15 h. ago Israel Becomes First Nation to Recognize Somaliland as Independent State

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday, triggering swift condemnation from Somalia, the African Union (AU) and multiple regional powers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. He congratulated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/

Politics

56 h. ago Nvidia Licenses Groq Technology in Reported Twenty Billion Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nvidia-licenses-groq-technology-in-reported-twenty-billion-deal/Nvidia has agreed to license artificial intelligence chip technology from startup Groq and hire several of its top executives, the companies announced on December 24, 2025. The deal, reportedly valued at $20 billion, represents Nvidia’s largest transaction to date. Groq confirmed that Nvidia will take a non exclusive licence to its inference technology, which enables […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nvidia-licenses-groq-technology-in-reported-twenty-billion-deal/

Economics

4 d. ago Minerals Commission, Chamber of Mines call for responsible partnership as Ghana

The Minerals Commission and the Ghana Chamber of Mines have reaffirmed the need for responsible investment, genuine partnerships and stronger local value creation as Ghana and China continue to deepen cooperation in the mining sector.

Events

5 d. ago Former NBA star impressed with ‘Her Time To Play’ basketball initiative in Ghana

Over 150 girls between the ages of 13 and 18 years took part in this year’s “Her Time To Play” basketball leadership summit in Kumasi. The two-day event held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, was put together by Seed Academy Ghana and the NBA Africa CSR Department, under the auspices of […]

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5 d. ago China Deepens Mining Cooperation with Ghana Through Technology Transfer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-deepens-mining-cooperation-with-ghana-through-technology-transfer/China is strengthening its cooperation with Ghana in the mining sector, with a strong focus on technology transfer, responsible investment and building sustainable industrial capacity to help the country maximize economic benefits from its mineral resources. Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, outlined this commitment during a three day training workshop organized by the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-deepens-mining-cooperation-with-ghana-through-technology-transfer/

Sport

6 d. ago Yango Group releases its inaugural Impact Report, highlighting $4B earned by partners and growing investments in STEM talents.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/yango-group-releases-its-inaugural-impact-report-highlighting-4b-earned-by-partners-and-growing-investments-in-stem-talents/DUBAI, UAE, 22 December 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Yango Group today published its inaugural Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s social, economic, and environmental contributions across more than 30 countries. The report introduces a long-term framework for how Yango measures and communicates its value as a global technology company rooted in emerging markets. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/yango-group-releases-its-inaugural-impact-report-highlighting-4b-earned-by-partners-and-growing-investments-in-stem-talents/

Economics

7 d. ago African States Imposed 193 Internet Shutdowns Across 41 Countries Since 2016

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-states-imposed-193-internet-shutdowns-across-41-countries-since-2016/African governments imposed 193 internet shutdowns across 41 countries between 2016 and 2024, doubling from 14 instances in 2016 to 28 in 2024, according to a new open access book providing the first comparative analysis of state sponsored digital blackouts written by African researchers. The book titled Internet Shutdowns in Africa Technology Rights and Power […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-states-imposed-193-internet-shutdowns-across-41-countries-since-2016/

Events

7 d. ago Academic City Receives Tech Education Award at Technovation Ceremony

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/academic-city-receives-tech-education-award-at-technovation-ceremony/Academic City University earned recognition as the Tech-driven Education Institution of the Year 2025 at the Technovation Awards held in Accra, marking the institution’s approach to integrating technology with higher education in Ghana. The university received the award at the ceremony where Prof. Fred McBagonluri, President of Academic City was honoured as the Most Outstanding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/academic-city-receives-tech-education-award-at-technovation-ceremony/

Events

8 d. ago US Diversity Visa Suspension Affects Thousands of Ghanaian Applicants

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-diversity-visa-suspension-affects-thousands-of-ghanaian-applicants/The United States has suspended its Diversity Visa program, affecting thousands of prospective immigrants in Ghana and similar economies who are now reassessing their migration plans and economic opportunities. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the pause on December 18 following the Brown University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology shootings. The suspect, Claudio Manuel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-diversity-visa-suspension-affects-thousands-of-ghanaian-applicants/

