52 m. ago Hundreds of women with brooms join protests as Indonesia leader flies to China

Hundreds of women wearing pink and wielding broomsticks marched to parliament in Indonesia's capital on Wednesday to protest against police abuses and wasteful government spending.

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1 hour ago NPP condemns ‘death threats’ by NDC officers, calls for police action

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned what it describes as threats of death and physical assault issued by senior officers of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) against some of its leading figures.

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3 h. ago British Council launches Study UK Alumni Awards to celebrate international UK alumni achievements

The British Council is proud to announce the twelfth year of its Study UK Alumni Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of international UK alumni worldwide. These awards honour leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries. This year’s categories include Business and Innovation, Culture, Creativity and […]

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3 h. ago Binance Launches Global Campaign Highlighting Crypto Adoption Stories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/binance-launches-global-campaign-highlighting-crypto-adoption-stories/Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched a content series featuring personal stories from users worldwide, as the platform seeks to demonstrate mainstream adoption of digital assets beyond trading speculation. The “Humans of Binance” campaign showcases individuals who report using cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to address financial challenges, from wealth preservation to cross-border transactions. The initiative comes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/binance-launches-global-campaign-highlighting-crypto-adoption-stories/

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3 h. ago Your savings as your launchpad for a better financial future

Building financial resilience requires good financial planning, which will in turn help you meet your financial goals. However, this also comes with the responsibility of being disciplined and being prepared to unlearn and relearn what you know about finances and money management.  The Head of Retail Banking at First National Bank Ghana, Akweley Laryea explains […]

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4 h. ago Michael Gyapah of G4S Security Services adjudged CEO of The Year – Private Security at 2025 Ghana CEO Awards

Managing Director of G4S Security Services Ghana Ltd Michael Gyapah, has been awarded “CEO of the year – Private Security” at the prestigious Ghana CEO Awards. The Ghana CEO Awards recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation in various sectors while celebrating leaders, products, and organizations who drive growth, sustainability, and transformation within their various industry sector.  […]

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5 h. ago Expert Questions Independence of Ghana’s Proposed Fiscal Council

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-questions-independence-of-ghanas-proposed-fiscal-council/A prominent banking consultant has raised doubts about whether Ghana’s planned Independent Fiscal Council can operate without political interference, citing the country’s history of undermining supposedly autonomous institutions. Dr. Richmond Atuahene, a banking and financial consultant, questioned the effectiveness of the proposed oversight body during an interview with The High Street Journal. He argued that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-questions-independence-of-ghanas-proposed-fiscal-council/

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5 h. ago New CEO Takes Helm at Ghana’s Payment Infrastructure Authority

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-ceo-takes-helm-at-ghanas-payment-infrastructure-authority/Clara B. Arthur has assumed leadership of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited, the institution overseeing the country’s electronic payment infrastructure, as Ghana seeks to strengthen its position as a regional digital finance hub. Arthur officially began her tenure as Chief Executive Officer this week, taking charge of the organization responsible for managing Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-ceo-takes-helm-at-ghanas-payment-infrastructure-authority/

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5 h. ago Builders and investors to share insights at 12th Angel Fair Africa in New York

Africa’s leading builders and investors are set to gather in New York for the 12th edition of Angel Fair Africa (AFA@12), which will focus on the theme “Building and Investing in Africa.”

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7 h. ago West African Economies Face Mixed Fortunes Amid Recovery Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/Afreximbank highlights uneven growth as Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal confront sector challenges West African economies are experiencing divergent pressures despite some sectoral improvements, according to the African Export-Import Bank, which warned of widening economic strains across member states. Ghana confronts mounting unrest as over 300,000 cocoa farmers protest government pricing policies. Authorities announced only a 4% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/

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8 h. ago The watchdogs have gone unwatched: It’s time for a Financial Control Authority (FCA)

Ghana’s financial system is supervised by four independent regulators: the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Insurance Commission (NIC), and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Each is mandated to safeguard its sector, banking, capital markets, insurance, and pensions, respectively. Despite this regulatory framework, Ghana has experienced significant financial instability in recent years. Between 2017 and 2019, over 420 financial institutions collapsed, costing the state more than GH¢21 billion in bailouts.

