5 h. ago Mahama lauds women’s progress in Ghana, draws lessons from China’s development model

President John Dramani Mahama says both Ghana and China have made significant progress in advancing women’s rights and expanding opportunities across education, governance, science and technology. Speaking in an exclusive interview on China Global Television Network (CGTN) as part of the commemoration of 65 years of Ghana–China diplomatic relations, Mr Mahama said gender parity in Ghana’s basic and secondary school enrolment reflects a major shift from previous decades.

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4 d. ago Japan Bond Market Signals Major Shift in Global Capital Flows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japan-bond-market-signals-major-shift-in-global-capital-flows/Strong demand at Japan’s 30-year government bond auction has sent an unexpected signal to global investors, challenging long-held assumptions about capital flows and monetary policy directions across major economies. The auction on Thursday attracted the strongest investor interest since 2019, even as yields reached their highest levels in decades. Japan’s 30-year bond yield climbed above […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japan-bond-market-signals-major-shift-in-global-capital-flows/

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9 d. ago Afreximbank Raises 527 Million Dollars In Second Samurai Bond

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-raises-527-million-dollars-in-second-samurai-bond/African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has strengthened its position in Japan’s capital markets after securing JPY (Japanese Yen) 81.8 billion, approximately $527 million, in its second Samurai bond issuance, surpassing the size of its 2024 debut and reinforcing growing Japanese investor confidence in the bank’s credit profile and Africa focused mandate. The pan African multilateral […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-raises-527-million-dollars-in-second-samurai-bond/

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9 d. ago AfCFTA chief urges African nations to harness potential for development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Keabetswe Mene has urged African countries to turn their potential into inclusive prosperity.  Addressing participants at the Africa Globalized Investment Summit on Wednesday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, Mene said that the global economy is undergoing profound shifts, from supply chain realignments to digital transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/

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1 week ago Agricultural Leader Says Improved Rural Roads Key to Lowering Food Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-leader-says-improved-rural-roads-key-to-lowering-food-prices/Ghana’s persistently high food prices could ease if the government delivers on its plan to upgrade rural farm roads, according to Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, President of the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VePEAG). Dr. Kamassah described the 2026 Budget’s focus on feeder roads in food producing communities as a major policy shift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-leader-says-improved-rural-roads-key-to-lowering-food-prices/

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1 week ago Mahama Ayariga hails tax reforms in 2026 budget as relief for ordinary Ghanaians

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has emphasised that the 2026 Budget brings long-awaited tax relief to Ghanaians, arguing that the removal of burdensome levies marks a major policy shift from the previous administration.

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1 week ago Bank of Ghana Slashes Policy Rate by 350 Basis Points to 18 Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-slashes-policy-rate-by-350-basis-points-to-18-percent/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cut the Monetary Policy Rate from 21.5 percent to 18 percent, a massive 350 basis point reduction that marks one of its boldest single moves in recent years as inflation continues its rapid decline. The decision, announced on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, signals a major shift in the central […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-slashes-policy-rate-by-350-basis-points-to-18-percent/

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1 week ago Ghana’s Capital Markets Lag Global Peers Despite Regional Growth Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-capital-markets-lag-global-peers-despite-regional-growth-surge/Ghana’s capital markets have expanded only modestly over the past two decades even as developing economies worldwide experience dramatic deepening of equity and bond financing, according to new analysis by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The findings, contained in the report titled “Financing Firm Growth: The Role of Capital Markets in Low and Middle Income […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-capital-markets-lag-global-peers-despite-regional-growth-surge/

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2 w. ago West Night Publishing Appoints lan Otchere as West Africa Liaison, A&R and Sync Manager

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-night-publishing-appoints-lan-otchere-as-west-africa-liaison-ar-and-sync-manager/South African music publishing company West Night Publishing has signaled a major expansion into the booming West African market with the appointment of Ian Otchere as its West Africa Liaison, A&R, and Sync Manager. Seidu Iddrisu, CEO of West Night Publishing, said: “West Night Publishing is focused on expanding our reach across the continent while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-night-publishing-appoints-lan-otchere-as-west-africa-liaison-ar-and-sync-manager/

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