2 h. ago Journalist Warns Mahama of Legacy Risk Over Corruption Deals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-warns-mahama-of-legacy-risk-over-corruption-deals/Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has cautioned President John Dramani Mahama to act decisively against alleged backdoor deals involving senior NDC officials, warning that failure to address the issue could become his administration’s first major scandal. The warning comes after NDC General Secretary Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey revealed at the 5th Annual General Conference of NDC […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-warns-mahama-of-legacy-risk-over-corruption-deals/

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3 h. ago The irony and suspense in the suspension and removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice

‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold (invigorating, refreshing) nor hot (healing, therapeutic); I wish that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm (spiritually useless), and neither hot nor cold, I vomit you out of my mouth [rejecting you with disgust]’ – Revelation 3:15-16 (AMP). Ghana is a country of many ironies and suspense. Some of the country’s political leaders are swift to execute matters that serve their interests. They, however, drag their feet when it comes to national issues that would serve Ghana’s interests. The country’s major political parties often criticise the shortcomings of some state institutions when they are in opposition, but only turn around to praise every action and inaction of these institutions when they are in government.  Besides, a governing party usually does the very thing it used to criticise when in opposition. A number of leaders in Ghana preach virtues but tend to practise vices. Furthermore, the perspectives of some leaders...

Economics

4 h. ago Global Health Experts Gather in Abidjan for Critical Lassa Fever Conference

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-health-experts-gather-in-abidjan-for-critical-lassa-fever-conference/Leading scientists, public health advocates, and policymakers from around the world are convening in Abidjan this week for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference, addressing one of West Africa’s most persistent health threats. The four-day conference, running from September 8-11, 2025, brings together hundreds of experts at the Radisson Blu Hotel to tackle a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-health-experts-gather-in-abidjan-for-critical-lassa-fever-conference/

Politics

5 h. ago African Scholar Advocates Universal Policies to Combat Xenophobia

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-scholar-advocates-universal-policies-to-combat-xenophobia/A University of Ghana academic has called for inclusive social policies as essential tools for nation-building across Africa, arguing that targeted programs risk fueling xenophobic tensions that undermine continental solidarity. Dr Rosina Foli addressed North-West University’s School of Government Studies during a recent webinar, highlighting how social policy similarities between Ghana and South Africa raise […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-scholar-advocates-universal-policies-to-combat-xenophobia/

Events

5 h. ago Fidelity Bank sustainability conference outline roadmap for climate resilient growth

At the third edition of the Fidelity Sustainability Conference, leaders across finance, policy, and industry shared insights on how Ghana’s financial sector can align climate action with finance. This article captures the highlights and forward-looking insights from the conference. The message was clear: sustainability is no longer a side agenda for corporate social responsibility; it […]

Politics

10 h. ago Advocates call for decisive action to implement Domestic Violence Act

The Renel Ghana Foundation, a non-governmental organisation working to protect the rights of women, in collaboration with partners, has called for decisive action to effectively implement the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).

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16 h. ago Board, management of institutions must implement measures to prevent fraud; auditors form opinions on financial statement – Deloitte Audit Partner

“Our main responsibility is to ensure that we form an opinion on financial statements and not necessarily specifically to do with fraud. So, the fact that I'm auditing a bank or institution does not mean that I'm going to detect fraud. It could come along as I move on”.

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16 h. ago Board, management of institutions must implement measures to prevent fraud – Deloitte Audit Partner

“Our main responsibility is to ensure that we form an opinion on financial statements and not necessarily specifically to do with fraud. So, the fact that I'm auditing a bank or institution does not mean that I'm going to detect fraud. It could come along as I move on”.

