3 d. ago Ghana’s parliament wins top honour at PICCASO awards Africa for data protection leadership

Efforts to strengthen data protection and digital rights across the continent have received renewed attention as the PICCASO Awards Africa honoured individuals and organisations championing privacy and responsible technology use.

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4 d. ago Africa basketball festival to be hosted outside Ghana for the first time in 2027

The Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) is set for a major transformation, as organisers have confirmed that the event will be hosted outside Ghana for the first time in 2027. The announcement was made during the official launch of the 2025 edition on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at the University of Ghana Basketball Court in Legon. […]

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4 d. ago EGP Report Exposes Deepening Debt Crisis; Warns Ghana Risks Another Economic Meltdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/A new report by the Economic Governance Platform (EGP) has issued a stark warning on Ghana’s worsening debt crisis, urging government to adopt urgent, far-reaching reforms to restore fiscal stability and prevent another cycle of economic collapse. Launching the study in Accra during a High Level Policy Dialogue on Economic Governance, Abdulkarim Mohammed, Coordinator of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/

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4 d. ago Inflation falls for 11th straight month to 6.3% in November 2025 — GSS

Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the eleventh consecutive month, easing to 6.3% in November 2025 from 8.0% in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, who presented the data in Accra, said the decline was driven largely by […]

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5 d. ago Biometric ID Systems Blocking Millions from Essential Services Across Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/biometric-id-systems-blocking-millions-from-essential-services-across-africa/Millions of Africans cannot access fundamental rights and essential services as governments impose biometric digital identification systems requiring citizens to provide fingerprints, iris scans and personal data before receiving healthcare, education or social protection payments. A comprehensive new report reveals these systems lack adequate legal protections and exclude vulnerable populations despite costing over one billion […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/biometric-id-systems-blocking-millions-from-essential-services-across-africa/

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1 week ago Ghana Begins National Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Readiness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-national-assessment-of-artificial-intelligence-readiness/A national assessment of Ghana’s artificial intelligence readiness has begun using the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), as the country moves to build stronger governance systems for emerging technologies. The initiative, funded by the European Commission, was launched in Accra with participation from government agencies, academia, civil society, and private sector stakeholders. In remarks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-national-assessment-of-artificial-intelligence-readiness/

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1 week ago Youth Network Demands Greater Participation in Mission 300 Energy Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-network-demands-greater-participation-in-mission-300-energy-programme/The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) has called on government to prioritise youth participation and significantly expand financing for green entrepreneurship as Ghana implements its Mission 300 Energy Compact. At a news conference in Accra, Chibeze Ezekiel, Executive Coordinator of SYND, commended government for recognising the National Energy Compact in the 2026 Budget and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-network-demands-greater-participation-in-mission-300-energy-programme/

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1 week ago Enhancing partnership for health financial hardship protection

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enhancing-partnership-for-health-financial-hardship-protection/To strengthen health systems and help protect people from economic strain when seeking care, the World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC) are deepening collaboration to improve how countries measure health spending and monitor financial protection. By enhancing health data quality, this partnership is helping governments […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enhancing-partnership-for-health-financial-hardship-protection/

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1 week ago Statistical Service Releases Detailed District Development Reports

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/statistical-service-releases-detailed-district-development-reports/The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released six district level thematic reports using the Small Area Estimation (SAE) method, marking a significant step toward improving evidence based planning, social protection and development targeting across all 261 districts. The reports combine data from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) and the 2021 Population and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/statistical-service-releases-detailed-district-development-reports/

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1 week ago Ghana Recruits Extension Officers to Bridge Agricultural Service Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-recruits-extension-officers-to-bridge-agricultural-service-gap/The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is recruiting 400 new agricultural extension agents and deploying 10,000 National Service personnel over four years to close Ghana’s longstanding extension gap and improve farmer productivity across the country. Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku announced the initiative at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency in Accra […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-recruits-extension-officers-to-bridge-agricultural-service-gap/

