17 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

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6 d. ago Insurance Sector Shows Growth Despite Inflation Eroding Real Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-sector-shows-growth-despite-inflation-eroding-real-gains/Ghana’s insurance industry recorded nominal revenue and asset growth in 2024, but inflation averaging over 23 percent throughout the year nearly erased real value gains across most segments, according to the National Insurance Commission annual report released two weeks ago. The National Insurance Commission (NIC) described the industry’s performance as “impressive” despite sharp economic headwinds, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-sector-shows-growth-despite-inflation-eroding-real-gains/

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8 d. ago Business Chamber Urges Government to Prioritise Partnerships Over Borrowing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-chamber-urges-government-to-prioritise-partnerships-over-borrowing/The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the government to expand public private partnerships rather than resume heavy borrowing to fund national development projects. GNCCI President Mr Stephane Miezan told business leaders and policymakers at the 6th Chamber National Dialogue Series in Accra that partnerships with domestic private sector investors […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-chamber-urges-government-to-prioritise-partnerships-over-borrowing/

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9 d. ago Think Tank Calls for Market Reforms in Cement and Gas Sectors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-calls-for-market-reforms-in-cement-and-gas-sectors/IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has released a comprehensive report warning that government interventions in Ghana’s cement and liquefied petroleum gas industries risk undermining market competition and private sector growth despite intentions to protect consumers and enhance safety. The November 2025 study examines two major policy initiatives: the Ghana Standards Authority (Pricing of Cement) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-calls-for-market-reforms-in-cement-and-gas-sectors/

Economics

1 week ago ‘The money has nowhere to go’ – Badu Aboagye pushes banks to drive private sector growth

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mark Badu Aboagye, says banks have run out of excuses not to lend to the private sector.

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1 week ago The money has nowhere to go – Badu Aboagye urges banks to channel funds into private sector growth

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mark Badu Aboagye, says banks have run out of excuses not to lend to the private sector.

Politics

1 week ago Ghlobal Diaspora Council appoints Prof Douglas Boateng as Chair of Homeland Fund Committee

The Ghlobal Diaspora Council (GDC) has appointed Professor Douglas K. Boateng as Chair of the Ghlobal Homeland Fund Implementation Committee (GHFIC), the body tasked with setting up the Ghlobal Homeland Fund — a new private-sector–driven investment vehicle intended to mobilise resources from the Ghanaian Diaspora for national development.

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1 week ago MoGCSP, UNFPA, GPRTU launches 2025 16 Days of Activism campaign to tackle Gender

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Sammy Adjei, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mogcsp-unfpa-gprtu-launches-2025-16-days-of-activism-campaign-to-tackle-gender-based/The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in partnership with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has launched the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Ghana. The initiative, themed “16 Routes, 16 Stations, 16 Destinations: Public Transport Union Unite Against […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Sammy Adjei, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mogcsp-unfpa-gprtu-launches-2025-16-days-of-activism-campaign-to-tackle-gender-based/

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1 week ago Media Fund Proposal Welcomed by PRINPAG; Association Urges Fast

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/media-fund-proposal-welcomed-by-prinpag-association-urges-fast-track-implementation/The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has lauded the Government of Ghana for proposing the establishment of a National Media Fund aimed at supporting the country’s media industry. According to PRINPAG, the initiative comes at a crucial time when media organisations—especially smaller and privately owned outlets—are struggling with rising operational […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/media-fund-proposal-welcomed-by-prinpag-association-urges-fast-track-implementation/

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2 w. ago Full document: Centre for Policy Scrutiny’s review of 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy

This review, led by a team at the Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS), critically examines the Budget under four priority areas: Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Physical and Human Capital Sector, and Economic Growth and Job Creation.

Events

2 w. ago Ghana’s monthly economic growth expands to 5.1 percent in August

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-monthly-economic-growth-expands-to-5-1-percent-in-august/Ghana’s monthly indicator of economic growth (MIEG) stood at 5.1 percent year on year in August, compared with 4.9 percent a year earlier, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reported on Thursday. Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu said at a press briefing that the services sector maintained a strong performance, recording 9.6 percent growth year on year […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-monthly-economic-growth-expands-to-5-1-percent-in-august/

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2 w. ago Private equity and pension industries spearhead Investments in private sector growth and job creation

Globally, the data and narrative around effective private sector growth strategy is undergoing a significant shift away from big aid from foreign donors.

Society

3 w. ago Ghana’s agribusiness sector poised for growth – Trade Ministry

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry has praised the impact of the Sustainable Employment Through Business (Agribusiness) Programme, implemented by GIZ Ghana, in transforming the sector.

Politics

4 w. ago Local rice glut: Fund rice aggregation to help farmers, not just gold buyers – Miracles Aboagye

Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to adopt a new approach to addressing the ongoing local rice glut by funding private rice aggregators in the same way it supports gold buyers.

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