5 h. ago Interior Minister launches online digital services portal to transform public service delivery

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has officially launched the Ministry’s Online Digital Services Portal, describing it as a major advancement in Ghana’s digital transformation and public service modernisation efforts.

Politics

9 h. ago The Republic of Hoe & Cutlass: A Satirical Autopsy of Farmers’ Day

Dear Citizens, Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense—where problems grow faster than maize in the rainy season, and where political promises germinate beautifully but refuse to bear fruit—the nation gathered once again to celebrate Farmers’ Day. Ah yes, that annual festival where we clap for the people who feed us right before we go back to ignoring them for the next 364 days.

Politics

10 h. ago Supreme Court Calls NAM1’s Bluff, Clears Way for Fraud Trial to Continue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-calls-nam1s-bluff-clears-way-for-fraud-trial-to-continue/Nana Appiah Mensah, the man at the center of the collapsed Menzgold scheme, has suffered another major courtroom defeat after the Supreme Court dismissed his attempt to block the continuation of his criminal trial. The ruling marks the third time in recent months that a superior court has rejected NAM1’s efforts to avoid opening his […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-calls-nam1s-bluff-clears-way-for-fraud-trial-to-continue/

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13 h. ago Ghana Pushes Agribusiness as Key Industrial Driver for 24 Hour Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-agribusiness-as-key-industrial-driver-for-24-hour-economy/Ghana is escalating efforts to position agribusiness at the heart of its industrial transformation agenda and the proposed 24 hour economy, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi said at a regional policy dialogue in Tamale. The initiative comes as authorities work to boost underperforming factories, tighten supply chains, and tap into a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-agribusiness-as-key-industrial-driver-for-24-hour-economy/

Politics

22 h. ago COP30 in Brazil Marked Again by Tensions Over Methods to Address Climate Change

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cop30-in-brazil-marked-again-by-tensions-over-methods-to-address-climate-change/This gathering issued a comprehensive program for preserving the planet, yet the United States continues to sabotage efforts to curb global warming since it rejects the scientific data pointing to a deteriorating environment around the world Political Review Brazil hosted the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in the city of Belem in the north of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cop30-in-brazil-marked-again-by-tensions-over-methods-to-address-climate-change/

Politics

24 h. ago Asantehene to Present Bawku Mediation Report to President on December 16

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-to-present-bawku-mediation-report-to-president-on-december-16/The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will formally present his report and recommendations on the Bawku conflict mediation to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Presidency. The ceremony scheduled for 4:00 in the afternoon marks a critical step in national efforts to resolve the decades-long ethnic and chieftaincy dispute. Felix […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-to-present-bawku-mediation-report-to-president-on-december-16/

Politics

37 h. ago Police frustrated as US woman who alleged kidnapping deletes video, blocks investigators

The Ghana Police Service says its efforts to investigate the viral kidnapping allegation made by an American woman in Accra have been seriously hampered by her lack of cooperation. In a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Police noted that although the woman, identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, recorded a video claiming […]

Events

38 h. ago Formalizing Okadas Will Boost Youth Employment and Safety Nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/At the Yango Partner Conference 2025, Mr. Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to formalize motorcycle and tricycle commercial operations—a move set to create more structured opportunities for young people. Mr. Ayariga announced that the Ministry of Transport is finalizing a framework to legalize okada and pragyia services, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/

Politics

52 h. ago Finance Minister charges Osu Tax Office staff to boost revenue, pledges support and incentives

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff of the Osu Tax Service Centre to scale up their efforts in domestic revenue mobilisation.

