1 hour ago US deficit grows to $291bn in July despite tariff revenue surge

 The U.S. government's budget deficit grew nearly 20% in July to $291 billion despite a nearly $21 billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump's tariffs, with outlays growing faster than receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

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9 h. ago EU Grant Powers Digital Skills Revolution at Bolgatanga Technical University

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-grant-powers-digital-skills-revolution-at-bolgatanga-technical-university/Bolgatanga Technical University has secured a €100,000 European Union grant to launch a pioneering digital skills initiative aimed at boosting graduate employability. The 30-month project, backed by the UN Capital Development Fund under the EU-Ghana Pact for Skills, will establish an Integrated Digital Skills and Employability Hub on campus. Starting this year, the hub will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-grant-powers-digital-skills-revolution-at-bolgatanga-technical-university/

Events

10 h. ago Prof William Coffie appointed acting Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Limited

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Prof William Coffie as the acting Managing Director of the Cocoa Processing Company Limited (CPC). This crucial appointment comes at a time when the CPC, a vital component of Ghana’s cocoa value chain, is facing significant financial and operational challenges. Prof Coffie is a distinguished financial economist, chartered accountant, […]

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10 h. ago New Podcast ‘Future of Africa’ Amplifies the Voices of African Youth Re

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-podcast-future-of-africa-amplifies-the-voices-of-african-youth-re-shaping-our-world/Launched by the African Union Youth Envoy, the United Nations Foundation, and The Elders in collaboration with The Global Dispatches Podcast.  NEW YORK, USA 12 August 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The United Nations Foundation today announced the launch of Future of Africa, a new podcast series that amplifies young African voices in global policy conversations. Future of Africa is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-podcast-future-of-africa-amplifies-the-voices-of-african-youth-re-shaping-our-world/

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11 h. ago Ghana Equities Stall After Record July Surge as Access Bank Approves Dividend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-equities-stall-after-record-july-surge-as-access-bank-approves-dividend/Ghana’s stock market held flat on Tuesday, August 12, with the GSE Composite Index unchanged at 7,411.94 points a pause following July’s explosive 11.9% rally. Trading volume reached 8.7 million shares (GH¢34.6 million), dominated by MTN Ghana (85% of value) at a steady GH¢3.95. Only eight equities saw activity, including static prices for Standard Chartered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-equities-stall-after-record-july-surge-as-access-bank-approves-dividend/

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12 h. ago Helicopter crash: Can we reserve all information for investigators?

Following the tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, 6th August, which claimed the lives of eight brave souls, I have been following developments closely, not only in my capacity as a journalist but also as someone with a personal interest in aviation and how aircraft operate.

Events

12 h. ago Ghana Pension Assets Cross GH¢86 Billion on Enforcement Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pension-assets-cross-gh%c2%a286-billion-on-enforcement-push/Ghana’s pension industry shattered records in 2024, reaching a total of GH¢86.23 billion in assets under management. This marks a substantial 39.5% increase from the GH¢61.8 billion recorded just a year earlier, as detailed in the latest Financial Sector Report. The surge stems from multiple factors working in concert. Authorities intensified enforcement against employers dodging […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pension-assets-cross-gh%c2%a286-billion-on-enforcement-push/

Economics

13 h. ago Global Doctors’ Body Condemns Hungary’s Push Against Medical Chamber

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-doctors-body-condemns-hungarys-push-against-medical-chamber/The World Medical Association has demanded Hungary halt what it calls a political campaign undermining the country’s independent doctors’ group. In a formal letter to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, WMA President Dr. Ashok Philip expressed alarm over government measures targeting the Hungarian Medical Chamber (MOK). Dr. Philip specifically condemned the forced transfer of ethical oversight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-doctors-body-condemns-hungarys-push-against-medical-chamber/

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15 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.

Sport

15 h. ago Sam George alleges covert moves by MultiChoice Ghana to evade a 30% DSTv price cut

Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has revealed that MultiChoice Ghana, the operators of DStv, is involved in intense behind-the-scenes lobbying to pressure him into reversing his directive for a significant price reduction.

