency unveils logo for Ghana’s 68th Independence Day commemoration

The Presidency on Friday unveiled the logo for Ghana’s 68th Independence commemoration on the theme “Reflect, Review, Reset”.

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1 week ago President Mahama appoints Dr. Bernardette Hoffman as Deputy Director

President John Dramani Mahama, has appointed Dr. Bernardette Naa Hoffman as the Deputy Director-General in charge of Finance and Administration at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Dr. Hoffman is a banking professional, financial crime prevention specialist, entrepreneur and adjunct lecturer with over 17 years of experience. Upon her exit from the banking […]

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2 w. ago A Rocha Ghana raises concern over mining license approvals amid gov’t review

The Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in Ghana’s mining license approval process.

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2 w. ago Ghana plans return to domestic bond market in second quarter of 2025

After implementing a domestic debt exchange program that concluded in February 2023 with over 80% participation, the government is preparing to re-enter the local bond market cautiously. According to the third review of Ghana’s IMF program in December 2024, the government plans to resume bond issuances in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June). However, with […]

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2 w. ago Government to comprehensively review Ghana’s national security architecture – Interior Minister

The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed, has announced that the government has a comprehensive plan to review and reform Ghana’s national security architecture.

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2 w. ago Richard Jakpa is now Director of Special Operations at National Security Secretariat

Businessman Richard Jakpa has been appointed Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat.

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