55 m. ago Civil Society Coalition Rejects Ghana Lithium Royalty Reduction to Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/The Coalition for Accountable Resource Governance has strongly opposed the proposed five percent royalty rate in Ghana’s renegotiated Ewoyaa lithium agreement, describing the reduction as undermining national interests. CARG-Ghana issued a statement criticizing the government’s decision to lower the rate from 10 percent negotiated under the previous administration. The coalition argues the adjustment represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/

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3 h. ago Marketing Institute Urges Government Partnership to Strengthen Ghana’s National Brand Identity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-institute-urges-government-partnership-to-strengthen-ghanas-national-brand-identity/The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana has called for enhanced government collaboration to build a competitive national identity, stating that economic transformation depends on strategic, data driven approaches to branding at the 34th President’s Ball in Accra. Michael Abbiw, President of CIMG, told members and guests that sustained national development requires defining and projecting a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-institute-urges-government-partnership-to-strengthen-ghanas-national-brand-identity/

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6 h. ago The Law Is Not A Goat Market – A Respone to the Debate on The OSP, Kpebu and Section 79

They say every Ghanaian house has that one uncle who believes he alone carries the wisdom of the Ewe, Ga and Asante ancestors combined. At every gathering, he warns, lectures and scolds everybody, even the cat. He quotes proverbs nobody asked for and sprinkles Latin words he does not understand. When he steps outside, children […]

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15 h. ago Embrace ESG Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding – Deloitte Assurance Partner to firms

Dr. Kwabena Situ, Assurance Partner at Deloitte Ghana, has urged institutions to embrace the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding. According to him, investors are keen on the Materiality Assessment since it is an impact-driven activity. An ESG Materiality Assessment is a crucial process where institutions identify, evaluate, and prioritise the […]

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25 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

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38 h. ago Abolish or Reform? Abu Jinapor counsels sober reflection on debate over future of Special Prosecutor’s Office

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and MP for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, on Thursday joined the national debate over whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has served its intended purpose or should be scrapped altogether, calling for sober reflection guided by the rule of law rather than partisan interest. Parliament on Thursday held a spirited debate on the relevance and constitutionality of the OSP, which has recently come under intense public scrutiny.

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41 h. ago WhatsApp platform linking government accountability institutions with journalists sparks debate on Newsfile

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/A discussion on Joy FM’s Newsfile has sparked fresh debate about the existence and purpose of a WhatsApp platform reportedly hosting officials from key state accountability institutions, Supreme Court representatives, civil society actors and prominent journalists. The matter became a point of contention on Saturday, December 6, during deliberations on the Office of the Special […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/

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43 h. ago Minister rejects claims of political bias as NDC Regional chair is named North East Best Farmer

The selection of Ibrahim Abdul Rauf Tanko, North East Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chairman of the Hajj Board, as the Overall Best Farmer has stirred debate at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Chereponi. Mr Tanko, a large-scale mixed farmer, received a tricycle, farming tools, and assorted prizes after […]

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52 h. ago Tourists Are Already Booking Ghana Through GTDC—So Why Build Another App?

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tourists-are-already-booking-ghana-through-gtdc-so-why-build-another-app/Ghana’s flagship digital tourism marketplace is becoming a surprising global success story—yet a new proposal from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is stirring debate about the future of the country’s digital tourism ecosystem. The Ghana Tourism Marketplace (GTM), developed by the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), has quietly evolved into a thriving hub where international […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tourists-are-already-booking-ghana-through-gtdc-so-why-build-another-app/

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2 d. ago Calls grow for stronger oversight as free trade and lax regulation fuel fake medicines

The rising influx of substandard and falsified medicines across Africa is being driven by weak regulation and unchecked trade flows, former President of the Ghana Pharmaceutical Society, Benjamin Kwame Botwe, has cautioned. Speaking at the 4th White Coat Ceremony for the Pharmacy class at Central University on Friday, Botwe warned that fake medicines pose a growing threat to public health, citing alarming evidence from global health authorities.

