Also known as: Ghanaian government · GOG · the Government of Ghana
Sovereign entity of West Africa that receives policy advocacy and budget decisions on topics from sports funding to anti-trafficking, mining regulation, and tax policy.
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Joy Online
… He also appealed to the Government of Ghana and the World Bank to review the beneficiary list before the implementation of the project to include the Upper East Region.
NPP demands explanation over Upper East Region’s exclusion from $500m World Bank projectJoy Online
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Government of Ghana and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, gender equality and women’s empowerment across West Africa. …
ECOWAS, partners reaffirm commitment to women’s empowermentThe Ghanaian Times
The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the Gbeho and related families, will hold a state funeral for the late former Foreign Affairs Minister, James Victor Gbeho, on Friday, July 31, 2026. …
State funeral for Ambassador James Victor Gbeho set for July 31Joy Online
… The Government of Ghana had earlier evacuated 926 citizens in three separate chartered flights. …
Ibrahim Mahama supports second phase evacuation of Ghanaians from South AfricaThe Ghanaian Times
… The Deputy CEO of GTA dedicated the recognition to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, his colleagues, industry stakeholders, the media, his family, and “every Ghanaian who believes in the power of tourism to t …
Abeiku Santana dedicates TOHO Africa honour to gov’t, tourism stakeholders, GhanaiansJoy Online
… It also urged the Government of Ghana to provide greater resources for anti-trafficking institutions, renewing its call for a minimum allocation of GH¢20 million to strengthen efforts to prevent, investigate and prosecute trafficking offences. …
Challenging Heights rescues 144 trafficking victims, urges probe into alleged baby-selling syndicateThe Chronicle
… ust defence of its bid to renew the mining leases for its flagship Tarkwa Mine, insisting that recent concerns raised by the Apinto Divisional Council do not reflect the company’s decades-long relationship with traditional authorities, host communities and the Government of Ghana …
Tarkwa Mine Lease Renewal: Goldfields Puts Its Cards On The Table …Paid GH¢5.8bn In Taxes, GH¢8.8bn On Local Procurement In 2025 And Invested $110m In InfrastructureJoy Online
… While the Government of Ghana allocated approximately 300 million cedis for the national apprenticeship programme in 2025, the focus on basic vocational training while commendable may not address the deeper capability gaps that constrain SME growth. …
The financial management imperative for SMEs in Ghana and Africa: From survival to sustainable prosperityJoy Online
… The company said it has operated the Tarkwa mine for more than three decades as a partner to the Government of Ghana, traditional authorities, host communities, employees and suppliers. …
GH¢5.8bn in taxes, GH¢8.8bn in local spending – Gold Fields makes economic case for lease renewalJoy Online
… The statement said Gold Fields paid approximately GH¢5.8 billion to the Government of Ghana in corporate taxes, royalties, dividends and other statutory payments in 2025. …
Gold Fields says Apinto Council position does not reflect longstanding partnershipZoomlion Ghana Limited has assured workers under the MMDA Fumigation Project that outstanding salary arrears will be paid once the company receives necessary funds, attributing delays to late release of project funds and saying the situation is exceptional in its 15-year record of consistent payments.
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Zoomlion Ghana Limited has assured workers under the MMDA Fumigation Project that outstanding salary arrears will be paid once the company receives necessary funds, attributing delays to late release of project funds and saying the situation is exceptional in its 15-year record of consistent payments.
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ECOWAS has pledged to donate US$250,000 to support victims of recent devastating floods in Ghana, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announcing that the Ministry will transfer the funds to flood victims once received.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Wheelchair racing legend Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe has called on the government to shift its sports funding model from post-competition bonuses to pre-competition investment, proposing that Ghana invest $9,000 in his preparation and offer $1,000 if he wins gold. Botsyo argues that para-athletes need support for quality training, specialized equipment, sports science, and international exposure to compete effectively at world level.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has confirmed participation in the 2026 JoySports Invitational, Ghana's corporate sports event scheduled for August 29 at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian garment manufacturer Anowah Afrique is calling for strategic partnerships with government, development agencies, and international partners to scale production and create employment opportunities. The company says its inclusive manufacturing model can employ people regardless of age, educational background, or physical ability, particularly targeting women, young people, and vulnerable groups.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An anti-human trafficking forum has called on the Government of Ghana to stop prosecuting victims of trafficking for forced cybercrime, warning that treating them as criminals allows trafficking syndicates to thrive. The forum urged state institutions to adopt a victim-centred approach and ensure that individuals rescued from scam operations are screened as potential trafficking victims before any criminal proceedings.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
CAL Asset Management's CAL Advantage Balanced Unit Trust generated a net annual return of 32.16% in 2025, with assets under management more than doubling to GH¢28.64 million, bolstered by Ghana's improving macroeconomic conditions, easing inflation, and stronger cedi. The fund benefited from equity gains on the Ghana Stock Exchange and strategic investments in companies including MTN Ghana, Ecobank Ghana, and GCB Bank.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned the conviction and 10-year custodial sentence imposed on Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, acquitting and discharging her of all charges related to accusations of misappropriating public funds.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that a proposal for Ghana to assume majority ownership of the Tarkwa Gold Mine after Gold Fields' lease expires in 2027 would be impractical and distract from the real causes of underdevelopment in mining communities, citing the mine's scale and sophistication as a challenge to state acquisition.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana should introduce a national policy making DNA testing mandatory for all newborns, framed as a public health intervention to identify genetic risks, hereditary diseases, and enable early preventive care and treatment, subject to ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has called on the Government to explain why the Upper East Region was left out of the US$500 million Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, a World Bank-funded initiative to rehabilitate about 1,050 kilometres of feeder roads across 13 other regions to improve agricultural market access and reduce post-harvest losses.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
