16 h. ago MTN Group CEO Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Inclusion and Africa’s Tech Future

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-group-ceo-reaffirms-commitment-to-digital-inclusion-and-africas-tech-future/The Group President and Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Ralph Mupita, has reaffirmed the telecom giant’s commitment to advancing digital and financial inclusion across Africa, stressing that MTN’s mission is to provide dignity, opportunity, and improved livelihoods for millions of people. Speaking during the MTN Bright Conversations series in Accra, Mr. Mupita revealed that  MTN’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-group-ceo-reaffirms-commitment-to-digital-inclusion-and-africas-tech-future/

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42 h. ago Africa Financial Summit Returns to Casablanca Targeting Continental Financial Independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-financial-summit-returns-to-casablanca-targeting-continental-financial-independence/The fifth Africa Financial Summit will convene over 1,250 financial leaders in Casablanca this November, with organizers positioning the event as a critical step toward reducing Africa’s dependence on external capital markets. The Casablanca Stock Exchange announced the November 3-4 summit during a press conference Tuesday, bringing together representatives from Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-financial-summit-returns-to-casablanca-targeting-continental-financial-independence/

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3 d. ago Namibia banking system faces strain from US tariffs on South Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/namibia-banking-system-faces-strain-from-us-tariffs-on-south-africa/Banking operations across Namibia could experience significant disruption as new American trade penalties against South Africa threaten to reduce dollar flows that the country’s financial sector depends upon, according to fresh analysis from local investment researchers. The 30 percent tariffs recently imposed by Washington on South African exports may create ripple effects throughout the region’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/namibia-banking-system-faces-strain-from-us-tariffs-on-south-africa/

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4 d. ago IMANI Calls for Fiscal Discipline in Constitutional Review Process

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-calls-for-fiscal-discipline-in-constitutional-review-process/Think tank IMANI Africa has submitted proposals for constitutional amendments focused on preventing government financial recklessness and legislative overreach, as Ghana considers its first major constitutional changes in nearly three decades. Franklin Cudjoe, president of IMANI Africa, disclosed that his organization has made two formal submissions to Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh’s constitutional review committee. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-calls-for-fiscal-discipline-in-constitutional-review-process/

Politics

4 d. ago Financial inclusion vs. Business sustainability: Closing the gap in Ghana’s financial services

Across Africa, and Ghana in particular, financial inclusion has become a cornerstone of national development strategies.

Economics

5 d. ago Global Student Debt Crisis Threatens Ghana’s Education Dreams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/A worldwide education financing crisis now reaching Ghana threatens to transform higher learning from an opportunity ladder into a financial trap for young people across Africa. The World Economic Forum recently highlighted what experts call an emerging “debt tsunami” as student borrowing reaches unsustainable levels globally. Countries that once celebrated expanded university access now grapple […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/

Events

8 d. ago Africa Must Overhaul Energy Financing to Bridge US$500bn Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-overhaul-energy-financing-to-bridge-us500bn-gap/Africa needs radical changes to how it finances energy projects if it wants to achieve universal power access and meet climate goals, according to a leading resource governance expert. Suneeta Kaimal, who heads the Natural Resource Governance Institute, told energy leaders in Accra that current financing models are failing the continent. She warned that debt-heavy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-overhaul-energy-financing-to-bridge-us500bn-gap/

Economics

8 d. ago African Film Press Creates Continental Critics Prize for Cinema

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-film-press-creates-continental-critics-prize-for-cinema/A new alliance of independent film platforms across Africa has established a critics’ prize designed to amplify African voices in continental cinema discourse. The African Film Press announced its inaugural Critics Prize will debut at the Surreal16 Film Festival in Lagos this December. The award draws inspiration from the international FIPRESCI Prize but focuses specifically […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-film-press-creates-continental-critics-prize-for-cinema/

Culture

1 week ago Africa needs fair finance, not charity – Mahama challenges global system

President John Mahama has challenged the global financial system to treat Africa fairly, warning that the continent cannot close its vast financing gaps through charity but only through access to capital at the right price.

