Ghana News Agency

The Ghana News Agency (GNA) serves as the official news outlet for Ghana. Established in 1957 by Kwame Nkrumah, it was created to shape a positive image of the nation for international audiences while managing information flow within the country. A 1964 report by The New York Times revealed that most of the news provided by GNA came from Reuters, as the agency had only a limited number of foreign correspondents. It acted as a filter for international news, sharing content with the Ghanaian media while censoring any critical reports about the country's government. For many years, GNA was recognized as one of Africa's most effective news agencies, promoting what Nkrumah referred to as the "clear ideology of the African Revolution" and supporting the cause of African and Ghanaian freedom. Originally a government department, GNA transitioned to a state corporation when Ghana became a republic in 1960. Although the media landscape in Ghana is generally considered to be quite free, the GNA was noted for its strong pro-government stance as recently as 2001. The agency's goal is to foster political, social, and economic growth in Ghana by creating a knowledge-driven society. It achieves this by collecting, processing, and sharing high-quality news and information that resonates with the values of Ghanaians, covering stories from across the country, Africa, and the globe.

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New study finds Zipline's Drone Deliveries reduce maternal deaths sgnificantly

2 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 27, GNA-A newly published study has highlighted the transformative impact of Zipline's drone delivery system on healthcare in Ghana. The study, titled "A mixed method impact assessment of the use of aerial logistics to improve maternal health and emergencies outcomes in the Ashanti Region of Ghana," was in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
Government commits GHC48 Million for training, certification of financial managers, accountants

2 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 25, GNA-Government has set aside some GHC48 million in the 2025 budget for the training and certification of over 3,200 public financial managers and accountants in international public sector accounting standards (IPSAS) compliance, digital reporting and internal audit standards, Mr Thomas Ampem Darko, Deputy Minister of Finance, has announced.
Effective budget implementation crucial for achieving fiscal discipline, debt sustainability

2 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 25, GNA - Mr Isaac Fraikue, Acting Director of Budget, Ministry of Finance, has said effective budget implementation was crucial for achieving fiscal discipline and debt sustainability and translates policy intentions into concrete outputs and outcomes. He said effective budget implementation also maximized the impact of public spending - stalled programmes and project implementation efficiency.
NIB Plc to roll out competitive loan scheme for CAGD staff

2 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 25, GNA - The management of the National Investment Bank (NIB) PLC, has plans underway to institute a highly competitive loan scheme for staff of the Controller and Accountant General's Department (CAGD). This would facilitate access to loans at moderate interest rates.
Public financial management must reinforce effective governance, accountability...

2 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 24, GNA - Mr. Thomas Ampem Darko, Deputy Minister of Finance on Thursday said achieving excellence in public financial management (PFM) must be underpinned by effective governance, accountability and transformative development. He said the government has therefore taken bold corrective measures to reform and overhaul the country's PFM architecture to lead the charge.
JAGILS Alumni and Rolla Foundation support Cherubs Children’s Home | Ghana News Agency

2 weeks ago | gna.org.gh

By Naa Shormei Odonkor Kumasi April 23, GNA – The Alumni of the Jacobs-Abbey Global Institute for Leadership Studies (JAGILS) has reached out to the inmates of the…
VRCC to institute comprehensive Peace Pact to champion rapid development

3 weeks ago | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

Ho, April 19, GNA - The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) intends to institute a Peace Award Pact to guide the conduct of peacebuilding for development in the region. The Peace Award Scheme would be instituted by the VRCC, in partnership with the Regional House of Chiefs and the Regional Peace Council to come out with procedures.
Vivo Energy holds maiden ShePower Summit 2025 to empower women into leadership | Ghana News Agency

1 month ago | gna.org.gh

By Albert Allotey Accra, March 25, GNA – Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants has held its maiden edition of ShePower…
20 youth African technology entrepreneurs seek investment in S. Korea

Dec 17, 2024 | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

By Maxwell AwumahHo, Dec 17, GNA - Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organisations have embarked on a two-week study tour of the Republic of South Korea, seeking investment and insights from the country's innovative tech ecosystem. Representing eight African nations - Ghana, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda - the delegates span diverse technological sectors, including agritech and health.
Conference calls for African scientific sovereignty, renewed investment in research capabilities

Dec 17, 2024 | gna.org.gh | Maxwell Awumah

By Maxwell AwumahHo, Dec 17, GNA - The African Academy of Sciences' (AAS) 15th Bi-Annual General Assembly and Scientific Conference held in Abuja, Nigeria, has ended with calls for African scientific sovereignty and renewed investment in the continent's research capabilities. The four-day event, themed "Empowering and Advancing Africa's Scientific Enterprise," featured prominent voices in African science and development policy.