31 h. ago Ghana’s US$2 Billion Palm Oil Shift Hinges on Smart Growth, Warns Industry Leader

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-us2-billion-palm-oil-shift-hinges-on-smart-growth-warns-industry-leader/Ghana’s ambitious plan to slash its $2 billion annual palm oil import bill faces significant hurdles without deeper research, targeted innovation, and a clear market strategy, according to the head of the country’s agribusiness chamber. Anthony Morrison, CEO of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, supports the government’s goal but cautions that merely expanding farmland won’t […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-us2-billion-palm-oil-shift-hinges-on-smart-growth-warns-industry-leader/

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39 h. ago Ghana Sets 2025 Deadline for Landmark Islamic Finance Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/Ghana is accelerating plans to become West Africa’s Islamic finance hub with comprehensive regulations for banking, insurance, and capital markets due by year-end 2025. Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, adviser to the Bank of Ghana, confirmed the joint framework developed by the central bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, and National Insurance Commission will cover non-interest banking, Sukuk bonds, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/

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40 h. ago Illegal Miners Threaten Ghana’s Energy Lifelines Amid Rescue Plan Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/Galamsey operators are digging perilously close to Ghana’s critical gas pipelines, risking catastrophic explosions that could cripple the nation’s power supply. Nana Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, Board Chairman of Genser Energy, warns miners prospecting beneath pipelines in Ashanti and Western regions are “playing with fire.” These high-pressure arteries carry flammable natural gas feeding thermal plants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/

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46 h. ago BoG meets banks on foreign exchange auctions and liquidity challenges

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has announced plans to engage the Ghana Association of Banks in the coming days to address concerns surrounding forward foreign exchange auctions and market liquidity. Speaking at a brief meeting with the CEOs of commercial banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama explained that the […]

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48 h. ago Ghana Pushes Gold Refining Expansion to Capture Export Value

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-gold-refining-expansion-to-capture-export-value/At London’s GHIB CONVERGE conference, Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni championed plans to transform the nation’s gold sector. “Establishing refineries in Ghana presents a very good prospect,” he told banking and trade leaders, arguing that domestic processing would create jobs, improve trade balances, and retain more value from Africa’s top gold […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-gold-refining-expansion-to-capture-export-value/

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48 h. ago Luton Plant Closure Marks End of Vauxhall Era as UK Auto Output Plummets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/A final gleaming white Vivaro van rolled slowly off the line at Vauxhall’s Luton factory, its horn beeping a farewell salute as workers gathered for photos. Moments later, the century-old production line fell silent forever. The plant, which began building cars in 1905 and produced vital tanks and aircraft engines during World War Two, ceased […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/

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3 d. ago Mango farmers reap big as PPEDCO turns crop disease into a success story

For years, mango farmers in parts of Ghana watched helplessly as a deadly plant disease, Bacterial Black Spot (BBS), destroyed their farms. The disease caused lesions, rotted the fruits, and crippled livelihoods. But today, in many farms across Kintampo North, the BBS are gone, thanks to the work of a local agricultural company, Plant Pests […]

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3 d. ago Adidome launches pioneering ‘Health Kiosk Project’ to fight silent killer diseases

The town of Adidome in the Central Tongu District has taken a bold step in the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) with the commissioning of a Health Kiosk Project—a community-driven initiative aimed at saving lives through early detection, health education, and lifestyle changes. The launch, held at the Fiagbenu Triangle on Saturday, August 9, 2025, […]

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3 d. ago Ghana Braces for Power Rationing Risk During Gas Plant Shutdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-braces-for-power-rationing-risk-during-gas-plant-shutdown/Ghana could face rotational power cuts later this month if emergency liquid fuels fall short during scheduled maintenance at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, warns Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor, President of the Independent Power Producers. The critical facility in Ghana’s Western Region will shut down from August 16 to 30 for state-approved inspections and upgrades. “Yes, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-braces-for-power-rationing-risk-during-gas-plant-shutdown/

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3 d. ago Ghana Approves Strategic Gas Plant Shutdown to Bolster Energy Reliability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a critical two-week shutdown of Ghana’s Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, scheduled from August 16–30, 2025. The temporary halt, requested by operator Ghana Gas, will enable essential maintenance to enhance the plant’s efficiency and safety systems. During the suspension, gas supply to power generators will pause, but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/