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9 h. ago Community Closes School Over Naming Dispute with Education Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/community-closes-school-over-naming-dispute-with-education-officials/A basic school in Ghana’s Western Region has been shuttered by community members protesting education authorities’ refusal to name the institution after their traditional leader, highlighting tensions over local participation in school governance. The Assorko community in Shama District closed the school they helped build following a prolonged dispute with the Ghana Education Service over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/community-closes-school-over-naming-dispute-with-education-officials/

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9 h. ago Ghana to Showcase Financial Inclusion Progress at Global Banking Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-showcase-financial-inclusion-progress-at-global-banking-summit/Ghana’s central bank will highlight the country’s rapid expansion of financial services access at this week’s Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum, following new data showing significant gains in account ownership. Second Deputy Governor Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu will lead a Bank of Ghana delegation to the summit, which brings together central bankers, regulators, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-showcase-financial-inclusion-progress-at-global-banking-summit/

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10 h. ago Africa’s US$100 Billion Trade Finance Gap Strangles Commercial Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-trade-finance-gap-strangles-commercial-growth/A chronic shortage of trade finance is constraining Africa’s commercial expansion, with banks rejecting $100 billion in legitimate trade requests annually and forcing businesses to abandon profitable deals across the continent. The finance gap affects 40% of trade transactions in Africa compared to just 7% globally, according to the African Development Bank. Small and medium […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-trade-finance-gap-strangles-commercial-growth/

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11 h. ago Telecel Targets Young Entrepreneurs with Business Support Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-targets-young-entrepreneurs-with-business-support-initiative/Telecel Ghana has launched its eighth annual Small and Medium Enterprises Month, focusing specifically on youth-led businesses through dedicated products and networking events scheduled throughout September. The telecommunications company announced the initiative under the theme “Connecting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs,” marking a strategic shift toward supporting technology-driven startups and young business leaders across Ghana. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-targets-young-entrepreneurs-with-business-support-initiative/

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11 h. ago Dubai Financial Authority Licensing Attracts Sophisticated Fund Managers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dubai-financial-authority-licensing-attracts-sophisticated-fund-managers/Fund managers are increasingly viewing Dubai Financial Services Authority authorization as a strategic competitive advantage rather than a regulatory requirement, according to industry observers tracking institutional investment trends in the Middle East financial hub. The Dubai International Financial Centre licensing process has evolved into what some managers describe as a rigorous validation system that appeals […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dubai-financial-authority-licensing-attracts-sophisticated-fund-managers/

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15 h. ago Ghana’s ASPIRE Summit Challenges Entrepreneurs to ‘Do the Unusual’

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aspire-summit-challenges-entrepreneurs-to-do-the-unusual/The seventh annual ASPIRE Entrepreneurship and Career Development Summit concluded in Accra Tuesday, urging business leaders to embrace unconventional strategies for sustainable growth and innovation. Under the theme “Doing the Unusual,” the summit attracted thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and career professionals who engaged in discussions about bold business strategies that challenge conventional thinking. The event reinforced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aspire-summit-challenges-entrepreneurs-to-do-the-unusual/

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21 h. ago Consortium Targets Ghana Rice Production Boost Through Middle Belt Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consortium-targets-ghana-rice-production-boost-through-middle-belt-initiative/A three-year agricultural partnership aims to transform Ghana’s rice sector by increasing yields from 2.5 metric tonnes per hectare to 4.5 tonnes while strengthening market connections across the middle-belt ecological zone. The John A. Kufuor Foundation, Hopeline Institute, and FarmWallet Limited are leading the “Enhancing the Competitiveness of Rice Production, Processing and Marketing in Ghana” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consortium-targets-ghana-rice-production-boost-through-middle-belt-initiative/

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21 h. ago AfDB President Unveils Reform Plan to Streamline African Development Finance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-president-unveils-reform-plan-to-streamline-african-development-finance/Dr. Sidi Ould Tah outlined an ambitious 100-day agenda focused on operational reforms and expanded partnerships during his inaugural address as African Development Bank president in Abidjan on Monday. The four-point roadmap prioritizes stakeholder engagement, bureaucratic reform, partnership strengthening, and accelerated financing access as the new leader takes control of the continent’s premier development institution […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-president-unveils-reform-plan-to-streamline-african-development-finance/

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21 h. ago Ghana’s Money Laundering Prosecutions Surge Despite Drop in Overall Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-money-laundering-prosecutions-surge-despite-drop-in-overall-fraud/Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre has reported a significant shift in financial crime patterns, with money laundering prosecutions climbing even as overall fraud cases decreased over the past five years. The FIC’s 2025 Anti-Money Laundering Report revealed that authorities investigated 27,043 fraud cases between 2019 and 2023. Of these incidents, 635 suspects faced money laundering charges, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-money-laundering-prosecutions-surge-despite-drop-in-overall-fraud/

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