17 h. ago PIAC Extends Petroleum Revenue Transparency Drive to Market Traders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/piac-extends-petroleum-revenue-transparency-drive-to-market-traders/The Public Interest and Accountability Committee has launched targeted outreach to market women in Accra, responding to complaints that ordinary citizens remain uninformed about petroleum revenue spending despite 15 years of commercial oil production. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong told PIAC officials during Friday’s engagement that no authority has ever explained how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/piac-extends-petroleum-revenue-transparency-drive-to-market-traders/

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17 h. ago Market Women Call for Clear Information on Petroleum Revenue Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/Market women in Ghana’s capital are calling for clearer, more accessible information on petroleum revenue spending since oil production began in 2010, highlighting persistent communication gaps between authorities and local traders. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong stated during an engagement with PIAC that traders have long lacked information about government spending of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/

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4 d. ago Kejetia traders push back as KMA cracks down on unauthorised market trading

Confusion erupted at the Kejetia Market as traders illegally occupying spaces at the market fiercely resisted attempts by a Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly taskforce to seize their goods during a decongestion exercise. The traders had insisted they’ve been asked to pay a service fee to occupy the alleyways at the market, but the assembly refuted the claims arguing no such authorization had been given.

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2 w. ago Kejetia Market Operating Without Board Since 2023, Traders Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kejetia-market-operating-without-board-since-2023-traders-warn/The President of the Federation of Kumasi Traders has called for urgent government intervention after Kumasi City Market Limited (KCML) has been operating without a functioning board of directors since 2023, leaving critical decisions at the Kejetia Market in limbo. Nana Akwasi Prempeh described the situation as alarming, warning that governance gaps are putting West […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kejetia-market-operating-without-board-since-2023-traders-warn/

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2 w. ago Bank of Ghana Governor Takes Currency Care Campaign to Makola Traders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-governor-takes-currency-care-campaign-to-makola-traders/Makola Market transformed into an open classroom on Friday when Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama and Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni left their offices to educate traders on proper currency handling. The visit formed part of the Cedi@60 celebration marking six decades of Ghana’s national currency. The November 21, 2025 outreach brought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-governor-takes-currency-care-campaign-to-makola-traders/

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2 w. ago Ghana Businesses Prepare for eCedi as Digital Currency Rollout Nears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-businesses-prepare-for-ecedi-as-digital-currency-rollout-nears/Ghana’s business community is positioning itself for a major transformation in payments as the Bank of Ghana prepares to launch the eCedi, a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) expected to change how companies receive money, pay workers, manage cash flow and interact with customers. From small shops and market traders to fintech startups and large […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-businesses-prepare-for-ecedi-as-digital-currency-rollout-nears/

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2 w. ago Manhyia District Hospital pushes for expansion of Mother and Baby Unit  

Award-winning Afrobeats singer Wendy Shay has once again captured hearts with her generosity. The ‘Too Late’ hitmaker made a surprise visit to Kasoa Market, gifting thousands of cedis to local traders ahead of her highly anticipated end-of-year show, Shay Concert 2025.

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2 w. ago Wendy Shay donates to Kasoa traders ahead of Shay Concert 2025

Music diva Wendy Shay visited the Kasoa market this week and made a public donation to traders as part of her community engagement activities ahead of Shay Concert 2025.

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2 w. ago Wendy Shay donates 25K to 50 traders at Kasoa Market ahead of Saturday’s Shay Concert 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wendy-shay-donates-25k-to-50-traders-at-kasoa-market-ahead-of-saturdays-shay-concert-2025/Wendy Shay’s new gesture has social media buzzing again. The award-winning Afrobeats singer made a bold statement at the Kasoa market by gifting thousands of cedis to traders ahead of her major end-of-year show, Shay Concert 2025. When it comes to spreading positivity, no one does it quite like the ‘Too Late’ hitmaker. She paid […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wendy-shay-donates-25k-to-50-traders-at-kasoa-market-ahead-of-saturdays-shay-concert-2025/

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2 w. ago Fifteen Truckloads of Onions Worth GH¢3.1 Million Spoil at Accra Market

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifteen-truckloads-of-onions-worth-gh%c2%a23-1-million-spoil-at-accra-market/Onion traders at the Adjen Kotoku Market in Accra are counting massive losses after fifteen truckloads of produce valued at 3.1 million Ghana cedis (GHC) rotted due to transportation delays, poor infrastructure, and inadequate storage facilities. The crisis unfolded over several weeks when multiple shipments of onions imported from Nigeria arrived late after enduring difficult […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifteen-truckloads-of-onions-worth-gh%c2%a23-1-million-spoil-at-accra-market/

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3 w. ago AMA warns of health threats as traders defy sanitation directives at Agbogbloshie Market

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has sounded the alarm over “rising health risks” at the city’s Agbogbloshie Yam Market, where traders continue to sell food along open drains and trash-filled walkways despite months of warnings and cleanup exercises.

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3 w. ago AMA arrests 12 sanitation offenders; warns of health threats at Agbogbloshie Market

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) says it’s sounding the alarm over “rising health risks” at the city’s Agbogbloshie Yam Market, where traders continue to sell food along open drains and trash-filled walkways despite months of warnings and cleanup exercises.

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3 w. ago Finance Minister Says Economic Stabilisation Efforts Bearing Fruit After Takoradi Consultation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-says-economic-stabilisation-efforts-bearing-fruit-after-takoradi-consultation/Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said that government’s efforts to stabilise the economy are beginning to bear fruit following his engagement with traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle. Ahead of the presentation of the 2026 Budget, Dr. Forson engaged traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle as part of his stakeholder consultations. The Finance Minister described […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-says-economic-stabilisation-efforts-bearing-fruit-after-takoradi-consultation/

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4 w. ago Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Consults Traders as Ghana Prepares 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-dr-cassiel-ato-forson-consults-traders-as-ghana-prepares-2026-budget/Ahead of the presentation of the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson engaged traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle, seeking firsthand insights from market women and other stakeholders. Describing the encounter as the highlight of his visit to the Western Region, Dr. Forson said the discussions were both humbling and inspiring. “It was clear […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-dr-cassiel-ato-forson-consults-traders-as-ghana-prepares-2026-budget/

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4 w. ago Finance Minister engages Takoradi market women ahead of 2026 Budget

Ahead of the presentation of the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has engaged traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle as part of his stakeholder consultations.

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