34 m. ago Ghana Stock Market Inches Up as Banking and Telecom Stocks Lead

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-inches-up-as-banking-and-telecom-stocks-lead/Ghana’s equities market saw cautious gains Wednesday as the benchmark GSE Composite Index rose 31.35 points to close at 7,443.29, extending its year-to-date advance to 0.52%. Trading activity remained muted with just 589,225 shares changing hands, valued at GH¢2.2 million, though market capitalization edged up to GH¢151.46 billion. Banking stocks drove much of the momentum, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-inches-up-as-banking-and-telecom-stocks-lead/

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35 m. ago Victor Doke backs Ghana’s move for International expertise in helicopter crash probe

A lecturer at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Dr Victor Doke, has endorsed Ghana’s decision to seek foreign assistance in investigating the August 6 Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of all eight people on board, including two cabinet ministers. The move was confirmed […]

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39 m. ago Ghanaian Creators Amplify Global Push for Clean Water Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-creators-amplify-global-push-for-clean-water-access/Ghana’s YouTube stars Wode Maya and Gisela Amponsah have joined forces with American creators MrBeast and Mark Rober in a $40 million campaign to bring safe water to two million people worldwide. The #TeamWater initiative, uniting over 3,000 creators reaching two billion viewers, partners with WaterAid to install sustainable water systems in climate-vulnerable regions. Since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-creators-amplify-global-push-for-clean-water-access/

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40 m. ago First HPV vaccination campaign to be rolled out in September 2025

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that the first-ever Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) vaccination campaign will be rolled out in September 2025, targeting young females between 9 and 14 years. This follows the delivery of the first consignment of the HPV in June 2025, as announced by the World Health Organisation, an implementing partner. […]

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42 m. ago AI Startup Perplexity Bids US$34.5B for Google’s Chrome in Power Play

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/Silicon Valley buzzed Tuesday as AI search disruptor Perplexity stunned markets with an unsolicited $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser. The audacious bid targets Chrome’s three billion users, aiming to vault Perplexity into direct competition with AI giants like OpenAI. CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed the move, echoing his firm’s failed January push to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/

Technology

49 m. ago Ghana Holds Vigil for Helicopter Crash Victims in Western Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-holds-vigil-for-helicopter-crash-victims-in-western-region/A solemn candlelight vigil filled the streets of Sekondi Takoradi on Tuesday as the Western Regional Coordinating Council and the House of Chiefs honored eight lives lost in last week’s Adansi Obuasi helicopter crash. Hundreds gathered—residents, security personnel, and community leaders—united in grief during a procession that underscored the tragedy’s deep impact across Ghana. Western […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-holds-vigil-for-helicopter-crash-victims-in-western-region/

Events

52 m. ago Helicopter crash: NPP leadership visits NDC to offer condolences

Leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have visited the headquarters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to express sympathy following the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight individuals, including five NDC members.

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1 hour ago Kennedy Agyapong is equipped to transform Ghana’s fortunes – NPP elder

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Ho Central Chairman of the Council of Elders, Theophilus Foli, has asserted that Kennedy Agyapong, an NPP presidential hopeful, has the pedigree to transform Ghana’s fortune. He explained that Mr Agyapong has demonstrated this through his track record and development plan, which he preached during his campaign. Mr Foli said […]

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1 hour ago Compassion International Ghana’s GH₵2 million Project delivers 22 homes in Kintampo

Twenty-two families in Kintampo, once living in cramped and unsafe conditions, now have safe, permanent homes thanks to a GH₵2 million housing project by Compassion International Ghana and its church partners. The initiative, inspired by Dutch athletes who saw the housing challenges during the 2023 Muskathlon charity event, aims to provide not only shelter but […]

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3 h. ago Six convicted as NACOC destroys seized drugs in Savannah Region

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed quantities of illicit drugs and other illegal substances in the Savannah Region, following joint operations with the Ghana Police Service. The substances were seized from individuals during targeted enforcement actions aimed at tackling the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking. As a result of the operations, the […]

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3 h. ago Raymond Atuguba appointed GLC’s Ag. Director of Legal Education, Justice Oppong reassigned

Former Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Prof Raymond Atuguba, has been appointed Acting Director of Legal Education at the General Legal Council. His appointment, effective September 1, follows the recall of Justice B.Y.K. Oppong from the role. A letter signed by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated that Justice Oppong, a […]

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3 h. ago GRTCC urges urgent road repairs after fatal crash on Accra–Kumasi highway

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to improve the country’s road network to curb the rising carnage.