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15 h. ago Ghana To Shine At Osaka World Expo 2025: A LEAP Towards Global Innovation and Investment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-shine-at-osaka-world-expo-2025-a-leap-towards-global-innovation-and-investment/By Naa Korkoi Essah Head, PR Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations As the world converges in Osaka, Japan, for the highly anticipated World Expo 2025, Ghana is gearing up to make a significant impact on the global stage. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), will lead […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-shine-at-osaka-world-expo-2025-a-leap-towards-global-innovation-and-investment/

Events

16 h. ago Republic Bank Backs Ghana’s First Iron Ore Exploration Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-backs-ghanas-first-iron-ore-exploration-success/In Ghana’s Oti Region, a landmark drilling phase for the country’s inaugural iron ore resource estimation has concluded, funded entirely by Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC. The project, led by local firm Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Ltd (AEMG), unfolded at the Gyamurume Iron Ore Block and signals Ghana’s entry into the global iron and steel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-backs-ghanas-first-iron-ore-exploration-success/

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16 h. ago New HIV Prevention Shot Priced at US$28k Sparks Access Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-hiv-prevention-shot-priced-at-us28k-sparks-access-concerns/Gilead Sciences has secured US approval for Yeztugo, a groundbreaking twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV, but its $28,000 annual price is raising alarms. The drug, lenacapavir, offers a vital alternative for people who struggle with daily pills. In globally diverse trials involving thousands, Yeztugo proved over 99.9% effective at preventing HIV infection. It’s approved for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-hiv-prevention-shot-priced-at-us28k-sparks-access-concerns/

Economics

17 h. ago Ghana Business Leaders Push for Bold Investment Shift in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/Ghana’s leading business association is urging the government to pivot from economic stabilization to aggressive growth through capital investments. The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) made the call following the Finance Ministry’s invitation for stakeholder input on the 2026–2029 budget framework. GNCCI President Stephane Miezan acknowledged the government’s “sterling” success in restoring […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/

Politics

17 h. ago Inside Ghana’s cocoa: The pressure and the children caught in between

Just beyond the tree line that borders the forest reserve, Samuel Tobi stays on the farm alone while it rains, with his boots crunching over the wet, dead leaves on the ground.

Events

17 h. ago Adidome Health Kiosk Launch: Dr Apetorgbor urges traditional leaders to drive community

Adidome, the capital of Central Tongu, witnessed an extraordinary moment of hope and community spirit as leaders and residents gathered to commission the town’s first Health Kiosk, a project designed to bring preventive healthcare directly to the people. For Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, Volta Region’s representative to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and chairman […]

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17 h. ago Policy consistency and macroeconomic stability necessary for confidence in the cedi – Absa’s Adolph Kpegah

The Executive Director, Strategy and Operations at Absa Bank Ghana Limited, Adolph Kpegah, has highlighted the importance of policy consistency and macroeconomic stability in restoring public confidence in the cedi and in discouraging the preference for hard foreign currency. Speaking at the recent 11th Absa-UPSA Quarterly Banking Roundtable, he highlighted that sustained macroeconomic stability and […]

Events

18 h. ago Volta Regional Peace Council partners with GIZ to strengthen alternative dispute resolution capacity

The Volta Regional Peace Council, under the leadership of Regional Executive Secretary Dr David Normanyo, has partnered with the GIZ Rule of Law Programme to deliver a transformative 40-hour capacity-building workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The training, being hosted in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, brings together Peace Council members from the Volta and […]

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20 h. ago HoneyCoin Secures US$4.9M to Scale Stablecoin Payments Platform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/honeycoin-secures-us4-9m-to-scale-stablecoin-payments-platform/African fintech startup HoneyCoin raised $4.9 million in seed funding led by Flourish Ventures, with Visa, TLcom Capital, and Stellar Development Foundation participating. The investment will accelerate growth of its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure, which slashes cross-border settlement times from days to hours. Founded in 2020 by 19-year-old David Nandwa, HoneyCoin processes $150 million monthly for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/honeycoin-secures-us4-9m-to-scale-stablecoin-payments-platform/

Economics

20 h. ago Gold Retreats as Geopolitical Fears Ease, Trade Truce Extends

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-retreats-as-geopolitical-fears-ease-trade-truce-extends/Gold prices fell sharply yesterday, dipping below $3,400 per ounce as fading global risks weakened safe-haven demand. The decline follows a sustained rally driven by months of geopolitical tension and trade uncertainty. In a key development, the U.S. and China agreed to extend their tariff pause for 90 additional hours, averting a deadline escalation. Former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-retreats-as-geopolitical-fears-ease-trade-truce-extends/

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