8 h. ago GREDA President pushes for swift reduction in interest rates

“Our sector cannot unlock its full potential until interest rates are brought down to realistic levels,” he said. “We need urgent, decisive action, not gradual adjustments. A rapid reduction will not only support developers but also empower ordinary citizens who dream of owning a home.”

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31 h. ago Prof Lumumba blames illegal mining on governance failure, calls for urgent action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prof-lumumba-blames-illegal-mining-on-governance-failure-calls-for-urgent-action/Pan Africanist and Governance Expert Prof Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba has blamed illegal small scale mining, known as galamsey, on governance failure in Ghana. Speaking at a virtual environmental conference, the renowned legal practitioner emphasized that the time to act against the menace is now. Prof Lumumba made these remarks at a conference organized by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prof-lumumba-blames-illegal-mining-on-governance-failure-calls-for-urgent-action/

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64 h. ago Minority calls for urgent action to shield farmers from rising production challenges

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the mounting challenges facing Ghanaian farmers and fishers, warning that rising production costs and logistical barriers are eroding competitiveness and threatening livelihoods.

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4 d. ago Dear Mahama series: Agona Nyakrom Traditional Council calls on gov’t to take action on galamsey

Central Region chiefs of the Agona Nyakrom Traditional Area are calling on the government to take urgent action against the resurgence of illegal mining in the area.

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9 d. ago Afenyo Markin Demands Finance Minister Withdraw Defective Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-demands-finance-minister-withdraw-defective-budget/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin has called on Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to withdraw the 2026 budget statement, citing multiple errors in the document including references to ministries that have been scrapped or renamed by the current government. The Effutu Member of Parliament made the demand during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, November 28, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-demands-finance-minister-withdraw-defective-budget/

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1 week ago Ngleshie Alata Elders Demand Urgent State Action as Paramount Dispute Deepens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ngleshie-alata-elders-demand-urgent-state-action-as-paramount-dispute-deepens/Elders and youth groups of the Ngleshie Alata Royal Stool at James Town, Accra, have renewed urgent appeals to national authorities to intervene in what they describe as a looming security threat arising from the protracted paramount chieftaincy dispute in the Ngleshie Alata Traditional Area. The groups are calling on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ngleshie-alata-elders-demand-urgent-state-action-as-paramount-dispute-deepens/

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2 w. ago Mahma Ayariga Draws Sharp Contrast With Past Administration as Government Hardens Stance on Galamsey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahma-ayariga-draws-sharp-contrast-with-past-administration-as-government-hardens-stance-on-galamsey/The debate over illegal mining resurfaced in Parliament after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga declared that the government will not spare any official found complicit in galamsey operations. His comments signal a tougher posture by the Mahama-led administration amid nationwide concerns about environmental degradation. The statement was triggered by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh’s call for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahma-ayariga-draws-sharp-contrast-with-past-administration-as-government-hardens-stance-on-galamsey/

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2 w. ago Mahama Ayariga Draws Sharp Contrast With Past Administration as Government Hardens Stance on Galamsey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahma-ayariga-draws-sharp-contrast-with-past-administration-as-government-hardens-stance-on-galamsey/The debate over illegal mining resurfaced in Parliament after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga declared that the government will not spare any official found complicit in galamsey operations. His comments signal a tougher posture by the Mahama-led administration amid nationwide concerns about environmental degradation. The statement was triggered by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh’s call for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahma-ayariga-draws-sharp-contrast-with-past-administration-as-government-hardens-stance-on-galamsey/

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2 w. ago Nicki Minaj urges action on attacks on christians in Nigeria during UN appearance

Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj used a high-profile United Nations forum in New York to call attention to claims of mounting attacks on christians in Nigeria and to press for urgent international action.

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2 w. ago Deputy minority leader urges government to release 400 million cedis for women’s bank

Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has called on the government to ensure that the 400 million cedis allocated to the Women’s Bank in the 2025 budget is released without delay.

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3 w. ago Minority calls for collaborative spirit ahead of crucial 2026 Budget discussions

As Ghana prepares for critical discussions surrounding the 2026 Budget, the Minority has urged legislators to approach these deliberations with an open mind, emphasising the importance of learning, collaboration, and community service.

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3 w. ago Belém Health Action Plan: A new global health blueprint finds urgent relevance in Africa

The launch of the Belem Health Action Plan at COP30 was anchored by a stark, simple statement from UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell: "We're reminded of the deep connection between human health and the health of our planet."

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3 w. ago NPP Primaries: Kennedy Agyapong launches tribal tirade; calls for Akans to reject minorities

NPP flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong has launched a controversial tribal tirade in his latest campaign message to party delegates. Addressing NPP delegates in Kyebi, in the Abuakwa South constituency of the Eastern Region on Wednesday, Mr. Agyapong urged Akans to rise up and reject minority tribes in the country to claim what he described as their rightful place in the NPP flagbearer race.

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3 w. ago Minority demands full disclosure on August 6 Military helicopter crash report

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for full transparency and disclosure regarding the preliminary findings of the August 6 military helicopter crash.

Events

3 w. ago Full Statement: Minority calls for a pause in approval of Justice Baffoe

The Minority in Parliament has urged a pause in the approval of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice, citing ongoing judicial proceedings related to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

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3 w. ago Health Advocates Push for Accelerated Cervical Cancer Prevention

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-advocates-push-for-accelerated-cervical-cancer-prevention/Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA Consult) has called for urgent nationwide action to combat cervical cancer, particularly in lower income areas, as Ghana works toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) by 2030. Executive Director Francis Ameyibor emphasized that the country must accelerate efforts ensuring healthy lives and promoting well being for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-advocates-push-for-accelerated-cervical-cancer-prevention/

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3 w. ago Reopen talks now – Minority demands fair pay that reflects true cost of living

The Minority in Parliament is calling on government to immediately reopen negotiations with Organised Labour following what it describes as an “unjust” 9% salary increase for public sector workers.

Economics

3 w. ago Prioritise women’s empowerment and strengthen literacy in rural areas – Dakar Health Forum

African leaders, researchers and civil society actors have called for urgent action to prioritise women’s empowerment and strengthen literacy in rural areas as part of efforts to achieve health sovereignty on the continent. The call was made in Dakar, Senegal, at the closing of the 8th Forum and Prix Galien Africa, which culminated in the […]

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4 w. ago Brazil Warns World Nears Climate Tipping Points Before COP30

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/brazil-warns-world-nears-climate-tipping-points-before-cop30/Ahead of the COP30 climate summit scheduled for November 10 to 21 in Belém, Brazil, the incoming COP30 President André Aranha Corrêa do Lago has issued a warning that the world is approaching decisive climate tipping points requiring urgent international action to keep the 1.5 degree Celsius global warming limit within reach. In statements addressed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/brazil-warns-world-nears-climate-tipping-points-before-cop30/

Events

4 w. ago  Asantehene Calls for National Conversation on the Future of Journalism Amid Digital Disruption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-calls-for-national-conversation-on-the-future-of-journalism-amid-digital-disruption/The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has voiced deep concern over the growing dominance of new media and its potential to undermine the foundation of traditional journalism in Ghana. He called for urgent, collective action to protect the credibility and sustainability of the nation’s media landscape. Delivering an address at a dinner in honour of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-calls-for-national-conversation-on-the-future-of-journalism-amid-digital-disruption/

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