20 h. ago Civil Society Coalition Rejects Ghana Lithium Royalty Reduction to Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/The Coalition for Accountable Resource Governance has strongly opposed the proposed five percent royalty rate in Ghana’s renegotiated Ewoyaa lithium agreement, describing the reduction as undermining national interests. CARG-Ghana issued a statement criticizing the government’s decision to lower the rate from 10 percent negotiated under the previous administration. The coalition argues the adjustment represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/

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49 h. ago Odike Demands Electoral Commission Chair Resignation Over Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/Businessman and politician Akwasi Addae Odike has criticized Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa, stating she should resign due to what he describes as failures in her role. Speaking on Ezra TV during discussions about petitions seeking the removal of the EC Chair, Odike argued that Ghana’s electoral leadership has become too partisan. He proposed creating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/

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49 h. ago Festive Demand Boosts Ride Hailing Fares But Traffic Limits Earnings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/festive-demand-boosts-ride-hailing-fares-but-traffic-limits-earnings/The festive season traditionally presents high demand for ride hailing services in Ghana, with platforms such as Bolt and Uber seeing surges in commuters seeking faster alternatives to crowded trotros and congested streets, though heavy traffic significantly limits driver earnings despite increased fares. According to drivers operating across Accra and Kumasi, while there are more […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/festive-demand-boosts-ride-hailing-fares-but-traffic-limits-earnings/

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65 h. ago Calls for Digital Coordination Intensify as GTDC Platform Thrives and GTA Plans Similar App

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-for-digital-coordination-intensify-as-gtdc-platform-thrives-and-gta-plans-similar-app/Fresh calls for coordination in Ghana’s tourism digitalisation strategy have intensified after it emerged that the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is proposing to develop a new tourism app, despite the existence of a fully operational platform already delivering strong results under the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC). The concerns were raised prominently at the maiden […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-for-digital-coordination-intensify-as-gtdc-platform-thrives-and-gta-plans-similar-app/

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67 h. ago Ace Ankomah proposes merger of Special Prosecutor and Public Prosecutions offices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ace-ankomah-proposes-merger-of-special-prosecutor-and-public-prosecutions-offices/Ghanaian legal practitioner Ace Ankomah has proposed consolidating the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions into a new Independent National Prosecutions Authority to remove prosecutorial power from Executive control. Ankomah, a senior partner at Bentsi Enchill, Letsa and Ankomah, made the comments Friday in a Facebook post amid ongoing political […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ace-ankomah-proposes-merger-of-special-prosecutor-and-public-prosecutions-offices/

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3 d. ago Tourists Are Already Booking Ghana Through GTDC—So Why Build Another App?

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tourists-are-already-booking-ghana-through-gtdc-so-why-build-another-app/Ghana’s flagship digital tourism marketplace is becoming a surprising global success story—yet a new proposal from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is stirring debate about the future of the country’s digital tourism ecosystem. The Ghana Tourism Marketplace (GTM), developed by the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), has quietly evolved into a thriving hub where international […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tourists-are-already-booking-ghana-through-gtdc-so-why-build-another-app/

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6 d. ago PRINPAG commends gov’t for proposal to establish National Media Fund; calls for swift operationalisation

The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has expressed deep appreciation to the Government of Ghana for proposing the establishment of a National Media Fund, describing the move as both “timely and essential” for the survival and growth of the country’s media landscape.

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7 d. ago Accra–Kumasi Expressway: My concerns were about value for money, not opposition – Asenso

Former Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has clarified that his correspondence to President John Dramani Mahama regarding the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway was intended to advocate for prudent spending rather than to oppose the project.

Politics

7 d. ago Industries Demand Stronger Import Controls to Support 24 Hour Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industries-demand-stronger-import-controls-to-support-24-hour-economy/The Association of Ghana Industries has renewed calls for bold reforms to strengthen industrial competitiveness, urging government to enforce stricter import regulations and accelerate policy measures outlined in the 2026 National Budget to support the proposed 24 hour economy. Speaking at the AGI (Association of Ghana Industries) Industry and Quality Awards on Saturday, Dr Humphrey […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industries-demand-stronger-import-controls-to-support-24-hour-economy/

