9 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.

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10 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.

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14 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 […]

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17 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.

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27 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/

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27 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/

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28 h. ago Rwanda’s Aviation Hub Strategy Delivers US$160M Economic Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/Rwanda’s strategic aviation investments have generated $160.1 million in economic output while supporting 42,000 jobs, positioning the country as a model for African aviation development according to new IATA data released during the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit. The International Air Transport Association analysis reveals that Rwanda’s aviation sector contributes 1.1% to the country’s GDP, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/

Economics

30 h. ago Ghana is committed to implementing AML/CFT/CPF Policy to combat money laundering, others – Ato

He said over the years, Ghana continues to demonstrate that combatting money laundering and terrorist financing is a national priority with the view to protect not only Ghana, but also to lend Ghana’s experience with the global community in dealing with these activities, including its effective implementation of prevention and detection mechanisms in the context of Ghana, the West African sub-region, Africa and the international community.

Sport

30 h. ago Beacon of Hope announces 2025 Weekend of Hope Awards Ceremony in South Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beacon-of-hope-announces-2025-weekend-of-hope-awards-ceremony-in-south-africa/Beacon of Hope, a global mission dedicated to igniting transformation and sustaining hope worldwide, is excited to announce its 2025 Weekend of Hope Awards Ceremony, set to take place at a breathtaking South African game reserve on December 6 2025. This milestone event will bring together changemakers, visionaries, and catalysts for hope from around the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beacon-of-hope-announces-2025-weekend-of-hope-awards-ceremony-in-south-africa/

Events

31 h. ago Ghana’s Okada reforms signals progress for urban mobility in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-okada-reforms-signals-progress-for-urban-mobility-in-africa/By-Lined by Weyinmi Aghadiuno Head of Regulatory, Bolt Africa On the streets of many African cities today, the sound of motorcycle taxis, commonly known as Okada in West Africa and Bodaboda in East Africa fills the air. More than just a quick fix for traffic congestion, these two-wheeled vehicles have become essential to daily life, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-okada-reforms-signals-progress-for-urban-mobility-in-africa/

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40 h. ago Ghana’s Foreign Minister Emphasizes AfCFTA Role in Continental Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-foreign-minister-emphasizes-afcfta-role-in-continental-transformation/Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reinforced the African Continental Free Trade Area’s strategic importance for continental industrialization, emphasizing the imperative of leveraging the trade bloc’s massive economic potential. Speaking after meeting with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene in Accra on Wednesday, September 4, Ablakwa described the continental trade arrangement as fundamental to Africa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-foreign-minister-emphasizes-afcfta-role-in-continental-transformation/

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41 h. ago Revolutionary Fish Strain Transforms Cameroon’s Aquaculture Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/revolutionary-fish-strain-transforms-cameroons-aquaculture-sector/The muddy banks of Limbé’s fish ponds tell a story of transformation. Here, farmer Fanta Njifondjou Oumarou watches her latest harvest with satisfaction—plump African catfish that took just five months to reach market size. Her success mirrors a broader agricultural revolution sweeping across Cameroon’s aquaculture sector, driven by the Livestock and Fish Farming Value Chain […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/revolutionary-fish-strain-transforms-cameroons-aquaculture-sector/

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41 h. ago Appeals Court Rules Trump Tariffs Illegal, Supreme Court Appeal Expected

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/appeals-court-rules-trump-tariffs-illegal-supreme-court-appeal-expected/A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his constitutional authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers legislation, setting up a likely Supreme Court battle over presidential trade powers. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided 7-4 that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act do […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/appeals-court-rules-trump-tariffs-illegal-supreme-court-appeal-expected/

Events

42 h. ago Otto Addo criticises ‘very hard’ pitch at Chad’s Olympic stadium

Ghana coach Otto Addo has criticized the Confederation of African Football for approving the Stade Olympique Marechal Idriss Déby Itno for international matches. The newly constructed stadium, will host Thursday’s Group I Match Day six World Cup Qualifier between Chad and Ghana at 1 PM local time. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Black Stars […]

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47 h. ago Ghana’s BECE Grading System Fuels Malpractice as Officials Debate Reform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-bece-grading-system-fuels-malpractice-as-officials-debate-reform/Ghana’s Basic Education Certificate Examination faces mounting criticism over a grading system that educators argue incentivizes cheating while penalizing high-achieving students through predetermined grade distributions. The West African Examinations Council has confirmed several cases of examination malpractice in the ongoing 2025 BECE, with officials warning numbers may rise as examinations progress. The developments have reignited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-bece-grading-system-fuels-malpractice-as-officials-debate-reform/

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53 h. ago Ghana Promotes Investment Opportunities to Singapore Businesses at Trade Dialogue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-promotes-investment-opportunities-to-singapore-businesses-at-trade-dialogue/Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO Simon Madjie has positioned the West African nation as offering “bankable, clear, and practical opportunities” to Singaporean businesses during a bilateral trade dialogue aimed at strengthening economic partnerships. Madjie highlighted major investment projects including a proposed petroleum hub and $3.4 billion renewable energy program as concrete ventures available for foreign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-promotes-investment-opportunities-to-singapore-businesses-at-trade-dialogue/

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54 h. ago Marketing Executive Urges Nigeria Brand Reset Strategy at Lagos Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-executive-urges-nigeria-brand-reset-strategy-at-lagos-summit/A leading marketing executive has called for a comprehensive industry transformation to position Nigeria as Africa’s growth epicenter, outlining eight strategic priorities during a keynote address at the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards. Emmanuel Adediran, Business Unit Director at mediaReach OMD Nigeria, urged marketing professionals to embrace digital innovation, integrity, and talent development as foundations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-executive-urges-nigeria-brand-reset-strategy-at-lagos-summit/

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55 h. ago Record Gold Surge Offers Ghana Revenue Boost Amid Illegal Mining Fears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/record-gold-surge-offers-ghana-revenue-boost-amid-illegal-mining-fears/Gold prices soared past $3,500 per ounce Tuesday, presenting Ghana with a significant revenue opportunity while raising concerns that the precious metal’s record values could intensify illegal mining activities across the West African nation. The surge, driven by global economic uncertainty and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, positions Ghana favorably as one of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/record-gold-surge-offers-ghana-revenue-boost-amid-illegal-mining-fears/

Events

57 h. ago The Export Of African Labour: A Necessary Strategy Or A Missed Opportunity?

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-export-of-african-labour-a-necessary-strategy-or-a-missed-opportunity/The export of African labour overseas has long been a complex issue, with economic, social, and political dimensions. While many African nations send workers abroad in search of better economic opportunities, the practice sparks debate about its long-term impact on the continent. The Economic Lifeline For many African countries, labour export serves as a crucial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-export-of-african-labour-a-necessary-strategy-or-a-missed-opportunity/

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57 h. ago Council of State member commends CEANA for driving development in Ewe communities

A Member of Ghana’s Council of State, Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah, has showered praise on the Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA), describing it as a shining example of how the African diaspora can meaningfully contribute to national development while preserving cultural identity.

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