35 h. ago Activist Demands Galamsey Crackdown One Month After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/A prominent civil society leader issued an urgent call to President John Mahama for decisive action against illegal mining exactly one month after eight government officials died in a helicopter crash during an anti-galamsey mission. Nana Yaw Boakye Yiadom Opoku Agyemang, Executive Director of the Let Truth Be Told Alliance, published an open letter Friday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/

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3 d. ago Ntim Fordjour cautions against politicising tribal conflicts amid Gbinyiri crisis

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged political leaders to refrain from politicising tribal conflicts, warning that such actions only deepen divisions and worsen insecurity.

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3 d. ago Korle Bu Renews Call for Organ Harvesting Laws to Cut Medical Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korle-bu-renews-call-for-organ-harvesting-laws-to-cut-medical-costs/The Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has reiterated urgent calls for Parliament to pass comprehensive organ harvesting legislation, arguing that current gaps force Ghanaian patients to spend thousands of dollars abroad for treatments available locally. Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam told Parliament’s Health Committee Wednesday that the absence of legal frameworks for organ donation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korle-bu-renews-call-for-organ-harvesting-laws-to-cut-medical-costs/

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3 d. ago ‘You can invest in Ghana with confidence’ – Lands Minister tells investors at Australia mining conference

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has pitched Ghana as the premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment in Africa.

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4 d. ago Sowutuom Chiefs, Elders Point To Official Warnings, Demand Justice After Omanjor Shooting Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sowutuom-chiefs-elders-point-to-official-warnings-demand-justice-after-omanjor-shooting-tragedy/In a somber and urgent press conference held on Wednesday, chiefs and elders of Sowutuom called for swift action from the government and traditional authorities following a fatal shooting at Omanjor. The violence claimed the life of Nii Lartey Kwashie I, the Kwashie-Bu Mantse, and left several others with injuries. Speaking at the Sowutuom Chief’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sowutuom-chiefs-elders-point-to-official-warnings-demand-justice-after-omanjor-shooting-tragedy/

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4 d. ago Akwatia MP applauds EC, security and constituents for successful polls

The Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia, Bernard Baidoo, has hailed the Electoral Commission (EC), security agencies, and residents for ensuring a peaceful and credible by-election.

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5 d. ago Ghana’s SIGA seeks punitive powers to tackle underperforming state companies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-siga-seeks-punitive-powers-to-tackle-underperforming-state-companies/Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority wants stronger legal powers to punish poorly performing state-owned enterprises, citing mounting concerns over chronic inefficiencies that continue to drain public resources. The authority’s 2024 State Ownership Report describes the persistent financial losses across major SOEs as a “clarion call for urgent action” that threatens both individual company viability […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-siga-seeks-punitive-powers-to-tackle-underperforming-state-companies/

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6 d. ago President’s power to appoint Chief Justice must be scrapped – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has renewed calls for urgent constitutional reforms to strengthen judicial independence in Ghana, following the recent removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

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6 d. ago Minister Warns All Major Projects Must Complete Environmental Reviews

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-warns-all-major-projects-must-complete-environmental-reviews/Acting Environment Minister Armah-Kofi Buah has declared that no significant development project will proceed without comprehensive environmental impact assessments. The directive aims to strengthen protection of Ghana’s natural resources amid growing development pressures. Buah delivered the warning while inaugurating new governing boards for the Environmental Protection Authority and Ghana Atomic Energy Commission in Accra. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-warns-all-major-projects-must-complete-environmental-reviews/

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6 d. ago Interior Minister Warns Drug Kingpins at World Hausa Day Celebration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-minister-warns-drug-kingpins-at-world-hausa-day-celebration/Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak issued stern warnings to drug traffickers during World Hausa Day celebrations in Accra, vowing government will deploy security agencies to dismantle networks threatening youth in Zongo communities. The Asawase MP led a high-level government delegation representing President John Mahama at the cultural event. Speaking at the annual celebration, Muntaka highlighted growing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-minister-warns-drug-kingpins-at-world-hausa-day-celebration/

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6 d. ago Ghana’s Election Security Costs Drain Resources from Essential Services

