22 h. ago Africa We Want Summit Highlights Technology and Trade for Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/The 2025 Africa We Want Summit convened entrepreneurs, policymakers and young innovators in Accra to discuss how technology, trade and entrepreneurship can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation through digitalisation and regional integration. Held at Mountville International University College, the summit focused on creating competitive African enterprises under the theme Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/

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42 h. ago Business Leaders Demand Regulatory Reform to Unlock Ghana’s Private Sector Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/Ghana’s economic future depends on transforming public sector agencies from regulatory obstacles into development partners, business leaders and policy experts have warned following research showing compliance costs consume up to 40 percent of enterprise revenue. Seth Adjei Baah, former president of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Peter Bismark Kwofie, executive director […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/

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4 d. ago Volta Region to host National Farmers’ Day as gov’t unveils bold vision for food security

As Ghana prepares for its 41st National Farmers' Day celebration, the government has doubled down on its commitment to make agriculture the cornerstone of the nation's economic revival, signaling a transformative shift in how the country approaches food security and economic growth.

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6 d. ago ’Many would be home if Ghana were half as developed as US’ – Victor Smith urges diasporans to partner investors and return

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has called on Ghanaians living abroad to bring their skills home and partner with investors to support the country’s economic transformation.

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6 d. ago FirstBank Pledges Deeper Investment in Ghana Financial Ecosystem

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firstbank-pledges-deeper-investment-in-ghana-financial-ecosystem/The Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Olusegun Alebiosu, paid a courtesy call on Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to deepening investment in Ghana’s financial ecosystem, strengthening inclusion, and supporting the country’s broader economic transformation agenda. The strategic meeting held at the Bank of Ghana was attended by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firstbank-pledges-deeper-investment-in-ghana-financial-ecosystem/

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9 d. ago AfCFTA chief urges African nations to harness potential for development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Keabetswe Mene has urged African countries to turn their potential into inclusive prosperity.  Addressing participants at the Africa Globalized Investment Summit on Wednesday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, Mene said that the global economy is undergoing profound shifts, from supply chain realignments to digital transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/

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9 d. ago Economic future of Ghana anchors in Volta – BoG deepens community

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has declared that Ghana’s economic transformation will hinge significantly on the dynamism of the Volta Region, describing it as one of the country’s most underestimated engines of growth.

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9 d. ago FirstBank Group CEO pays courtesy call on President Mahama, reaffirms commitment to Ghana’s economic transformation

The Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has reaffirmed the Bank’s firm commitment to partnering with the Government of Ghana to deliver long-term, inclusive, and sustainable economic development.

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1 week ago AfDB and Stanbic IBTC Strengthen Development Finance Partnership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-and-stanbic-ibtc-strengthen-development-finance-partnership/The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Stanbic IBTC Nigeria have reportedly signed a strategic financing agreement during the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, aimed at expanding access to capital for transformative projects across Nigeria’s economy. The partnership, announced during the three day event that ran from November 26 to 28, focuses […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-and-stanbic-ibtc-strengthen-development-finance-partnership/

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1 week ago Mahama Hails GoldBod Success as Economic Transformation Blueprint for Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-hails-goldbod-success-as-economic-transformation-blueprint-for-africa/President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as a demonstration of what asserting sovereignty over natural resources can achieve, highlighting massive improvements in foreign exchange earnings and transparency in the gold trade since the institution’s establishment earlier this year. Speaking at the third African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) Conference in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-hails-goldbod-success-as-economic-transformation-blueprint-for-africa/

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1 week ago Ghana’s Top Entrepreneurs Remain Best Bet for Economic Transformation – CDD Fellow

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-entrepreneurs-remain-best-bet-for-economic-transformation-cdd-fellow/Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana Fellow Dr. Hene Aku Kwapong has made an unapologetic case that Ghana’s top entrepreneurs, whether loved or disliked, represent the country’s strongest shot at achieving real economic transformation. The former Senior Vice President of New York City Economic Development Corporation drew a striking comparison between South Korea’s and Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-entrepreneurs-remain-best-bet-for-economic-transformation-cdd-fellow/

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1 week ago Remote Work Positioned as Strategic Tool for Economic Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remote-work-positioned-as-strategic-tool-for-economic-transformation/Remote work is emerging as a critical lever for boosting productivity, expanding employment and reducing operational costs as Ghana accelerates toward implementing its 24 Hour Economy, with recent local data suggesting transformative potential for the country’s economic future. A 2023 study by the Ghana Employers Association found that 65 percent of businesses reported productivity gains […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remote-work-positioned-as-strategic-tool-for-economic-transformation/

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1 week ago 2026 Budget places growth, jobs and fiscal discipline at centre of Ghana’s economic transformation – Dr. Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has stated that the 2026 Budget marks a new phase in Ghana’s economic transformation, with a strong emphasis on fiscal discipline, growth, and job creation. Speaking at the opening of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Dr. Asiama noted that the budget outlines a clear […]

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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 Achieving science, technology and innovation adoption targets set out in 2026 budget for Ghana

On 13th November 2025, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 National Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament, which featured key priority areas that the government aims to focus on in the ensuing year. The theme for the budget was “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation”.

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2 w. ago Diplomacy is no longer about protocol representation, champagne drinking – Mahama tells new envoys

President John Dramani Mahama has challenged Ghana’s newly commissioned Ambassadors to embrace a modern, results-driven approach to diplomacy, emphasising that the nation’s foreign missions must become engines of economic transformation.

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2 w. ago VAT reforms will ease tax burden on businesses, stimulate investments – Deloitte

Continuing, Deloitte said, given that the 2026 Budget Statement sets the tone for growth, jobs and economic transformation, with the already launched 24-Hour Economy programme as the main vehicle for the targeted economic transformation, one would expect to see notable changes in the projected economic structure via the sectoral contribution to Gross Domestic Product.

Economics

2 w. ago Ghana Calls for Faster Industrialization at Africa Trade Summit Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-faster-industrialization-at-africa-trade-summit-launch/Ghana has launched the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra with a call for African economies to commit to faster industrialization, stronger value addition and a more resilient continental trade architecture. Officials say the event will mark a decisive period for the continent’s economic transformation. Opening the Summit, Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-faster-industrialization-at-africa-trade-summit-launch/

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2 w. ago Economist Says Ghana’s 2026 Budget Achieves Stability But Lacks Transformational Vision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-says-ghanas-2026-budget-achieves-stability-but-lacks-transformational-vision/Ghana has successfully navigated its way out of the 2022 to 2023 fiscal and exchange rate crisis, but the 2026 Budget reflects a preference for consolidation over bold economic transformation, according to Dr. Dennis Nsafoah, Assistant Professor of Economics at Niagara University in New York. The economist, who serves on the Research Committee of Tesah […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-says-ghanas-2026-budget-achieves-stability-but-lacks-transformational-vision/

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2 w. ago Lord Paul Boateng to African Leaders: Put the Youth at the Heart of Policymaking

Lord Paul Boateng, a Member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords, has called on African governments to place young people at the centre of national policy design and implementation. Addressing participants at the KPMG 2026 Post-Budget Forum on Monday, November 17, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation”, Lord Boateng underscored the importance […]

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