38 h. ago KNUST College of Engineering deepens industry partnerships to drive innovation and national development

The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is intensifying collaboration with industry partners to accelerate innovation, strengthen engineering education and deliver practical solutions to Ghana’s development challenges. The renewed push was outlined at the College of Engineering and Industry Symposium held at Kwawu-Nkwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana under the theme “Engineering Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation and Development,” which brought together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to explore long-term collaboration models.

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68 h. ago Eastern and Volta Regions Shine as History is Made at the 2025 GBSA Goalball National Championships

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eastern-and-volta-regions-shine-as-history-is-made-at-the-2025-gbsa-goalball-national-championships/History was made in Cape Coast as the 2025 GBSA Goalball National Championships became the first-ever edition planned to feature all 16 regions of Ghana. Although the Oti Region was unable to participate, the championships recorded unprecedented national representation, marking a major milestone in the development of Goalball in the country. The four-day competition, held […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eastern-and-volta-regions-shine-as-history-is-made-at-the-2025-gbsa-goalball-national-championships/

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4 d. ago Interior Minister assures Bono Region of enhanced security at NSB command opening

The Minister of the Interior has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s peace, emphasising that sustainable national development can only flourish within a secure environment.

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4 d. ago NPP Establishes Committee to Review Constitutional Reform Proposals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-establishes-committee-to-review-constitutional-reform-proposals/The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has established a joint committee to examine the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) report and has urged party members to refrain from public commentary until an official position is established. National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye announced the development in a statement on Tuesday, December 23, following the presentation of the CRC’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-establishes-committee-to-review-constitutional-reform-proposals/

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4 d. ago English limits national progress — Asante Professionals Club pushes for use of local languages

The Asante Professionals Club (APC) has called for Ghana to prioritise the use of local languages in official communication, arguing that the continued dominance of English limits inclusiveness and national development. The call was made at the 8th edition of the Club’s flagship Opemsuo Lecture Series, held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi as part of APC’s 10th anniversary activities. This year’s lecture was held on the theme “Impact of Ghanaian Languages on Sustainable Development in Ghana.” Speaking to the media, Isaac Kofi Antwi, President of the Asante Professionals Club, stated that the overreliance on English — a colonial legacy — has created a disconnect between leadership and the majority of citizens.

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5 d. ago Constitutional Reforms Strengthen NDPC Role in National Planning

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-reforms-strengthen-ndpc-role-in-national-planning/The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended elevating the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to serve as the central coordinating, monitoring, and evaluation body for national development planning under proposed constitutional amendments submitted to President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, December 22, 2025. The reforms aim to reduce policy fragmentation and ensure long term economic planning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-reforms-strengthen-ndpc-role-in-national-planning/

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5 d. ago University of Ghana Commissions Innovation Enclave to Drive Youth Entrepreneurship

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-of-ghana-commissions-innovation-enclave-to-drive-youth-entrepreneurship/The University of Ghana (UG) has commissioned its Innovation Enclave, a state of the art facility aimed at bridging the gap between academic research and enterprise development, while promoting youth entrepreneurship and technological innovation. The commissioning, held on Sunday, December 22, 2025, at the former Research and Innovation Directorate (RID) Annex, represents a major milestone […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-of-ghana-commissions-innovation-enclave-to-drive-youth-entrepreneurship/

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5 d. ago Constitutional Review Committee Proposes Binding National Development Plan for Parliament

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-binding-national-development-plan-for-parliament/The Constitutional Review Committee has proposed constitutional changes that would bind Parliament to Ghana’s National Development Plan in lawmaking and budgeting, according to a report submitted to President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, December 22, 2025. The goal is to ensure consistency between development planning, legislation and public expenditure. The Committee, chaired by Professor Henry […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-binding-national-development-plan-for-parliament/

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5 d. ago UG commissions innovation enclave to drive youth entrepreneurship

The University of Ghana (UG) has commissioned its Innovation Enclave, a facility designed to bridge academic research with youth entrepreneurship.

