62 h. ago China Launches Three Venture Funds For Hard Technology Sectors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-launches-three-venture-funds-for-hard-technology-sectors/China unveiled three venture capital funds on Friday, December 26, to invest in advanced technology sectors as Beijing intensifies its push for technological self-reliance. State broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported that each fund exceeds 50 billion yuan, bringing total planned capital to more than 150 billion yuan (approximately $21.4 billion). The funds will target […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-launches-three-venture-funds-for-hard-technology-sectors/

Politics

4 d. ago English limits national progress — Asante Professionals Club pushes for use of local languages

The Asante Professionals Club (APC) has called for Ghana to prioritise the use of local languages in official communication, arguing that the continued dominance of English limits inclusiveness and national development. The call was made at the 8th edition of the Club’s flagship Opemsuo Lecture Series, held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi as part of APC’s 10th anniversary activities. This year’s lecture was held on the theme “Impact of Ghanaian Languages on Sustainable Development in Ghana.” Speaking to the media, Isaac Kofi Antwi, President of the Asante Professionals Club, stated that the overreliance on English — a colonial legacy — has created a disconnect between leadership and the majority of citizens.

Politics

5 d. ago President Mahama Urges Unity and Hope in First Christmas Message

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-urges-unity-and-hope-in-first-christmas-message/President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the hope of Christmas as he recommitted his administration to inclusive growth, job creation and economic recovery in his first festive message since returning to office. In a Christmas message released on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, posted on his official Facebook page, Mahama described […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-urges-unity-and-hope-in-first-christmas-message/

Politics

6 d. ago Business Leaders Explore Strategic Leadership At Seventh CEO Retreat

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-explore-strategic-leadership-at-seventh-ceo-retreat/The CEO Accelerator Programme convened its seventh CEO Breakfast Retreat on Saturday at Aburi, bringing together senior executives for intensive leadership development focused on creating sustainable organizational impact beyond operational management. The programme challenged participants to shift their focus from survival mode to achieving lasting significance in their organizations and communities. Robert M. Bennin, Founder […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-explore-strategic-leadership-at-seventh-ceo-retreat/

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7 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 Private Equity Investors Target Mature Ghanaian Tech Firms Over Startups

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/private-equity-investors-target-mature-ghanaian-tech-firms-over-startups/A growing wave of private equity interest is emerging around mid-sized Ghanaian technology firms, particularly in logistics, retail automation and digital payments, as investors increasingly shift attention from early-stage startups to more established scale-ups. Industry observers say the trend reflects a changing risk appetite among investors, who are now seeking businesses with proven revenue models, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/private-equity-investors-target-mature-ghanaian-tech-firms-over-startups/

Events

9 d. ago Ghana Pension Funds Build Capacity for Alternative Investments

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pension-funds-build-capacity-for-alternative-investments/Ghana’s pension industry conducted specialized training for fund managers and trustees as assets approach GH¢100 billion, though actual deployment into private equity remains minimal despite expanded regulatory limits. Impact Investing Ghana organized a four-day workshop through the Pensions Industry Collaborative to strengthen the ability of pension professionals to evaluate and invest in alternative assets including […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pension-funds-build-capacity-for-alternative-investments/

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

1 week ago World Bank approves $150m to boost private investment and job creation in Togo

A major financial support is set to strengthen Togo’s economic trajectory, with a strong focus on private investment and sustainable employment, a Togolese online news portal lenouveaureporter.com reported.

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2 w. ago From Scrutiny to Strength: How KGL Became a Pillar of Ghana’s Digital Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-scrutiny-to-strength-how-kgl-became-a-pillar-of-ghanas-digital-economy/In an era where intense competition and orchestrated media scrutiny have forced many private corporate organisations out of business, KGL Group has emerged as a rare example of resilience, credibility, and sustained impact within Ghana’s corporate ecosystem. Despite what supporters describe as “sponsored media attacks” by competitors and other interested parties, KGL Group has maintained […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-scrutiny-to-strength-how-kgl-became-a-pillar-of-ghanas-digital-economy/

Politics

2 w. ago Gov’t ready to partner with Zoomlion to drive sustainable development – Ibrahim Ahmed

The government has expressed its readiness to deepen collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited to make environmental cleanliness, climate resilience, innovation, and sustainable job creation an everyday reality for Ghanaians.

Politics

2 w. ago Absa Bank Ghana honoured with 5 awards for social impact and sustainability

Absa Bank Ghana has been recognised with five honours at the 2025 Sustainability & Social Investment Awards (SSI Awards) for its measurable social impact across the country.

Events

2 w. ago GRA must stop intimidating entrepreneurs, support job creation

NPP flagbearer candidate Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to reform its approach toward local businesses, describing its methods as “harsh and intimidating.” He made the call during an outreach engagement with constituents in the Central Region, highlighting concerns about how revenue collection practices are affecting entrepreneurship. “The GRA should stop treating Ghanaian businessmen like criminals. When people try to build companies in this country, they go through too much frustration. How do we expect to create jobs when the very institutions meant to help are scaring business owners?” Ken Agyapong said. The NPP flagbearer candidate argued that aggressive practices by some GRA officials create the perception that business owners are suspects rather than partners in national development.

Politics

2 w. ago EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme Showcases Research Impact as Five Scholars Advance West Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-showcases-research-impact-as-five-scholars-advance-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/LAGOS, Nigeria, 10 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme for Sustainable Energy, funded and launched in September 2022 by the European Union in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and delivered by the British Council, is celebrating the achievements of its first cohort of scholars whose research is already contributing to the region’s green-energy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-showcases-research-impact-as-five-scholars-advance-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/

Politics

2 w. ago Government Seeks Private Investment to Rebuild Medical Diagnostics Infrastructure After Equipment Failures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-private-investment-to-rebuild-medical-diagnostics-infrastructure-after-equipment-failures/Government is seeking private equity and development finance institutions to help rebuild its diagnostics and treatment infrastructure after years of equipment failures left major hospitals unable to deliver basic services. President John Dramani Mahama made the appeal at the World Health Expo Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, urging investors to co-finance the continent’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-private-investment-to-rebuild-medical-diagnostics-infrastructure-after-equipment-failures/

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2 w. ago AfDB Approves US$1.78 Billion Strategy for Namibia Economic Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-approves-us1-78-billion-strategy-for-namibia-economic-transformation/The African Development Bank Group has approved a landmark $1.78 billion strategy to support Namibia’s economic transformation and job creation over the next five years. The Country Strategy Paper, endorsed by the Bank’s Board of Directors, will guide the institution’s support to the country from 2025 to 2030 and is aligned with Namibia’s Vision 2030, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-approves-us1-78-billion-strategy-for-namibia-economic-transformation/

Economics

4 w. ago Karpowership celebrated for empowering girls and driving community impact at the 2025 SSI Awards

Karpowership Ghana has reaffirmed its leadership in social impact and sustainable development after securing three major honours at the 2025 Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards, held over the weekend.

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