ECOWAS, the Government of Ghana and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, gender equality and women's empowerment across West Africa at the 2026 ECOWAS Gender Development Centre Annual Briefing in Accra. The meeting reviewed achievements from 2022 to 2026 and outlined strategic priorities for 2026-2030, including strengthening collaboration among member states and introducing the ECOWAS Gender Observatory to improve gender data collection and evidence-based policymaking.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will hold a state funeral for late former Foreign Affairs Minister James Victor Gbeho on July 31, 2026, at the State House in Accra. The diplomat served as Chief Director and Deputy Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, UN Special Representative for Somalia, and President of the ECOWAS Commission.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ibrahim Mahama has committed resources to support the second phase evacuation of an estimated 1,000 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Government had earlier evacuated 926 citizens and provided each returnee with GH¢5,000 reintegration allowance and GH¢500 transportation support.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, has been recognised by Tourism and Hospital (TOHO) Africa among outstanding personalities for contributions to tourism and hospitality on the continent. He dedicated the honour to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, industry stakeholders, and Ghanaians.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anti-trafficking organisation Challenging Heights reports rescuing 144 victims of human trafficking and modern slavery in the first half of 2026 in collaboration with Ghana Police's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, including 42 Ghanaian children rescued from forced labour on Lake Volta and 102 Nigerian nationals. The organisation is calling on Ghana's security agencies to investigate allegations of a suspected cross-border baby-harvesting and baby-selling syndicate.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana has defended its bid to renew mining leases for the Tarkwa Mine, stating it paid GH¢5.8 billion in taxes and GH¢8.8 billion on local procurement in 2025, and invested $110 million in infrastructure, while emphasizing its 30-year commitment to community engagement and responsible mining.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
SMEs in Ghana and Africa have unrealised potential due to deficient financial management capabilities; research by the University of Ghana Business School indicates that targeted financial literacy interventions can increase SME profits by approximately 26%, and digital financial tools offer a pathway to formalisation and sustainable growth.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana has defended its application to renew the Tarkwa mining lease, citing GH¢5.8 billion in taxes, royalties, dividends and statutory payments in 2025, and GH¢8.8 billion in local procurement spending, while stressing its long-standing engagement with traditional authorities and host communities.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana has disputed claims by the Apinto Divisional Council over the renewal of its Tarkwa mining leases, stating that the council's position does not reflect the company's longstanding partnership with traditional authorities and host communities. The company said it has operated the Tarkwa mine for over three decades and maintained regular engagement with community representatives.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation has rejected allegations that the state-owned Volta Aluminium Company is being sold to businessman Ibrahim Mahama, calling the claims false and without factual basis. GIADEC stated that neither Mahama nor any company associated with him has expressed interest in acquiring a stake in VALCO.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and community partnership as discussions over renewal of its Tarkwa mining leases continue, saying approximately 74 cents of every dollar of value generated by the mine remains in Ghana through taxes, royalties, dividends, and local procurement.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fruit growers and processors in Ekumfi and Asebu have praised the government and Finance Minister Ato Forson for abolishing the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, a move announced in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to support agro-processing and local manufacturing. The associations say the removal comes at a critical time when local processors face high production costs and competition, and expect it to stimulate investment in commercial fruit farming and strengthen the value chain.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Apinto Divisional Council, traditional custodians of land where GoldFields Ghana operates in Tarkwa, has formally called on the government not to renew the company's mining lease, expiring in April 2027, arguing decades of mining have yielded little meaningful development for host communities. The council is instead advocating for a government-owned mining operation under a "shared prosperity" model.
27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Etihad Airways has notified Ghana's Government of plans to begin direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Accra in 2027, expected to improve air travel and boost trade, tourism, and investment. Ghana's transport minister assured the airline of government support and encouraged it to explore partnership opportunities in re-establishing Ghana's national airline.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review shows the government has maintained fiscal commitment to education without seeking supplementary budgets, but the review omits important policy commitments announced in the original 2026 Budget Statement, leaving a partial account of the education reform agenda.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026 submitted asylum applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They were among 175 asylum claims made by foreign visitors from 26,111 people who had received temporary residence approval linked to the tournament.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
International online network marketing schemes are increasingly targeting Ghanaian youth with promises of quick wealth and financial independence, raising concerns about recruitment methods, public health risks from overcrowded living conditions, and threats to national development and security.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member of Parliament's Economy Committee Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has cautioned that declining inflation figures do not indicate falling prices but only a slower rate of increase, and urged government to focus on the real impact of economic conditions on household budgets rather than relying on statistical improvements ahead of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is hosting an African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health on July 21–22, 2026, focused on ending AIDS and tuberculosis by 2030, reducing maternal deaths, and addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases across the continent. The United Nations supports the initiative and frames health as foundational to sustainable development and social justice.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →