65 h. ago John Jinapor calls for bold action on Africa’s energy inequity

Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has urged global and regional stakeholders to take decisive steps to tackle Africa’s deepening energy inequities. 

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana’s Top Business Leaders to Gather for Prestigious Awards Ceremony

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-business-leaders-to-gather-for-prestigious-awards-ceremony/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will headline a major business awards ceremony recognizing excellence across Ghana’s private sector. The 2025 Africa Best Business Awards is scheduled for October 24 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The annual event brings together corporate executives, government officials, and entrepreneurs under the theme “Honouring Business Brilliance, Shaping Africa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-business-leaders-to-gather-for-prestigious-awards-ceremony/

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4 d. ago Oxford Hosts African Venture Capital Leaders in Continental Investment Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oxford-hosts-african-venture-capital-leaders-in-continental-investment-push/More than 40 leading African venture capital fund managers gathered at Oxford University this week for an intensive programme designed to strengthen the continent’s investment ecosystem. The Africa Venture Finance Programme, running from September 1-5 at the prestigious Saïd Business School, represents a concentrated effort to address Africa’s chronic underfunding in the global venture capital […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oxford-hosts-african-venture-capital-leaders-in-continental-investment-push/

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4 d. ago Youth Connect with Agyapong’s Direct Style, Says Media Expert

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-connect-with-agyapongs-direct-style-says-media-expert/Kennedy Agyapong’s blunt approach to politics could strike a chord with Ghana’s younger voters as the New Patriotic Party prepares for its 2026 leadership contest, according to a leading media analyst. Sulemana Braimah, who heads the Media Foundation for West Africa, believes the businessman-turned-politician’s reputation for speaking his mind appeals to citizens frustrated with conventional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-connect-with-agyapongs-direct-style-says-media-expert/

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7 d. ago Ghana Eyes Japanese Expertise to Transform Small Business Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-japanese-expertise-to-transform-small-business-sector/Ghana has struck a partnership deal with Japan’s Small and Medium Enterprises Agency aimed at unlocking crucial financing and technology support for local businesses during talks at this week’s Africa development summit in Tokyo. The agreement emerged from bilateral discussions between the Ghana Enterprises Agency and Japanese officials on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-japanese-expertise-to-transform-small-business-sector/

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7 d. ago Singapore Tech Firm Wins Recognition for Congo Digital ID Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/singapore-tech-firm-wins-recognition-for-congo-digital-id-project/A Singapore-based technology company has received official recognition for developing a nationwide digital identity platform serving over 110 million citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Minister Grace Fu highlighted the project during the Africa Singapore Business Forum as an example of successful cross-continental partnership. Trident Digital Tech Holdings signed an agreement with the DRC […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/singapore-tech-firm-wins-recognition-for-congo-digital-id-project/

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7 d. ago Internal Controls Essential for Business Survival, UBA Ghana Shows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/internal-controls-essential-for-business-survival-uba-ghana-shows/Organizations across Africa are discovering that strategic vision means little without the discipline to execute it properly. Internal controls have emerged as the critical factor separating thriving businesses from those that collapse under preventable failures. These control systems encompass the policies, structures, and mechanisms that protect financial integrity, safeguard resources, and ensure regulatory compliance. Without […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/internal-controls-essential-for-business-survival-uba-ghana-shows/

Events

8 d. ago Western Regional Minister showcases Ghana’s mining and energy potential at India

Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, is leading a high-level delegation of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) from the region to the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, India. The three-day event, which runs from August 27 to 29, 2025, has brought together global leaders, including the […]

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9 d. ago Africa Needs Strategic Partnerships for Continental Trade Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-needs-strategic-partnerships-for-continental-trade-success/African businesses must forge stronger regional partnerships to unlock the continent’s economic potential, according to a leading trade expert who argues that Africa’s transformation from political union to economic powerhouse depends on internal collaboration. Dr. Fareed Arthur from the Africa Trade Capacity Centre delivered this message at the Africa Business Festival in Ghana, where he […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-needs-strategic-partnerships-for-continental-trade-success/

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1 week ago Chief Emmanuel Mefful of HotJobs Africa honoured at 10th Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame

Business mogul and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HotJobs Africa, Chief Emmanuel Mefful, has been honoured for his outstanding contributions to youth employment at the 10th edition of the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame, held on Friday, August 22, 2025. The recognition highlights his exceptional leadership and HotJobs Africa’s rapid growth in Ghana’s human resource […]

