4 d. ago Working Institutions Key to Private Sector Growth, CDD Fellow Argues

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/working-institutions-key-to-private-sector-growth-cdd-fellow-argues/Dr. Hene Aku Kwapong, a Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has argued that a thriving private sector cannot be created through government announcements, policy launches or ribbon cutting ceremonies, insisting that it emerges only when institutions actually work. In an article titled “Re-imagining Ghana from the Bottom-Up” cited by The High […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/working-institutions-key-to-private-sector-growth-cdd-fellow-argues/

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8 d. ago IMANI Warns Against Lithium Royalty Cuts for Profitable Companies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-warns-against-lithium-royalty-cuts-for-profitable-companies/IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe has warned that Ghana risks long term economic collapse if it continues granting generous concessions to already profitable private businesses, particularly in the mining sector. Cudjoe made the case when an IMANI delegation appeared before Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee during discussions on Ghana’s lithium agreement. He questioned the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-warns-against-lithium-royalty-cuts-for-profitable-companies/

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1 week ago Take advantage of opportunities in infrastructure development, agric and value chain expansion – GIPC Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has outlined the government’s key economic priorities for 2026, urging investors and private sector players to position themselves to take advantage of opportunities in infrastructure development, agriculture and value-chain expansion. He said recent economic stability had created a strong platform for the […]

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1 week ago Organizers of Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo call for govt, private sector alignment to unlock affordable housing projects in Ghana

Industry stakeholders at the Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo are calling for deeper collaboration between government and private developers to tackle Ghana’s housing affordability challenges while maintaining quality standards. Victoria Agyekum, Co-Founder of the Expo, stressed that progress in the housing sector depends on deliberate policy alignment and incentives. “The private sector must build, but […]

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1 week ago Ghana Begins Update of Climate Prosperity Plan, Targets Bankable Projects for Resilient Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-update-of-climate-prosperity-plan-targets-bankable-projects-for-resilient-growth/Ghana has begun a comprehensive update of its Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP), with government officials and international partners calling for stronger investment pathways, sharper project preparation, and a renewed national commitment to green and resilient economic transformation. A high-level stakeholder workshop brought together the Ministry of Finance, the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), development partners, private-sector […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-update-of-climate-prosperity-plan-targets-bankable-projects-for-resilient-growth/

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1 week ago Energy Minister receives PSP framework to drive efficiency in power distribution sector

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has received the Guiding Framework for Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Ghana’s electricity distribution sector, describing it as a major milestone in ongoing reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

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2 w. ago Over Six Thousand MSMEs Benefit from GIZ Financial Support Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-six-thousand-msmes-benefit-from-giz-financial-support-programme/More than 6,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country have benefitted from targeted financial and business development support under the Support to the Private and Financial Sector (PFS) Programme, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Development Cooperation in partnership with the Ministry of Finance. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-six-thousand-msmes-benefit-from-giz-financial-support-programme/

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2 w. ago President Mahama Calls for Private Sector Investment in Africa Health Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-private-sector-investment-in-africa-health-systems/President John Dramani Mahama urged private sector players to collaborate with African governments through co-investment in the continent’s health industrialization during the opening of the World Health Expo Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The president emphasized Africa’s readiness to move beyond dependency toward partnerships defined by innovation and shared values. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-private-sector-investment-in-africa-health-systems/

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2 w. ago GSS opens first National Data Producers Forum as gov’t commits GH¢209m to strengthen data systems

Ghana has taken a major step toward building a sustainably financed, innovation-driven national data ecosystem, as the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) opened its inaugural National Forum for Data Producers, Users, and Enhancers at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The event brought together over 150 participants, including policymakers, development partners, civil society organisations, researchers, private-sector actors, […]

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2 w. ago NDC ‘party hawks’ instigating removal of key officials of independent institutions – Afenyo

Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused powerful figures within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of pushing an agenda to remove key public office holders under the guise of government restructuring.

