12 h. ago Guinea Votes as Doumbouya Seeks Seven Year Presidential Term

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/Guinea held a presidential election on Sunday widely expected to hand General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, a seven year mandate, completing the West African nation’s transition back to civilian rule. Some 6.7 million registered voters went to the polls, which opened at 07:00 GMT on Sunday and closed at 18:00 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/

Politics

16 h. ago Africa Must Industrialise Commodities to Capture Value, Afreximbank Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-industrialise-commodities-to-capture-value-afreximbank-says/African nations must move beyond exporting raw commodities to unlock higher value through processing and manufacturing, according to the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) Commodity Bulletin Number 2 for 2025. The report analyzes global markets for wheat, rubber and cotton, finding sharply diverging trends that offer both opportunities and challenges for African economies seeking to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-industrialise-commodities-to-capture-value-afreximbank-says/

Politics

52 h. ago Dave Bishop outlines vision as he seeks Ghana Boxing Federation executive board position

Boxing administrator Dave Bishop has officially begun campaigning for a seat on the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Executive Board, promising reforms aimed at strengthening athlete development and expanding opportunities for Ghanaian boxers. In a statement announcing his bid, Mr Bishop said his decision to contest is driven by a belief in boxing’s ability to unite communities and empower young athletes across the country. “I believe in the power of boxing to unite and empower athletes across the nation. Together, we can build a stronger and more competitive boxing community,” he said.

Sport

4 d. ago Health Experts Outline Key Strategies for Couples Seeking to Conceive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-experts-outline-key-strategies-for-couples-seeking-to-conceive/As Ghana implements its Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan targeting improved reproductive health outcomes by 2030, health experts are highlighting essential steps couples can take to optimize their chances of conception while addressing the country’s fertility challenges. The guidance comes as recent studies show Ghana’s fertility rate stands at 3.60 births per woman, with significant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-experts-outline-key-strategies-for-couples-seeking-to-conceive/

Politics

4 d. ago IMF Fifth Review Examines Whether Ghana Building Economy That Can Withstand Shocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-fifth-review-examines-whether-ghana-building-economy-that-can-withstand-shocks/Although Ghana passed the fifth review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, with the Executive Board completing the review on December 17, 2025, it is emerging that the assessment took a hard, practical look at whether the country is truly fixing the roots of its economic troubles or merely buying time. The IMF described […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-fifth-review-examines-whether-ghana-building-economy-that-can-withstand-shocks/

Events

4 d. ago We’ll meet you in court – DVLA boss fires back at VEMAG over injunction on new number plates

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has expressed surprise at the decision by members of the Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) to seek a court injunction against the rollout of a new digital vehicle number plate registration system scheduled to begin in January 2026.

Events

4 d. ago Vehicle Embossment Group Seeks Court Order Against DVLA Number Plate Rollout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vehicle-embossment-group-seeks-court-order-against-dvla-number-plate-rollout/The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra seeking to restrain the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) from rolling out a digital or any new vehicle number plate registration system beginning January 2026. The suit was filed on Monday, December 22, 2025, by BEMENCO Embossment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vehicle-embossment-group-seeks-court-order-against-dvla-number-plate-rollout/

Events

5 d. ago Ghana partners University of Tokyo to train thousands in artificial intelligence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-partners-university-of-tokyo-to-train-thousands-in-artificial-intelligence/Ghana is seeking to accelerate artificial intelligence and data science skills development following high level talks between Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George and a University of Tokyo delegation exploring Ghana’s participation in a structured training programme. The minister met representatives from the University of Tokyo to discuss Ghana’s participation in the Resource Development in AI […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-partners-university-of-tokyo-to-train-thousands-in-artificial-intelligence/

Culture

5 d. ago ElectroChem names Francis Buamah as new CEO to drive next phase of growth

ElectroChem Ghana Ltd., Africa’s largest salt mine and a subsidiary of the McDan Group, has appointed Francis Buamah as its new Chief Executive Officer following approval by the company’s Board.

Politics

7 d. ago Private Equity Investors Target Mature Ghanaian Tech Firms Over Startups

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/private-equity-investors-target-mature-ghanaian-tech-firms-over-startups/A growing wave of private equity interest is emerging around mid-sized Ghanaian technology firms, particularly in logistics, retail automation and digital payments, as investors increasingly shift attention from early-stage startups to more established scale-ups. Industry observers say the trend reflects a changing risk appetite among investors, who are now seeking businesses with proven revenue models, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/private-equity-investors-target-mature-ghanaian-tech-firms-over-startups/

Events

8 d. ago Unconventional Recreation Activities Reshape Ghana Leisure and Entertainment Landscape