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6 d. ago Republic Bank breaks ground on mechanized boreholes in three regions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-breaks-ground-on-mechanized-boreholes-in-three-regions/Republic Bank Ghana has launched construction of mechanized boreholes in separate ceremonies held in Dingoni Community in Tolon District, Pwalugu in Talensi District, and Taviefe in Ho Municipality on December 18, 2025. The ceremonies marked a significant milestone in the bank’s commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation, forming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-breaks-ground-on-mechanized-boreholes-in-three-regions/

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7 d. ago GIPC board chairman calls for Ghana–Turkey collaboration at Global Conference

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gipc-board-chairman-calls-for-ghana-turkey-collaboration-at-global-conference/The Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has called for greater investment in healthcare, describing the sector as productive national infrastructure essential for economic growth and human capital development. Mr. Opong-Fosu made the remarks as a Special Guest at the 2nd World Bridges Conference on Industry, Trade and Health, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gipc-board-chairman-calls-for-ghana-turkey-collaboration-at-global-conference/

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7 d. ago Abuakwa South MP Honors Teachers at Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Awards 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-honors-teachers-at-akosua-agyeiwaa-memorial-awards-2025/By Perdita AGYARKO The Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Municipal Teachers’ Awards 2025 was held in Abuakwa South on Saturday, bringing together educators, community leaders and government officials to celebrate the pivotal role of teachers in the nation’s development. The keynote address was delivered by Hon. Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, who paid tribute to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-honors-teachers-at-akosua-agyeiwaa-memorial-awards-2025/

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7 d. ago Hon. Kingsley Agyemang Hails Teachers At Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Municipal Teachers’ Awards 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hon-kingsley-agyemang-hails-teachers-at-akosua-agyeiwaa-memorial-municipal-teachers-awards-2025/By: Perdita AGYARKO Abuakwa South Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has paid glowing tribute to teachers in the municipality, describing them as the foundation upon which society and national development are built. Speaking at the Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Municipal Teachers’ Awards 2025, Dr. Agyemang said the ceremony was not merely an awards night, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hon-kingsley-agyemang-hails-teachers-at-akosua-agyeiwaa-memorial-municipal-teachers-awards-2025/

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7 d. ago Kingsley Agyemang Hails Teachers At Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Municipal Teachers’ Awards 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hon-kingsley-agyemang-hails-teachers-at-akosua-agyeiwaa-memorial-municipal-teachers-awards-2025/By: Perdita AGYARKO Abuakwa South Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has paid glowing tribute to teachers in the municipality, describing them as the foundation upon which society and national development are built. Speaking at the Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Municipal Teachers’ Awards 2025, Dr. Agyemang said the ceremony was not merely an awards night, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hon-kingsley-agyemang-hails-teachers-at-akosua-agyeiwaa-memorial-municipal-teachers-awards-2025/

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8 d. ago Interior Minister lauds NIA staff for dedication, pledges continued government support

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has praised the National Identification Authority (NIA) for what he described as its critical contribution to Ghana’s national development, urging staff to remain committed to the Authority’s mandate as the country advances its digital transformation agenda.

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8 d. ago Opinion Piece Questions National Cathedral Approach Amid Cost Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opinion-piece-questions-national-cathedral-approach-amid-cost-concerns/A development theology advocate has questioned whether the National Cathedral project’s approach reflects the sacrificial service principles that define Christian tradition, proposing that volunteer Christian professionals could have executed the project without draining public coffers. Benjamin Anyagre Aziginaateeg, writing from a liberation and development theology perspective, argues that while the desire to build a house […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opinion-piece-questions-national-cathedral-approach-amid-cost-concerns/

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9 d. ago Korean Scientists Transform Toxic Formaldehyde into Pharmaceutical Building Block Using Engineered Enzyme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korean-scientists-transform-toxic-formaldehyde-into-pharmaceutical-building-block-using-engineered-enzyme/Researchers at Chonnam National University have developed an engineered enzyme system that converts highly toxic formaldehyde into L-glyceraldehyde with 94 percent efficiency in a sustainable water based process. The breakthrough published in November 2025 demonstrates how enzyme engineering can transform dangerous industrial pollutants into valuable pharmaceutical compounds through selective conversion. Dr. Taner Duysak and Professor […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korean-scientists-transform-toxic-formaldehyde-into-pharmaceutical-building-block-using-engineered-enzyme/

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1 week ago Vice President reaffirms government support for trade and industrial growth

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s trade, agribusiness and industrial base, assuring the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry of full support to deliver on its national development mandate.

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1 week ago JoyNews to host National Dialogue on declining adherence to standards on Thursday

As concerns grow over weak enforcement of standards and their impact on public safety, consumer protection and national development, JoyNews is convening a National Dialogue to interrogate the problem and chart a path forward.

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1 week ago Volta Region is getting its first share of the national cake – Mahama

President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to equitable national development, stating that the Volta Region is beginning to receive its fair share of the country’s resources, in line with pledges made during the 2024 general election campaign.

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