3 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

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4 h. ago Helicopter tragedy aftermath: Mahama has resolved to ruthlessly deal with ‘galamsey’ – Ablakwa

President John Dramani Mahama has committed to a “ruthless and relentless campaign” to end illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey’, to end the menace that has resulted in significant losses. The pledge follows the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6 that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers who were at the forefront of the […]

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4 h. ago Minister, NIA Explore Collaboration to Boost Efficiency and Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-nia-explore-collaboration-to-boost-efficiency-and-accountability/The Minister responsible for Public Sector Reform, Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba has paid a working visit to the National Identification Authority (NIA) to explore areas of collaboration aimed at improving service delivery, transparency, and accountability in the public sector. Speaking during the visit, the Minister said the engagement was to gain first-hand knowledge of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-nia-explore-collaboration-to-boost-efficiency-and-accountability/

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5 h. ago West Africa Forges Water Strategy as Regional Tensions Simmer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/Dakar buzzed with technical experts days before the high-profile water council relaunch, as national coordinators and basin authorities gathered for critical roadmap talks. The July 9 meeting saw Senegal’s water ministry lead assessments of climate finance projects and youth training programs, building on 2024 commitments. Delegates sharpened focus on cross-border data sharing through a new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/

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6 h. ago Abuakwa South MP works farms during recess, promoting farming over destructive galamsey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-works-farms-during-recess-promoting-farming-over-destructive-galamsey/While some persist in recklessly degrading Ghana’s forests, Abuakwa South MP Dr. Kingsley Agyemang is setting a markedly different example this parliamentary recess by trading the comforts of political office for the grit of farm work. Hailing from a constituency with deep agricultural roots, Dr. Agyemang owns large farms of his own. But this recess, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-works-farms-during-recess-promoting-farming-over-destructive-galamsey/

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7 h. ago UPSA launches 60th anniversary celebration of academic excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upsa-launches-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-academic-excellence/The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a year long activities such as lectures, health talk, stakeholders’ engagements, sales of anniversary souvenirs, donation, health walk, fun games, community service initiatives, Industry breakfast meetings, technology exhibitions, career fair, research expositions among others. The occasion was also used to unveil […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upsa-launches-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-academic-excellence/

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8 h. ago Ghana’s AI Revolution Takes Flight: Gov’t Launches AI African Labs, Graduates 250 Platinum Trainers to Drive Digital Futur

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/The Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Mohammed Adam Zulfawu, delivered a keynote address on behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the launch of AI African Labs and the graduation ceremony of Ghana’s second cohort of AI Platinum Trainers.. In his speech, the Sessala West MP emphasized Ghana’s commitment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/

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11 h. ago Don’t go chasing mourners at state funeral of 6 helicopter crash victims– Stan Dogbe counsels media

Deputy Chief of Staff, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has issued a pointed reminder to members of the media and all accredited personnel to uphold decorum and refrain from disruptive behaviour particularly the chasing of mourners.

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11 h. ago NPP’s Nana B Accuses IGP of “Selective Justice,” Demands Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accusing him of politicizing law enforcement and undermining the service’s integrity. Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), the party’s National Organiser, declared the IGP “unfit for purpose” during a press briefing in Accra, citing alleged bias in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/

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11 h. ago Abuakwa South MP champions farming as sustainable alternative to galamsey

Abuakwa South MP, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, is using the parliamentary recess to promote farming as a viable and sustainable alternative to illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, which has long scarred his constituency.

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11 h. ago Ghana Military Awaits Experts to Examine Crashed Helicopter’s Recorder

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-awaits-experts-to-examine-crashed-helicopters-recorder/Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has confirmed the armed forces are preserving the anti-crash recorder recovered from the August 6 helicopter crash site while awaiting specialized aviation experts and manufacturers to determine how to analyze its data. The device—critical to understanding why the Z-9 helicopter plunged near Bamako, killing eight including […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-awaits-experts-to-examine-crashed-helicopters-recorder/

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12 h. ago Ghana Miners Demand Fair Share as Gold Prices Soar to Record Highs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-miners-demand-fair-share-as-gold-prices-soar-to-record-highs/Ghana’s mineworkers are pushing gold mining giants to channel record profits into wages and safety upgrades rather than solely funding expansion projects. At a National Executive Council meeting in Accra, the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) spotlighted the industry’s windfall from gold’s meteoric rise from $1,800 per ounce during the pandemic to historic peaks above $3,000 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-miners-demand-fair-share-as-gold-prices-soar-to-record-highs/

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23 h. ago ‘Man gives the award, God gives the reward’ – Denzel Washington addresses Oscars snub

Denzel Washington is no stranger to Hollywood accolades, but the two-time Academy Award winner says trophies have never been his true motivation. The 70-year-old actor, known for decades of celebrated performances, is currently promoting his upcoming A24 drama Highest 2 Lowest, which reunites him with longtime collaborator Spike Lee.

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25 h. ago Technip Energies Backs MSGBC Energy Conference as Regional Projects Advance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/Technip Energies will serve as a Gold Sponsor at December’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, reinforcing its commitment to West Africa’s energy sector. The event, supported by Senegal’s Energy Ministry, Petrosen, COS-Petrogaz, and the African Energy Chamber, aims to foster partnerships under the theme “Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/

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26 h. ago Komenda Sugar Revival Offers Blueprint for Ghana’s Ailing Factories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/Ghana’s push to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory signals a potential turning point in industrial strategy. Rather than rushing production, the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee will first conduct comprehensive technical, financial, and operational reviews. This evidence-based approach contrasts sharply with past failures, prioritizing accountability before restarting machinery. The factory’s history mirrors Ghana’s broader […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/

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26 h. ago Ghana’s SOEs Bleed Billions as Water Losses, Cocoa Deficits Deepen

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-soes-bleed-billions-as-water-losses-cocoa-deficits-deepen/Ghana Water Company Limited wastes over half the treated water it produces daily for Greater Accra residents. Managing Director revealed the utility loses 73 million gallons each day through theft, illegal connections, and crumbling pipes, despite producing roughly 140 million gallons. Only about 67 million gallons are properly accounted for and billed. This massive leakage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-soes-bleed-billions-as-water-losses-cocoa-deficits-deepen/

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29 h. ago Severe burns made body bags unusable in helicopter crash recovery – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong, has explained why cocoa sacks were used to carry the remains of the eight people who died in the August 6 helicopter crash.

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29 h. ago ‘Thank You for Tamale Central withdrawal, but expect defeat in Akwatia’ – NDC to NPP

National Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its decision not to contest the upcoming Tamale Central by-election, calling it a responsible and peace-promoting gesture.

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32 h. ago Jomoro chiefs praise government for commitment to Petroleum Hub project, but seek clarity from Mahama on land

The Western Nzema Traditional Council (WNTC) has expressed great appreciation and excitement to President Mahama for his call to “expedite” action on the development of the petroleum and petrochemical industry at Jomoro. They are, however, ambivalent about the government’s plan to redesign the 20,000-acre land allocated for the Hub. According to the council, the government’s […]

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32 h. ago Jomoro chiefs praise gov’t for commitment to Petroleum Hub project, but seek clarity from Mahama on land size

The Western Nzema Traditional Council (WNTC) has expressed great appreciation and excitement to President Mahama for his call to “expedite” action on the development of the petroleum and petrochemical industry at Jomoro. They are, however, ambivalent about the government’s plan to redesign the 20,000-acre land allocated for the Hub. According to the council, the government’s […]

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