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3 d. ago DVLA Assures Public New Registration System Retains Current Procedures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dvla-assures-public-new-registration-system-retains-current-procedures/The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has assured the public that its 2026 vehicle registration system will enhance national security and traceability without complicating existing procedures. The technology driven licence plates represent the primary change while registration steps remain unchanged. Addressing stakeholders at an engagement in Ho, Kwasi Bona Otuo Srebour, Deputy Director for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dvla-assures-public-new-registration-system-retains-current-procedures/

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3 d. ago Analysis: After allocating over ₵1bn, parliament now turns on the OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has returned to the centre of national debate, this time over questions of effectiveness and recent controversy.  Tensions rose after the arrest of lawyer Martin Kpebu for what the office described as “obstructing an officer in the lawful execution of their duties”.  Mr. Kpebu has in recent weeks criticised […]

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3 d. ago Agric glut was political, not strategic – Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana boss warns of lost livelihoods

Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber for Agribusiness Ghana, Anthony Morrison, says the current glut in the agricultural sector is not a victory for policy but a failure driven by politics.

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3 d. ago Friends, Favours & Fallout: The Brotherhood debates lending money to friends

What begins as a simple act of kindness can quickly turn into lifelong awkwardness, or even the end of a friendship. That’s exactly what sparked a fiery conversation on The Brotherhood show as the squad tackled a question many are afraid to ask out loud: Should you ever lend money to a friend?

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3 d. ago Ghanaians Deserve Answers: The Truth Behind the 5% vs 10% Lithium Royalty

In recent weeks, the national conversation around Ghana’s lithium sector has been shaped by mixed interpretations, political commentary, and understandable public frustration. The tension largely stems from the Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources recommending an amendment to the Minerals Act to increase mineral royalties from 5% to 10%. This has stirred confusion […]

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3 d. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in talent development and leadership capacity building

Insight. The strength of your organisation is limited by the strength of its leaders. CEOs must build a pipeline of capable, values-driven talent ready to take on expanded responsibilities. Key Strategies.1. Assess Leadership Bench Strength – Know your future-ready leaders. 2. Invest in Development Programs – Formal training, coaching, and mentorship. 3. Promote Internal Mobility—Give […]

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4 d. ago Galamsey: Forestry Commission arrests 11 Chinese, 10 Ghanaians in Yakombo Forest

The Forestry Commission has apprehended eleven Chinese nationals and ten Ghanaians in a coordinated, intelligence-driven raid on illegal mining activities within the Yakombo Forest Reserve in the Buipe Forest District of the Savannah Region.

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4 d. ago Ghana Launches Landmark Youth Tracker, YouthXplore App and AgTractive Campaign to Drive Digital Transformation and Youth Employment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/The Ministry of Youth Development and Employment (MYDE) on Tuesday launched three major national initiatives — the National Youth Tracker Platform, the YouthXplore Mobile App, and the AGRA-driven AgTractive Campaign — marking a decisive national shift toward digitally coordinated youth development, data-driven policy planning, and renewed youth engagement in modern agriculture. The event, held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/

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4 d. ago Minority’s “vicious defence” saved Ghana from bad lithium deal – Dr Zaato

Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has praised the Minority in Parliament for what he describes as their “vicious defence and rejection” of the government’s renegotiated lithium agreement, saying the country owes the current pushback to their unwavering stance. Speaking on the AM Show, Dr Zaato said the Minority Caucus has shown exceptional leadership in resisting what they believed to be an unfavourable deal for Ghanaians. “We are here today because that small minority in Parliament refused to be intimidated, refused to be bulldozed, refused to be harassed. They knew their stuff,” he stated.

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4 d. ago Lawmaker Warns Growing Central Control Threatens Local Governance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/A senior opposition legislator has accused government of systematically eroding local autonomy through increased central directives that contradict Ghana’s constitutional decentralisation framework, calling the trend a structural threat to democracy at the district level. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, made the charge Wednesday during debate on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/

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