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unconventional-recreation-activities-reshape-ghana-leisure-and-entertainment-landscape/Ghana’s leisure and entertainment landscape is undergoing transformation as unconventional recreational activities reshape how residents, visitors and diaspora spend weekends and holidays, signaling a maturing urban lifestyle economy beyond beaches, malls and restaurants. Across Accra and surrounding areas, a growing number of purpose built recreational hubs are attracting young people, families and tourists seeking experiences […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unconventional-recreation-activities-reshape-ghana-leisure-and-entertainment-landscape/

Politics

8 d. ago GREPA Installs New Executive Board to Lead Real Estate Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/grepa-installs-new-executive-board-to-lead-real-estate-sector/The Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association has formally installed its 2026 to 2028 Executive Board, marking a significant leadership transition and reaffirming the organization’s commitment to ethical compliance, sustainability and global market integration within Ghana’s real estate industry. The installation ceremony, held December 12 at The Hive in Accra, brought together real estate professionals, regulators, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/grepa-installs-new-executive-board-to-lead-real-estate-sector/

Politics

8 d. ago Ghana temporarily closes five historic coastal forts for maintenance

Five of Ghana’s historic coastal forts have been closed to the public with immediate effect to allow for critical maintenance and safety checks, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) has announced. In a press release dated 19th December 2025, the Board’s Acting Executive Director, Kwest Essel-Blankson, stated that the closure of the facilities is to “allow for essential maintenance work, safety assessments and ongoing conservation activities aimed at preserving the structural integrity and historical value of these significant heritage sites.”

Politics

9 d. ago Ghana IMF Programme Shows Recovery Journey From Strong Start to Stabilization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-imf-programme-shows-recovery-journey-from-strong-start-to-stabilization/The International Monetary Fund Executive Board completed Ghana’s fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility on December 17, 2025, describing performance as broadly satisfactory and unlocking 385 million dollars in disbursements. The progression through five reviews tells a layered story of an economy that steadied itself, stumbled at points during election year spending pressures, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-imf-programme-shows-recovery-journey-from-strong-start-to-stabilization/

Politics

1 week ago Ghana Seeks Investment In Forest Plantations To Reduce Natural Forest Exploitation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-seeks-investment-in-forest-plantations-to-reduce-natural-forest-exploitation/Ghana is seeking greater investment in forest plantation development to ease pressure on natural forests and boost conservation efforts, according to the Forestry Commission chief executive. Hugh Brown recently told Xinhua after the commission’s annual press briefing that plantations provide alternative sources for forest products including timber and lumber, reducing exploitation of natural forests. Currently, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-seeks-investment-in-forest-plantations-to-reduce-natural-forest-exploitation/

Politics

1 week ago Ghana Schools Teach Renewable Energy Through Storybooks and Interactive Play

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-schools-teach-renewable-energy-through-storybooks-and-interactive-play/A quiet transformation is taking place in Northern Ghana classrooms where child friendly educational materials introduce renewable energy concepts to pupils through stories, colors and play under the Green Schools Initiative implemented by Opportunities and Rural Development in partnership with Eco Warriors Movement. The project, supported by the UMI Fund, seeks to promote clean energy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-schools-teach-renewable-energy-through-storybooks-and-interactive-play/

Culture

1 week ago Government Seeks Civil Society Input on Petroleum Act Legislative Review Committee

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-civil-society-input-on-petroleum-act-legislative-review-committee/The Ghanaian government is consulting with civil society organizations to gather stakeholder views as part of efforts to review the Petroleum Exploration and Production Act 2016 and associated regulations governing the upstream petroleum sector. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition inaugurated a Legislative Review Committee earlier this year co-chaired by former Minister for Power […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-civil-society-input-on-petroleum-act-legislative-review-committee/

Politics

1 week ago IMF Executive Board completes the fifth review under the extended Credit Facility arrangement with Ghana

The IMF Executive Board today completed the fifth review of Ghana’s 39-month Extended Credit Facility Arrangement. This allows for the immediate disbursement of about US$385 million (SDR 267.5 million).

Politics

1 week ago IMF Approves Ghana Fifth Programme Review Unlocking US$380 Million Disbursement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-approves-ghana-fifth-programme-review-unlocking-us380-million-disbursement/The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Ghana’s Fifth Programme Review on December 17, 2025 following meetings held in Washington District of Columbia paving the way for disbursement of approximately 380 million United States dollars to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The decision comes after assessments showed Ghana met key targets and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-approves-ghana-fifth-programme-review-unlocking-us380-million-disbursement/

Economics

1 week ago Ghana’s programme performance has been broadly satisfactory – IMF Board

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Ghana’s performance under the programme as broadly satisfactory.

Politics