Politics

21 h. ago Sports Advocate Commodore Receives Traditional Title in Ga Community

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-advocate-commodore-receives-traditional-title-in-ga-community/Gloria Commodore, founder and president of the Women In Sports Association, will be enstooled as Sei Nye of the Nii Mensah Kanlow We traditional area in a ceremony scheduled for Sunday, September 14, in Accra. The 67-year-old sports development advocate will receive the traditional title during the annual Yam Festival celebration at the family house […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-advocate-commodore-receives-traditional-title-in-ga-community/

Sport

34 h. ago “Reputation is your currency” – Hollywood producer Sharifa Johka inspires UniMAC

Award-winning Hollywood producer and cultural advocate Sharifa Johka has urged film students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication–Institute of Film and Television (UniMAC-IFT) to prioritise reputation, consistency and credibility as the foundation for lasting success in the creative industry.

Politics

42 h. ago National Sanitation Day: Mahama urges united effort under ‘Clean Up Ghana’ agenda

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a coordinated and sustained national action to tackle Ghana’s long-standing sanitation challenges, as he formally relaunched the National Sanitation Day initiative.

Politics

43 h. ago Local Products Drive Ghana Inflation Despite Global Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/Ghana’s domestic market dominated inflation pressures in August 2025, with homegrown products accounting for 19 of the 20 biggest price drivers even as the West African nation maintains heavy reliance on imported cooking oils. Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 11.5 percent in August from 12.1 percent in July, marking the eighth consecutive monthly decline and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/

Events

44 h. ago Activist Demands Galamsey Crackdown One Month After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/A prominent civil society leader issued an urgent call to President John Mahama for decisive action against illegal mining exactly one month after eight government officials died in a helicopter crash during an anti-galamsey mission. Nana Yaw Boakye Yiadom Opoku Agyemang, Executive Director of the Let Truth Be Told Alliance, published an open letter Friday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/

Events

44 h. ago Mahama reintroduces National Sanitation Day, calls for collective action

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the reintroduction of the National Sanitation Day, calling on all Ghanaians to actively participate in monthly nationwide clean-up exercises to improve environmental hygiene and public health.

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44 h. ago Photos: Mahama relaunches National Sanitation Day, urges collective action

President John Mahama has officially reintroduced the National Sanitation Day (NSD), calling on Ghanaians to unite in keeping the nation clean and healthy.

Politics

45 h. ago GRA and creatives have the opportunity to widen tax net – Latif Abubakar

Playwright and Chief Executive of Globe Productions, Latif Abubakar, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the creative industry to work together to expand the country’s tax net, highlighting the enormous potential of the creative economy to boost Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Politics

45 h. ago Ghana Mining Industry Resists Government Push to Halve Lease Terms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/Ghana’s mining industry has intensified opposition to proposed legislation reducing mining lease tenure from 30 to 15 years, warning the changes could undermine billions of dollars in long-term investment commitments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched urgent advocacy against government reforms targeting the Minerals and Mining Act, arguing that reduced lease periods will curtail […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/

Politics

45 h. ago Youth Advocacy Group Urges Ghana to Unlock US$100M Through Enhanced Green Bonds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/Green Tax Youth Africa has proposed strengthening Ghana’s newly launched Green Bond Guidelines to mobilize at least $100 million annually for domestic climate financing, reducing dependency on unreliable international climate funds. The revenue mobilization advocacy group presented four key recommendations during a validation workshop for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Green Bond Guidelines 2024, emphasizing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/

Politics

45 h. ago Ghana’s Financial NGOs Push Bank of Ghana for Tiered Microfinance Oversight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-financial-ngos-push-bank-of-ghana-for-tiered-microfinance-oversight/Financial NGOs have intensified calls for the Bank of Ghana to implement differentiated regulatory frameworks that align supervision intensity with institutional capacity, while maintaining current GHS 300,000 minimum capital requirements. The Ghana Association of Financial NGOs presented its case during the organization’s 8th Annual General Meeting, arguing that uniform regulatory approaches impose disproportionate compliance burdens […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-financial-ngos-push-bank-of-ghana-for-tiered-microfinance-oversight/

Politics

50 h. ago CJ removal: Mahama should’ve waited for all petitions to be heard – Barker

Legal practitioner, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has expressed concern over President John Mahama’s decision to act on the removal of the Chief Justice before all pending petitions had been heard.

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