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8 d. ago Economist Mills Urges Lithium Agreement Suspension After Government Engagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-mills-urges-lithium-agreement-suspension-after-government-engagement/Veteran economist Cadman Mills has expressed alarm over the proposed Ewoyaa lithium mining agreement, urging reconsideration of the deal amid legal, economic and public concerns, while later praising government for engaging with his concerns. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mills said he had not fully examined either version of the proposed agreement but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-mills-urges-lithium-agreement-suspension-after-government-engagement/

Politics

8 d. ago IMANI Proposes Convertible Loan Alternative to Springfield Oil Block Buyout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-proposes-convertible-loan-alternative-to-springfield-oil-block-buyout/Policy think tank IMANI Africa has proposed a convertible loan structure as a safer alternative to the government’s consideration of an outright purchase of Springfield’s Afina oil discovery, warning that a direct buyout could expose the state to inflated valuations and political risks. The recommendation comes amid discussions between Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-proposes-convertible-loan-alternative-to-springfield-oil-block-buyout/

Economics

1 week ago A Questionable Shift: Abandoning the Accra–Kumasi Dualisation for a New Expressway is Misguided – Francis Asenso

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-questionable-shift-abandoning-the-accra-kumasi-dualisation-for-a-new-expressway-is-misguided-francis-asenso-boakye-writes/This is the letter from Francis Asenso-Boakye MP, that yaanom are twisting? Isn’t this common sense ? A Questionable Shift: Abandoning the Accra–Kumasi Dualisation for a New Expressway is Misguided By Francis Asenso-Boakye The recent announcement by President John Dramani Mahama to begin the construction of a brand-new six-lane expressway from Accra to Kumasi has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-questionable-shift-abandoning-the-accra-kumasi-dualisation-for-a-new-expressway-is-misguided-francis-asenso-boakye-writes/

Politics

1 week ago Police arrest 3 for looting sardines after truck overturns on Accra–Kumasi highway

The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command has arrested three people for stealing cartons of sardines from a cargo truck that was involved in an accident on the Accra–Kumasi highway at Kwahu Fodua in the Eastern Region.

Events

1 week ago AT Ghana Workers Protest Proposed Telecel Merger, Cite Fears Over Jobs and Investment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/at-ghana-workers-protest-proposed-telecel-merger-cite-fears-over-jobs-and-investment/Workers of AT Ghana staged a peaceful, company-wide demonstration Tuesday, wearing black and red to protest what they describe as a forced merger between AT and Telecel. According to workers, the action took place across all AT offices as employees expressed alarm over the government’s push for a merger without what they say is transparent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/at-ghana-workers-protest-proposed-telecel-merger-cite-fears-over-jobs-and-investment/

Politics

1 week ago Parliament Explains Legal Constraints on Ghana Lithium Royalty Rate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-explains-legal-constraints-on-ghana-lithium-royalty-rate/Parliament’s majority has justified the decision to maintain a 5 percent royalty rate for Ghana’s lithium deal, asserting that charging the previously proposed 10 percent would violate existing mining legislation. Collins Dauda, Chairman of the Lands and Natural Resources Committee, explained that although many Ghanaians believe Parliament rejected the 10 percent royalty proposed under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-explains-legal-constraints-on-ghana-lithium-royalty-rate/

Politics

1 week ago President Mahama hasn’t asked contractor on Accra–Kumasi bypass to stop work – Roads Minister

Roads Minister Governs Agbodza has dismissed claims that construction work on the Accra–Kumasi bypass has been halted, insisting that President John Mahama has not directed any contractor to stop work.

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1 week ago Gov’t close to finalising financing model for Accra–Kumasi expressway – Roads Minister

The government is close to finalising the financing model for the ambitious Accra–Kumasi Expressway, according to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza.

Politics

2 w. 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/

Politics

2 w. ago Opposition Challenges New Expressway Plan Over Unfinished Dualisation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-challenges-new-expressway-plan-over-unfinished-dualisation/The debate over major road infrastructure intensified during the 2026 Budget discussions when opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Francis Asenso Boakye challenged the government’s plan to pursue a new Accra to Kumasi Expressway while the ongoing dualisation of the existing highway remains incomplete at 64 percent completion. The former Minister of Roads and Highways and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-challenges-new-expressway-plan-over-unfinished-dualisation/

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2 w. ago Accra–Kumasi expressway will cut travel time significantly — KNUST Architect

An Urban Designer and Architect at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Charles Essel, has thrown his support behind the government’s plan to construct a new expressway linking Accra and Kumasi.

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