Politics

8 d. ago Parliament Approves Renaming of Three Public Universities in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-approves-renaming-of-three-public-universities-in-ghana/Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved legislation to rename three public universities across the country, following concerns from stakeholders over inclusivity, public perception and global competitiveness. Lawmakers passed amendment bills on December 19 changing the names of C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences to the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo, after traditional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-approves-renaming-of-three-public-universities-in-ghana/

Politics

1 week ago Kenya Wildlife Service Partners Global Conservation Forum On Technology Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kenya-wildlife-service-partners-global-conservation-forum-on-technology-innovation/Kenya Wildlife Service confirmed its role as official conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum scheduled for March 2 to 6, 2026, in Nairobi and Konza Technopolis. The government agency announced the partnership on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, positioning Kenya as a regional hub for conservation innovation and environmental technology. The forum, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kenya-wildlife-service-partners-global-conservation-forum-on-technology-innovation/

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1 week ago Cassava Technologies Deploys 12000 Nvidia GPUs at Africa Tech Festival 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cassava-technologies-deploys-12000-nvidia-gpus-at-africa-tech-festival-2025/Cassava Technologies became Africa’s first Nvidia Cloud Partner, deploying 12000 graphics processing units across five sites to power artificial intelligence innovation on the continent, founder Strive Masiyiwa announced at the 28th Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town. The Zimbabwean businessman revealed he travelled to Silicon Valley months ago to meet Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, where […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cassava-technologies-deploys-12000-nvidia-gpus-at-africa-tech-festival-2025/

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1 week ago Researchers Unveil Paper Thin Brain Chip That Wirelessly Streams Neural Signals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/researchers-unveil-paper-thin-brain-chip-that-wirelessly-streams-neural-signals/Researchers at Columbia University, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, Stanford University, and the University of Pennsylvania have developed a revolutionary brain implant that could transform treatment for neurological conditions while enabling direct communication between human brains and artificial intelligence systems. The Biological Interface System to Cortex (BISC) represents a major advance in brain computer interface technology by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/researchers-unveil-paper-thin-brain-chip-that-wirelessly-streams-neural-signals/

Sport

1 week ago Chinese community reaffirms commitment to deepen Ghana–China cooperation

The Chinese community in Ghana has pledged to strengthen cooperation with Ghanaian partners as part of efforts to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. The commitment was made at a press engagement organised by the Ghana–China Friendship Association (GHACHIFA) on December 10 at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra. H.E. Tong Defa, Chinese Ambassador […]

Politics

1 week ago China pledges stronger support for Ghana’s drive toward sustainable mining

China has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Ghana to advance sustainable and responsible mining as part of ongoing cooperation in the minerals sector.

Events

2 w. ago Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), with the collaboration of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo will convene global leaders in policy, finance, and technology […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/

Politics

2 w. ago Services Sector Drives Ghana Economy with 60 Percent Growth Contribution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/Ghana’s services sector remained the dominant force in the economy in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 7.6 percent and accounting for almost 60 percent of the country’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, according to new national accounts data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The information and communication technology (ICT) subsector […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/

Politics

2 w. ago Bank of Ghana Seeks Public Comments on Non Interest Banking Guidelines

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-seeks-public-comments-on-non-interest-banking-guidelines/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has invited the banking industry, financial technology companies and the general public to submit comments on its draft guidelines for the regulation and supervision of non-interest banking in Ghana by December 24, 2025. The exposure draft, issued in accordance with the Central Bank’s Procedures for Issuance of Directives (2020), aims […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-seeks-public-comments-on-non-interest-banking-guidelines/

Politics

2 w. ago Financial technology industry: Deloitte Boss urges regulators to balance innovation and stability

The Country Managing Partner of Deloitte Ghana, Daniel Kwadwo Owusu is urging regulators in the financial technology space and industry players to strike a delicate balance between fostering innovation and ensuring the stability and integrity of the financial system. According to him, the industry has witnessed a rapid technological innovation and evolving regulatory landscape—an exciting […]

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2 w. ago Fintech industry: Deloitte Boss urges regulators to balance innovation and stability

The Country Managing Partner of Deloitte Ghana, Daniel Kwadwo Owusu is urging regulators in the financial technology space and industry players to strike a delicate balance between fostering innovation and ensuring the stability and integrity of the financial system. According to him, the industry has witnessed a rapid technological innovation and evolving regulatory landscape—an exciting […]

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