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/

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5 d. ago Alhassan Suhuyini criticises court ruling limiting journalists’ reporting on corruption

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North and Deputy Roads Minister, Alhassan Suhuyini has spoken out against a recent court ruling that bars freelance investigative journalist Innocent Samuel Appiah from publishing or sharing allegations concerning private individual Cynthia Adjei.

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6 d. ago This is how Wontumi Farms planned to spend GH¢18.7m Exim Bank loan

The Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has disclosed details of how Wontumi Farms Limited proposed to utilise funds from the Ghana Exim Bank loan facility approved in its name.

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6 d. ago High Court bars investigative journalist from publishing on private individual, imposes GH¢10,000 cost

A High Court in Accra (Human Rights Division), presided over by Justice Nana Brew, has placed a perpetual injunction on freelance investigative journalist Innocent Samuel Appiah, restraining him from publishing or disseminating allegations against private individual Cynthia Adjei, following a privacy breach suit. In addition to the injunction, the court awarded costs of GH¢10,000 against […]

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6 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.

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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/

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8 d. ago Ghana Validates Draft Agribusiness Policy to Drive Investment Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-validates-draft-agribusiness-policy-to-drive-investment-growth/Government has validated a Draft National Agribusiness and Agro Processing Policy designed to unlock private investment and transform agriculture into a commercially driven growth engine for Ghana’s economy. Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi announced the policy framework at a National Agribusiness Policy Validation Workshop in Accra this week, describing it as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-validates-draft-agribusiness-policy-to-drive-investment-growth/

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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/

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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. […]

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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 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 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.

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2 w. ago Utility Providers Need US$320 Million to Cut Distribution Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/utility-providers-need-us320-million-to-cut-distribution-losses/Utility service providers in the country require an estimated 320 million dollars in fresh capital investment to reduce distribution and commercial losses across their networks, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman, has said. He told Parliament on Wednesday that the investment could be mobilized through public private […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/utility-providers-need-us320-million-to-cut-distribution-losses/

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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.

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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 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 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/

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2 w. ago Stanbic Bank Chief Calls for Parliament Approved Long Term Development Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-chief-calls-for-parliament-approved-long-term-development-framework/Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana and President of the Ghana Association of Banks, has called for a Parliament approved long term development framework to safeguard investor confidence and ensure continuity across political administrations. The banking executive made the appeal at the Stanbic Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting, emphasizing that predictability remains fundamental to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-chief-calls-for-parliament-approved-long-term-development-framework/

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4 w. ago Business Chamber Urges Government to Prioritise Partnerships Over Borrowing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-chamber-urges-government-to-prioritise-partnerships-over-borrowing/The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the government to expand public private partnerships rather than resume heavy borrowing to fund national development projects. GNCCI President Mr Stephane Miezan told business leaders and policymakers at the 6th Chamber National Dialogue Series in Accra that partnerships with domestic private sector investors […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-chamber-urges-government-to-prioritise-partnerships-over-borrowing/

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