4 d. ago Working Institutions Key to Private Sector Growth, CDD Fellow Argues

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/working-institutions-key-to-private-sector-growth-cdd-fellow-argues/Dr. Hene Aku Kwapong, a Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has argued that a thriving private sector cannot be created through government announcements, policy launches or ribbon cutting ceremonies, insisting that it emerges only when institutions actually work. In an article titled “Re-imagining Ghana from the Bottom-Up” cited by The High […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/working-institutions-key-to-private-sector-growth-cdd-fellow-argues/

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4 d. ago Energy Ministry Pledges Stable Power Supply Throughout Christmas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-ministry-pledges-stable-power-supply-throughout-christmas/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured Ghanaians of sustained stable electricity supply throughout the Christmas period and beyond. Richmond Rockson, Head of Communication at the Ministry, stated that the ministry is working closely with relevant agencies in the energy sector to sustain stable power supply during the Christmas period and beyond, a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-ministry-pledges-stable-power-supply-throughout-christmas/

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5 d. ago GRIDCo begins test run to connect AKSA Anwomaso power plant to national grid

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has commenced tie-in and test run activities to connect the newly completed AKSA Anwomaso Power Plant to the national transmission grid.

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8 d. ago IMANI Warns Against Lithium Royalty Cuts for Profitable Companies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-warns-against-lithium-royalty-cuts-for-profitable-companies/IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe has warned that Ghana risks long term economic collapse if it continues granting generous concessions to already profitable private businesses, particularly in the mining sector. Cudjoe made the case when an IMANI delegation appeared before Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee during discussions on Ghana’s lithium agreement. He questioned the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-warns-against-lithium-royalty-cuts-for-profitable-companies/

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1 week ago Government Seeks Civil Society Input on Petroleum Act Legislative Review Committee

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-civil-society-input-on-petroleum-act-legislative-review-committee/The Ghanaian government is consulting with civil society organizations to gather stakeholder views as part of efforts to review the Petroleum Exploration and Production Act 2016 and associated regulations governing the upstream petroleum sector. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition inaugurated a Legislative Review Committee earlier this year co-chaired by former Minister for Power […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-civil-society-input-on-petroleum-act-legislative-review-committee/

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1 week ago Take advantage of opportunities in infrastructure development, agric and value chain expansion – GIPC Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has outlined the government’s key economic priorities for 2026, urging investors and private sector players to position themselves to take advantage of opportunities in infrastructure development, agriculture and value-chain expansion. He said recent economic stability had created a strong platform for the […]

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1 week ago Organizers of Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo call for govt, private sector alignment to unlock affordable housing projects in Ghana

Industry stakeholders at the Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo are calling for deeper collaboration between government and private developers to tackle Ghana’s housing affordability challenges while maintaining quality standards. Victoria Agyekum, Co-Founder of the Expo, stressed that progress in the housing sector depends on deliberate policy alignment and incentives. “The private sector must build, but […]

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1 week ago Ghana Begins Update of Climate Prosperity Plan, Targets Bankable Projects for Resilient Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-update-of-climate-prosperity-plan-targets-bankable-projects-for-resilient-growth/Ghana has begun a comprehensive update of its Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP), with government officials and international partners calling for stronger investment pathways, sharper project preparation, and a renewed national commitment to green and resilient economic transformation. A high-level stakeholder workshop brought together the Ministry of Finance, the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), development partners, private-sector […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-update-of-climate-prosperity-plan-targets-bankable-projects-for-resilient-growth/

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1 week ago Energy Minister receives PSP framework to drive efficiency in power distribution sector

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has received the Guiding Framework for Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Ghana’s electricity distribution sector, describing it as a major milestone in ongoing reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

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1 week ago Oil and gas to remain key to Ghana’s economic survival despite Green Transition – Energy Ministry

Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr Yusif Sulemana has reiterated government’s commitment to maintaining oil and gas as a central pillar of Ghana’s economic and industrial development, even as the country advances its green transition agenda.

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2 w. ago Over Six Thousand MSMEs Benefit from GIZ Financial Support Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-six-thousand-msmes-benefit-from-giz-financial-support-programme/More than 6,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country have benefitted from targeted financial and business development support under the Support to the Private and Financial Sector (PFS) Programme, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Development Cooperation in partnership with the Ministry of Finance. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-six-thousand-msmes-benefit-from-giz-financial-support-programme/

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2 w. ago Finance Minister proposes incentive plan for tax centres to retain a percentage of revenue collected

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has proposed a new incentive system that would allow individual tax centres to retain a percentage of the revenue they collect to motivate staff and enhance working conditions.

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2 w. ago Ghana to introduce VAT Reward Scheme to encourage compliance – Dr Ato Forson

The Ministry of Finance will next year launch a National Value Added Tax (VAT) “Reward Scheme” designed to incentivise taxpayers and boost compliance.

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2 w. ago President Mahama Calls for Private Sector Investment in Africa Health Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-private-sector-investment-in-africa-health-systems/President John Dramani Mahama urged private sector players to collaborate with African governments through co-investment in the continent’s health industrialization during the opening of the World Health Expo Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The president emphasized Africa’s readiness to move beyond dependency toward partnerships defined by innovation and shared values. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-private-sector-investment-in-africa-health-systems/

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2 w. ago GSS opens first National Data Producers Forum as gov’t commits GH¢209m to strengthen data systems

Ghana has taken a major step toward building a sustainably financed, innovation-driven national data ecosystem, as the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) opened its inaugural National Forum for Data Producers, Users, and Enhancers at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The event brought together over 150 participants, including policymakers, development partners, civil society organisations, researchers, private-sector actors, […]

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2 w. ago World Vision Ghana hosts stakeholders workshop to validate five

World Vision Ghana has convened a high-level stakeholder validation workshop to review and refine its strategic direction for the next five years.

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2 w. ago Energy Ministry says PURC’s 9% tariff increase needed to protect utilities and fund power investments

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has defended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) recent decision to raise electricity tariffs by 9% effective January 2026, amid concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

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2 w. ago Energy Ministry hits back at Minority, says 9% tariff hike modest compared to their 27%

The Spokesperson and Director of Communication for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has fired back at criticisms from the Minority in Parliament over the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9% electricity tariff increase effective January 2026.

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2 w. ago Finance Minister charges Osu Tax Office staff to boost revenue, pledges support and incentives

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff of the Osu Tax Service Centre to scale up their efforts in domestic revenue mobilisation.

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2 w. ago Suspend announced tariff increase and engage – TUC tells gov’t

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on government to immediately suspend the recently announced increases in electricity and water tariffs, insisting that the increments are unfair, untimely, and violate the principles of social partnership agreed between labour and the state.

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