66 m. ago Ghana’s US$2 Billion Palm Oil Shift Hinges on Smart Growth, Warns Industry Leader

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-us2-billion-palm-oil-shift-hinges-on-smart-growth-warns-industry-leader/Ghana’s ambitious plan to slash its $2 billion annual palm oil import bill faces significant hurdles without deeper research, targeted innovation, and a clear market strategy, according to the head of the country’s agribusiness chamber. Anthony Morrison, CEO of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, supports the government’s goal but cautions that merely expanding farmland won’t […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-us2-billion-palm-oil-shift-hinges-on-smart-growth-warns-industry-leader/

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6 h. ago Peru president issues amnesty for hundreds accused of atrocities

Peru's president has signed a controversial new law pardoning soldiers, police and civilian militias on trial for atrocities during the country's two-decade armed conflict against Maoist rebels.

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7 h. ago Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of potential strike

Canada's largest airline will begin suspending flights on Thursday after the union representing its flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice.

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8 h. ago ‘Man gives the award, God gives the reward’ – Denzel Washington addresses Oscars snub

Denzel Washington is no stranger to Hollywood accolades, but the two-time Academy Award winner says trophies have never been his true motivation. The 70-year-old actor, known for decades of celebrated performances, is currently promoting his upcoming A24 drama Highest 2 Lowest, which reunites him with longtime collaborator Spike Lee.

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9 h. ago Technip Energies Backs MSGBC Energy Conference as Regional Projects Advance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/Technip Energies will serve as a Gold Sponsor at December’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, reinforcing its commitment to West Africa’s energy sector. The event, supported by Senegal’s Energy Ministry, Petrosen, COS-Petrogaz, and the African Energy Chamber, aims to foster partnerships under the theme “Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/

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9 h. ago Shell’s South Africa Drilling Faces Court Test Amid Energy Security Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/A legal challenge now threatens Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas off South Africa’s west coast, even as the country grapples with severe energy import dependence. Environmental groups and coastal communities have lodged a court appeal against the environmental authorization granted to Shell, permitting it to drill up to five deepwater wells in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/

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10 h. ago Komenda Sugar Revival Offers Blueprint for Ghana’s Ailing Factories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/Ghana’s push to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory signals a potential turning point in industrial strategy. Rather than rushing production, the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee will first conduct comprehensive technical, financial, and operational reviews. This evidence-based approach contrasts sharply with past failures, prioritizing accountability before restarting machinery. The factory’s history mirrors Ghana’s broader […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/

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12 h. ago OR Foundation partners with GNFS to train Kantamanto traders on fire safety

Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, is known as West Africa's largest second-hand clothing market. The bustling and jostling marketplace attracts thousands of traders and shoppers from across the region, offering a vast array of used clothing items.

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12 h. ago How MIIF’s Gold Trade Program Became a Blueprint for Ghana’s Mining Investment Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth. Under the leadership of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, MIIF recorded over 100% profit growth in 2023, expanded its assets under management (AUM) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/

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14 h. ago MIIF Ghana’s Gold Trade Program: A Case Study in Mining Investment Growth

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth.

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16 h. ago Nigerian Regulators Order Globacom Founder to Step Down as CEO

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-regulators-order-globacom-founder-to-step-down-as-ceo/Nigeria’s telecom watchdog has given billionaire Mike Adenuga two years to relinquish his dual role as Globacom’s chairman and CEO or face sanctions. The directive, part of sweeping corporate governance reforms unveiled by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on August 7, 2025, targets operators who merge board oversight with executive management. Adenuga, who built Globacom […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-regulators-order-globacom-founder-to-step-down-as-ceo/

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18 h. ago Ghana Cracks Down on Illegal Fuel Operations Amid Safety Fears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has declared war on illicit fuel storage and sales, warning unlicensed operators face immediate shutdowns. In a public notice issued August 12, the regulator revealed a surge in illegal petroleum activities—from covert storage depots to unauthorized retail points—threatening public safety and market stability. “These operations bypass safety protocols, risking explosions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/

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19 h. ago Hearts of Oak to face Great Olympics in Democracy Cup on August 29

Accra Hearts of Oak will take on city rivals Accra Great Olympics in the second edition of the Democracy Cup on Thursday, August 29, 2025. The Democracy Cup, initially introduced in 2024, is a parliamentary initiative that strategically leverages the unifying power of football. Its core mission extends beyond mere sport and aims to promote […]

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19 h. ago Insurance industry: Total investment assets declined slightly in 2024; life insurance dominates investment holdings

“From a financial stability perspective, the evolving investment strategy reflects both strength and fragility. On the one hand, the reduced concentration in government securities enhances resilience to sovereign risk. On the other hand, increased exposure to equities and real estate heightens vulnerability to market cycles, especially under adverse economic scenarios”, the report stressed.

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22 h. ago Summon Finance Minister, Governor over contradictory Gold for Oil reports

The Institute for Economic Research, Policy, and Practice (IERPP) has called on Parliament to haul the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to Parliament to explain conflicting official statements they have given over the Gold for Oil programme.

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32 h. ago Military officer, 7 others remanded over fuel tanker robbery  

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded seven individuals, including a military officer, for allegedly robbing a fuel tanker driver of his vehicle and its contents. 

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35 h. ago GPL Unveils Record GH₵2m Winner’s Prize in Groundbreaking Revamp

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gpl-unveils-record-gh%e2%82%b52m-winners-prize-in-groundbreaking-revamp/Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku announced a transformative funding model for the 2025/26 Premier League season, headlined by a record GH₵2 million prize for champions. The landmark decision, revealed at the GFA’s Ordinary Congress in Prampram, dramatically overhauls club financing—with every top-flight team guaranteed GHC 1 million upfront before kickoff. Winners will receive the GH₵2 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gpl-unveils-record-gh%e2%82%b52m-winners-prize-in-groundbreaking-revamp/

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39 h. ago GFA Congress: Kurt Okraku outlines ambitious reforms, investments, and calls for regulatory support for football

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has pledged to consolidate recent gains in Ghana football while addressing persistent challenges, unveiling a wide range of reforms and development initiatives at the Association’s 31st Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

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40 h. ago Gillian Darko Steps Into VP of Strategy Role at Yellow Card to Champion Stablecoins in Emerging Markets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gillian-darko-steps-into-vp-of-strategy-role-at-yellow-card-to-champion-stablecoins-in-emerging-markets/Yellow Card, a leading fintech company, has appointed Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, sitting within the executive team and reporting into the CEO. An award-winning executive with experience at JP Morgan Asset Management, PwC, JUMO and other top institutions, Darko previously served as Yellow Card’s Chief of Staff and Director of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gillian-darko-steps-into-vp-of-strategy-role-at-yellow-card-to-champion-stablecoins-in-emerging-markets/

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40 h. ago Tamale Central withdrawal ‘not necessarily about death’ but strategy – NPP’s Adomako Kissi

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr Adomako Kissi, has admitted that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision not to contest the Tamale Central by-election is not a goodwill gesture because of the late MP’s death, but a calculated political strategy, as the seat is a stronghold of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking […]

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