4 h. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot slams ‘unacceptable’ racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo 

Semenyo was the subject of racial abuse in the opening 30 minutes of the encounter at Anfield between Liverpool and Bournemouth with the former claiming a 4-2. 

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6 h. ago Galamsey fight: We’ve wasted a lot of efforts pretending to fight it – Darly Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has criticised Ghana’s approach to tackling illegal mining, saying the country has wasted years “pretending to fight galamsey.”

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6 h. ago Galamsey fight: We’ve wasted a lot of efforts pretending to fight it – Daryl Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has criticised Ghana’s approach to tackling illegal mining, saying the country has wasted years “pretending to fight galamsey.”

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6 h. ago Nigerian Telecom Giant Glo Cuts International Call Rates to 15+ Destinations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-telecom-giant-glo-cuts-international-call-rates-to-15-destinations/Nigerian telecommunications provider Globacom (Glo) has significantly reduced international call charges for its customers, targeting over 15 key countries including Ghana. The new International Direct Dialling (IDD) rates took effect on August 10th, offering lower costs for calls to popular destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Calls to the United States now […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-telecom-giant-glo-cuts-international-call-rates-to-15-destinations/

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6 h. ago Nigeria Selected for US$50M WTO Fund to Boost Women in Digital Trade

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-selected-for-us50m-wto-fund-to-boost-women-in-digital-trade/The World Trade Organization and International Trade Centre have launched a $50 million fund targeting women entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s digital economy. Announced by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Abuja, the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund names Nigeria alongside Jordan, Mongolia, and the Dominican Republic as pilot countries. Nigeria secured its spot through […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-selected-for-us50m-wto-fund-to-boost-women-in-digital-trade/

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7 h. ago Eyewitness details how Semenyo was racially abused by Liverpool fan

Semenyo was the subject of an abuse from a fan in the opening half of the game at Anfield leading to the match being paused for some minutes before resumption.

Sport

12 h. ago Ghana’s economy showed resilience in 2024 – World Bank Group

Ghana’s economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth reaching 5.7 per cent, according to the World Bank Group’s 9th Economic Update for the country in June. The report, titled “Addressing Labour Market Challenges and Opportunities in Ghana’s Economic Landscape,” highlights a strong rebound driven primarily by the industrial sector […]

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13 h. ago Africa50 Stakeholders Target US$7 Trillion Market with Mozambique Infrastructure Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/Maputo hosted Africa50’s 2025 General Shareholders Meeting, where leaders sealed three strategic deals to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure revolution. Mozambique President Daniel Chapo positioned his nation as Southern Africa’s energy and logistics gateway, urging deeper public-private collaboration to leverage the country’s resources. High-voltage electricity transmission took center stage. Africa50 and Mozambique’s EDM signed an agreement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/

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13 h. ago Ghana Eyes 0.6% GDP Revenue Boost with Tax Enforcement, Says World Bank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-0-6-gdp-revenue-boost-with-tax-enforcement-says-world-bank/Ghana could increase government revenue by at least 0.6% of GDP next year if it fully implements tax measures in its 2025 budget, the World Bank stated in its latest economic update. World Bank Country Director Robert Taliercio presented the projection in Accra, linking it directly to fiscal targets under Ghana’s IMF-backed reform program. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-0-6-gdp-revenue-boost-with-tax-enforcement-says-world-bank/

Events

14 h. ago Beyond the Uniform: Restore or Emphasize the Human Qualities, Dignity and Values, of The Ghanaian Soldier

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beyond-the-uniform-restore-or-emphasize-the-human-qualities-dignity-and-values-of-the-ghanaian-soldier/Honoring the Fallen, Confronting Political Indifference, and Restoring Dignity to the Armed Forces   In the quiet corridors of Ghana’s military history, countless reformers have served, sacrificed, and faded into anonymity. Their names are rarely etched in stone, their stories seldom told. Yet they are the backbone of the republic, men and women who have […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beyond-the-uniform-restore-or-emphasize-the-human-qualities-dignity-and-values-of-the-ghanaian-soldier/

