4 h. ago Ghana Farmers Demand Mandatory Training to Lift Agriculture Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/Ghana’s Concerned Farmers Association is pushing for a nationwide licensing system that would require formal training and certification before anyone can operate a farm. The group argues treating agriculture as a regulated profession is essential to curb dangerous practices, protect public health, and secure Ghana’s position in global food markets. Unregulated pesticide use and outdated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/

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4 h. ago Africa50 Stakeholders Target US$7 Trillion Market with Mozambique Infrastructure Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/Maputo hosted Africa50’s 2025 General Shareholders Meeting, where leaders sealed three strategic deals to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure revolution. Mozambique President Daniel Chapo positioned his nation as Southern Africa’s energy and logistics gateway, urging deeper public-private collaboration to leverage the country’s resources. High-voltage electricity transmission took center stage. Africa50 and Mozambique’s EDM signed an agreement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/

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4 h. ago Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse, Imperiling Sustainability Targets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/A critical round of UN negotiations aimed at finalizing the world’s first legally binding plastic pollution treaty ended without agreement in Geneva. This failure jeopardizes global efforts to tackle a crisis poisoning ecosystems, threatening health, and undermining key UN sustainability goals. Over 1,000 delegates from governments, industry, and civil society failed to bridge deep divides […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/

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4 h. ago Ghana’s Sugar Revival Hinges on Three Fixes, Warns Think Tank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/Ghana’s latest push to restart the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory represents more than just reviving a single plant; it’s a critical test for the nation’s broader industrial ambitions. Policy think tank IMANI Africa sees this as a golden opportunity, but cautions that success hinges entirely on the government avoiding past mistakes. The factory, modernized with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/

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4 h. ago Asiedu Nketiah urges African political parties to prioritize governance over elections

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called on political parties across Africa to shift their focus from merely winning elections to building enduring institutions that champion effective governance.

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5 h. ago Cocoa Prices Whipsaw as Ivory Coast Slashes Exports, Demand Cools

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-whipsaw-as-ivory-coast-slashes-exports-demand-cools/Côte d’Ivoire’s shock decision to cut 2025/26 cocoa export contracts by 100,000 MT sent markets reeling this week, amplifying volatility in an already fragile sector. Prices swung from $9,300 to $8,600 per metric ton—still 36% below 2024’s peak but 50% higher year-on-year. The move by the world’s top producer reflects worsening crop health amid drought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-whipsaw-as-ivory-coast-slashes-exports-demand-cools/

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6 h. ago Algeria Joins Africa’s Payment Network Ahead of Major Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/Algeria has become the 18th nation to join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), strengthening a continent-wide push to simplify cross-border trade. The move comes as Algeria prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers this September, expected to draw 35,000 participants from over 140 countries. “This membership amplifies our North African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/

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6 h. ago Africa Charts Infrastructure Future at Landmark Luanda Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/Angola will host a pivotal infrastructure financing summit in October, signaling Africa’s push to redefine its development model through self-reliance and diversified partnerships. The October 23–24 event, organized by the African Union and Angolan government, aims to close the continent’s $90 billion annual infrastructure funding gap by mobilizing global capital beyond traditional aid frameworks. Unlike […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/

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6 h. ago Ghana Boosts AI and Cybersecurity After Government System Breaches

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-boosts-ai-and-cybersecurity-after-government-system-breaches/Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has announced accelerated AI deployment and tightened cybersecurity across five key ministries, following recent attacks on state portals. Attempts to alter HR databases and other breaches—linked to unsafe practices like accessing official emails on public devices—prompted the overhaul. The pilot AI rollout will target the Finance, Interior, Lands and Natural […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-boosts-ai-and-cybersecurity-after-government-system-breaches/

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6 h. ago OPEC Backs African Energy Week in Landmark Partnership for Continent’s Voice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opec-backs-african-energy-week-in-landmark-partnership-for-continents-voice/OPEC has joined as an official partner of African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, marking a historic alignment set to amplify Africa’s influence in global energy policy. The collaboration, announced by Invest in African Energies, positions the continent not merely as a resource supplier but as a strategic decision-maker. The event will convene in Cape Town […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opec-backs-african-energy-week-in-landmark-partnership-for-continents-voice/

