2 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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2 h. ago Catholic Church holds requiem mass for Omane Boamah and Sqn. Ldr. Anala

The Catholic Church in Ghana has held a solemn requiem service at Christ the King Parish in Accra in honour of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, both of whom were long-standing and devoted members of the church.

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2 h. ago Andrew Tandoh Adote takes on Wole Soyinka’s ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’

Accra is buzzing with anticipation as one of Ghana's most celebrated stage actors, Andrew Tandoh Adote, returns to the National Theatre in a role that promises to be his most challenging yet. 

Events

3 h. ago Accra’s housing dilemma: Uncovering the hidden costs of apartment vs. house living

The choice between renting an apartment and buying a house is a major financial decision for anyone, anywhere.

Society

10 h. ago AG moves to strike out suspended CJ’s fresh challenge to removal petition

The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court in Accra seeking to strike out a motion for judicial review connected to ongoing proceedings over a petition for the removal of the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

Events

11 h. ago Defamation case: Lawyer for Dua Agyeman cross examines GTEC official

The academic credentials of Professor Edward Dua Agyeman, a former Board Chairman of the Ghana Audit Service, became a subject of contention at a defamation case at the Accra High Court. Prof. Dua Agyeman sued the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, in 2018 for defamation. Mr Asiedu Nketia is […]

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11 h. ago Three arrested in Accra over possession, manufacture of illegal guns

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested three men for allegedly possessing and manufacturing locally made pistols in Shiashi, a suburb of Accra. The suspects have been identified as Patrick Gyimah, 24, a dispatch rider from Bawaleshie; Emmanuel Osei Yeboah, 27, an electrical welder from Adenta Commando; and Charles Somuah, 29, a private security guard […]

Events

11 h. ago Our father is irreplaceable – Omane Boamah’s children pay emotional tribute at vigil

The Christ the King Parish in Accra was enveloped in grief on Thursday, August 14, as the children of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, delivered a heartfelt tribute to their father.

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11 h. ago ‘Daddy, why did you leave so soon?’ – Omane Boamah’s children mourn

Tears flowed freely at the Christ the King Parish in Accra on Thursday, August 14, as the children of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, poured out their grief in a deeply moving tribute. “Daddy, why did you leave us so soon? Never in a million years would we have imagined this,” they […]

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12 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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16 h. ago Yango Ghana empowers Kaneshie Senior High Technical students on International Youth Day

Yango Ghana , part of the global tech company Yango Group, marked International Youth Day by giving back to Kaneshie Senior High Technical School in Accra with a motivational career and youth empowerment talk accompanied by the donation of educational materials. International Youth Day 2025, held under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs […]

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16 h. ago GJA sets August 19 for rerun of Ashanti Regional Chairman Election

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has officially announced that a rerun of the Ashanti Regional Chairman Election will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Electoral Commission Regional Office in Kumasi.

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18 h. ago UPSA launches 60th anniversary celebration of academic excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upsa-launches-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-academic-excellence/The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a year long activities such as lectures, health talk, stakeholders’ engagements, sales of anniversary souvenirs, donation, health walk, fun games, community service initiatives, Industry breakfast meetings, technology exhibitions, career fair, research expositions among others. The occasion was also used to unveil […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upsa-launches-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-academic-excellence/

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18 h. ago World Bank cautions BoG on excessive FX Interventions, calls for banking sector reforms

The World Bank has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to avoid excessive foreign exchange (FX) interventions, warning that such actions could disrupt market balance and weaken economic resilience. This was contained in the latest Ghana Economic Update report, launched in Accra today, August 14, 2025 which emphasised the need for the central bank to […]

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18 h. ago MTN signs $2m deal to sponsor four Ghana national teams until 2027

MTN Ghana has signed a two-year partnership with the Ghana Football Association worth $2 million to become the headline sponsor of four male and female national teams. The deal marks a shift from the agreement signed before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was also valued at $2 million but covered only the Black […]

Economics

21 h. ago Helicopter crash: Police announce traffic diversions for state funeral

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra on Friday, August 15, to ensure safety and smooth traffic management during the inter-denominational and inter-faith state funeral for the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.

Events

22 h. ago CSquared Expands Fiber Network to Boost West Africa’s Digital Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/A major fiber optic expansion is set to transform digital connectivity across West Africa, bridging coastal and landlocked nations. Pan-African tech firm CSquared announced its cross-border terrestrial backbone now stretches from Abidjan to Monrovia, integrating with existing routes between Accra and Lagos. This infrastructure will link Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/

Politics

22 h. ago NPP’s Nana B Accuses IGP of “Selective Justice,” Demands Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accusing him of politicizing law enforcement and undermining the service’s integrity. Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), the party’s National Organiser, declared the IGP “unfit for purpose” during a press briefing in Accra, citing alleged bias in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/

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22 h. ago NPP Official Vows Unflinching Criticism Despite Activists’ Arrests

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former communications manager for ex-Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign, has defiantly declared that opposition criticism will continue despite recent arrests of New Patriotic Party (NPP) activists. Speaking on Accra’s OKAY FM, Aboagye slammed the Mahama administration’s use of security agencies, calling it intimidation. “You cannot prevent us from talking. Arrest me—I’ll […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/

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23 h. ago Ghana Miners Demand Fair Share as Gold Prices Soar to Record Highs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-miners-demand-fair-share-as-gold-prices-soar-to-record-highs/Ghana’s mineworkers are pushing gold mining giants to channel record profits into wages and safety upgrades rather than solely funding expansion projects. At a National Executive Council meeting in Accra, the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) spotlighted the industry’s windfall from gold’s meteoric rise from $1,800 per ounce during the pandemic to historic peaks above $3,000 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-miners-demand-fair-share-as-gold-prices-soar-to-record-highs/

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