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2 w. ago Analyst Questions Secrecy Around Government WhatsApp Platform With Journalists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/Dr. Joshua Zaato has raised concerns about a government-initiated WhatsApp platform that reportedly includes journalists, civil society actors, and officials from key accountability institutions, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding its creation and membership. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, 8 December 2025, the governance and public policy analyst from the University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/

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3 w. ago WhatsApp platform linking government accountability institutions with journalists sparks debate on Newsfile

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/A discussion on Joy FM’s Newsfile has sparked fresh debate about the existence and purpose of a WhatsApp platform reportedly hosting officials from key state accountability institutions, Supreme Court representatives, civil society actors and prominent journalists. The matter became a point of contention on Saturday, December 6, during deliberations on the Office of the Special […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/

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3 w. ago Business Leaders Demand Regulatory Reform to Unlock Ghana’s Private Sector Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/Ghana’s economic future depends on transforming public sector agencies from regulatory obstacles into development partners, business leaders and policy experts have warned following research showing compliance costs consume up to 40 percent of enterprise revenue. Seth Adjei Baah, former president of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Peter Bismark Kwofie, executive director […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/

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3 w. ago Ghana Private Sector Holds Steady as PMI Shows Stable Business Conditions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-private-sector-holds-steady-as-pmi-shows-stable-business-conditions/Companies in Ghana recorded broadly stable business conditions in the penultimate month of 2025, with new orders, employment and purchasing continuing to rise but output remaining broadly unchanged. There remained a lack of inflationary pressure across the private sector, with overall input costs falling for the first time in three months and companies continuing to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-private-sector-holds-steady-as-pmi-shows-stable-business-conditions/

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3 w. ago Private sector ready to scale EV adoption but needs stronger government backing – Cubica Energy CEO

Chief Executive Officer of Cubica Energy, Lesley Arthur, has welcomed the government’s ongoing engagement with industry players on electric mobility but says stronger support is needed to accelerate nationwide adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the ERA EV Conference in Accra, she described the private sector as a “critical driver of EV penetration” and […]

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3 w. ago Political system deemed to be stabilising – 2025 UKGCC Survey

Business executives surveyed by the 2025 United Kingdom Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Business Environment Competitiveness Survey (BECS) have expressed growing confidence in the country’s political system, citing improvements in both its effectiveness and stability. This positive sentiment is attributed to peaceful democratic processes, enhanced transparency, andthe strengthening of key institutions. The report stated that […]

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3 w. ago Gov’t engaging private sector stakeholders to review EV tax incentives – Energy Ministry

Government says it is holding ongoing engagements with private sector stakeholders to review tax incentives and the duty structure on electric vehicles (EVs), as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s transition to clean and modern transport systems. Speaking at the ERA Conference, Exhibition and EV Experience, Deputy Energy Minister Dr. Richard Gyan-Mensah said the […]

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3 w. ago Illegal connections, government debts among challenges facing Ghana water – Stanley Martey

Stanley Martey, Communications Manager at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has revealed that illegal water connections and delayed payments from government institutions are key challenges affecting the utility’s revenue collection. Speaking on JoyNews, he said, “One of the big issues causing Ghana Water to lose so much money is illegal connections and people not paying their money on time, especially government institutions who are owing so much money.”

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3 w. ago Ghana Pushes Regional Internet Hub Strategy After Industry Conference

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-regional-internet-hub-strategy-after-industry-conference/Ghana’s internet service providers are moving to implement infrastructure expansion plans following last week’s industry summit, with government and private sector leaders targeting improved network resilience and cross-border connectivity as priorities for 2026. The roadmap emerging from the Ghana Internet Service Providers Association Conference focuses on extending the Ghana Internet Exchange beyond Accra, strengthening backup […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-regional-internet-hub-strategy-after-industry-conference/

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3 w. ago Suame MP warns against politicising state Institutions as CJ reviews petitions against EC, OSP

Suame Member of Parliament, John Darko, has cautioned political leaders against actions that could erode the independence of Ghana’s key democratic institutions, warning that persistent interference risks “bastardising” the very bodies meant to safeguard the country’s governance system.

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