91 m. ago NDC officials resist seizure of galamsey equipment as government team faces hostile reactions

A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘It will be my Bible – Ato Forson pledges to implement National Economic Dialogue recommendations

The Finance Minister has assured that government will act on the key recommendations from the National Economic Dialogue, describing the final communique as his “Bible” for shaping the 2025 budget and economic reforms.

Politics

7 h. ago Ghana outlines solutions to economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue

Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance in a bid to address the prevailing economic challenges. These proposals are contained in the communique issued at the end of the National Economic Dialogue (NED), held from 3rd to 4th March 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Events

7 h. ago National Economic Dialogue calls for urgent reforms to revive Ghana’s economy

The government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has concluded the National Economic Dialogue (NED) with a strong call for structural reforms to address Ghana's economic challenges.

Economics

7 h. ago National Economic Dialogue proposes 6 actionable steps to revive crisis

The 2-day National Economic Dialogue (NED) by the Government of Ghana and its key stakeholders rose from the Accra International Conference Centre with six key action points requiring urgent reforms to revive the ailing national economy.

Events

9 h. ago We must find ways to reduce high NPL ratios across banks – Dr Asiamah

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has called for urgent need to reduce the high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector, stressing that the issue is a major challenge to financial stability.

Politics

10 h. ago Savannah Minister accuses GTEC and NPP of premature Savannah College of Education absorption claim

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has accused both the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the previous administration of prematurely announcing that the Savannah College of Education had been absorbed by the government and had attained public status.

Politics

10 h. ago Find resources and operationalise comissioned Agenda 111 hospitals – Dr Nsiah Asare to Mahama

The former Presidential Advisor on Health under the Akufo-Addo administration, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has emphasised the responsibility of the current government to ensure that hospitals under the Agenda 111 project become fully operational.

Events

11 h. ago Erica Arthur writes: Establishing Ghana Gold Souq with a potential revenue of over $10bn per annum

Dubai’s Gold Souq contributes over $70 billion annually in trade volume. India’s gold Souq contributes around $34 billion to GDP through exports, refining, and retail. Turkey’s gold market contributes over $30 billion with its Grand Bazaar Gold Souq being a major hub.

Politics

11 h. ago Dr Williams Anarfi writes: Establishing Ghana Gold Souq with a potential revenue of over $10bn per annum

Dubai’s Gold Souq contributes over $70 billion annually in trade volume. India’s gold Souq contributes around $34 billion to GDP through exports, refining, and retail. Turkey’s gold market contributes over $30 billion with its Grand Bazaar Gold Souq being a major hub.

Politics

12 h. ago Mahama highlights amendments that will strengthen governance at meeting with Constitution Review Committee

President John Mahama has identified areas he believes require constitutional amendments to enhance Ghana’s governance framework.

Politics

12 h. ago Western regional minister assures deprived communities of development projects

Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured the people of the Western Region of the government’s commitment to implementing programmes and projects aimed at addressing the challenges faced by deprived communities.

Politics

12 h. ago None of the Agenda 111 hospitals is operational; $1.4b needed for completion – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has observed that some Agenda 111 hospital projects inaugurated by the erstwhile government are still under construction, emphasising that none of the 111 facilities is completed at the moment.

Politics

13 h. ago A/R: Roads Minister orders closure of deteriorated Kotokuom bridge for urgent repairs

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has temporarily closed the Kotokuom Bridge in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region.

Politics

14 h. ago Minority demands apology from Finance Minister over unfulfilled promise to uncap NHIS funding

The Minority in Parliament is demanding an apology from the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for the government's failure to fulfill its promise to uncap funding for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

Politics

15 h. ago Samuel A. Jinapor: The Gold Board – What ‘creature’ will that be?

The country has followed various statements by Government Officials about the establishment of a Gold Board.

Politics

17 h. ago Gov’t is taking steps to expedite passport processing for Hajj pilgrims – Ablakwa

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the Government of Ghana has introduced measures to streamline and expedite passport processing specifically for Hajj pilgrims.

Sport

17 h. ago Sad News – Ghanaian Woman Killed After Being Struck By Train While Walking With 5 Year Old Daughter on Tema

A Ghanaian woman is dead and her five-year-old daughter left largely traumatized after a deadly accident on the Tema Mpakadan railway. The woman, who has yet to be identified, was walking on the rail tracks with her daughter when she was struck by a train that she failed to spot. According to reports, she had ... Read more The post Sad News – Ghanaian Woman Killed After Being Struck By Train While Walking With 5 Year Old Daughter on Tema-Mpakadan Railway appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

Events

17 h. ago Concerned Small Scale Miners endorse GoldBod to ensure fair pricing and exchange rate stability

The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners, Ghana (NCSSMAG) has thrown its full support behind the Mahama government’s decision to establish a Gold Board (GoldBod) to regulate gold trading for small-scale miners.

Politics

17 h. ago Africa Governance Centre to Launch African Political Parties Initiative (APPI) on March 7

The African Governance Centre (AGC) is set to officially launch the African Political Parties Initiative (APPI) on 7th March 2025 in Accra, Ghana.

Politics