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1 week ago Ghana Faces Maritime Crossroads as Global Shipping Rules Tighten

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-maritime-crossroads-as-global-shipping-rules-tighten/Ghana’s ports could lose ground to regional rivals unless the country acts swiftly to prepare for sweeping changes in global shipping regulations set to take effect by 2027. The International Maritime Organization plans to adopt binding emissions cuts requiring vessels to slash greenhouse gas output by up to 30% within six years. A proposed global […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-maritime-crossroads-as-global-shipping-rules-tighten/

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1 week ago Nissan South Africa Wins Recognition for Gender Empowerment Efforts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nissan-south-africa-wins-recognition-for-gender-empowerment-efforts/Nissan South Africa received certification as a leading gender empowerment business from the Standard Bank Top Women Awards on Monday. The recognition comes during South Africa’s Women’s Month, marking two decades of the awards program. The automotive manufacturer was honored at its Irene headquarters in Pretoria for implementing gender equality as a core business strategy. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nissan-south-africa-wins-recognition-for-gender-empowerment-efforts/

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1 week ago FinTech Broker XS.com Takes Top Research Award at Mumbai Trading Expo

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fintech-broker-xs-com-takes-top-research-award-at-mumbai-trading-expo/Global multi-asset brokerage XS.com secured the “Best Market Research” award at Money Expo India 2025, recognizing the firm’s analytical capabilities in the competitive financial technology sector. The award ceremony took place during the two-day expo held at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, where fintech professionals and industry leaders gathered to showcase innovations in online trading […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fintech-broker-xs-com-takes-top-research-award-at-mumbai-trading-expo/

Events

1 week ago Ghana’s Major Youth Entrepreneurship Summit Set for September

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-major-youth-entrepreneurship-summit-set-for-september/Accra will host one of West Africa’s largest youth business gatherings next month, as Ghana positions itself at the forefront of entrepreneurial development across the region. The Youth in Business Summit opens September 18-19 at the British Council, drawing together emerging entrepreneurs, seasoned business leaders, and government officials under the banner “Ignite the Future: Youth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-major-youth-entrepreneurship-summit-set-for-september/

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1 week ago Continental Refining Surge Creates US$100 Billion Business Opportunity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/continental-refining-surge-creates-us100-billion-business-opportunity/Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as the continent prepares to add 1.2 million barrels per day of refining capacity by 2030, creating unprecedented opportunities for local businesses across multiple sectors. The expansion, detailed in OPEC’s 2025 World Oil Outlook, centers on major projects in Nigeria, Angola, and Uganda, complemented by modular refineries […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/continental-refining-surge-creates-us100-billion-business-opportunity/

Economics

2 w. ago Japanese business to invest $100m to make Ghana Africa’s first AI

Degas Limited has announced a $100 million investment over the next four years to help establish Ghana as Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub.

Economics

2 w. ago Ghana’s Digital Currency Shift Opens New Doors for Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-currency-shift-opens-new-doors-for-businesses/Ghana is quietly positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s financial technology evolution. The Bank of Ghana’s development of the e-Cedi, a central bank digital currency, marks a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s economy. This initiative aims to provide a safer and more efficient payment system, especially for the many citizens who still lack […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-currency-shift-opens-new-doors-for-businesses/

Politics

2 w. ago Central Bank Chiefs Under Pressure to Defend Independence at Key Forum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/central-bank-chiefs-under-pressure-to-defend-independence-at-key-forum/Financial leaders are urging Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his global counterparts to take a strong stand in defense of central bank independence at this week’s Jackson Hole symposium. The annual gathering of central bankers comes amid heightened concerns over political interference in monetary policy decisions. The call follows intensified attacks from President Donald […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/central-bank-chiefs-under-pressure-to-defend-independence-at-key-forum/

Events

2 w. ago Mahama courts Japanese investors, highlights Ghana’s gateway to Africa’s 1.4 billion market

President John Mahama has urged Japanese businesses to seize Ghana’s strategic position as a gateway to Africa and take advantage of a continental market of 1.4 billion people.

Economics

2 w. ago Billionaire Otedola Shares His Blueprint for Success in New Memoir

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/billionaire-otedola-shares-his-blueprint-for-success-in-new-memoir/Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has released a deeply personal account of his rise to the top of Africa’s business world. His new memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, details the strategic moves and resilient mindset that propelled him from entrepreneurial dreams to building a vast empire in oil, power, and finance by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/billionaire-otedola-shares-his-blueprint-for-success-in-new-memoir/

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