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4 d. ago Ghana’s Poultry Industry Urges National Rescue Plan Amid Import Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-urges-national-rescue-plan-amid-import-crisis/Ghana’s poultry sector faces collapse under the weight of 400,000 metric tonnes of annual imports, primarily from the EU, Brazil, and the US. Domestic producers are being squeezed out despite local demand, mirroring South Africa’s past crisis—until it implemented a transformative Poultry Sector Master Plan (PSMP) in 2019. Industry stakeholders now urge Ghana to adopt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-urges-national-rescue-plan-amid-import-crisis/

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7 d. ago Ghana Journalist Demands Probe Into Handling of Plane Crash Victims’ Remains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-journalist-demands-probe-into-handling-of-plane-crash-victims-remains/Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure has urged Ghana’s Adansi plane crash committee to examine the alleged use of cocoa sacks to transport victims’ charred bodies—calling it a profound failure of dignity and protocol. His demand follows President Mahama’s announcement of a full military-led investigation into the crash that killed eight military personnel. In a social media […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-journalist-demands-probe-into-handling-of-plane-crash-victims-remains/

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7 d. ago Gov’t sets $2bn growth target for textile and garment sector by 2033

The government has announced plans to scale up Ghana’s textile and garment manufacturing industry to exceed $2 billion in value by 2033.

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8 d. ago Ghana Central Bank Eyes Earlier Rate Cut Amid Inflation Easing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-central-bank-eyes-earlier-rate-cut-amid-inflation-easing/Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has signaled a potential unscheduled policy meeting to further reduce interest rates if inflation continues declining through July and August. Speaking at a Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) seminar in Accra, Asiama stated the Monetary Policy Committee could convene before its planned September 23–26 session to cut the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-central-bank-eyes-earlier-rate-cut-amid-inflation-easing/

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8 d. ago Absa Bank commissions Reverse Osmosis Water Plant at Nungua Polyclinic

Absa Bank Ghana Limited has commissioned a Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant and Borehole at the LEKMA Polyclinic in Nungua, Accra.

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9 d. ago Ghana to establish first Marine Protected Area at Cape Three Points – Fisheries Minister

Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, says Ghana is taking a major step in marine conservation with plans to establish its first Marine Protected Area by 2026 at Cape Three Points in the Ahanta West district in the Western region.

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1 week ago Kenyan Delegation Explores Ghana’s Waste Model for Mombasa Adoption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kenyan-delegation-explores-ghanas-waste-model-for-mombasa-adoption/A 26-member delegation from Kenya’s Mombasa County, led by Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, visited Ghana to study the Jospong Group of Companies’ (JGC) integrated waste management framework. The delegation—comprising lawmakers, technical experts, and administrators—inspected facilities including Zoomlion Ghana, Sewerage Systems Ghana, Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP), and Africa’s largest compost site, Kumasi Compost and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kenyan-delegation-explores-ghanas-waste-model-for-mombasa-adoption/

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3 w. ago ADB PLC Board Inaugurates New Era with Ambitious Growth Strategy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adb-plc-board-inaugurates-new-era-with-ambitious-growth-strategy/The newly constituted Board of Directors for Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC convened its inaugural meeting on July 15, 2025, unveiling plans to position the bank among Ghana’s top three financial institutions. Under Chairman Kenneth Kwamina Thompson’s leadership, the board endorsed Managing Director Edward Ato Sarpong’s strategic vision focused on innovation, resilience, and national development […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adb-plc-board-inaugurates-new-era-with-ambitious-growth-strategy/

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3 w. ago Igbo Leader Clarifies Abandoned Plans for Ghana Community Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igbo-leader-clarifies-abandoned-plans-for-ghana-community-project/Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, leader of Ghana’s Igbo community, has refuted recent claims about establishing an “Igbo Kingdom” in Ghana, clarifying that a 12-year-old proposal for a residential estate was never realized due to land acquisition challenges. In a July 20, 2025 interview on TV3’s Hot Issues, the community leader explained that a 2013 discussion with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igbo-leader-clarifies-abandoned-plans-for-ghana-community-project/

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3 w. ago China Funds Modern Aflao Market as Mahama Launches Coastal Protection Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-funds-modern-aflao-market-as-mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project/President John Dramani Mahama has announced China’s grant financing for a contemporary market in Aflao during the Phase Two launch of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project. The July 2025 revelation positions the market as an economic revitalization tool for the border community, complementing ongoing coastal resilience efforts in Ketu South Municipality. Official project details confirm […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-funds-modern-aflao-market-as-mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project/

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