93 m. 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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5 h. ago ‘Ghana must treat galamsey as a serious national threat’ – Chinese Ambassador

The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has renewed its pledge to support the country’s intensified efforts to curb illegal mining, widely known as galamsey.

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5 h. ago MPs express dissatisfaction over slashed budget for Parliament

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Thursday, December 11, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the GHS 1.6 billion budget estimates allocated to Parliament and the Parliamentary Service of Ghana for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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11 h. ago Brake failure horror as runaway trotro crashes into Tafo Zongo Mosque

Fear gripped residents of Tafo Zongo in Kumasi around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, when a trotro lost its brakes and sped uncontrollably down the steep road from Tafo Methodist Church towards Zamfara.

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13 h. ago Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), with the collaboration of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo will convene global leaders in policy, finance, and technology […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/

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13 h. ago Consumer Spending Drives Ghana Economy as Government Cuts Back

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-spending-drives-ghana-economy-as-government-cuts-back/Household spending has emerged as the primary driver of Ghana’s economy in the third quarter of 2025, carrying the nation’s growth whilst government expenditure collapsed, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The economy recorded 5.5 percent growth between July and September 2025, but the expansion came almost entirely from Ghanaian households whose […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-spending-drives-ghana-economy-as-government-cuts-back/

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13 h. ago Health Rights Group Identifies Four Critical Gaps in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/The government has described its 2026 budget as the most people focused and health centred in recent years, announcing a record 34 billion Ghana cedis allocation for the health sector. However, the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), a leading health rights coalition in Ghana, warns that four persistent, important gaps threaten to undermine the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/

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13 h. ago Industrial Sector Collapse Drags Down Ghana Economic Growth in Q3

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industrial-sector-collapse-drags-down-ghana-economic-growth-in-q3/The trend of growth in Ghana’s industrial sector is becoming a major cause of concern, demanding immediate and urgent actions to rejuvenate the sector with such a huge potential for transformation. New provisional data for the third quarter of 2025 reveals a catastrophic slowdown in the nation’s vital Industry sector, raising serious concerns about the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industrial-sector-collapse-drags-down-ghana-economic-growth-in-q3/

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13 h. ago Services Sector Drives Ghana Economy with 60 Percent Growth Contribution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/Ghana’s services sector remained the dominant force in the economy in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 7.6 percent and accounting for almost 60 percent of the country’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, according to new national accounts data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The information and communication technology (ICT) subsector […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/

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14 h. ago Amoabeng Calls for Deliberate Long Term Financing to Support Ghana’s Industrialization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/amoabeng-calls-for-deliberate-long-term-financing-to-support-ghanas-industrialization/Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng (Retired) has cautioned that Ghana’s industrialization will remain stunted unless government deliberately channels long term patient capital toward manufacturers, processors and builders who drive real economic transformation. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Koku Avle on December 10, 2025, the former UT Bank founder argued that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/amoabeng-calls-for-deliberate-long-term-financing-to-support-ghanas-industrialization/

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14 h. ago Former UT Bank Boss Calls for Ruthless Leadership to Transform Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-ut-bank-boss-calls-for-ruthless-leadership-to-transform-ghana/Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng (Retired), founder of the defunct UT Bank, says Ghana’s development will remain stalled unless leaders enforce rules without fear and citizens abandon their tolerance for wrongdoing. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with broadcaster Bernard Koku Avle on December 10, 2025, the former military officer argued that sabotage, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-ut-bank-boss-calls-for-ruthless-leadership-to-transform-ghana/

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14 h. ago Detty December Drives Ghana’s Record Tourism and Economic Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/Ghana’s festive season, popularly known as Detty December, has evolved into a critical economic engine that delivers up to 40 percent of annual revenue for many businesses across retail, hospitality, entertainment and transport sectors. The December phenomenon combines returning diaspora, tourism influx, and local spending to create what economic analysts describe as a synchronized lift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/

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14 h. ago International Standards Reshape Global Economy While Leaving Developing Nations Behind

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-standards-reshape-global-economy-while-leaving-developing-nations-behind/The World Bank released its World Development Report 2025 on December 11, revealing that proliferating international standards now affect 90 percent of global trade while delivering disproportionate benefits to wealthy nations and multinational corporations. The report titled Standards for Development represents the first comprehensive analysis of how standards governing everything from food labeling to 5G […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-standards-reshape-global-economy-while-leaving-developing-nations-behind/

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17 h. ago Parliament approves GH¢1.6bn budget — MPs insist sum inadequate

Ghana’s Parliament has approved GH¢1.619 billion to finance its operations for the 2026 financial year, but Members of Parliament insist the allocation is far below what the legislature needs to function effectively and independently.

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19 h. ago Christian professionals challenged to rise as Ghana’s new economic problem

At a time when Ghana is grappling with rising economic uncertainty, youth unemployment, ethical concerns in business, and urgent calls for stronger moral leadership in public life, the Christ Business Network (CBN) has renewed its leadership with a decisive focus on faith-driven enterprise and national transformation.

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21 h. ago Agriculture to drive Ghana’s economic transformation – Dr Seidu Jasaw 

Ghana's agriculture sector is poised to become the driving force behind the country's economic transformation, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Chairman of Parliament's Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, has said. 

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26 h. ago 2026 Budget: A stronger social protection ambition, but delivery risks must not be ignored

The 2026 Budget arrives at a time when Ghana faces high levels of inequality and growing pressure on public services. For this reason, the budget’s renewed emphasis on social protection deserves attention.

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26 h. ago Softcare FM Manufacturing Co. Ltd crowned overall Best Industrial Company of the Year 

Softcare FM Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has won the Overall Best Industrial Company of the Year at the 14th AGI Industry and Quality Awards, a flagship event celebrating excellence and innovation within Ghana’s industrial sector.  The ceremony took place at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, attracting leading industry figures, policymakers, and international partners. The Awards was hosted by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA). The distinguished awards night was graced by Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, alongside Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and Professor George Agyei, Director-General of GSA. In her keynote speech, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman emphasised that this year’s awards focus on driving economic […]

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31 h. ago Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears

Shares of cloud computing giant Oracle plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company's revenues fell short of Wall Street expectations.

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35 h. ago Why Africa’s next wave of growth depends on digital talent, education technology, and intelligent workforce platforms

As Africa undergoes rapid economic transformation, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: the continent’s future competitiveness will depend on how effectively it builds, equips, and connects its workforce.

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