19 h. ago Nalerigu health workers treat patients in cramped ward after ¢4.5m Covid Centre stalls

Health authorities at Nalerigu’s Baptist Medical Centre are compelled to treat patients with various infectious diseases in a single makeshift ward because the contractor who was paid ¢4.5 million for the COVID-19 centre abandoned the site.

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27 h. ago Court remands building contractor over drug exportation without license  

A building contractor has been remanded by the Accra Circuit Court 9 for alleged exportation of drugs without a license. 

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37 h. ago Standard Player Contract is the best gift to the Ghanaian game – Kurt Okraku

Okraku announced the formal approval of the initiative during the 31st GFA Ordainary Congress in Prampram on Tuesday, August 12.

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43 h. ago Ghana’s Coding Ambitions Face Global Tech Squeeze and AI Disruption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-coding-ambitions-face-global-tech-squeeze-and-ai-disruption/Ghana’s push to train one million programmers confronts a harsh new reality: the global tech job market that once inspired such initiatives is rapidly contracting. Promises of guaranteed high-paying careers through coding now clash with mass layoffs at major firms and artificial intelligence automating entry-level work. As computer science graduates in the United States face […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-coding-ambitions-face-global-tech-squeeze-and-ai-disruption/

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52 h. ago UG Lecturer Backs Education Requirement for Pastors Amid Prophecy Review Policy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ug-lecturer-backs-education-requirement-for-pastors-amid-prophecy-review-policy/A Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, Dr. Harry Agbanu, has called for pastors and other religious leaders to have formal educational qualifications before beginning their ministry. Speaking on 3FM Sunrise on August 11, Dr. Agbanu argued that training would equip faith leaders to offer sound guidance to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ug-lecturer-backs-education-requirement-for-pastors-amid-prophecy-review-policy/

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52 h. ago SG Ghana Boosts Cardiac Care with Critical Equipment Donation to Korle

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sg-ghana-boosts-cardiac-care-with-critical-equipment-donation-to-korle-bu/If you’ve ever waited hours at Korle-Bu’s National Cardiothoracic Centre, you’ll understand why this donation matters. Societe Generale Ghana has handed over GH¢330,000 worth of cardiac equipment including an ECG machine, defibrillator, and four patient monitors to bolster emergency response at Ghana’s premier heart facility. Deputy Managing Director Kwame Abbey tied the gift to SG’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sg-ghana-boosts-cardiac-care-with-critical-equipment-donation-to-korle-bu/

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52 h. ago Ghana’s Insurance Coverage Stalls Near Historic Low Despite Economic Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/If you’ve ever wondered why insurance agents seem to push so hard in Ghana, the latest central bank figures offer a clue. The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Financial Stability Review shows insurance penetration stubbornly held at just 1.0% of GDP this year, unchanged from 2023. Using the newer IFRS 17 accounting standard, that figure actually […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/

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53 h. ago Ghana’s Economic Surge Faces Sustainability Test, Report Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economic-surge-faces-sustainability-test-report-warns/Ghana’s economy shows dazzling short-term gains under President Mahama’s second-term administration, but a new mid-year review cautions these victories rest on shaky ground. The cedi’s unprecedented 42.6% surge against the dollar, inflation’s 10-point drop, and robust 5.3% first-quarter growth signal a “near-perfect turnaround,” according to EM Advisory’s analysis. Yet the report flags gold exports, IMF […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economic-surge-faces-sustainability-test-report-warns/

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55 h. ago It’s populist – Former Peace Council Chair on prophecies directive 

Former Chairman of the National Peace Council and past Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana, Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante, has criticised the recent directive requiring clergy to submit prophecies for government review, describing it as “populist” and not in the nation’s best interest.

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57 h. ago Two Yorktown FC players set to sign direct contracts with Albanian club FK Burrelli

Richard Offei (20) and Fafanyo Naomesi (18) departed Ghana on Saturday, August 9, and have since arrived in Serbia and Montenegro. They are now en route to Albania to finalise their professional contracts.

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62 h. ago Deloitte cautions government against return to capital market

“Reliance on foreign debts must be moderated, with inflows strictly channeled into strategic capital investments that can adequately support repayment of such loans”, it said in its assessment of the 2025 Mid-Year Review Budget.

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63 h. ago Afriyie Ankrah: Reviewing prophecies is Biblical, Not a threat to religious freedom

Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has defended government’s call for religious leaders to submit sensitive prophecies that concerns the nation and its top officials for review before making them public, insisting the practice is firmly rooted in biblical teaching. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, August 11, Mr Afriyie […]

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63 h. ago Reviewing prophecies is Biblical, not a threat to religious freedom – Afriyie Ankrah

Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has defended government’s call for religious leaders to submit sensitive prophecies that concerns the nation and its top officials for review before making them public, insisting the practice is firmly rooted in biblical teaching. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, August 11, Mr Afriyie […]

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64 h. ago Ghana’s Gold Strategy Boosts Reserves and Stabilizes Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gold-strategy-boosts-reserves-and-stabilizes-economy/Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) has fortified foreign reserves, steadied the exchange rate, and helped tame inflation, according to First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni. Speaking at the CNVERGE ’25 banking summit, he revealed the central bank bought 145.95 tonnes of gold since the program’s launch, with 86.77 tonnes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gold-strategy-boosts-reserves-and-stabilizes-economy/

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66 h. ago The Prophecy Clearance House: Now Open for National Business

In a move that will surely make the Guinness Book of Heavenly Records, the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has instructed all religious leaders to submit their prophecies for government review—effectively making Ghana the first country in the world with a “Customs and Excise Division for Spiritual Imports.”

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3 d. ago Mahama Moves to Vet Public Prophecies After National Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-moves-to-vet-public-prophecies-after-national-tragedy/President John Mahama has endorsed new measures requiring religious leaders to submit prophecies with “national significance” for government review before public declaration. The directive, announced Sunday by Presidential Envoy for Interfaith Relations Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, specifically targets forecasts involving political leaders, governance, security, or public stability. The move follows last week’s helicopter crash that killed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-moves-to-vet-public-prophecies-after-national-tragedy/

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5 d. ago Construction Chamber Demands Transport Safety Review After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/construction-chamber-demands-transport-safety-review-after-fatal-crash/Ghana’s construction leaders have joined the nation in mourning eight prominent citizens killed in a military helicopter crash. The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) expressed deep sorrow over the August 6th tragedy, which occurred as the aircraft travelled to Obuasi. In a public statement, the GhCCI offered heartfelt condolences to President John Mahama, Parliament, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/construction-chamber-demands-transport-safety-review-after-fatal-crash/

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5 d. ago Banking Expert Challenges Ghana’s Central Bank Over Lending Rate Vision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-challenges-ghanas-central-bank-over-lending-rate-vision/Banking consultant Dr. Richmond Atuahene has issued a stark warning: the Bank of Ghana Governor’s push for lower lending rates will fail unless the government urgently clears massive debts owed to contractors and power producers. His critique targets Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama’s recent declaration that the era of high borrowing costs is over. Atuahene argues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-challenges-ghanas-central-bank-over-lending-rate-vision/

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5 d. ago Defence Committee vows thorough review of helicopter crash probe findings

The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has pledged to conduct a comprehensive review of the findings from the ongoing investigation into the August 6 military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two ministers of state.

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5 d. ago Database searches of credit bureaus increased by 114% in 2024 – BoG

During the year under review, the report said 55% of searches conducted by financial institutions and authorised users on the database of credit bureaus were conducted on individual borrowers. About 44% were also conducted to assess the creditworthiness of digital loan customers.

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