5 h. ago Cudjoe Questions NPP Intellectual Capacity After Electoral Defeat

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cudjoe-questions-npp-intellectual-capacity-after-electoral-defeat/Franklin Cudjoe, founding president of policy think tank IMANI Africa, has publicly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he describes as a decline in intellectual caliber, stating that the once vibrant opposition now comprises mostly uninspiring personnel. The policy analyst made the assessment December 28 in a social media post reflecting on the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cudjoe-questions-npp-intellectual-capacity-after-electoral-defeat/

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4 d. ago Former German Footballer Dies After Montenegro Chairlift Malfunction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-german-footballer-dies-after-montenegro-chairlift-malfunction/Former professional footballer Sebastian Hertner has died following a chairlift accident at a ski resort in northern Montenegro, with his wife witnessing the tragedy that claimed his life at age 34. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 21, at the Savin Kuk ski resort near Žabljak, where Hertner was on holiday with his wife in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-german-footballer-dies-after-montenegro-chairlift-malfunction/

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5 d. ago AI Satellites Transform Earth Observation and Disaster Response

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-satellites-transform-earth-observation-and-disaster-response/Artificial intelligence (AI) powered satellites are fundamentally changing how humanity monitors Earth, moving from passive data collection to intelligent real time analysis that can save lives during disasters and improve agricultural productivity. Space agencies and researchers report that AI integrated satellites now process terabytes of information directly in orbit, sending only actionable insights to ground […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-satellites-transform-earth-observation-and-disaster-response/

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6 d. ago Wontumi allegedly used forged receipt to mislead Exim Bank on GH₵4m equipment purchase – AG

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice has disclosed that Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, forged a receipt to falsely claim that farming and earth-moving equipment worth GH¢4 million had been purchased under a Ghana Exim Bank loan facility.

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7 d. ago IMANI Welcomes Sliding Scale Royalty but Questions Starting Rate for Lithium

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-welcomes-sliding-scale-royalty-but-questions-starting-rate-for-lithium/Policy think tank IMANI Africa praised the adoption of a sliding scale royalty system for lithium mining reaching 12 percent maximum but expressed disappointment with the 7 percent starting rate, arguing current market conditions justify a higher initial royalty for Ghana’s emerging lithium sector. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah laid […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-welcomes-sliding-scale-royalty-but-questions-starting-rate-for-lithium/

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7 d. ago Energy Think Tank Raises Concerns Over Management of Ghana Oil Blocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/The Africa Centre for Energy Policy has questioned the management of Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, alleging oil exploration companies maintain dormant blocks through extensions that may violate Petroleum Agreement terms and undermine sector development. Executive Director Ben Boakye stated during a recent policy discussion that most contracted oil blocks have seen minimal exploration activity despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/

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8 d. ago IMANI Questions Petroleum Tax Collection Amid Revenue Leakage Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-petroleum-tax-collection-amid-revenue-leakage-concerns/Policy think tank IMANI Africa has raised concerns about possible revenue leakages in Ghana’s petroleum sector, doubting whether the state collects and accounts for full taxes due from fuel imports and sales. Franklin Cudjoe, founder and president of IMANI Africa, revealed troubling patterns in petroleum taxation data following a meeting with the International Monetary Fund […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-petroleum-tax-collection-amid-revenue-leakage-concerns/

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9 d. ago SpaceX Starlink satellite tumbling toward Earth after malfunction causes propulsion tank rupture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spacex-starlink-satellite-tumbling-toward-earth-after-malfunction-causes-propulsion-tank-rupture/A SpaceX Starlink internet satellite is plunging back toward Earth after suffering a serious malfunction that caused its propulsion system to rupture, the company confirmed Thursday. The anomaly occurred on Wednesday, December 17, when satellite 35956 experienced a loss of communications while operating at 418 kilometers altitude. The malfunction led to venting of the propulsion […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spacex-starlink-satellite-tumbling-toward-earth-after-malfunction-causes-propulsion-tank-rupture/

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1 week ago UCC Awards Degrees To 5100 Distance Education Graduates With Three Satellite Campuses Accredited

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ucc-awards-degrees-to-5100-distance-education-graduates-with-three-satellite-campuses-accredited/The University of Cape Coast (UCC) awarded degrees to 5100 graduands at the first session of its 58th Congregation for the College of Distance Education (CoDE) on Wednesday December 18, with Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Denis Worlanyo Aheto announcing accreditation of three new satellite campuses. The graduation comprised 2268 males representing 44.5 percent and 2832 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ucc-awards-degrees-to-5100-distance-education-graduates-with-three-satellite-campuses-accredited/

