77 m. ago Mamprugu Youth demand retraction and apology from Kennedy Agyapong’s camp

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has issued a stern call on Mr Kennedy Agyapong and his spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, to retract what they describe as a “reckless and malicious” social media publication against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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9 h. ago Cedi to weaken further amid elevated demand; one dollar equals GH¢13 at forex bureaus

“We expect further interbank weakness toward our fair value of GH¢12.2/US dollar ±0.5 as market correction continues amid tight FX supply and elevated FX demand”, IC Research, the research outfit of IC Securities, revealed.

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22 h. ago Bank of Ghana Suspends Major Fintech Players for Forex Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/The Bank of Ghana has suspended the remittance licenses of nine financial institutions, including Nigerian fintech unicorn Flutterwave, for unauthorized foreign exchange activities that violated national remittance guidelines. The one-month suspensions, effective September 18, affect three payment service providers (PSPs), five money transfer operators (MTOs), and United Bank for Africa Ghana. The action follows what […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/

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23 h. ago Ghana Onion Farmers Push for Import Restrictions Amid Market Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/Local onion farmers in Ghana’s Asante Akyem North District are demanding government intervention to regulate foreign imports that they claim are devastating domestic markets despite a strong local harvest. The farmers argue that despite producing sufficient onions to meet national demand this season, cheaper imports from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger continue to dominate consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/

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24 h. ago TVET Graduates Shatter Employment Stigma in Ghana’s Ashanti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/Technical and vocational education graduates in Ghana’s Ashanti Region are achieving a 55% employment rate while dramatically shifting public perceptions about skills-based training, according to a comprehensive new study challenging decades of educational prejudice. The findings, revealed in UNICEF’s “Skills Supply and Demand Side Assessment: A Situation Analysis of the Ashanti Region,” demonstrate that technical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/

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24 h. ago Market forces must work to stabilise cedi – Kodua Fokuo tells government

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has warned that the stability of the cedi cannot be achieved through constant injection of dollars into the market, urging government to pursue long-term reforms instead.

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25 h. ago Black Stars Qualification Campaign Drives Travel Industry Optimism

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-qualification-campaign-drives-travel-industry-optimism/Ghana’s travel and tourism sector anticipates increased business demand if the Black Stars secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana currently leads Group I with 15 points, having won five matches and lost one in their qualifying campaign, positioning the team favorably for qualification to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-qualification-campaign-drives-travel-industry-optimism/

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30 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars fumble opportunity to go six points clear

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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30 h. ago World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Black Stars blow chance to go six points clear after draw with Chad

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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39 h. ago UNICEF Report Exposes Agriculture Training Gap in Ghana’s Farming Heartland

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/Ghana’s Ashanti Region faces a critical skills paradox where agricultural mechanization training is virtually non-existent despite farming being the area’s economic backbone, according to a new UNICEF-commissioned study. The “Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report” for the Ashanti Region reveals that only one institution offers agricultural mechanization training among 43 different trades offered across public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/

Culture

44 h. ago We demand action – NPP petitions IGP over alleged Akwatia violence

The opposition NPP has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over allegations of incidents of violence that it says marred the Akwatia by-election.

Events

47 h. ago Sowutuom Chiefs, Elders Point To Official Warnings, Demand Justice After Omanjor Shooting Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sowutuom-chiefs-elders-point-to-official-warnings-demand-justice-after-omanjor-shooting-tragedy/In a somber and urgent press conference held on Wednesday, chiefs and elders of Sowutuom called for swift action from the government and traditional authorities following a fatal shooting at Omanjor. The violence claimed the life of Nii Lartey Kwashie I, the Kwashie-Bu Mantse, and left several others with injuries. Speaking at the Sowutuom Chief’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sowutuom-chiefs-elders-point-to-official-warnings-demand-justice-after-omanjor-shooting-tragedy/