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1 week ago Ghana Installs Weather Stations to Boost Climate Smart Agriculture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-installs-weather-stations-to-boost-climate-smart-agriculture/Ghana has installed 20 automated weather stations as part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience and improve agricultural planning through real-time data collection and enhanced forecasting capabilities. Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku announced the installation during the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency in Accra on Monday, describing the technology as a significant upgrade […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-installs-weather-stations-to-boost-climate-smart-agriculture/

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1 week ago PICCASO Awards Africa set to honour leaders in Data Protection, Privacy and Cyber Governance in Accra

Ghana will host one of the world’s most respected recognitions in data governance and privacy as the PICCASO Awards Africa makes its debut in Accra this December, celebrating institutions and individuals shaping the continent’s digital trust landscape.

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1 week ago President Mahama hasn’t asked contractor on Accra–Kumasi bypass to stop work – Roads Minister

Roads Minister Governs Agbodza has dismissed claims that construction work on the Accra–Kumasi bypass has been halted, insisting that President John Mahama has not directed any contractor to stop work.

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1 week ago CWG Ghana Secures International Information Security Certification

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cwg-ghana-secures-international-information-security-certification/CWG Ghana Limited has attained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), following a rigorous independent audit of its operations. The certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to data protection, operational resilience, and international best practices in cybersecurity. Managing Director Harriet Yartey, who also serves as Vice President for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cwg-ghana-secures-international-information-security-certification/

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1 week ago Gov’t close to finalising financing model for Accra–Kumasi expressway – Roads Minister

The government is close to finalising the financing model for the ambitious Accra–Kumasi Expressway, according to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza.

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1 week ago GIFEC CEO Attributes Cheerful Ghanaians to Economic Stabilization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gifec-ceo-attributes-cheerful-ghanaians-to-economic-stabilization/Dr Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC), has claimed every Ghanaian now looks cheerful due to the current government’s economic management. Speaking on Accra-based Channel 1 television, Computer stated the economy has been stabilized after previously being in distress. He explained that Ghanaians […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gifec-ceo-attributes-cheerful-ghanaians-to-economic-stabilization/

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2 w. ago Elders Plead For CJ, CCG, IGP Intervention In Ngleshie Alata Paramount Chieftaincy Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/elders-plead-for-cj-ccg-igp-intervention-in-ngleshie-alata-paramount-chieftaincy-dispute/Elders and youth groups of the Ngleshie Alata Royal Stool at James Town in Accra have renewed their calls on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP,) Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), Chief Justice, Ghana Judicial Service, National Security Agencies, Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, Ghana Bar Association, Minister of Local Government and Religious Affairs, Interior Minister, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/elders-plead-for-cj-ccg-igp-intervention-in-ngleshie-alata-paramount-chieftaincy-dispute/

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2 w. ago Opposition Challenges New Expressway Plan Over Unfinished Dualisation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-challenges-new-expressway-plan-over-unfinished-dualisation/The debate over major road infrastructure intensified during the 2026 Budget discussions when opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Francis Asenso Boakye challenged the government’s plan to pursue a new Accra to Kumasi Expressway while the ongoing dualisation of the existing highway remains incomplete at 64 percent completion. The former Minister of Roads and Highways and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-challenges-new-expressway-plan-over-unfinished-dualisation/

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2 w. ago Ghana Prioritizes Agricultural Transformation to Drive Economic Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-prioritizes-agricultural-transformation-to-drive-economic-growth/Government officials, academics and industry experts gathered in Accra to chart a roadmap for agricultural modernization, positioning the sector as central to Ghana’s economic future and youth employment strategy. The Agriculture Modernization Conference, held at the Accra City Hotel under the theme “Innovative Agricultural Transformation and Sustainable Growth in Africa,” brought together stakeholders to address […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-prioritizes-agricultural-transformation-to-drive-economic-growth/

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2 w. ago Accra–Kumasi expressway will cut travel time significantly — KNUST Architect

An Urban Designer and Architect at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Charles Essel, has thrown his support behind the government’s plan to construct a new expressway linking Accra and Kumasi.

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