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15 h. ago Algeria Joins Africa’s Payment Network Ahead of Major Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/Algeria has become the 18th nation to join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), strengthening a continent-wide push to simplify cross-border trade. The move comes as Algeria prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers this September, expected to draw 35,000 participants from over 140 countries. “This membership amplifies our North African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/

Politics

15 h. ago Ghana’s Legal Time Bomb: How Waiting Too Long Kills Valid Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-legal-time-bomb-how-waiting-too-long-kills-valid-claims/Ghana’s courts won’t hear your case no matter how strong it is if you miss strict legal deadlines, legal experts warn. The Limitation Act, 1972 (NRCD 54) acts as a countdown clock on justice, extinguishing the right to sue once time expires. Ignoring these deadlines means losing your chance forever, even for serious wrongs. Act […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-legal-time-bomb-how-waiting-too-long-kills-valid-claims/

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15 h. ago Ghana Pushes Diplomats to Champion Regional Investment Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/Ghana is calling on foreign diplomats to help tackle stark regional investment imbalances across the country. Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), made the direct appeal during a high-level meeting with the diplomatic corps in Accra. Madjie highlighted a critical challenge: roughly 80% of investments currently flow only into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/

Sport

15 h. ago World Bank Warns Mounting Debt Threatens Ghana’s Cocoa Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-warns-mounting-debt-threatens-ghanas-cocoa-sector/The World Bank has raised urgent concerns over the Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) financial stability, warning that rising debt and operational inefficiencies could destabilize the country’s vital cocoa industry. Despite soaring global cocoa prices, Ghana’s production remains low, with COCOBOD struggling under significant arrears to suppliers and costly “quasi-fiscal operations” outside its core mandate. In […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-warns-mounting-debt-threatens-ghanas-cocoa-sector/

Events

16 h. ago Ghana Buries Crash Victims in State Funeral as Nation Mourns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-buries-crash-victims-in-state-funeral-as-nation-mourns/Ghana held a solemn state funeral Friday at Accra’s Black Star Square for eight victims of this month’s helicopter crash, drawing lawmakers, ministers, and grieving families. President John Mahama called the August 6th disaster a national tragedy casting “a deep, sharp pain” across the country. He praised the fallen as patriots who paid the ultimate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-buries-crash-victims-in-state-funeral-as-nation-mourns/

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16 h. ago Ghana Urged to Double Tech Funding and Offer Tax Breaks in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/A leading tech expert is pushing Ghana to dramatically increase its innovation spending and introduce new tax incentives in next year’s budget. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data and AI specialist, argues the country should allocate at least 1.5% of GDP to technology—more than double the current 0.6%. Ghana’s present investment falls short of Africa’s 0.8% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/

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16 h. ago Antoine Semenyo scores twice against Liverpool after suffering racial abuse

Antoine Semenyo opened his Premier League campaign with a brace against defending champions Liverpool on Friday night at Anfield, though Bournemouth fell to a 4-2 defeat. The match was briefly halted around the half-hour mark after the Ghana forward reportedly suffered racial abuse. The incident occurred as the 25-year-old prepared to take a throw-in. He […]

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32 h. ago Ghana’s growing youth population can drive growth if jobs follow, says World Bank

Ghana’s rapidly expanding youth population presents a major opportunity for economic growth, but only if the country can create the jobs to absorb new entrants into the labour market, the World Bank has warned.

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32 h. ago World Bank warns COCOBOD’s mounting debts threaten Ghana’s cocoa sector

The World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update has raised concerns over the financial stability of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that persistent operational and fiscal challenges could undermine one of the country’s most vital export industries. According to the report, despite record-high global cocoa prices, Ghana’s cocoa production remains weak, while COCOBOD owes significant […]

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32 h. ago Adutwum’s integrity and leadership make him best choice for NPP – Aide

Yaw Opoku Mensah, spokesperson for Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has lauded the former Education Minister’s integrity and track record, portraying him as a man of honour whose work, particularly in education, has earned him public trust and national respect.

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