18 h. ago Mahama praises EPA boss as sole woman on reconstituted Lands Commission Board

President John Dramani Mahama has hailed the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, as a “rare species” and a “highly capable leader”, praising her as the only woman appointed to the newly reconstituted Lands Commission Board.

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5 d. ago Policy Experts Praise Mahama’s Plan to Remove Foreign Retail Investment Barriers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-experts-praise-mahamas-plan-to-remove-foreign-retail-investment-barriers/IMANI Africa has thrown its support behind President John Mahama’s decision to eliminate the $1 million minimum capital requirement for foreign trading companies, calling it a transformative reform that could revitalize Ghana’s retail sector. The policy think tank describes the move as a “bold shift” away from protectionist measures that have limited competition and consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-experts-praise-mahamas-plan-to-remove-foreign-retail-investment-barriers/

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6 d. ago Sam Jonah applauds Mahama’s commitment to democracy amid third

Ghanaian statesman and business leader, Sir Sam Jonah, praised President John Mahama for what he described as an unwavering commitment to democratic principles.

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7 d. ago Southern Africa Seeks Investment to Power Global Energy Shift

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/southern-africa-seeks-investment-to-power-global-energy-shift/A new assessment reveals that Southern Africa’s mineral wealth remains largely untapped despite containing resources essential for worldwide renewable energy development. The region holds nearly 30 percent of critical minerals needed for clean technology but attracts less than 10 percent of global exploration investment. The World Economic Forum report examines investment barriers across 10 countries […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/southern-africa-seeks-investment-to-power-global-energy-shift/

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7 d. ago Singapore President commends Mahama’s leadership in tackling economic challenges

Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has praised Ghana's President John Mahama for his leadership in addressing economic challenges and promoting job creation.

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1 week ago Experts Push for National Agroecology Policy to Reshape Ghana’s Farming

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-push-for-national-agroecology-policy-to-reshape-ghanas-farming/Agricultural specialists are pressing the government to develop a comprehensive national agroecology policy, positioning it as crucial for sustainable farming and climate resilience across Ghana’s predominantly smallholder agricultural sector. The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development hosted a national dialogue where experts reviewed recent research on farming practices and policy frameworks. Their findings revealed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-push-for-national-agroecology-policy-to-reshape-ghanas-farming/

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1 week ago Experts Demand Urgent PPP Framework Overhaul to Boost Ghana Infrastructure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-demand-urgent-ppp-framework-overhaul-to-boost-ghana-infrastructure/Leading policy experts and private sector representatives have called for sweeping reforms to Ghana’s Public-Private Partnership regulatory framework, arguing that current structures are hindering the country’s ability to deliver critical infrastructure projects and attract investment. The recommendations emerged from the 2nd PPP Expert Panel Roundtable held at the British Council in Accra, where participants warned […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/experts-demand-urgent-ppp-framework-overhaul-to-boost-ghana-infrastructure/

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1 week ago Expert Calls for Dramatic Cut in Ghana’s Rice Import Dependence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-calls-for-dramatic-cut-in-ghanas-rice-import-dependence/Ghana spends GH¢6.8 billion annually importing rice while local mills sit nearly empty. This economic contradiction has prompted one agricultural expert to call for aggressive policy changes that could slash foreign rice purchases by up to 70% within five years. Dr. Frank Ackah from the University of Cape Coast’s Department of Crop Science argues that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-calls-for-dramatic-cut-in-ghanas-rice-import-dependence/

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1 week ago Ghana Would Prosper Without Cocoa Board, Policy Expert Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-would-prosper-without-cocoa-board-policy-expert-claims/Ghana’s economy would improve significantly if the country abolished its cocoa regulatory authority, according to a leading policy analyst who argues the institution has become a costly burden rather than a benefit to farmers. Kofi Bentil, Vice-President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, contends that dismantling the Ghana Cocoa Board would unleash better outcomes for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-would-prosper-without-cocoa-board-policy-expert-claims/

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2 w. ago Mahama Urges African Leaders to Ease Regulations to Spur Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-african-leaders-to-ease-regulations-to-spur-growth/President John Mahama has called on African governments to reduce bureaucratic barriers that hinder private sector innovation and investment. Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, he warned that over-regulation is stifling economic potential and driving away businesses. Mahama emphasized that the private sector should be viewed as a development partner, not an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-african-leaders-to-ease-regulations-to-spur-growth/

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2 w. ago Mahama hails fintech youth for solving problems governments couldn’t

President John Mahama has praised young Africans in the fintech space for creating solutions to problems that governments have struggled to address for decades.

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3 w. ago Political Feuds Blamed for Deadly Ghana Mine Inspection Flight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-feuds-blamed-for-deadly-ghana-mine-inspection-flight/A leading policy expert claims partisan politics directly contributed to a helicopter crash that killed eight senior Ghanaian officials during an anti-illegal mining mission. Professor Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), asserts that “needless partisanship” in tackling illegal mining, locally called galamsey, set the stage for the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-feuds-blamed-for-deadly-ghana-mine-inspection-flight/

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