2 h. ago Former Dep. MASLOC CEO calls for truce between feuding NPP factions

The former deputy director of MASLOC, Kwabena Asamoah, has issued a strong condemnation of divisive political tactics based on tribal, religious, and factional allegiances, warning that such approaches undermine Ghana's progress and NPP's chances.

Politics

3 h. ago Ghana helps local firms gain AfCFTA certificates to boost exports

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-helps-local-firms-gain-afcfta-certificates-to-boost-exports/Ghana’s Deputy Foreign Minister James Gyakye Quayson said Friday that the government is helping local businesses secure African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) rules of origin certificates to enable their participation in intra-African and cross-border trade. Speaking at the fourth Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, organized by the foreign ministry to showcase Ghanaian products and services, Quayson said […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-helps-local-firms-gain-afcfta-certificates-to-boost-exports/

Politics

3 h. ago Ghana’s Hidden Health Crisis: Schools Battle Rising Youth Diabetes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-hidden-health-crisis-schools-battle-rising-youth-diabetes/Type 2 diabetes strikes younger as lifestyle changes reshape Ghana’s health landscape Fifteen-year-old Akosua never imagined her frequent thirst and fatigue were warning signs of a disease she associated with her grandmother. When doctors at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital diagnosed her with Type 2 diabetes last year, she joined a growing number of Ghanaian youth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-hidden-health-crisis-schools-battle-rising-youth-diabetes/

Events

5 h. ago Anloga DCE, chiefs, and health officials vow to sanction sanitation defaulters

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga, Mrs. Sandra Seyram Kpedor, in collaboration with traditional authorities and the Volta Regional Environmental Health Directorate, has pledged to crack down on residents who fail to participate in the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise. The warning was issued during the latest clean-up activity in Anloga, where leaders expressed […]

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7 h. ago Jeffrey Nortey wins Best Entertainment Act at Forty Under 40 Awards

The actor, comedian and content creator was named Best Entertainment Act at the 9th edition of the Forty Under 40 Awards, the annual ceremony that honours Ghana’s most influential leaders under 40.

Events

8 h. ago Abuakwa South MP demands overhaul of Ghana’s assessment system to end exam malpractices

Abuakwa South MP and public health lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold and deliberate policy shift in Ghana’s educational assessment system.

Politics

8 h. ago NPP Official Seeks Political Asylum, Cites Government Persecution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/Kwame Baffoe Abronye, the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum abroad, alleging systematic persecution and death threats under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Abronye, widely known as “Abronye DC,” was summoned by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in February 2025 following public allegations that the president had withheld GH₵550 million […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/

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9 h. ago From the Continent, For the Continent: Building Homegrown Instant Payment Systems to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and the steady growth of digital public infrastructure such as interoperable payment systems and digital ID frameworks. These trends are laying a critical foundation for inclusive economic growth. Yet, a staggering 400 million Africans remain financially […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/

Economics

9 h. ago GRA can track your income even through friends – Says Chief Revenue Officer

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says that no one is beyond the reach of its tax surveillance systems, whether they operate through formal banking channels or not.

Events

10 h. ago Expert Urges Competition Over Politics in Ghana’s DSTV Pricing Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/Industry analyst warns ministerial confrontation risks politicising regulation while distracting from broader competition needs as pay-TV giant faces potential shutdown deadline. Ghana’s broadcasting sector requires stronger competition rather than political theatrics to address DSTV’s market dominance, according to telecommunications expert Barnabas Nii Laryea, as the standoff between MultiChoice Ghana and Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/

Politics

11 h. ago Ghana Mining Industry Resists Government Push to Halve Lease Terms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/Ghana’s mining industry has intensified opposition to proposed legislation reducing mining lease tenure from 30 to 15 years, warning the changes could undermine billions of dollars in long-term investment commitments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched urgent advocacy against government reforms targeting the Minerals and Mining Act, arguing that reduced lease periods will curtail […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/

