54 h. ago We must enforce responsible public financial management – Mahama

President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to prioritise effective public financial management as part of efforts to rebuild the country’s economy and set it on the right path.

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55 h. ago Keta Sea Defence is the Real Priority, Not Wasting Money On Hajj Village – Kofi Gabs Jabs Mahama

Ghanaian content creator based in the Netherlands, Kofi Gabs aka Mr Happiness, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to cease all government involvement in the construction of the Hajj village and turn to a separate priority. Speaking in a video recorded from his home in the Netherlands, Kofi Gabs said a more pressing issue ... Read more The post Keta Sea Defence is the Real Priority, Not Wasting Money On Hajj Village – Kofi Gabs Jabs Mahama appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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5 d. ago The Watchful Eye: Why CCTV Cameras Are Essential for Security and Justice

In an era where security concerns are escalating, the importance of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in public spaces, hotels, and university campuses cannot be overstated. These digital sentinels play a crucial role in crime prevention, investigations, and ensuring public safety. The recent tragic killing on the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) campus underscores the need for strategic surveillance. Reports indicate that CCTV footage has already provided vital clues that could expedite the investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. This case highlights why Ghana must prioritise the widespread installation of CCTV cameras in critical locations across the country.

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Digital Dream Faces Debt and Red Tape, Mahama Vows Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-dream-faces-debt-and-red-tape-mahama-vows-overhaul/President John Mahama has pledged a radical expansion of Ghana’s digital infrastructure, calling it vital to unlocking innovation, modernizing public services, and competing in Africa’s tech race—but admitted the plan must first confront a web of debt, outdated laws, and systemic gaps. During his State of the Nation address to Parliament, Mahama framed the digital […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-dream-faces-debt-and-red-tape-mahama-vows-overhaul/

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5 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Reset in 2025 State of the Nation Address

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-in-2025-state-of-the-nation-address/President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to steer Ghana out of what he described as an “unprecedented” economic crisis, using his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term to outline a recovery plan focused on growth and prosperity. Speaking before Parliament on February 27, 2025, Mahama framed his agenda as a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-in-2025-state-of-the-nation-address/

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6 d. ago Mahama Demands Transparency in Black Stars Budget, Vows to Revive Ghana’s Sports Glory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-transparency-in-black-stars-budget-vows-to-revive-ghanas-sports-glory/President John Mahama has called for an end to secrecy in budgetary allocations for Ghana’s national football teams, particularly the Black Stars, emphasizing that taxpayers deserve full accountability for how their money is spent. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama directed his office and the Sports Ministry to ensure the Ghana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-transparency-in-black-stars-budget-vows-to-revive-ghanas-sports-glory/

Sport

6 d. ago Mahama Orders Nationwide Manhunt, Asset Freezes in NSS Corruption Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-nationwide-manhunt-asset-freezes-in-nss-corruption-crackdown/President John Mahama has launched a sweeping pursuit of suspects implicated in the National Service Scheme (NSS) financial scandal, directing security agencies to declare fugitives wanted and freeze their assets. During his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, Mahama vowed that those responsible for siphoning state funds would face “swift and unrelenting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-nationwide-manhunt-asset-freezes-in-nss-corruption-crackdown/

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6 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Revival for Ghana’s Struggling Oil Hub

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/President John Mahama has vowed to resuscitate the economy of Ghana’s Western Region, once a thriving epicenter of oil and gas activity, now reeling from mass layoffs and shuttered businesses linked to the sector’s steep decline. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama acknowledged the crisis in Sekondi-Takoradi, where dwindling upstream operations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/

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6 d. ago Mahama Vows Scholarship Reforms to Prioritize Ghana’s Needy Students

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-vows-scholarship-reforms-to-prioritize-ghanas-needy-students/President John Mahama has pledged a sweeping overhaul of Ghana’s scholarship system, targeting long-standing inequities that have allowed wealthy applicants to dominate benefits meant for underprivileged students. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama condemned the current framework as skewed toward the affluent, leaving countless low-income students without critical support to pursue […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-vows-scholarship-reforms-to-prioritize-ghanas-needy-students/

