12 h. ago Ghana Traders Push Back: “No Father Christmas” in Customs Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-traders-push-back-no-father-christmas-in-customs-deal/By Perdita AGYARKO In a sharply worded statement released on Tuesday, the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) doubled down on its criticism of Parliament’s recent approval of a partnership between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Cyprus‑registered TRUEDARE INVESTMENTS LIMITED. The deal, which introduces a digital customs‑tracking and AI‑audit system as a “no‑additional‑cost” add‑on to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-traders-push-back-no-father-christmas-in-customs-deal/

Politics

64 h. ago Civil Society Leader Says Gold Programme Loss Claims Miss Bigger Picture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/Civil society activist Dr. Steve Manteaw has challenged the narrative surrounding reported 214 million dollar losses in the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) domestic gold purchase programme, arguing that focusing solely on operational costs while ignoring macroeconomic benefits distorts the programme’s actual impact. The natural resource governance expert maintains that critics and some analysts are fixating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/

Politics

3 d. ago Alarm Blows Over Devilish Plot By NPP Lawyer To Seek Removal of Sosu, Laadi Ayamba from GRA Board

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alarm-blows-over-devilish-plot-by-npp-lawyer-to-seek-removal-of-sosu-laadi-ayamba-from-gra-board/A private legal action filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawyer, Mr Tapha Tassah, seeking the removal of two National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Governing Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has generated public debate and criticism. Mr Tassah, a die-hard NPP Lawyer based in Accra, filed a writ […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alarm-blows-over-devilish-plot-by-npp-lawyer-to-seek-removal-of-sosu-laadi-ayamba-from-gra-board/

Politics

4 d. ago US Lawyer Calls Red Notice Against Ken Ofori Atta Unnecessary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-lawyer-calls-red-notice-against-ken-ofori-atta-unnecessary/Enayat Qasimi, the Washington based international lawyer representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta, has criticized the Interpol Red Notice issued against his client, arguing that Ghanaian authorities were fully aware of his whereabouts and that the former minister’s constitutional rights have been violated throughout the investigation. In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-lawyer-calls-red-notice-against-ken-ofori-atta-unnecessary/

Politics

4 d. ago Youth must be critical consumers of political communication – Dr. Adutwum

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister for Education, has challenged Ghanaian youth to be critical consumers of political communication, warning that, much of the negativity dominating political discourse is deliberately crafted to influence votes rather than reflect reality.

Politics

5 d. ago Hunter Biden Criticizes Father’s Presidency on Afghanistan Withdrawal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hunter-biden-criticizes-fathers-presidency-on-afghanistan-withdrawal/Hunter Biden sharply criticized his father’s presidency during a five and a half hour interview on The Shawn Ryan Show aired Monday, December 22, 2025, describing the 2021 withdrawal of United States (US) troops from Afghanistan as an obvious failure. The former first son took aim at former President Joe Biden’s handling of immigration policy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hunter-biden-criticizes-fathers-presidency-on-afghanistan-withdrawal/

Politics

6 d. ago Trade Minister urges manufacturing firms to source locally to drive jobs, industrialisation

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on manufacturing companies operating in Ghana to prioritise local sourcing of raw materials as a critical step toward job creation and sustainable industrialisation.

Politics

7 d. ago Lands Minister Commissions Over 600 Blue Water Guards for Galamsey Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lands-minister-commissions-over-600-blue-water-guards-for-galamsey-fight/The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has commissioned the third cohort of the Blue Water Guards, describing the initiative as a critical step in Ghana’s intensified fight against illegal mining and environmental degradation. The Minister announced that the commissioning took place at the Ezinlibo Naval Base in the Jomoro Municipality, noting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lands-minister-commissions-over-600-blue-water-guards-for-galamsey-fight/

Politics

7 d. ago Peter Obi Criticises Nigerian Lawmakers Over Vote Buying in Primaries

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/peter-obi-criticises-nigerian-lawmakers-over-vote-buying-in-primaries/The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the House of Representatives for failing to criminalise vote buying during party primaries, describing the decision as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, December 21, the former Anambra State governor said many Nigerians had […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/peter-obi-criticises-nigerian-lawmakers-over-vote-buying-in-primaries/

Politics

7 d. ago Charting a New Course for National Prosperity: Why an open ship registry can anchor Ghana’s twenty

Ghana stands at a critical moment in its economic evolution. As the government advances its vision for a productive 24-hour economy, the challenge remains how to identify sectors capable of generating sustainable revenue, attracting global investment, fostering innovation, and creating stable well well-paying jobs for millions of young people. While traditional sectors such as agriculture, […]

