2 h. ago Hearts of Oak edge Great Olympics to lift 2025 Democracy Cup

Hearts of Oak beat Great Olympics 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, September 5, 2025, to win the 2025 Democracy Cup. The victory comes after the Phobians missed out on the inaugural edition, when they lost 2-1 to Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium. It also marked their first win over […]

Politics

13 h. ago Ghana Police announce temporary road closures, diversions for Millennium Marathon

The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of temporary road closures and diversions in Accra on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to facilitate the smooth running of the Millennium Marathon organized by Millennium Marathon Sports Limited (MMSL). In a statement issued on its Facebook page on Friday, September 5, the Police urged the public to […]

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13 h. ago Abossey Okai spare parts dealers threaten shutdown of foreign retail shops

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has announced plans to close down foreign-owned retail shops in the business enclave on Monday, September 8, 2025, if no intervention is made.

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15 h. ago Victory in His Presence rocks Accra with global gospel stars

The Accra edition of Victory in His Presence came off on Sunday, 24th August 2025, at the ICGC Glorious Temple near Nungua Adogono Taxi Rank, drawing worshippers into a night of music, prayer and testimonies.

Politics

17 h. ago Ghana’s waste management revolution starts with giving power back to local assemblies

A Nation Drowning in Its Own Refuse On the banks of Accra’s Korle Lagoon, the air is heavy with the smell of decay. The water, once a shimmering ribbon through the city, now flows thick and black, choked by layers of plastic bags, food scraps, and industrial waste. Along the banks, children play among the […]

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17 h. ago Paul Afoko criticises NPP’s decision to hold January primaries

A former NPP National Chairman, Paul Awentami Afoko, has issued a pointed critique of his party’s decision to conduct presidential primaries in January 2026, calling the timing a significant misstep. Mr Afoko stated that the New Patriotic Party’s renewal process traditionally begins at the grassroots, namely, the polling station level, and methodically builds up through […]

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17 h. ago Paul Afoko criticises NPP’s decision to hold presidential primaries in January 2026

A former NPP National Chairman, Paul Awentami Afoko, has issued a pointed critique of his party’s decision to conduct presidential primaries in January 2026, calling the timing a significant misstep. Mr Afoko stated that the New Patriotic Party’s renewal process traditionally begins at the grassroots, namely, the polling station level, and methodically builds up through […]

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20 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Madagascar, Mali secure wins to blow Group I wide open

Madagascar and Mali revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes on matchday seven, blowing Group I wide open with just three rounds left to play. Ghana began the round with a three-point cushion over nearest challengers Comoros and had the chance to double that gap. But a frustrating draw away to Chad allowed the […]

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28 h. ago Korle Bu Renews Call for Organ Harvesting Laws to Cut Medical Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korle-bu-renews-call-for-organ-harvesting-laws-to-cut-medical-costs/The Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has reiterated urgent calls for Parliament to pass comprehensive organ harvesting legislation, arguing that current gaps force Ghanaian patients to spend thousands of dollars abroad for treatments available locally. Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam told Parliament’s Health Committee Wednesday that the absence of legal frameworks for organ donation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korle-bu-renews-call-for-organ-harvesting-laws-to-cut-medical-costs/

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28 h. ago Former NPP Chairman Afoko Reflects on Turbulent Party Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/Former New Patriotic Party National Chairman Paul Afoko has revealed details about the intense opposition he faced during his rise to party leadership, including vote-buying allegations and personal attacks that continued even after his decisive victory. In a recent interview with Starr FM, Afoko reflected on the challenges that marked his tenure as NPP chairman […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/

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28 h. ago Fruit Price Surge Challenges Ghana’s Declining Inflation Trend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fruit-price-surge-challenges-ghanas-declining-inflation-trend/Ghana’s fruit prices soared to extreme levels in August, with coconut leading at 130.9% year-on-year inflation, even as overall consumer price growth continued its eighth consecutive monthly decline to 11.5%. Ghana’s overall inflation rate fell to 11.5% in August from 12.1% in July, marking the lowest level since October 2021. However, fresh produce dominated the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fruit-price-surge-challenges-ghanas-declining-inflation-trend/

Economics

29 h. ago Ghana’s Banking Sector Shows Divergent Recovery Paths Amid Credit Quality Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-banking-sector-shows-divergent-recovery-paths-amid-credit-quality-challenges/Ghana’s banking sector delivered mixed results in the first half of 2025, with leading institutions strengthening capital positions while others grapple with deteriorating loan portfolios, highlighting the uneven pace of recovery across the financial system. Analysis of unaudited half-year financial statements from eight major banks reveals a sector increasingly divided between resilient institutions and those […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-banking-sector-shows-divergent-recovery-paths-amid-credit-quality-challenges/

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29 h. ago COCOBOD Settles GH¢2 Billion Debt Arrears as Cocoa Sector Regains Financial Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/Ghana’s cocoa industry achieved a significant financial milestone as the state cocoa marketing board cleared GH¢2 billion in coupon arrears to bondholders, signaling renewed fiscal discipline in one of the country’s most critical export sectors. The Ghana Cocoa Board paid GH¢2 billion to holders of its restructured cocoa bills, now classified as bonds under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/

Economics

29 h. ago Ghana’s Agricultural Revolution Hinges on Strategic Implementation of Major Deals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/Ghana’s two landmark agricultural investment agreements could catalyze the country’s transformation from subsistence farming to industrial powerhouse, but success depends entirely on strategic implementation that prioritizes domestic value addition, according to policy analysts. IMANI Center for Policy and Education praised Qatar’s $1.5 billion irrigated farming investment and Aljadad Group’s $5 billion fertilizer plant at Atuabo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/

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29 h. ago Ghana Launches Solar Irrigation Initiative to Transform Agricultural Productivity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/Ghana will deploy solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide to modernize agriculture and eliminate seasonal farming limitations, officials announced at a continental renewable energy summit that also unveiled a $200 million financing facility for African solar projects. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed the initiative at the 7th International Solar Alliance Regional Committee Meeting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/

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29 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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30 h. ago Ghana Balances Investment Appeal with Persistent Business Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/Ghana presents compelling opportunities for investors drawn by political stability and economic resilience, but businesses must carefully navigate enduring risks from currency volatility to infrastructure gaps, according to a comprehensive new risk assessment. The SOMPA & Partners Africa Risk Dimensional Report highlights Ghana’s status as one of West Africa’s most predictable democracies, yet warns that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/

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30 h. ago Ghana Plans Tougher Cybercrime Laws After GH₵14.9 Million Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/Ghana lost GH₵14.9 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, prompting government commitments to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and improve digital accountability as internet adoption accelerates nationwide. Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the losses during the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/

Events

31 h. ago Global Migration Forum Concludes with Call for Stronger Political Cooperation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-migration-forum-concludes-with-call-for-stronger-political-cooperation/The 15th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development concluded in Colombia on Wednesday with renewed calls for enhanced international cooperation to address the mounting challenges of human mobility affecting millions worldwide. More than 800 participants from governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations gathered in Riohacha, Colombia, from September 2-4 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-migration-forum-concludes-with-call-for-stronger-political-cooperation/

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31 h. ago Digital Reforms Could Add US$3.4 Billion to Ghana’s Economy by 2030

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/Ghana’s economy could gain an additional $3.4 billion by 2030 through strategic digital transformation reforms, according to a new report launched by the GSMA at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday. The comprehensive study reveals that mobile technology already contributes GH¢94 billion to Ghana’s GDP, representing 8% of the country’s total economic output. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/

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