Events

64 h. ago Northern Ghana Artisans Seek Equipment to Boost Farm Mechanization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/Local innovators across northern Ghana are calling for machinery support to expand production of agricultural implements, arguing that investment in indigenous technology could reduce import dependence and strengthen food security. Artisans who design and manufacture farming tools report that limited access to modern equipment constrains their ability to scale production and meet growing demand from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/

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65 h. ago India Launches Academic Partnership to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-launches-academic-partnership-to-address-ghanas-economic-challenges/India has initiated a comprehensive research collaboration with Ghana aimed at tackling shared developmental challenges through joint academic programs and faculty exchanges between the two nations’ universities. The partnership emerged following the elevation of India-Ghana relations to a comprehensive bilateral framework, with Indian academics now conducting research at Ghanaian institutions to identify collaborative opportunities. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-launches-academic-partnership-to-address-ghanas-economic-challenges/

Culture

3 d. ago Entrepreneurs Launch Fashion Brands With Zero Capital Investment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/entrepreneurs-launch-fashion-brands-with-zero-capital-investment/Small business owners are increasingly turning to print-on-demand services and dropshipping models to enter the lucrative online clothing market without traditional startup costs. E-commerce data shows online clothing stores achieve profit margins between 5% and 15%, significantly outperforming brick-and-mortar retailers who typically see margins of 3% to 8%. This gap is driving more entrepreneurs toward […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/entrepreneurs-launch-fashion-brands-with-zero-capital-investment/

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3 d. ago Global Market Turmoil Sends Warning Signals for Ghana Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-market-turmoil-sends-warning-signals-for-ghana-economy/World financial markets opened September with unprecedented volatility that could have far-reaching consequences for Ghana’s economic recovery efforts under its International Monetary Fund program. The unusual combination of surging gold prices, a strengthening U.S. dollar, and rising government bond yields created confusion across trading floors from New York to London. Gold climbed above $3,500 an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-market-turmoil-sends-warning-signals-for-ghana-economy/

Events

3 d. ago Former Finance Minister Disputes Government’s Debt Reduction Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-finance-minister-disputes-governments-debt-reduction-claims/Ghana’s former Finance Minister has challenged the current government’s assertion that public debt has fallen significantly, arguing that the national debt burden has actually increased by $10 billion when measured in dollar terms. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who served as Finance Minister under the previous administration, disputed the methodology used in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-finance-minister-disputes-governments-debt-reduction-claims/

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3 d. ago Development Bank Chiefs to Address Mining Investment at Cape Town Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-bank-chiefs-to-address-mining-investment-at-cape-town-summit/Two senior Africa Finance Corporation executives will take center stage at next month’s African Mining Week as the continent’s development finance sector seeks to capitalize on surging global demand for critical minerals. Molebogeng Mazibuko, the corporation’s Associate Vice President for Investment, will deliver opening remarks at the three-day Cape Town gathering starting October 1. Her […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-bank-chiefs-to-address-mining-investment-at-cape-town-summit/

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4 d. ago Namibia banking system faces strain from US tariffs on South Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/namibia-banking-system-faces-strain-from-us-tariffs-on-south-africa/Banking operations across Namibia could experience significant disruption as new American trade penalties against South Africa threaten to reduce dollar flows that the country’s financial sector depends upon, according to fresh analysis from local investment researchers. The 30 percent tariffs recently imposed by Washington on South African exports may create ripple effects throughout the region’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/namibia-banking-system-faces-strain-from-us-tariffs-on-south-africa/

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4 d. ago Crude Rally and Currency Decline Set to Drive Ghana Fuel Costs Higher

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crude-rally-and-currency-decline-set-to-drive-ghana-fuel-costs-higher/International oil markets staged a recovery on Monday as Brent crude approached $68 per barrel, ending weeks of declining prices and threatening to reverse potential fuel savings for Ghanaian consumers. The rebound coincides with significant cedi weakness that could amplify domestic price pressures. Global crude had offered hope for relief after Brent dropped nearly 7% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crude-rally-and-currency-decline-set-to-drive-ghana-fuel-costs-higher/

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