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-election-security-costs-drain-resources-from-essential-services/Ghana spends millions of cedis securing each election while hospitals struggle with broken equipment and understaffed wards, highlighting how political mistrust diverts resources from critical public services. The upcoming Akwatia by-election exemplifies this costly reality. Over 5,500 police officers will deploy for what should be a straightforward constituency vote, requiring substantial spending on accommodation, meals, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-election-security-costs-drain-resources-from-essential-services/

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6 d. ago Cocoa Farmers Demand Higher Prices Despite Government Increase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-farmers-demand-higher-prices-despite-government-increase/Ghana’s largest cocoa farmers association has rejected the government’s newly announced farmgate price, warning that inadequate compensation threatens the sector’s sustainability and could drive more smuggling. The Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association (GCCFA) called for urgent review of the GH¢3,228.75 per 64-kilogram bag price set for the 2025/2026 season. The rate represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-farmers-demand-higher-prices-despite-government-increase/

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7 d. ago Traditional Leaders Seek Monument for Navy Helicopter Crash Site

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traditional-leaders-seek-monument-for-navy-helicopter-crash-site/The Adansi Traditional Council is urging government to transform the site where eight military personnel died in a helicopter crash into a national memorial and tourist destination. Ghana Armed Forces lost all eight occupants when their helicopter crashed in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru-Sikaman on August 6. The tragic incident claimed the lives […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traditional-leaders-seek-monument-for-navy-helicopter-crash-site/

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8 d. ago Court Remands Man Who Threatened Security Forces in Viral Video

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-remands-man-who-threatened-security-forces-in-viral-video/A Juaboso Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Evans Amoako, known locally as Sasso, after he appeared in a viral social media video brandishing a firearm and warning security agencies to stay away from an illegal mining operation. The video, which spread across social media platforms on August 24, showed Amoako holding what appeared […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-remands-man-who-threatened-security-forces-in-viral-video/

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8 d. ago Parks and Gardens boss calls for intentional investment in green spaces

The Head of the Parks and Gardens Unit at the Office of the President, Edem Kojo Doe, has called for the urgent need for deliberate investment in Ghana’s green spaces, describing his department as “a critical key stakeholder in maintaining our environmental, economic, and social sustainability.”

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8 d. ago Volta Regional Minister urges swift action to curb cocoa smuggling

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with security agencies and stakeholders to tackle the growing menace of cocoa smuggling in the region.

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8 d. ago Fact Check: Video shows a joint military exercise in Estonia—not Colombian mercenaries fighting in Sudan

A video clip actually shows part of a joint live-ammunition military exercise conducted by the U.S. armed forces and troops from several European countries in Estonia—contrary to online posts claiming it depicts “Colombian mercenaries” fighting in Al-Fashir, Sudan, “with support from the UAE.

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9 d. ago Ghana and UK deepen cybersecurity cooperation amid rising digital crime

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-uk-deepen-cybersecurity-cooperation-amid-rising-digital-crime/Ghana is strengthening its cybersecurity partnership with Britain as both nations confront escalating digital threats affecting their economies and citizens. Recent high-level discussions between the two countries addressed growing concerns over online fraud, sextortion, and cross-border cybercrime. The Cyber Security Authority met with UK officials from multiple agencies to review Ghana’s current threat environment. Representatives […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-uk-deepen-cybersecurity-cooperation-amid-rising-digital-crime/

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9 d. ago Internal Controls Essential for Business Survival, UBA Ghana Shows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/internal-controls-essential-for-business-survival-uba-ghana-shows/Organizations across Africa are discovering that strategic vision means little without the discipline to execute it properly. Internal controls have emerged as the critical factor separating thriving businesses from those that collapse under preventable failures. These control systems encompass the policies, structures, and mechanisms that protect financial integrity, safeguard resources, and ensure regulatory compliance. Without […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/internal-controls-essential-for-business-survival-uba-ghana-shows/

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1 week ago Parliament Presents Democracy Cup to Military Ahead of September Match

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-presents-democracy-cup-to-military-ahead-of-september-match/The Clerk to Parliament has officially handed over the 2025 Democracy Cup trophy to Ghana Armed Forces leadership, launching ceremonial visits before the annual football match set for September 5. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror presented the trophy during a ceremony in Accra, with Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing receiving it on behalf of Chief of Defence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-presents-democracy-cup-to-military-ahead-of-september-match/

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