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7 h. ago Ghana’s Komenda Factory Revival Risks Repeating Costly Failures, Think Tank Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-komenda-factory-revival-risks-repeating-costly-failures-think-tank-warns/Ghana’s latest bid to revive the defunct Komenda Sugar Factory could cement a cycle of abandoned projects or finally prove industrial policy works, warns IMANI Africa. The Accra-based think tank calls the effort a critical test: success might transform manufacturing ambitions, but failure risks deepening public distrust and wasted resources. Years of false starts left […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-komenda-factory-revival-risks-repeating-costly-failures-think-tank-warns/

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7 h. ago African Parties Pledge Inclusive Governance at Landmark Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/Political parties across Africa have vowed to prioritize women, youth, and marginalized groups in governance after adopting a 10-point declaration at the continent’s first Political Parties Summit in Accra. The three-day gathering closed with commitments to “proactive, structured, and measurable” inclusion reforms, aiming to align electoral campaigns with job creation and poverty reduction. “We’ll redesign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/

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7 h. ago Ghana Ruling Party Chief Demands Political Push for Africa Trade Pact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah has challenged African political parties to drive the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beyond rhetoric, calling it a make-or-break project for the continent’s economic future. Closing the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, he warned that the trade pact “will not implement itself” and needs urgent, unified political will. “AfCFTA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/

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7 h. ago GACC Trains Journalists to Turn Audit Reports into Accountability Tools

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gacc-trains-journalists-to-turn-audit-reports-into-accountability-tools/The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) and the Audit Service are arming journalists with skills to decode the 2024 Auditor-General’s report, aiming to transform technical findings into public accountability pressure. Funded by the Hewlett Foundation, the intensive workshop pushes media beyond headlines toward evidence-driven investigations of governance gaps. GACC Executive Secretary Beauty Emefa Narteh challenged attendees […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gacc-trains-journalists-to-turn-audit-reports-into-accountability-tools/

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7 h. ago Ghana Urged to Double Tech Funding and Offer Tax Breaks in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/A leading tech expert is pushing Ghana to dramatically increase its innovation spending and introduce new tax incentives in next year’s budget. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data and AI specialist, argues the country should allocate at least 1.5% of GDP to technology—more than double the current 0.6%. Ghana’s present investment falls short of Africa’s 0.8% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/

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13 h. ago Helicopter crash: Reroy Group expresses solidarity with grieving families

Reroy Group, a leading Ghanaian company in the manufacturing and energy sectors, has expressed its profound sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed the lives of eight public officials.

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14 h. ago Libianca Channels Vulnerability and Mental Health Awareness in New Single ‘No Water’

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/libianca-channels-vulnerability-and-mental-health-awareness-in-new-single-no-water/Sometimes the hardest thing to do is admit you’re not okay. Libianca knows this feeling all too well, and she’s channeling that universal challenge into her liberating new single “No Water” The track finds Libianca at her most vulnerable, using striking metaphors to articulate the weight of emotional burdens. Her candid approach to discussing mental […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/libianca-channels-vulnerability-and-mental-health-awareness-in-new-single-no-water/

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15 h. ago Poorly performing SOEs pose fiscal risks to economic stability – World Bank warns  

On debt, it pointed out that Ghana’s public debt is assessed as sustainable in the medium term, contingent on completing external debt restructuring and maintaining strong fiscal discipline.

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17 h. ago Mapping opportunities to drive Ghana’s economic growth: The case of GIPC

The plan also takes investment promotion closer to the people. Through regional forums, communities will showcase their business potential directly to decision-makers and potential partners. This approach is supported by in-depth assessments of each district’s strengths, resources, and infrastructure, ensuring that opportunities are matched with the right type of investor.

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20 h. ago His life was a blessing to us – Wife of Dr Murtala Mohammed pays tribute to late husband

The wife of the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Hadiatu Mohammed, has delivered a heartfelt tribute to her husband, describing him as a loving family man, a man of faith, and a selfless public servant whose presence was a gift to all who knew him.

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