4 h. ago Think Tank Leader Calls for Investigation Into Political Asylum Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/Policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has urged Ghana’s Inspector General of Police to investigate claims by NPP regional chairman Kwame Baffoe that his life faces imminent danger from government persecution. Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC and serving as the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum at multiple foreign embassies, citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/

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16 h. ago National Sanitation Day: Mahama urges united effort under ‘Clean Up Ghana’ agenda

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a coordinated and sustained national action to tackle Ghana’s long-standing sanitation challenges, as he formally relaunched the National Sanitation Day initiative.

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19 h. ago GRA and creatives have the opportunity to widen tax net – Latif Abubakar

Playwright and Chief Executive of Globe Productions, Latif Abubakar, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the creative industry to work together to expand the country’s tax net, highlighting the enormous potential of the creative economy to boost Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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20 h. ago Expert Urges Competition Over Politics in Ghana’s DSTV Pricing Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/Industry analyst warns ministerial confrontation risks politicising regulation while distracting from broader competition needs as pay-TV giant faces potential shutdown deadline. Ghana’s broadcasting sector requires stronger competition rather than political theatrics to address DSTV’s market dominance, according to telecommunications expert Barnabas Nii Laryea, as the standoff between MultiChoice Ghana and Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/

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20 h. ago Ghana Mining Industry Resists Government Push to Halve Lease Terms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/Ghana’s mining industry has intensified opposition to proposed legislation reducing mining lease tenure from 30 to 15 years, warning the changes could undermine billions of dollars in long-term investment commitments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched urgent advocacy against government reforms targeting the Minerals and Mining Act, arguing that reduced lease periods will curtail […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/

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20 h. ago Youth Advocacy Group Urges Ghana to Unlock US$100M Through Enhanced Green Bonds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/Green Tax Youth Africa has proposed strengthening Ghana’s newly launched Green Bond Guidelines to mobilize at least $100 million annually for domestic climate financing, reducing dependency on unreliable international climate funds. The revenue mobilization advocacy group presented four key recommendations during a validation workshop for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Green Bond Guidelines 2024, emphasizing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/

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21 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Urges Overhaul of Ghana’s Assessment System to Address Persistent Exam Malpractices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and member of Parliament’s Education Select Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold rethink of Ghana’s educational assessment system as a long-term solution to the country’s recurring examination malpractice crisis. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Agyemang said the persistence of exam leakages and misconduct is evidence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/

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47 h. ago Kofi Adams urges envoys to position Ghana as global Sports and Recreation hub

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP), has charged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to actively market the country as a prime destination for sports and recreation investment.

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47 h. ago Promote Ghana as investment destination for sports and recreation – Sports Minister urges Ghana envoys

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to project the country as a leading destination for sports and recreation investment.

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3 d. ago “Be prepared to die for Ghana” – Kwabena Agyepong urges Black Stars

Presidential aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has called on the Black Stars to show greater commitment and national pride as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad.

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3 d. ago Marketing Executive Urges Nigeria Brand Reset Strategy at Lagos Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-executive-urges-nigeria-brand-reset-strategy-at-lagos-summit/A leading marketing executive has called for a comprehensive industry transformation to position Nigeria as Africa’s growth epicenter, outlining eight strategic priorities during a keynote address at the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards. Emmanuel Adediran, Business Unit Director at mediaReach OMD Nigeria, urged marketing professionals to embrace digital innovation, integrity, and talent development as foundations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-executive-urges-nigeria-brand-reset-strategy-at-lagos-summit/

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4 d. ago Former Chief Justice Urges Faith After Colleague’s Controversial Removal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-urges-faith-after-colleagues-controversial-removal/Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has offered spiritual encouragement to her dismissed successor, calling Ghana’s judicial removal process unfair and dangerous for democracy. Justice Akuffo criticized the proceedings that led to Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s removal as Chief Justice on Monday, stating her colleague “did not get a fair trial” and describing the process as being […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-urges-faith-after-colleagues-controversial-removal/

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4 d. ago Fight against illegal mining woefully inadequate – Prof. Bokpin

Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has criticized government’s handling of illegal mining, describing it as woefully inadequate and warning that the lack of urgency is putting Ghana’s water security at serious risk.

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5 d. ago Ghana’s SIGA seeks punitive powers to tackle underperforming state companies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-siga-seeks-punitive-powers-to-tackle-underperforming-state-companies/Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority wants stronger legal powers to punish poorly performing state-owned enterprises, citing mounting concerns over chronic inefficiencies that continue to drain public resources. The authority’s 2024 State Ownership Report describes the persistent financial losses across major SOEs as a “clarion call for urgent action” that threatens both individual company viability […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-siga-seeks-punitive-powers-to-tackle-underperforming-state-companies/

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5 d. ago President’s power to appoint Chief Justice must be scrapped – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has renewed calls for urgent constitutional reforms to strengthen judicial independence in Ghana, following the recent removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

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6 d. ago Cocoa Farmers Demand Higher Prices Despite Government Increase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-farmers-demand-higher-prices-despite-government-increase/Ghana’s largest cocoa farmers association has rejected the government’s newly announced farmgate price, warning that inadequate compensation threatens the sector’s sustainability and could drive more smuggling. The Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association (GCCFA) called for urgent review of the GH¢3,228.75 per 64-kilogram bag price set for the 2025/2026 season. The rate represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-farmers-demand-higher-prices-despite-government-increase/

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7 d. ago Parks and Gardens boss calls for intentional investment in green spaces

The Head of the Parks and Gardens Unit at the Office of the President, Edem Kojo Doe, has called for the urgent need for deliberate investment in Ghana’s green spaces, describing his department as “a critical key stakeholder in maintaining our environmental, economic, and social sustainability.”

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8 d. ago Climate talks: Experts urge green cocoa processing to protect Ghana’s competitiveness

Cocoa remains central to Ghana’s economy, attracting significant investment and earning global recognition for its quality.

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8 d. ago President of WIM Ghana urges responsible mining and formalisation to boost women’s earnings

President of Women In Mining Ghana (WIM, Ghana), Georgette Barnes, has noted that women in Ghana’s mining sector stand to boost their earnings and business prospects by adopting responsible mining practices and clean energy. Speaking as a panelist on Day 2 of the Future of Energy Conference 2025 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, […]

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9 d. ago Land Corruption Crisis Demands Urgent Reform, Ghana Experts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/land-corruption-crisis-demands-urgent-reform-ghana-experts-warn/Ghana’s land governance system faces systematic breakdown that fuels corruption and blocks development across the country, according to experts demanding immediate government intervention to prevent further economic damage. Transparency International Ghana hosted discussions this week highlighting how weak land management undermines investor confidence, destroys rural livelihoods and traps citizens in costly legal battles over property […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/land-corruption-crisis-demands-urgent-reform-ghana-experts-warn/

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