17 h. ago TAGG Raises Alarm Over GRA–TRUEDARE Digital Tracking Deal, Demands Full Disclosure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tagg-raises-alarm-over-gra-truedare-digital-tracking-deal-demands-full-disclosure/The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has raised serious concerns over Parliament’s approval of an agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and TRUEDARE Investments Limited for the introduction of a digital customs tracking and artificial intelligence audit system, warning that the deal could impose hidden costs on traders and consumers. In a press statement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tagg-raises-alarm-over-gra-truedare-digital-tracking-deal-demands-full-disclosure/

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65 h. ago Let’s prove our readiness power through deeds, not words – Afenyo

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to shift their focus from post-election sympathy to deliberate action as the party charts a path toward recovery after its 2024 electoral defeat.

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67 h. ago U.S. Commerce flags Ghana’s new mining policy, port delays affecting American firms

Senior officials from the United States Department of Commerce have raised concerns over Ghana’s mining regulations, investor-related bottlenecks, and the status of Ghanaian students in the U.S. during a meeting with Ghana’s Ambassador to Washington, Victor Emmanuel Smith.

Events

69 h. ago US Strike in Nigeria Raises Regional Trade Security Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-strike-in-nigeria-raises-regional-trade-security-concerns/The United States carried out military strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday, placing regional trade risks at the centre of a widening security crisis in West Africa, where Nigeria anchors cross border commerce and transport corridors linking the coast to the Sahel. President Donald Trump said he ordered American forces to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-strike-in-nigeria-raises-regional-trade-security-concerns/

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4 d. ago U.S. lawyer suggests GRA–SML case is politically motivated; says Ofori

Enayat Qasimi, an international legal practitioner and lead counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has described the ongoing GRA–SML case as politically driven, insisting that his client is not attempting to evade justice. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Qasimi argued that investigative authorities, particularly the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), were […]

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4 d. ago “OSP Knew He Was Abroad for Treatment” – Lawyer Questions Red Notice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/osp-knew-he-was-abroad-for-treatment-lawyer-questions-red-notice/Enayat Qasimi, an international legal practitioner and counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has described the ongoing GRA–SML corruption case involving his client as politically motivated, insisting that Ofori-Atta is not attempting to evade justice. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Qasimi argued that investigative authorities, particularly the Office of the Special Prosecutor […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/osp-knew-he-was-abroad-for-treatment-lawyer-questions-red-notice/

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6 d. ago West Africa Editors Society raises concern over court ruling threatening press freedom in Ghana

The West Africa Editors Society (WAES) has expressed concern over what it describes as a growing threat to media freedom in Ghana following a recent court ruling against investigative journalist Innocent Samuel Appiah.

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6 d. ago Volta, Oti pharmacists sound alarm over staff shortages, call for action

Pharmacists in the Volta and Oti Regions are raising concerns over what they describe as an increasingly unbearable workload in public health facilities, calling on the government to urgently recruit more professionals and provide incentives to retain staff in underserved areas.

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6 d. ago Minority raises alarm over mass dismissals, selective justice and contractor payments

The Minority Caucus has raised serious concerns over what it described as partisan governance practices, including mass dismissals of public servants, selective prosecution and discrimination in contractor payments.

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6 d. ago New Ghana Statistical Service report exposes sharp district inequalities in health, hygiene and child welfare

resh data released by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed deep district-level inequalities in access to basic services, health outcomes and social protection, with more than half of children in 53 districts lacking any form of birth registration, raising concerns about exclusion and uneven development across the country.

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6 d. ago Trump image within Epstein files reinstated by US justice department after backlash

Items from the Epstein files, including a photo of Donald Trump, were removed by the justice department from its website because of concerns raised by victims, the deputy attorney general said on Sunday.

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7 d. ago At least 13 photos removed from justice department Epstein files website

Items from the Epstein files, including a photo of Donald Trump, were removed by the Justice Department from its website because of concerns raised by victims, the deputy attorney general said on Sunday.

Culture

7 d. ago Energy Think Tank Raises Concerns Over Management of Ghana Oil Blocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/The Africa Centre for Energy Policy has questioned the management of Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, alleging oil exploration companies maintain dormant blocks through extensions that may violate Petroleum Agreement terms and undermine sector development. Executive Director Ben Boakye stated during a recent policy discussion that most contracted oil blocks have seen minimal exploration activity despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/

Events

8 d. ago IMANI Questions Petroleum Tax Collection Amid Revenue Leakage Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-petroleum-tax-collection-amid-revenue-leakage-concerns/Policy think tank IMANI Africa has raised concerns about possible revenue leakages in Ghana’s petroleum sector, doubting whether the state collects and accounts for full taxes due from fuel imports and sales. Franklin Cudjoe, founder and president of IMANI Africa, revealed troubling patterns in petroleum taxation data following a meeting with the International Monetary Fund […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-petroleum-tax-collection-amid-revenue-leakage-concerns/

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9 d. ago Streetlight theft undermining Accra’s illumination effort – Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has raised concern about the persistent theft and vandalism of streetlight infrastructure, describing it as a major setback to efforts to keep Accra well-lit and safe, especially during the festive season.

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9 d. ago Accra Traders Report Slow Christmas Sales Despite Heavy Market Traffic

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-traders-report-slow-christmas-sales-despite-heavy-market-traffic/Traders in Accra’s Central Business District say sales ahead of Christmas remain slow and uncertain despite heavy human traffic, raising concerns about consumer spending and broader impacts on businesses and the local economy. Bulk purchases have become rare as shoppers limit spending in line with tight budgets, with customer presence not translating into actual purchases […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-traders-report-slow-christmas-sales-despite-heavy-market-traffic/

Economics

9 d. ago Education Minister raises concern over prolonged CETAG strike

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has raised concerns over the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG), warning that it is negatively affecting academic activities across the country.

Politics

1 week ago NPP Presidential Primaries: Joe Osei Owusu warns against use of private security at voting centres

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Elections Committee, Joe Osei Owusu, has raised concerns over the possibility of aspirants in the party’s upcoming presidential primary bringing private security personnel to voting centres.

Events

1 week ago People were leaking information to fraud suspects – Sam George on past failed cybercrime arrests

The Communication Minister, Sam George, has raised concerns about individuals in the previous administration leaking sensitive information to suspected cybercrime targets.

Events

1 week ago Ghana has serious domestic challenges; international charity demands careful scrutiny – Afenyo

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns over the government’s decision to deploy troops and ship relief items to Jamaica for post-hurricane reconstruction, arguing that Ghana’s own unresolved domestic challenges make such international commitments deserving of closer parliamentary scrutiny.

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