1 hour ago Chinese Ambassador urges balanced reporting on mining sector

Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, has urged Ghanaian journalists to adopt a more balanced and comprehensive approach in reporting on the mining sector, particularly stories involving Chinese companies.

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2 h. ago Mahama hints at involving the Red Cross in Free Primary Healthcare implementation

President John Dramani Mahama has indicated the government’s plan to engage civil society volunteers in implementing the Free Primary Healthcare Programme upon its launch.

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2 h. ago COPEC warns BoG must step in as cedi spirals after black market swoops

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says the Bank of Ghana must urgently intervene to stabilise the forex market following the swoop on black market dealers.

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4 h. ago Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban for kids

Reddit has launched a challenge in Australia's highest court against the nation's landmark social media ban for children.

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9 h. ago Medical Trust Fund seeks corporate Ghana partnership to retool hospitals across the country

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is calling on Corporate Ghana to urgently partner with the state in retooling hospitals across the country, warning that the “cost of inaction will be catastrophic.”

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10 h. ago Ghana Tourism Authority Launches Highlife Centenary Celebrations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-launches-highlife-centenary-celebrations/The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) will officially launch celebrations marking 100 years of Highlife music on 19 December 2025 at the La Palm Royal Beach Resort in Accra, commemorating a century of the nation’s most influential musical genre. Highlife music emerged along Ghana’s coastal cities during the 1920s, creating a distinctive sound by fusing traditional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-launches-highlife-centenary-celebrations/

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10 h. ago Industrial Sector Collapse Drags Down Ghana Economic Growth in Q3

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industrial-sector-collapse-drags-down-ghana-economic-growth-in-q3/The trend of growth in Ghana’s industrial sector is becoming a major cause of concern, demanding immediate and urgent actions to rejuvenate the sector with such a huge potential for transformation. New provisional data for the third quarter of 2025 reveals a catastrophic slowdown in the nation’s vital Industry sector, raising serious concerns about the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industrial-sector-collapse-drags-down-ghana-economic-growth-in-q3/

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10 h. ago COCOBOD Board Chairman Seeks Regional Security Partnership Against Cocoa Smuggling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-board-chairman-seeks-regional-security-partnership-against-cocoa-smuggling/Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Board Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has urged for stronger collaboration between the board and Regional Security Councils to combat the smuggling of cocoa and farm inputs during a recent three day working visit to the Western Region. The plea came during discussions with Regional Minister Joseph Nelson, where Ampofo pointed out […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-board-chairman-seeks-regional-security-partnership-against-cocoa-smuggling/

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10 h. ago Sierra Leone Battles Major Mpox Outbreak Amid Healthcare Strain

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sierra-leone-battles-major-mpox-outbreak-amid-healthcare-strain/Sierra Leone is confronting a significant mpox outbreak that has spread across all 16 districts since the first case was confirmed on January 10, 2025, placing severe pressure on an already fragile health system and prompting urgent coordinated action from government agencies, local clinics, and international partners led by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sierra-leone-battles-major-mpox-outbreak-amid-healthcare-strain/

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11 h. ago ZICO Alumni launches GH₵1m endowment as school begins major transformation

Zion College (ZICO) has begun what many alumni describe as the most ambitious turnaround in its 88-year history, driven by a bold strategic vision unveiled at the school’s maiden Homecoming celebration.

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11 h. ago Telecel Partners Government to Train 100,000 Youths Under One Million Coders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-partners-government-to-train-100000-youths-under-one-million-coders/Telecel Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over four years through its Startocode learning platform, supporting the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme launched by President John Mahama in April 2025. The agreement was formalized at the Ministry’s headquarters […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-partners-government-to-train-100000-youths-under-one-million-coders/

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12 h. ago Ghana Launches Digital Portal for Immigration and Citizenship Services

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-digital-portal-for-immigration-and-citizenship-services/The Ministry of the Interior launched its Online Digital Services Portal on December 10, 2025, enabling electronic processing of citizenship, immigration and regulatory services previously handled through manual documentation systems. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak unveiled the platform at a press briefing in Accra, with full operational capacity scheduled for December 15. The portal will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-digital-portal-for-immigration-and-citizenship-services/

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14 h. ago ‘Behind the Lens with Queen Liz’ Launches with bold first episode: ‘There is nobody called Satan’

Elizabeth Essuman, popularly known as Queen Liz, has launched the inaugural episode of her revitalised discussion series, “BEHIND THE LENS with Queen Liz”, reaffirming her distinctive approach to examining topical issues with clarity, candour and spirited engagement.

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14 h. ago Expose and punish those profiting from conflicts — Prof Kwesi Aning urges authorities

Security consultant Professor Kwesi Aning has urged authorities to punish and publicly name individuals who profit from conflicts in the country, arguing that such action would serve as a strong deterrent.

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14 h. ago MFWA condemns creeping criminalisation of speech in Ghana; calls for urgent reversals

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is gravely alarmed over the escalating pattern of state-backed arrests and detentions of bloggers and activists under the guise of combating “false news.” 

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14 h. ago JUSAG demands immediate closure of Kwame Danso Court after violent mob attack

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has issued an urgent directive for the immediate closure of the Kwame Danso District Court in the Sene-West District of the Bono-East Region, following a violent mob attack on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

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16 h. ago Christian professionals challenged to rise as Ghana’s new economic problem

At a time when Ghana is grappling with rising economic uncertainty, youth unemployment, ethical concerns in business, and urgent calls for stronger moral leadership in public life, the Christ Business Network (CBN) has renewed its leadership with a decisive focus on faith-driven enterprise and national transformation.

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16 h. ago Ambassador Tong Defa urges Chinese nationals to abide by Ghana’s laws

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, today delivered an address on the deep partnership between China and Ghana in the mining sector, strongly reiterating the Chinese government's policy that its nationals overseas must strictly adhere to local laws.

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17 h. ago Blast at Barekese water plant disrupts supply to Kumasi and surrounding areas

Operations at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant have been disrupted after a blast occurred at the facility’s high-lift section, leading to significant technical challenges for Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) in the Ashanti Region. The incident, which damaged one of the three pumps responsible for delivering treated water to the city, has resulted in a marked reduction in water flow and pressure to consumers in Kumasi and surrounding communities. According to GWL, the blast affected a major component of the pumping system, directly impacting the plant’s ability to maintain its usual output.

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18 h. ago Israel urges Ghana to address consular dispute through diplomatic channels as two “mature states”

An Israeli official has denied claims that Israel apologised to Ghana over the deportation of three Ghanaian nationals, insisting that the issue was a “consular problem” that should be handled through diplomatic channels. The official, who revealed to Myjoyonline, said Israel had raised the matter with Ghana “more than once” and stressed that such issues are usually resolved quietly between “two friendly and mature states.” This contradicts an earlier statement by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who told the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 12, that Israeli authorities had apologised and that both sides were working to de-escalate the situation.

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