4 h. ago Gov’t slaps DStv with GH¢10,000 daily fine over pricing data delay

The Communication Minister has begun imposing a statutory fine of GH¢10,000 per day on MultiChoice Ghana (DSTV) for failing to submit critical pricing data requested under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).

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6 h. ago Your presence will painfully be missed – Joyce Bawah Mogtari eulogises Dr. Omane Boamah

Senior Presidential Aide and Advisor to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has delivered a deeply emotional tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.

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7 h. ago Poorly performing SOEs pose fiscal risks to economic stability – World Bank warns  

On debt, it pointed out that Ghana’s public debt is assessed as sustainable in the medium term, contingent on completing external debt restructuring and maintaining strong fiscal discipline.

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7 h. ago Funds management sector: Assets Under Management increased by 31% to GH₵71.97bn in 2024

Pension funds accounted for 72.0% of the total AUM, amounting to GH₵51.96 billion, based on marked-to-market values and adjusted data from custodians. This represented a 32.0% year-on-year increase, highlighting the resilience and sustained growth of pension investments in the current economic climate

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8 h. ago DTI graduates new cohort of skilled mastercraft artisans to boost Ghana’s informal sector

“The informal sector employs millions and remains the backbone of everyday economic activity in Ghana,” Ms. Swaniker noted. “By adopting precision, quality, and integrity, our artisans can drive industrialisation, create jobs, and build a globally competitive Ghanaian brand.”

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9 h. ago Ghana’s Tech Students Told to Master AI or Risk Obsolescence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-tech-students-told-to-master-ai-or-risk-obsolescence/A stark warning echoes across Ghana’s universities and tech hubs: adapt swiftly or face irrelevance. Computer science graduates, despite holding degrees, increasingly struggle to find jobs as artificial intelligence reshapes employer demands. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data analytics and AI specialist, urges young Ghanaians to aggressively pursue practical skills like generative AI, prompt engineering, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-tech-students-told-to-master-ai-or-risk-obsolescence/

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9 h. ago First edition of ‘Bike Your Trotro’ launched to promote cycling and climate action

The first edition of the ‘Bike Your Trotro’ initiative under the Youth Climate Action Fund II (YCAF II) has been held at the University of Ghana’s main campus, bringing together 59 cyclists in a biking fun fair aimed at promoting cycling among young people as a sustainable mode of transport.

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10 h. ago Former Jonina Ladies midfielder Abigail Appiah begins training with Israeli side Hapoel Raanana

Appiah sealed the move to Israel after the end of the 2024/25 season, which she helped Jonina finish third on the league table while also guiding them to the Women’s FA Cup final.

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13 h. ago Dr Omane Boamah treated 2024 elections like a medical case and found a solution – James Gunu eulogises him

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has paid an emotional tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as a medical doctor whose intellect and problem-solving skills played a pivotal role in the ruling National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) victory in the 2024 general elections.

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13 h. ago Dr Omane Boamah treated 2024 elections like a medical case and found a solution – James Gunu

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has paid an emotional tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as a medical doctor whose intellect and problem-solving skills played a pivotal role in the ruling National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) victory in the 2024 general elections.

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14 h. ago World Bank flags weak labour demand as key challenge in Ghana’s job market

The World Bank has identified weak labour demand in Ghana’s productive sectors as one of the major challenge to job creation, warning that it continues to limit economic opportunities for many workers. In its latest Ghana Economic Update launched in Accra, the World Bank noted that high-quality job creation in higher productivity sectors such as […]

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14 h. ago Ghana’s growing youth population can drive growth if jobs follow, says World Bank

Ghana’s rapidly expanding youth population presents a major opportunity for economic growth, but only if the country can create the jobs to absorb new entrants into the labour market, the World Bank has warned.

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14 h. ago Ghana’s economy resilient but faces fiscal and structural hurdles – World Bank

Ghana’s economy showed strong resilience in 2024, recording 5.7% growth despite global and domestic challenges, according to the World Bank.

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14 h. ago World Bank warns COCOBOD’s mounting debts threaten Ghana’s cocoa sector

The World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update has raised concerns over the financial stability of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that persistent operational and fiscal challenges could undermine one of the country’s most vital export industries. According to the report, despite record-high global cocoa prices, Ghana’s cocoa production remains weak, while COCOBOD owes significant […]

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18 h. ago US senators call for Meta probe after Reuters report on its AI policies

Two Republican U.S. senators called for a congressional investigation into Meta Platforms on Thursday after Reuters reported on an internal policy document that permitted the company’s chatbots to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual.”

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24 h. ago Ghana Mineworkers’ Union raises red flag over casualisation in mining sector, urges gov’t to act

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has warned that the growing shift from permanent employment to casual and contract work in the mining sector is eroding job security, undermining workers’ welfare, and threatening the stability of the industry.

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26 h. ago Koku Anyidoho accredited by EISA as Certified International Elections Observer

Samuel Koku Anyidoho, Founder and CEO of the Mills Institute for Transformational Leadership Development, has been officially certified as an International Elections Observer and Elections Analyst by the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA). This follows a one-week intensive training held between August 11–14, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, under the auspices of […]

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26 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

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27 h. ago Plateau State Trains Officials in Peacebuilding Through Land Dispute Mediation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/Government workers from four key Plateau State agencies transformed into certified peace mediators this week after intensive training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. The Plateau MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), backed by Swedish funding through the Norwegian Refugee Council, equipped 35 officials to tackle explosive housing and land conflicts fueling community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/

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27 h. ago COCOBOD, Banks Chart Path for Successful 2025/26 Cocoa Season

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-banks-chart-path-for-successful-2025-26-cocoa-season/The Management of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has met with commercial banks in Ghana to discuss key issues affecting the cocoa industry and the role of the banking sector in the 2025/2026 cocoa season, which opened on August 7, 2025. Discussions at the meeting, which was attended by senior executives of COCOBOD and the Cocoa […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-banks-chart-path-for-successful-2025-26-cocoa-season/

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