9 h. ago Agricultural cooperatives emerging as climate champions in rural Ghana

In the Assin Central District of Ghana’s Central Region, cocoa farmers gather not just to discuss yields and prices, but to collectively chart survival strategies against a climate that no longer follows familiar patterns.

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11 h. ago Salaga South MP calls for unity and peace at Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming

The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah, has called on chiefs, youth, settlers and opinion leaders in Kulaw to work together to promote peace, unity and development in the area. Addressing participants at the Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming durbar held at Buma, the MP stressed that sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual understanding. “Lasting development can only be achieved where there is peace, unity and cooperation among the people,” she said.

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14 h. ago Ghana Traders Push Back: “No Father Christmas” in Customs Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-traders-push-back-no-father-christmas-in-customs-deal/By Perdita AGYARKO In a sharply worded statement released on Tuesday, the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) doubled down on its criticism of Parliament’s recent approval of a partnership between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Cyprus‑registered TRUEDARE INVESTMENTS LIMITED. The deal, which introduces a digital customs‑tracking and AI‑audit system as a “no‑additional‑cost” add‑on to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-traders-push-back-no-father-christmas-in-customs-deal/

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20 h. ago Israel Becomes First Nation to Recognize Somaliland as Independent State

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday, triggering swift condemnation from Somalia, the African Union (AU) and multiple regional powers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. He congratulated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/

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42 h. ago Prof. Prempeh defends lowering presidential age, cites Kufuor’s early leadership roles

Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), has justified the committee’s recommendation to reduce the minimum age for presidential candidates to 30, responding to criticisms that the proposal could allow inexperienced individuals to assume the nation’s highest office.

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43 h. ago Ghanaians entitled to propose constitutional changes – Charlotte Osei

A member of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, has emphasised that every Ghanaian has the right to suggest amendments to the nation’s constitution, following criticisms of the CRC’s recent recommendations.

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62 h. ago Gov’t targets 99.9% electricity access by 2030 as Awurahae, Sapor get power after decades

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving near-universal access to electricity, pledging to raise the national access rate from the current 89.03 per cent to about 99.9 per cent by 2030.

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63 h. ago African Food Sovereignty Podcast Features Kenyan Chef’s Vision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-food-sovereignty-podcast-features-kenyan-chefs-vision/The Battle for African Agriculture podcast released its 18th episode on Friday, featuring Kenyan chef and activist Njathi Kabui discussing food as memory, identity, and resistance. Host Dr. Million Belay, General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), explored Kabui’s concept of Afro Futuristic Conscious Cuisine and its role in reclaiming African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-food-sovereignty-podcast-features-kenyan-chefs-vision/

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63 h. ago A Call for Transformative Leadership Through Kennedy Agyapong for Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-call-for-transformative-leadership-through-kennedy-agyapong-for-ghana/Fellow Ghanaians,   Ghana stands at a crossroads. Eight years of promises. Eight years of rhetoric. And yet, what have we seen? Inflation that hurts families. Youth unemployed. Agriculture stagnant. Industry stagnant. Healthcare struggling. Roads crumbling. Energy unreliable. The people suffer. The nation suffers. Leadership is measured not by words. Leadership is measured by results. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-call-for-transformative-leadership-through-kennedy-agyapong-for-ghana/

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65 h. ago Global Forest Products Sector Shows Recovery After Sharp 2023 Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-forest-products-sector-shows-recovery-after-sharp-2023-decline/The global forest products sector showed signs of stabilization in 2024 following a sharp decline the previous year, with international trade in wood and paper products regaining momentum across most major product groups. According to the Global Forest Products Facts and Figures 2024 report released on Wednesday, December 24 by the Food and Agriculture Organization […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-forest-products-sector-shows-recovery-after-sharp-2023-decline/

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65 h. ago Deputy Finance Minister Commends ADB’s Historic Turnaround Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-commends-adbs-historic-turnaround-performance/Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has praised the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC for its remarkable financial recovery, attributing the turnaround to strong collaboration between management and staff. Speaking at the opening of the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the ADB Local Union of the Union of Industry, Commerce and Finance (UNICOF) of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-commends-adbs-historic-turnaround-performance/

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65 h. ago Ghana Records Major Education Gains Across Multiple Indicators

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-records-major-education-gains-across-multiple-indicators/Ghana has achieved substantial progress in education access and participation, with enrollment figures reaching historic highs following the introduction of free senior high school education. Senior high school enrollment jumped from 308,799 students in 2016 to 507,519 in 2024, reflecting the impact of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy implemented in 2017. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-records-major-education-gains-across-multiple-indicators/

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68 h. ago Govt targets 99.9% electricity access by 2030 as Awurahae, Sapor Get Power

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/govt-targets-99-9-electricity-access-by-2030-as-awurahae-sapor-get-power/Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving near-universal access to electricity, pledging to raise the national access rate from the current 89.03 per cent to about 99.9 per cent by 2030. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, said the goal is central to accelerating socio-economic development, particularly in underserved communities. “Government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/govt-targets-99-9-electricity-access-by-2030-as-awurahae-sapor-get-power/

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3 d. ago Deputy Finance Minister hails ADB’s remarkable turnaround, record growth and rising confidence

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has praised the Board, Management and staff of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC for what he described as a remarkable turnaround that has led to historic growth and improved performance.

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3 d. ago Gov’t releases GH¢139m in LEAP support for over 350,000 vulnerable households

The Government of Ghana has released GH¢139.33 million under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to assist 350,580 vulnerable households nationwide, reaching an estimated 1.5 million beneficiaries.

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3 d. ago Gov’t pledges protection and compensation for journalists harmed in the line of duty

Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has assured that journalists injured while performing their duties will receive compensation, reiterating that safeguarding media practitioners is a constitutional responsibility of the state.

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3 d. ago GIADEC dismisses claims gov’t plans to award Nyinahin Bauxite concessions to Ibrahim Mahama

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has flatly denied claims that the government plans to award bauxite concessions in Nyinahin to businessman Ibrahim Mahama, describing the publication as false.

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3 d. ago Alarm Blows Over Devilish Plot By NPP Lawyer To Seek Removal of Sosu, Laadi Ayamba from GRA Board

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alarm-blows-over-devilish-plot-by-npp-lawyer-to-seek-removal-of-sosu-laadi-ayamba-from-gra-board/A private legal action filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawyer, Mr Tapha Tassah, seeking the removal of two National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Governing Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has generated public debate and criticism. Mr Tassah, a die-hard NPP Lawyer based in Accra, filed a writ […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alarm-blows-over-devilish-plot-by-npp-lawyer-to-seek-removal-of-sosu-laadi-ayamba-from-gra-board/

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4 d. ago Why Extending Ghana’s Presidential Term from Four to Five Years Is Not in the Interest of Ghanaians

Ghana is at a crossroads where a constitutional review committee tasked by President John Dramani Mahama has recommended extending the presidential term from four to five years. The committee cites the need for more time to implement policies, and looking to other African countries, presidents usually have more than four years in one term, and […]

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4 d. ago Gov’t secures $30m Chinese grant for new university of science and technology in Damongo

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama has allocated $30 million in grant funding from the Chinese government to begin construction of a new University of Science and Technology in Damongo. The disclosure was made during the inauguration of the Governing Councils of four Colleges of Education—Agogo Presbyterian Women’s […]

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