Politics

1 week ago #GHIBCONVERGE2025 sets blueprint for Africa’s shift to value

Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has concluded GHIBCONVERGE 2025, its flagship thought-leadership and impact forum, after three days of intensive debate on the future of African commodity trade and finance. The event, held in the City of London from 6–8 August 2025, brought together policymakers, financiers, commodity executives, legal specialists, and development experts from across Africa […]

Politics

2 w. ago Ghana’s Digital Currency Shift Opens New Doors for Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-currency-shift-opens-new-doors-for-businesses/Ghana is quietly positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s financial technology evolution. The Bank of Ghana’s development of the e-Cedi, a central bank digital currency, marks a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s economy. This initiative aims to provide a safer and more efficient payment system, especially for the many citizens who still lack […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-currency-shift-opens-new-doors-for-businesses/

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2 w. ago African Banking Giants Compete for Acquisition of Societe Generale Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-banking-giants-compete-for-acquisition-of-societe-generale-ghana/A significant but discreet acquisition battle is taking shape in Ghana’s financial sector as two major African banks, Bank of Africa of Morocco and Nigeria’s Access Bank compete to acquire Societe Generale Ghana (SG Ghana). The news comes from policy analyst Bright Simons, who has been tracking the behind-the-scenes negotiations. SG Ghana, originally established in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-banking-giants-compete-for-acquisition-of-societe-generale-ghana/

Politics

2 w. ago WAIFEM Expands Communication Training for West African Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/waifem-expands-communication-training-for-west-african-officials/A regional financial institute is addressing a critical gap in economic governance across West Africa: the ability to communicate clearly. The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management has expanded its flagship course on report writing and presentation skills due to surging demand from member states. The program, held in Accra, attracted over 90 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/waifem-expands-communication-training-for-west-african-officials/

Politics

2 w. ago AfDB Courts Japanese Investors to Close Africa’s Financing Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-courts-japanese-investors-to-close-africas-financing-gap/The African Development Bank is heading to Japan with a clear mission: attract more investment. The continent’s premier financial institution will use the upcoming Tokyo International Conference on African Development to pitch new deals and deepen partnerships. This push comes as African nations grapple with a severe lack of funding for climate adaptation, infrastructure, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-courts-japanese-investors-to-close-africas-financing-gap/

Economics

2 w. ago MTN South Africa Trims Forecast Amid Fierce Market Competition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-south-africa-trims-forecast-amid-fierce-market-competition/MTN South Africa is tempering its financial expectations as it navigates a tough local market. The telecom giant has lowered its medium-term revenue growth outlook, pointing to intense competition and ongoing pressure on consumers’ wallets. In its latest half-year results, the group revised its service revenue guidance downward. The company now anticipates low-to-mid single-digit growth, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-south-africa-trims-forecast-amid-fierce-market-competition/

Politics

2 w. ago WAIFEM warns poor financial reporting threatens institutions in Sub

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has cautioned that weak financial report writing and presentation skills remain a major threat to financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Director General of WAIFEM, Baba Musa, said many institutions risk facing serious operational challenges if they fail to prioritise effective communication in their day-to-day […]

Events

2 w. ago Africa Charts Infrastructure Future at Landmark Luanda Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/Angola will host a pivotal infrastructure financing summit in October, signaling Africa’s push to redefine its development model through self-reliance and diversified partnerships. The October 23–24 event, organized by the African Union and Angolan government, aims to close the continent’s $90 billion annual infrastructure funding gap by mobilizing global capital beyond traditional aid frameworks. Unlike […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/

Politics

3 w. ago GHIB’s financing blueprint aims to unlock billions in lost export revenue

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has set out a financing blueprint to shift Africa’s commodity trade from raw exports to value-added products, arguing that the current export model is leaving billions of dollars in potential earnings on the table. He said Africa’s share of global trade remains under three […]

Economics

3 w. ago African Bank Pushes AI Training to Accelerate Continent’s Development Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/Africa’s premier financial institution is betting on artificial intelligence to fast-track the continent’s flagship development plan. The African Development Bank has funded specialized AI training for officials across African Union member states, aiming to sharpen monitoring of Agenda 2063 targets. Held in Lusaka, Zambia, the intensive five-day workshop equipped participants with hands-on experience using platforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/

Politics

3 w. ago Ethiopian Airlines Secures Key Funding for Continent’s Largest Airport

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopian-airlines-secures-key-funding-for-continents-largest-airport/Ethiopian Airlines Group and the African Development Bank have formalized a major financing agreement for Africa’s most ambitious aviation project. The deal, signed in Addis Ababa, designates the Bank as lead arranger for a $500 million loan to develop a new mega-airport in Bishoftu, 40 kilometers south of Ethiopia’s capital. The greenfield facility will initially […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopian-airlines-secures-key-funding-for-continents-largest-airport/

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