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6 d. ago Government to develop international standard Sports Policy – Prez Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has opened up on plans to develop a sports policy to guide the administration of sports in Ghana.  The President says his government will pay deliberate attention to funding the improvement of sporting infrastructure. Speaking at his first State of the Nation Address on Thursday, President Mahama also vowed to conduct […]

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6 d. ago Prof. John Gatsi Urges Compensation for Collapsed Bank Owners to Restore Investor Confidence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/prof-john-gatsi-urges-compensation-for-collapsed-bank-owners-to-restore-investor-confidence/Professor John Gatsi, Dean of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Business School, has called on Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), to prioritize compensating owners of banks that were shut down during the financial sector clean-up. Speaking on the need to restore trust and fairness in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/prof-john-gatsi-urges-compensation-for-collapsed-bank-owners-to-restore-investor-confidence/

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6 d. ago ‘No more secrets’ – Mahama declares transparency in Sports Ministry spending

President John Mahama has vowed to put an end to secrecy in government spending on sports, ensuring that every cedi allocated to national teams and sporting activities is made public.

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6 d. ago Europe and Africa Partner to Launch US$750 Million Climate Resilience Fund

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/europe-and-africa-partner-to-launch-us750-million-climate-resilience-fund/The European Investment Bank (EIB) has teamed up with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to launch a $750 million fund aimed at building climate-resilient infrastructure across Africa, a continent disproportionately battered by climate change. The Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), managed by AFC’s investment arm, AFC Capital Partners (ACP), will prioritize projects in transport, clean […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/europe-and-africa-partner-to-launch-us750-million-climate-resilience-fund/

Economics

6 d. ago Mahama Claims He Solved “Dumsor” Crisis, Vows to Fix Ghana’s Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-claims-he-solved-dumsor-crisis-vows-to-fix-ghanas-economy/President John Dramani Mahama has firmly rejected claims that he failed to address Ghana’s persistent power outages, locally known as “Dumsor,” during his previous tenure. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the President asserted that his administration successfully resolved the crippling energy crisis before he left office in January 2017. “Ten years ago, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-claims-he-solved-dumsor-crisis-vows-to-fix-ghanas-economy/

Events

6 d. ago Mahama Vows to Retain Free SHS, Tackle Corruption in 2025 SONA

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-vows-to-retain-free-shs-tackle-corruption-in-2025-sona/President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) program, pledging to improve its implementation rather than scrap it. Delivering his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, Mahama acknowledged the program’s importance but criticized its execution under previous administrations. “I, John […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-vows-to-retain-free-shs-tackle-corruption-in-2025-sona/

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6 d. ago I focus on solutions, not blame – Mahama vows to tackle challenges

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the country’s challenges, stating that he prioritises solutions over blame.

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7 d. ago Mainstream PPPs to finance infrastructure gap – Oppong Nkrumah to government

The Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called on government to prioritise Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a sustainable means of financing Ghana’s growing infrastructure deficit.

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8 d. ago BoG Governor Dr. Asiama outlines priority areas to stabilise Ghana’s financial sector

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has announced six priority areas to help reform Ghana’s financial sector and stabilise the cedi against the dollar. Speaking at the Jubilee House after a swearing in ceremony of the Governor and his deputy Dr. Zakari Mumuni, Dr. Asiama said it is important to […]

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9 d. ago Prioritising Community TVET Centres: The call to reset Ghana

Education is the foundation for the development and transformation of any nation. Countries that have reset their economies and transitioned from struggling systems to productive societies have done so through robust and practical education systems. Ghana finds itself at a crossroads, with the current government promising to reset the nation from its economic struggles, increase […]

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1 week ago We can’t afford to lose our Indigenous languages – Atwima Nwabiagya North MP

The Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Frank Yeboah, has called on Ghanaians to prioritise the preservation of their indigenous languages, emphasising their crucial role in national identity and cultural heritage.

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