5 h. ago Ghana’s Agricultural Revolution Hinges on Strategic Implementation of Major Deals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/Ghana’s two landmark agricultural investment agreements could catalyze the country’s transformation from subsistence farming to industrial powerhouse, but success depends entirely on strategic implementation that prioritizes domestic value addition, according to policy analysts. IMANI Center for Policy and Education praised Qatar’s $1.5 billion irrigated farming investment and Aljadad Group’s $5 billion fertilizer plant at Atuabo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/

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6 h. ago Ghana Launches Solar Irrigation Initiative to Transform Agricultural Productivity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/Ghana will deploy solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide to modernize agriculture and eliminate seasonal farming limitations, officials announced at a continental renewable energy summit that also unveiled a $200 million financing facility for African solar projects. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed the initiative at the 7th International Solar Alliance Regional Committee Meeting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/

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6 h. ago Ghana Plans Tougher Cybercrime Laws After GH₵14.9 Million Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/Ghana lost GH₵14.9 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, prompting government commitments to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and improve digital accountability as internet adoption accelerates nationwide. Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the losses during the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/

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6 h. ago Ghana Cybercrime Cases Surge to 2,008 as Losses Hit GH₵14.9 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybercrime-cases-surge-to-2008-as-losses-hit-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million/Ghana faces an escalating cybercrime crisis with reported incidents jumping from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period this year, according to the Cyber Security Authority. The figures were released at the launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month, showing online fraud accounted for 36% of cases, followed by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybercrime-cases-surge-to-2008-as-losses-hit-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million/

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9 h. ago KGL Foundation renovates Tema General Hospital Physiotherapy Centre

The KGL Foundation has completed extensive renovation works at the Physiotherapy Centre of the Tema General Hospital, providing a much-needed facelift and functional upgrade to the Centre.

Politics

16 h. ago Jobberman Ghana empowers young women in Northern Ghana with off

In Sang, a community in the Mion District of the Northern Region, young women are finding new opportunities to build dignified livelihoods through the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program.

Politics

19 h. ago Government set to introduce solar irrigation pumps across the country – Energy Minister

Government has announced plans to introduce solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide in a bid to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector and ensure year-round farming.

Politics

20 h. ago Revolutionary Fish Strain Transforms Cameroon’s Aquaculture Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/revolutionary-fish-strain-transforms-cameroons-aquaculture-sector/The muddy banks of Limbé’s fish ponds tell a story of transformation. Here, farmer Fanta Njifondjou Oumarou watches her latest harvest with satisfaction—plump African catfish that took just five months to reach market size. Her success mirrors a broader agricultural revolution sweeping across Cameroon’s aquaculture sector, driven by the Livestock and Fish Farming Value Chain […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/revolutionary-fish-strain-transforms-cameroons-aquaculture-sector/

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20 h. ago UNICEF Report Exposes Agriculture Training Gap in Ghana’s Farming Heartland

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/Ghana’s Ashanti Region faces a critical skills paradox where agricultural mechanization training is virtually non-existent despite farming being the area’s economic backbone, according to a new UNICEF-commissioned study. The “Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report” for the Ashanti Region reveals that only one institution offers agricultural mechanization training among 43 different trades offered across public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/

Culture

32 h. ago Ghana Food Basket Region Records Highest Inflation at 21.7 Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-basket-region-records-highest-inflation-at-21-7-percent/Western North Region, one of Ghana’s primary agricultural production areas, recorded the country’s highest food inflation rate at 21.7 percent in August, creating a paradox where a major food-producing region experiences the steepest food price increases. The Ghana Statistical Service data reveals the ironic situation where Western North, known for fertile soils and production of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-basket-region-records-highest-inflation-at-21-7-percent/

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36 h. ago 34 young trainees graduate from Lola Hair and Beauty College Summer programme

Lola Hair and Beauty College has graduated 34 young trainees after a four-week intensive Summer Skills Training Programme designed to nurture creativity and equip participants with practical skills for personal and professional growth. The programme, which catered to children between the ages of 8 and 18, concluded with a graceful graduation ceremony held over the […]

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36 h. ago Land surveyors urged to upgrade skills to support development

Land surveyors have been urged to sharpen their skills and embrace modern technologies to strengthen their role in Ghana’s sustainable development drive.

Events

38 h. ago KATH targets critical stalled legacy projects to improve care delivery

Management of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has launched intensive lobbying and pursuing Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to upgrade equipment and revive critical stalled legacy projects.

Events

38 h. ago Fairtrade Africa Marks Two Decades Supporting Continental Farmers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fairtrade-africa-marks-two-decades-supporting-continental-farmers/Fairtrade Africa has invested nearly €700 million across 780 community projects during its 20-year existence, the organization announced as it launched a new strategic plan focused on regenerative agriculture and youth development. The Nairobi-based umbrella organization, which represents certified Fairtrade producers across Africa and the Middle East, says its investments have funded schools, healthcare facilities, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fairtrade-africa-marks-two-decades-supporting-continental-farmers/

Politics

41 h. ago Hogbetsotso launch becomes rallying cry for Ohawu Agricultural College upgrade

What was meant to be a colourful cultural launch of the 2025 Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival at the Ohawu Agricultural College in the Volta Region has evolved into a resounding call for national accountability.

Politics

45 h. ago Ghana Launches Initiative to Close Massive Palm Oil Production Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-initiative-to-close-massive-palm-oil-production-gap/Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture has unveiled comprehensive measures to address a critical production shortfall that sees the country consuming five times more palm oil than it produces domestically. Annual palm oil consumption reaches approximately 250,000 metric tonnes while domestic production remains at just 50,000 metric tonnes, according to ministry officials. The imbalance contributes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-initiative-to-close-massive-palm-oil-production-gap/

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45 h. ago Northern Ghana Artisans Seek Equipment to Boost Farm Mechanization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/Local innovators across northern Ghana are calling for machinery support to expand production of agricultural implements, arguing that investment in indigenous technology could reduce import dependence and strengthen food security. Artisans who design and manufacture farming tools report that limited access to modern equipment constrains their ability to scale production and meet growing demand from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/

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45 h. ago Typhoid Outbreak Threatens Economic Growth in Ghana’s Oti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/typhoid-outbreak-threatens-economic-growth-in-ghanas-oti-region/A widespread typhoid outbreak affecting more than 22,000 people in Ghana’s Oti Region is raising concerns about potential economic disruption as the disease spreads through communities dependent on agriculture and trade. The regional capital Dambai has recorded over 12,500 confirmed cases in 2025, according to health officials, with poor sanitation infrastructure and contaminated water supplies […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/typhoid-outbreak-threatens-economic-growth-in-ghanas-oti-region/

Events

46 h. ago Media urged to champion agriculture’s role in Africa’s development agenda

Journalists and media platforms are being urged to help drive Africa’s development by placing greater focus on the agricultural sector.

Sport

46 h. ago African Agriculture Group Faces Policy Influence Accusations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-agriculture-group-faces-policy-influence-accusations/A civil society organization has accused the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) of wielding inappropriate influence over agricultural policies across the continent, according to an investigative report released as AGRA hosts its African Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) published findings alleging that AGRA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-agriculture-group-faces-policy-influence-accusations/

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