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3 h. ago Asante Queen Mother’s Death Silences the Heartbeat of a Kingdom

The passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the Asantehemaa, is not just the end of a long life but a profound seismic moment of transition for the Asante Kingdom and the Republic of Ghana. Her death at 98 years old, after a reign marked by grace and wisdom, highlights the enduring power and relevance of traditional institutions in a rapidly changing world. The sorrow expressed is not just for a Queen Mother, but for a mother of the nation, a figure whose counsel and character touched lives far beyond the walls of Manhyia Palace. It is important to note that while the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, officially announced her death to the Asanteman Traditional Council on Monday, August 11, 2025, she had passed away four days earlier, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. This customary delay between the passing of a royal and the public announcement allows for the observation of specific traditional rites and protocols that precede such a significant public declaration.

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3 h. ago Macroeconomic stability must translate into growth – BoG Governor tells Banks

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is urging commercial banks to leverage the stability in the financial sector to drive economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama emphasised that the gains made in stabilising the banking system must now translate into tangible […]

Politics

3 h. ago Nigerian Regulators Order Globacom Founder to Step Down as CEO

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-regulators-order-globacom-founder-to-step-down-as-ceo/Nigeria’s telecom watchdog has given billionaire Mike Adenuga two years to relinquish his dual role as Globacom’s chairman and CEO or face sanctions. The directive, part of sweeping corporate governance reforms unveiled by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on August 7, 2025, targets operators who merge board oversight with executive management. Adenuga, who built Globacom […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-regulators-order-globacom-founder-to-step-down-as-ceo/

Politics

3 h. ago ABSA, Republic Bank Offer Ghana’s Cheapest SME Loans as Rate Gap Widens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/Ghanaian SMEs face dramatically different borrowing costs depending on their bank choice, new Central Bank data reveals. ABSA, Republic Bank, and Bank of Africa emerged as the most affordable lenders in June 2025, while others charged over double their rates—potentially crippling small businesses. The Bank of Ghana’s annualised percentage rate (APR) report, measuring true loan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/

Politics

4 h. ago GEPA to Lead Ghanaian Agribusiness Charge at Africa Trade Fair 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/Ghana’s Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) will spearhead a delegation of over 50 agribusiness and agro-processing SMEs at the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria, CEO Dr. Francis Kojo Kwarteng announced today. The move aims to leverage the event’s projected $44 billion trade deals to boost non-traditional exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/

Politics

4 h. ago Money Expo India Returns to Mumbai as Finance Hub Accelerates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/Mumbai prepares to host the fourth Money Expo India on 23–24 August 2025, cementing its status as the country’s premier finance and investment gathering. The event at Jio World Convention Centre will convene over 10,000 attendees, 100+ exhibitors, and 80+ speakers spanning brokerage, fintech, crypto, and regulatory sectors. Now a cornerstone of India’s financial calendar, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/

Economics

4 h. ago BoG meets banks on foreign exchange auctions and liquidity challenges

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has announced plans to engage the Ghana Association of Banks in the coming days to address concerns surrounding forward foreign exchange auctions and market liquidity. Speaking at a brief meeting with the CEOs of commercial banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama explained that the […]

Politics

4 h. ago Wontumi Multimedia Challenges NCA Station Closures Amid Arrest Outcry

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wontumi-multimedia-challenges-nca-station-closures-amid-arrest-outcry/Wontumi Multimedia executive Gordon Asare Bediako has sharply criticized Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) for abruptly shutting down nine radio stations, including three of its outlets, over licensing disputes. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show Wednesday, Bediako insisted the company met all regulatory requirements, calling the closures unjustified. “We submitted our fire certificate, EPA permit, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wontumi-multimedia-challenges-nca-station-closures-amid-arrest-outcry/

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