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11 h. ago Youth Advocacy Group Urges Ghana to Unlock US$100M Through Enhanced Green Bonds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/Green Tax Youth Africa has proposed strengthening Ghana’s newly launched Green Bond Guidelines to mobilize at least $100 million annually for domestic climate financing, reducing dependency on unreliable international climate funds. The revenue mobilization advocacy group presented four key recommendations during a validation workshop for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Green Bond Guidelines 2024, emphasizing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/

Politics

11 h. ago Ghana’s Financial NGOs Push Bank of Ghana for Tiered Microfinance Oversight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-financial-ngos-push-bank-of-ghana-for-tiered-microfinance-oversight/Financial NGOs have intensified calls for the Bank of Ghana to implement differentiated regulatory frameworks that align supervision intensity with institutional capacity, while maintaining current GHS 300,000 minimum capital requirements. The Ghana Association of Financial NGOs presented its case during the organization’s 8th Annual General Meeting, arguing that uniform regulatory approaches impose disproportionate compliance burdens […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-financial-ngos-push-bank-of-ghana-for-tiered-microfinance-oversight/

Politics

12 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Urges Overhaul of Ghana’s Assessment System to Address Persistent Exam Malpractices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and member of Parliament’s Education Select Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold rethink of Ghana’s educational assessment system as a long-term solution to the country’s recurring examination malpractice crisis. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Agyemang said the persistence of exam leakages and misconduct is evidence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/

Politics

16 h. ago Oil Prices Head for Weekly Decline as Supply Concerns Override Geopolitical Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-head-for-weekly-decline-as-supply-concerns-override-geopolitical-risks/Oil prices retreated for a third consecutive day Friday, positioning crude for its first weekly decline in two weeks as mounting supply concerns overshadowed persistent geopolitical tensions. Crude oil fell to $61.97 per barrel on September 5, down 2.38% from the previous day, extending a streak of losses that began Wednesday. The decline follows two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-head-for-weekly-decline-as-supply-concerns-override-geopolitical-risks/

Politics

17 h. ago Ghana Opposition Leader Arrested on Financial Crimes Charges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-arrested-on-financial-crimes-charges/The Economic and Organised Crime Office has detained Liberal Party of Ghana leader Kofi Akpaloo on multiple financial crime allegations including fraud, money laundering, and dissipating public funds, marking a significant development in Ghana’s anti-corruption enforcement. Officials arrested the 2024 presidential candidate during a dawn operation at his Kumasi residence on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-arrested-on-financial-crimes-charges/

Events

17 h. ago Business Leaders Warn DStv Dispute Threatens Ghana’s Investor Appeal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-warn-dstv-dispute-threatens-ghanas-investor-appeal/CEO Network founder cautions government approach risks regulatory unpredictability perception Ghana’s escalating confrontation with MultiChoice over DStv subscription prices could seriously damage the country’s reputation as a stable and investor-friendly destination, according to a prominent business leader. Ernest De-Graft Egyir, Founder of the Chief Executives Network Ghana and Member of the National Economic Dialogue Planning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-warn-dstv-dispute-threatens-ghanas-investor-appeal/

Events

18 h. ago AU Warns Mobile Money Systems Enable US$580 Billion Annual Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/au-warns-mobile-money-systems-enable-us580-billion-annual-losses/African Union report identifies digital payment vulnerabilities as money laundering risk multiplies The African Union has raised serious concerns about vulnerabilities in mobile money and fintech systems that could facilitate money laundering and illicit financial flows, contributing to Africa’s staggering annual loss of $580 billion to financial crimes. A comprehensive report by the African Union […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/au-warns-mobile-money-systems-enable-us580-billion-annual-losses/

Events

24 h. ago Gbinyiri conflict is a ‘humanitarian and security time bomb’ — PUSAG President

The Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has issued a dire warning, labelling the ongoing conflict in Gbinyiri and its surrounding communities in the Savannah Region a “humanitarian and security time bomb”.

Politics

29 h. ago “We’ll proceed to shut down MultiChoice tomorrow if ” — Samuel George

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has issued a final warning to satellite television giant MultiChoice Ghana, threatening to shut down its operations tomorrow (September 6) if the company fails to engage in negotiations over a price reduction. In a strongly worded tweet on Friday night, the Minister accused the company of disrespecting Ghanaians and reneging […]

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