Politics

8 d. ago Public Criticizes December Closure of Five Historic Forts for Maintenance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/public-criticizes-december-closure-of-five-historic-forts-for-maintenance/Ghanaians have expressed disgust over the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board’s decision to close five historic forts in December for maintenance work, questioning why the closures coincide with the peak tourism season. The GMMB announced Thursday December 18 that Fort Apollonia at Beyin, Fort St Anthony at Axim, Fort Orange at Sekondi, James Fort at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/public-criticizes-december-closure-of-five-historic-forts-for-maintenance/

Culture

8 d. ago Interior Minister lauds NIA staff for dedication, pledges continued government support

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has praised the National Identification Authority (NIA) for what he described as its critical contribution to Ghana’s national development, urging staff to remain committed to the Authority’s mandate as the country advances its digital transformation agenda.

Politics

8 d. ago MIIF, Gold Fields executives hold strategic talks on potential investment opportunities

Executives of Gold Fields Ghana have met with their counterparts at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF or the Fund) to discuss the operations of the company, potential investment opportunities for the Fund, and areas of collaboration.  The discussions held on December 18, 2025, highlighted the critical role of Gold Fields’ investments in Ghana which accounts for 31% of Gold Fields’ global production.   The delegation from Gold Fields Ghana Ltd was led […]

Politics

8 d. ago Ghana temporarily closes five historic coastal forts for maintenance

Five of Ghana’s historic coastal forts have been closed to the public with immediate effect to allow for critical maintenance and safety checks, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) has announced. In a press release dated 19th December 2025, the Board’s Acting Executive Director, Kwest Essel-Blankson, stated that the closure of the facilities is to “allow for essential maintenance work, safety assessments and ongoing conservation activities aimed at preserving the structural integrity and historical value of these significant heritage sites.”

Politics

9 d. ago African Leaders Push Reparative Justice Agenda at Accra Diaspora Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-push-reparative-justice-agenda-at-accra-diaspora-summit/Calls for reparations and a redefinition of Africa’s place in the global order dominated discussions at the Diaspora Summit in Accra, as African leaders urged unity, healing and structural reforms to address historical injustices. President John Dramani Mahama told participants that Africans and the diaspora were at a critical juncture and could no longer afford […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-push-reparative-justice-agenda-at-accra-diaspora-summit/

Politics

9 d. ago One of the most critical things now is how to manage Ghana’s debt – Joyce Bawah

Presidential Advisor and aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, says managing Ghana’s debt remains one of the most urgent challenges facing the government, especially as pressure continues to mount on key social sectors.

Politics

9 d. ago Wejia maintenance to disrupt water supply across 20 communities

Residents and businesses across more than twenty communities in Accra are set to face significant water supply disruption this Friday as the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) undertakes critical maintenance at the Wejia Water Treatment Plant.

Politics

9 d. ago ElectroChem Ghana Faces Backlash Over Workers’ Pay Amid GHC200,000 Chiefs’ Event Sponsorship

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electrochem-ghana-faces-backlash-over-workers-pay-amid-ghc200000-chiefs-event-sponsorship/ElectroChem Ghana Limited has come under renewed public criticism in Ada following reports that the company allegedly sponsored an end-of-year gathering of the Ada Community Chiefs’ Association to the tune of GHC200,000, despite ongoing disputes over unpaid salaries and benefits owed to former employees. The salt mining company, which operates at the Songor Lagoon, has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electrochem-ghana-faces-backlash-over-workers-pay-amid-ghc200000-chiefs-event-sponsorship/

Economics

1 week ago IMF identifies three key implementation challenges despite approving Ghana fifth review disbursement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-identifies-three-key-implementation-challenges-despite-approving-ghana-fifth-review-disbursement/The International Monetary Fund flagged three critical challenges confronting Ghana’s three billion dollar programme implementation despite describing overall performance as broadly satisfactory after approving 385 million dollars in immediate disbursement Wednesday. The Fund said the key challenges relate to operationalizing the Integrated Tax Administration System, reforming earmarked funds, and delays associated with updating the beneficiary […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-identifies-three-key-implementation-challenges-despite-approving-ghana-fifth-review-disbursement/

Politics

1 week ago Venture capital, private equity industry key to job creation, impact and sustainability – Amma Gyampo

Venture capital and private equity funds, which account for nearly 50 per cent of global impact investing capital and about 33 per cent in Ghana, continue to play a critical role in driving innovative financing. Beyond providing capital, these funds offer strategic support to emerging enterprises, accelerate business growth, and generate competitive returns for investors. […]

Society