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1 week ago Ghana’s 2026 Health Budget rises but falls short of global benchmarks – CHPDA

Ghana’s health budget for 2026 has increased significantly, but it remains below regional and global financing benchmarks required to achieve universal health coverage and key health targets under the Sustainable Development Goals, according to the Center for Health Policy and Development-Africa (CHPDA). The policy think tank says the government has allocated GHS 34.2 billion to […]

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1 week ago Galamsey and betting fuel rising school dropouts in Northern Ghana – Eduwatch

Education policy think tank Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has expressed concern over a growing education crisis in northern Ghana, disclosing that nearly 70 per cent of children aged 12 to 17 who are out of school have dropped out largely due to illegal mining and betting activities.

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2 w. ago IERPP warns of slowing, fragile growth as Ghana records 5.5% GDP expansion in Q3 2025

The Institute for Economic Research, Public and Policy (IERPP) has raised concerns about Ghana’s latest GDP figures, warning that the headline growth of 5.5% recorded in the third quarter of 2025 masks weakening underlying economic conditions and deepening structural vulnerabilities. In a position paper released by the institute, led by Prof. Isaac Boadi of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), the think tank argues that the economy is “expanding on the surface but losing momentum underneath,” pointing to slowing growth across key sectors and increasing exposure to external and domestic risks.

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2 w. ago IMANI raises red flag over 45% profit margin in withdrawn lithium agreement

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has urged Parliament to conduct an independent profitability assessment of the Ewoyaa lithium project, warning that the foreign partners stand to make profit margins of up to 45% even before taxes far above global industry averages.

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2 w. ago IMANI Africa files RTI request seeking full disclosure on 2026 SIM registration exercise

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has filed a Right to Information (RTI) request demanding comprehensive details on the government’s proposed nationwide SIM registration exercise, scheduled to roll out in early 2026.

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2 w. ago To live well and die successfully, marry – Rev. Daniel Annan urges Ghanaians

Resident Pastor of the Universal Gospel Church, Reverend Daniel Annan, has stirred conversation with a bold assertion that anyone who hopes to “live well on earth and die successfully” must prioritise marriage.

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2 w. ago Halt ratification of revised lithium agreement between Ghana and Barari

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged Parliament to halt the ratification of the Revised Lithium Agreement between Ghana and Barari, currently before the House. According to the economic and policy think tank, this is critical because the agreement in its current form is not only a continuation of the colonial-type agreements Ghana has […]

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2 w. ago IMANI files RTI request seeking details on new nationwide SIM registration

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has filed a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking full disclosure on the government’s planned nationwide SIM registration exercise set to begin in early 2026. The group says the move is necessary to ensure transparency, legality, and data protection ahead of the rollout. In a request submitted on Monday, December 8, 2025, to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, IMANI asked for documents covering the legal basis of the new registration regime, technical design, biometric verification systems, procurement records, and oversight arrangements. The request was received by the Minister’s secretary, the think tank confirmed.

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2 w. ago West Africa’s Coup Season Should Alarm Ghana: Politics Turns On Moments, Not Models

Politics often pivots on moments of rupture, and it is in those ruptures that new political calculations are made. West Africa is now living through such a moment. The recent celebration of Burkina Faso’s governance experiment, praised even in circles far beyond the continent, has created a dangerous psychological opening across the sub-region. Whether we […]

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2 w. ago Competition Bill Remains Unpassed Twenty Years After Initial Drafting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/competition-bill-remains-unpassed-twenty-years-after-initial-drafting/CUTS International is raising concerns over prolonged delays in passage of Ghana’s Competition Bill, which has gathered dust for 20 years after being drafted in 2005. The policy think tank highlighted the stark contrast between the bill’s stagnation and the successful implementation of the National Petroleum Authority Act, which was drafted the same year and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/competition-bill-remains-unpassed-twenty-years-after-initial-drafting/

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2 w. ago CUTS International pressures parliament to expedite consumer protection and competition laws

Policy think tank CUTS International has urged the Ghanaian government and Parliament to act swiftly in enacting the country’s long-awaited Consumer Protection and Competition Laws, stressing that the continued delays leave citizens vulnerable and undermine investor confidence.

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