8 h. ago When power fails, systems must not: Lessons from the Epstein Files for Ghana’s safety and accountability culture

Across the United States, one of the most significant transparency conversations of modern times is unfolding — and the world is watching closely.

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3 d. ago Food safety concerns emerge as Accra’s festive shopping season peaks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-safety-concerns-emerge-as-accras-festive-shopping-season-peaks/Accra’s markets and supermarkets are filling with chocolates, soft drinks and holiday hampers as December spending accelerates, but global concerns over food safety are casting a shadow on the festive rush. A case in Bangladesh where authorities accused Nestlé of selling substandard products has triggered fresh scrutiny of packaged foods when consumption typically spikes. Kamrul […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-safety-concerns-emerge-as-accras-festive-shopping-season-peaks/

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5 d. ago Mahama urges professionalism and discipline as police receive 40 new armoured vehicles

President John Mahama has urged officers of the Ghana Police Service to demonstrate responsibility, professionalism and strict adherence to safety protocols as the Service receives 40 new armoured and light-armoured vehicles to bolster national security operations.

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6 d. ago GPRTU Urges Drivers and Passengers to Prevent Holiday Accidents

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gprtu-urges-drivers-and-passengers-to-prevent-holiday-accidents/Road safety officials are calling for heightened vigilance as Ghana enters the 2025 festive travel period. Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim Moro, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), emphasized that December tragedies need not be inevitable. “It is not automatic that December is full of accidents. Most accidents can be avoided,” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gprtu-urges-drivers-and-passengers-to-prevent-holiday-accidents/

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7 d. ago NPA honoured as key government agency upholding national standards

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been recognised as the Key Government Agency that Upholds National Standards, in acknowledgement of its consistent commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection within Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector.

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1 week ago Ghana Employers Warn Technology Outpacing Workplace Safety Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-employers-warn-technology-outpacing-workplace-safety-systems/Ghanaian businesses are struggling to keep workplace safety standards aligned with rapid technological change, according to leaders who gathered at the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) second annual Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conference. The event, themed Future-Ready Workplaces: Advancing Safety, Well-being and Productivity in a Transforming World of Work, brought together employers, labour representatives and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-employers-warn-technology-outpacing-workplace-safety-systems/

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1 week ago Concerns deepen over declining safety of journalists in Ghana

Stakeholders in Ghana’s media and security sectors are raising fresh concerns about the deteriorating safety of journalists, following new findings that show the country has slipped from 50th position in 2024 to 52nd in 2025 on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index.

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1 week ago Think Tank Calls for Market Reforms in Cement and Gas Sectors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-calls-for-market-reforms-in-cement-and-gas-sectors/IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has released a comprehensive report warning that government interventions in Ghana’s cement and liquefied petroleum gas industries risk undermining market competition and private sector growth despite intentions to protect consumers and enhance safety. The November 2025 study examines two major policy initiatives: the Ghana Standards Authority (Pricing of Cement) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-calls-for-market-reforms-in-cement-and-gas-sectors/

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2 w. ago Prestea Students Abandon Classes Over Road Safety Concerns On Campus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prestea-students-abandon-classes-over-road-safety-concerns-on-campus/Students at Prestea Senior High School in the Western Region walked out of classrooms today to protest what they describe as unauthorized use of a campus road by community members. The demonstration highlights growing tensions over persistent speeding by vehicles and motorbikes through the school compound, which students say has led to multiple safety incidents. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prestea-students-abandon-classes-over-road-safety-concerns-on-campus/

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2 w. ago Geneticist Challenges GMO Safety Claims in African Agriculture Podcast

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/geneticist-challenges-gmo-safety-claims-in-african-agriculture-podcast/A molecular geneticist from King’s College London has challenged the scientific basis for deploying genetically modified crops in Africa, arguing that current regulatory frameworks fail to account for significant health risks demonstrated in animal studies. Professor Michael Antoniou, head of the Gene Expression and Therapy Group at King’s College London School of Medicine, appeared on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/geneticist-challenges-gmo-safety-claims-in-african-agriculture-podcast/

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2 w. ago Poor Corporate Governance Blamed for Indigenous Business Failures in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/poor-corporate-governance-blamed-for-indigenous-business-failures-in-ghana/Former Power Minister Dr. Kwabena Donkor has identified weak corporate governance as the fundamental cause of business failures across Ghana’s indigenous sector, calling for urgent reforms in how directors are appointed and trained. Dr. Donkor, currently serving as Chairperson of the Ghana Amalgamated Trust PLC (GAT) Board, told The High Street Journal that poor governance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/poor-corporate-governance-blamed-for-indigenous-business-failures-in-ghana/

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2 w. ago IGP bans police leave as Service launches Operation Disaster

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has banned all police leave for the remainder of the year as the Ghana Police Service launches Operation Disaster-Free Christmas to ensure safety during the festive season.

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2 w. ago Trump signs bill ordering Justice Department to release Epstein files

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he signed a bill ordering the release of all files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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3 w. ago Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump’s desk

Both chambers of Congress agreed to order the U.S. Justice Department to release its files on sex offender financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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3 w. ago Corporate Ghana Embraces Police Training as Road Deaths Surge Twenty Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/corporate-ghana-embraces-police-training-as-road-deaths-surge-twenty-percent/MTN Ghana’s decision to partner directly with police traffic authorities signals a troubling recognition among corporate leaders that Ghana’s road safety crisis has become too severe for private sector bystanders, as fatalities climb faster than enforcement capacity can match. The telecommunications giant launched an expanded nationwide driver training program Monday at its Nhyiaeso office in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/corporate-ghana-embraces-police-training-as-road-deaths-surge-twenty-percent/

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3 w. ago ‘Jet is back, but show us the proof’ – PSB demands independent certification of Falcon Aircraft

The Executive Secretary of the Bureau of Public Safety (PSB) has welcomed the return of Ghana’s presidential jet but says the country must insist on an independent, fully transparent certification before declaring the aircraft safe for presidential use.

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3 w. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on Epstein files amid fallout with Trump

Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is reiterating her calls for the release of all Epstein files, after US President Donald Trump called her a "traitor" and said he no longer supports her.

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3 w. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s Role in Strengthening Organisational Accountability

Accountability sustains trust, performance, and culture. As CEO, your leadership defines how seriously the organisation takes responsibility—both in success and failure.

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3 w. ago From Tragedy to Turning Point: Why Ghana must get serious about youth jobs and skills

The stampede at El-Wak Stadium during a military recruitment exercise—which claimed at least six young lives—should shake us to our core. Those weren’t just statistics. They were young Ghanaians, desperate enough to risk their safety for a shot at stable employment. This tragedy exposes an uncomfortable truth: we have a youth unemployment crisis, and our […]

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3 w. ago Consumer Group Demands Public Order Act Reform After Stampede

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-group-demands-public-order-act-reform-after-stampede/CUTS International has called for urgent amendments to Ghana’s Public Order Act following the El Wak Sports Stadium stampede that killed six people during a military recruitment exercise on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, saying the tragedy exposes systemic failures in crowd management and public safety protocols. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) confirmed that six applicants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-group-demands-public-order-act-reform-after-stampede/

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