Politics

57 h. ago Paramount makes $108.4bn hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing a wrench into the deal with Netflix in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse

Events

57 h. ago Dr. John Kpikpi Links Galamsey Crisis to Poor Resource Stewardship — Praises Government’s Goldbod Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains one of Ghana’s most persistent national challenges despite years of government-led interventions, military operations, policy reforms and public campaigns. Successive administrations have struggled to curb the destruction of water bodies, forests and farmlands, even as communities continue to express frustration over lack of meaningful benefits from the nation’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/

Events

3 d. ago “President Mahama Celebrates 7th December Anniversary with Gratitude to Ghanaians”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-celebrates-7th-december-anniversary-with-gratitude-to-ghanaians/One year after his historic election win, President John Mahama has renewed his pledge to build an inclusive Ghana, free from discrimination and favoritism. In a reflective Facebook message, Mahama recounted the emotions of election day, praising Ghanaians’ “unwavering faith” and the collective effort that led to the NDC’s triumph. He highlighted his commitment to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-celebrates-7th-december-anniversary-with-gratitude-to-ghanaians/

Politics

4 d. ago Convicted offender swallows vape battery to delay UK deportation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/convicted-offender-swallows-vape-battery-to-delay-uk-deportation/An Indian national convicted of child sexual offences attempted to obstruct his deportation from the United Kingdom by swallowing a vape battery before his scheduled removal flight. The High Court in London heard the incident was a calculated effort to secure hospital admission and avoid deportation. The man, identified in court only as Sharma, was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/convicted-offender-swallows-vape-battery-to-delay-uk-deportation/

Politics

4 d. ago Five districts in Upper East Region selected for gov’t Farmer Service Centres initiative   

Five districts in the Upper East Region have been selected as beneficiaries of the government’s Farmer Service Centre initiative, a major intervention aimed at transforming agricultural production and improving food security across the country.  

Politics

4 d. ago Police rescue woman in viral domestic abuse video arrest suspect in Apollonia

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-rescue-woman-in-viral-domestic-abuse-video-arrest-suspect-in-apollonia/The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the rescue of a young woman seen in a disturbing viral video with a severe injury to her left eye, pleading for help from pedestrians and motorists. According to a statement shared Friday by the Service, the swift intervention was carried out by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-rescue-woman-in-viral-domestic-abuse-video-arrest-suspect-in-apollonia/

Events

4 d. ago African Development Bank Gains Berne Union Membership Status

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-bank-gains-berne-union-membership-status/The African Development Bank became the first multilateral development institution accepted as a Berne Union member, gaining direct access to an industry that deployed approximately 140 billion dollars in insurance capacity for emerging markets in 2024 as part of efforts to mobilize private capital for African infrastructure projects. The announcement came during the fourth annual […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-bank-gains-berne-union-membership-status/

Politics

4 d. ago Small Businesses Struggle Under High Microfinance Interest Rates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/small-businesses-struggle-under-high-microfinance-interest-rates/Small business owners across Ghana are facing mounting debt pressures as high interest rates from microfinance institutions and digital lending platforms threaten livelihoods, with many traders finding themselves trapped in cycles of borrowing to repay existing loans. The situation has prompted renewed calls for regulatory intervention and establishment of a promised Women’s Bank to ease […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/small-businesses-struggle-under-high-microfinance-interest-rates/

Economics

4 d. ago Galamsey crisis spiritual, not just economic; Pulpit and policy intervention needed – Prof. Frimpong

The devastating spread of illegal mining (galamsey) has been fundamentally redefined by religious and health experts, who argue the crisis is not merely an economic problem but a profound moral and spiritual failing that is simultaneously fuelling a public health disaster.

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5 d. ago Farming interventions paying off, lifting incomes and food security, says Agric minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku says the government’s agricultural interventions are not only improving national food systems but are also directly impacting households, lifting incomes and enhancing food security for millions of Ghanaian families.

Politics

5 d. ago Ghana Deploys Credit Guarantees to Tackle Agricultural Lending Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-credit-guarantees-to-tackle-agricultural-lending-crisis/Ghana has launched an expanded network of credit guarantees and blended finance programmes targeting agricultural lenders as the sector confronts one of the highest loan default rates in the economy. The interventions arrive ahead of the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebrations in Ho, where questions about whether financing schemes can reverse decades of capital shortage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-credit-guarantees-to-tackle-agricultural-lending-crisis/

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