10 h. ago Film Craft Expo 2025 launch: Africa is becoming a hub for cinematic, theatre technology

Africa is rising as a hub for cinematic and theatre technology, says Prince Kojo-Hilton, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Film Craft Expo (FCE), as he rallies industry players and stakeholders to invest in talents that are redefining the industry.

Culture

10 h. ago Architectural Designs and the Embedded History of Social Injustice

Sitting around a table at a gathering in a privileged neighbourhood within one of the poorest countries in Africa, I initially found myself unimpressed by the expansive two-acre property that housed an imposing mansion. Although I was struck by the grandeur of the spacious residence and its extensive walls, the history behind it did not resonate with me until a friend from Sierra Leone posed a provocative question to a Malawian: “How did you manage to expel the colonisers while they enjoyed the favourable climate and these luxurious homes?” The woman, the personal assistant of the white hostess, appeared unprepared for such an inquiry, caught between her role as an employee and the candid acknowledgement of a colonial past.

Events

12 h. ago Mahama pledges partnership with GJA to restore Ghana’s press freedom ranking

President John Mahama has pledged to work closely with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to restore Ghana’s image as a beacon of press freedom in Africa.

Politics

12 h. ago Nollywood actor Segun Arinze arrives in Ghana for ‘Black Star’ stage play

Nollywood veteran Segun Arinze arrived at the Kotoka International Airport yesterday ahead of his role in the stage production The Black Star (The Teacher of Africa).

Politics

14 h. ago Telecel Supports 1st Pan African AI Summit to accelerate Africa’s Digital Future

The Pan African AI Summit organisers have announced Telecel Ghana as a strategic sponsor of the inaugural conference, taking place on September 23–24, 2025, at Palms by Eagles Hotel, Airport City.

Politics

15 h. ago Ghana’s new ambassador to U.S. pledges stronger trade and diaspora ties

Ghana’s newly accredited Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has pledged to prioritise trade, investment, and diaspora engagement as he assumes office in Washington.

Politics

16 h. ago Africa Oil Week 2025: AOW CEO Paul Sinclair on Ghana’s strategic role and Africa’s future

Ahead of the summit, Paul Sinclair, CEO of AOW Energy, shared insights with JoyBusiness’ Daryl Kwawu on why Ghana was chosen as host, key themes for the event, and the future of Africa’s upstream sector.

Politics

18 h. ago Africa Climate Communication Summit to shape the continent’s narrative ahead of COP30

The story of climate change in Africa is often told through figures: rising temperatures, shrinking farmlands, or the billions needed for adaptation. On September 21-22, 2025, that story will be retold in a different way. The Stories for Change Foundation, through its Climate Communication Africa Programme, in partnership with Africans Communicating Africa, is convening the […]

Politics

19 h. ago Ghana and Egypt forge new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at 2025 Africa Down Under Summit

Ghana’s Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and the Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt have forged a new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at the ongoing Africa Down Under in Perth, Australia.

Politics

19 h. ago Forging Africa’s Trade Renaissance: Strategic Diplomacy in an Era of Continental Integration

The convergence of the African Continental Free Trade Area’s operational maturity and China’s recalibrated Belt and Road Initiative presents unprecedented opportunities for diplomatic innovation. Success will require a nuanced understanding of evolving trade dynamics, strategic migration patterns, and adaptive economic diplomacy. The New Architecture of African Economic Integration Four years after its operational launch, the […]

Politics

20 h. ago Africa’s AI Constitution: How the Visionary Prompt Framework (VPF 3.0) can transform the continent

Unlike borrowed AI systems that treat Africa as an afterthought, the VPF diagram illustrates a homegrown constitution of intelligence.

Politics

22 h. ago Making the case for Africa’s leadership in responsible AI development

Whether we like it or not, the age of artificial intelligence (AI) is already here, and accelerating. And Africa stands at a unique yet precarious juncture.

Politics

22 h. ago Absa Group announces strategic executive leadership appointments and changes

Absa Group has announced a series of strategic executive leadership appointments and changes that reinforce its commitment to driving growth, innovation, and customer-centricity across its Pan-African operations.

Politics

30 h. ago Bank of Ghana Suspends Major Fintech Players for Forex Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/The Bank of Ghana has suspended the remittance licenses of nine financial institutions, including Nigerian fintech unicorn Flutterwave, for unauthorized foreign exchange activities that violated national remittance guidelines. The one-month suspensions, effective September 18, affect three payment service providers (PSPs), five money transfer operators (MTOs), and United Bank for Africa Ghana. The action follows what […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/

Politics

31 h. ago Egypt Slashes Rates Amid Growth Surge as North Africa Attracts Major Investments

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/Egypt’s central bank delivered its most aggressive monetary policy move of 2025, cutting interest rates by 200 basis points as economic growth exceeded expectations and regional neighbors secured major international investments. The Central Bank of Egypt reduced its overnight deposit rate to 22% and lending rate to 23% on August 28, marking the third rate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/

Politics

32 h. ago Ghana Launches Solar Irrigation Initiative to Transform Agricultural Productivity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/Ghana will deploy solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide to modernize agriculture and eliminate seasonal farming limitations, officials announced at a continental renewable energy summit that also unveiled a $200 million financing facility for African solar projects. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed the initiative at the 7th International Solar Alliance Regional Committee Meeting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/

Politics

32 h. ago African Trade Union Leader Demands Rejection of Predatory Loans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-trade-union-leader-demands-rejection-of-predatory-loans/Africa’s largest trade union confederation urged governments across the continent to reject loans with harmful conditions and renegotiate debt agreements that prioritize development over creditor interests, as the continent grapples with a $2.14 trillion debt burden. Akhator Joel Odigie, General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, delivered the appeal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-trade-union-leader-demands-rejection-of-predatory-loans/

Politics

32 h. ago Ghana Balances Investment Appeal with Persistent Business Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/Ghana presents compelling opportunities for investors drawn by political stability and economic resilience, but businesses must carefully navigate enduring risks from currency volatility to infrastructure gaps, according to a comprehensive new risk assessment. The SOMPA & Partners Africa Risk Dimensional Report highlights Ghana’s status as one of West Africa’s most predictable democracies, yet warns that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/

Politics

33 h. ago Digital Reforms Could Add US$3.4 Billion to Ghana’s Economy by 2030

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/Ghana’s economy could gain an additional $3.4 billion by 2030 through strategic digital transformation reforms, according to a new report launched by the GSMA at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday. The comprehensive study reveals that mobile technology already contributes GH¢94 billion to Ghana’s GDP, representing 8% of the country’s total economic output. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/

Economics

33 h. ago IATA Study Confirms Rwanda Aviation Model Generates US$160M Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/The International Air Transport Association released comprehensive data quantifying Rwanda’s aviation sector contribution to economic development, showing $160 million in total economic activity supporting 42,000 jobs across the country. The Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda, published September 4, 2025, during the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, demonstrates that aviation contributes 1.1% to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/

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