9 h. ago World Bank cautions BoG on excessive FX Interventions, calls for banking sector reforms

The World Bank has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to avoid excessive foreign exchange (FX) interventions, warning that such actions could disrupt market balance and weaken economic resilience. This was contained in the latest Ghana Economic Update report, launched in Accra today, August 14, 2025 which emphasised the need for the central bank to […]

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13 h. ago SMEs Find Foreign Banks Cheaper for Loans, But Local Lenders Win on 3

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smes-find-foreign-banks-cheaper-for-loans-but-local-lenders-win-on-3-year-deals/Ghanaian small businesses hunting for affordable credit face a complex choice: foreign-owned banks offer marginally lower rates overall, but local rivals win on key loan terms. New Bank of Ghana data reveals foreign lenders averaged 33.93% APR for 1-year SME loans 0.83 points below locals and a stark 7-point gap favoring foreigners at 5 years […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smes-find-foreign-banks-cheaper-for-loans-but-local-lenders-win-on-3-year-deals/

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18 h. ago Foreign missions join Ghana in mourning  helicopter crash victims

Ghana continues to receive an outpouring of messages from the international community commiserating with the nation over the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of senior government officials and military officers.

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19 h. ago Foreign Secretary Refers Himself Over Chevening Fishing Licence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-secretary-refers-himself-over-chevening-fishing-licence/Foreign Secretary David Lammy has referred himself to the Environment Agency after an administrative oversight left him without a required rod licence while fishing at Chevening House last week, a misstep that could attract a fine of up to £2,500. A Foreign Office spokesperson said Mr. Lammy notified the regulator, purchased the appropriate licences as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-secretary-refers-himself-over-chevening-fishing-licence/

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27 h. ago Deloitte Cautions Ghana on Foreign Borrowing Despite Debt Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-cautions-ghana-on-foreign-borrowing-despite-debt-gains/Ghana’s dramatic debt reduction hasn’t silenced calls for fiscal caution. Deloitte Ghana has urged the Mahama administration to tread carefully as it considers re-entering international capital markets, warning against repeating the missteps that triggered the 2022 crisis. New data shows Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio plummeted to 43.8% in June 2025, down from 78.5% in late 2021 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-cautions-ghana-on-foreign-borrowing-despite-debt-gains/

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31 h. ago Victor Doke backs Ghana’s move for International expertise in helicopter crash probe

A lecturer at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Dr Victor Doke, has endorsed Ghana’s decision to seek foreign assistance in investigating the August 6 Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of all eight people on board, including two cabinet ministers. The move was confirmed […]

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3 d. ago Deloitte cautions government against return to capital market

“Reliance on foreign debts must be moderated, with inflows strictly channeled into strategic capital investments that can adequately support repayment of such loans”, it said in its assessment of the 2025 Mid-Year Review Budget.

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Gold Strategy Boosts Reserves and Stabilizes Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gold-strategy-boosts-reserves-and-stabilizes-economy/Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) has fortified foreign reserves, steadied the exchange rate, and helped tame inflation, according to First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni. Speaking at the CNVERGE ’25 banking summit, he revealed the central bank bought 145.95 tonnes of gold since the program’s launch, with 86.77 tonnes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gold-strategy-boosts-reserves-and-stabilizes-economy/

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3 d. ago Ghana Foreign Minister Questions Divine Justice After Fatal Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-foreign-minister-questions-divine-justice-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed profound anguish and theological doubt following a military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians. The aircraft vanished from radar during a flight from Accra to Obuasi on August 6, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Murtala Mohammed, and several senior officials and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-foreign-minister-questions-divine-justice-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/

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4 d. ago Nigeria Rejects U.S. Deportees, Citing “Additional Baggage” Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-rejects-u-s-deportees-citing-additional-baggage-concerns/Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected U.S. pressure to accept deportees, including individuals with criminal records, declaring the world’s sixth-most populous nation “will not accept additional baggage” amid its own socioeconomic struggles. Spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa stated in Saturday Punch that Nigeria’s stance remains unchanged even if other African nations comply. Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar earlier emphasized […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-rejects-u-s-deportees-citing-additional-baggage-concerns/

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5 d. ago Local Goods Drive Ghana’s Inflation as Import Reliance Persists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-goods-drive-ghanas-inflation-as-import-reliance-persists/Ghana’s inflation story in July 2025 reveals a surprising twist: only two imported items ranked among the top 20 price surge drivers. Vegetable oil and rice stood alone as foreign contributors in the Ghana Statistical Service report, challenging assumptions about imports’ inflationary dominance. Imported vegetable oil prices soared 52% year-on-year despite a slight recent dip, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-goods-drive-ghanas-inflation-as-import-reliance-persists/

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8 d. ago Deloitte Warns Ghana Energy Reforms Risk Gains Without Macroeconomic Alignment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-energy-reforms-risk-gains-without-macroeconomic-alignment/Global consultancy Deloitte has cautioned that Ghana’s energy sector reforms require stronger integration with broader economic policies to prevent undermining recent stability gains. In its analysis of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget, the firm acknowledged government efforts to restructure crippling sector debts but highlighted the absence of a comprehensive debt management strategy as a critical flaw. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-energy-reforms-risk-gains-without-macroeconomic-alignment/

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8 d. ago Ghana Intensifies Crackdown on Fraudulent National ID Guarantees

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-crackdown-on-fraudulent-national-id-guarantees/Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) will prosecute citizens who illegally vouch for foreign nationals seeking Ghana Cards, authorities announced Monday. Head of Corporate Affairs Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas declared such guarantees a criminal offense undermining the integrity of the national identity system during an August 4 press briefing. Authorities revealed 20 individuals are currently facing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-crackdown-on-fraudulent-national-id-guarantees/

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9 d. ago NIA vows to prosecute Ghanaians who vouch for foreigners in Ghana Card registration

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a stern warning to Ghanaians who unlawfully vouch for foreign nationals in their bid to acquire Ghana Cards, announcing that such individuals will face prosecution.

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1 week ago Illegal Ghana card applicants to face jail and deportation – NIA warns

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun prosecuting foreign nationals accused of attempting to illegally acquire the Ghana Card, warning that offenders will face severe consequences, including imprisonment and deportation. The move follows multiple reports from financial institutions and members of the public about suspicious attempts by non-citizens to infiltrate the national identification system. So […]

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1 week ago Ghana’s cybercrime crackdown exposes foreign nationals and local complicity in sophisticated scams

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Ghana Police Service have uncovered a troubling trend in the country’s fight against cybercrime—foreign nationals operating sophisticated scams from residential estates, with some Ghanaians acting as facilitators. 

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1 week ago Ghana Assures Nigeria of Citizen Safety Amid Misinformation Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-assures-nigeria-of-citizen-safety-amid-misinformation-concerns/President John Mahama has personally guaranteed the safety of Nigerian nationals in Ghana during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at Jubilee House in Accra. The talks addressed tensions fueled by a decade-old viral video that recently sparked limited anti-Nigerian protests, which Mahama characterized as a minor incident […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-assures-nigeria-of-citizen-safety-amid-misinformation-concerns/

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3 w. ago Serbian Foreign Minister Strengthens Ties with Ghana in Parliament Meeting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/serbian-foreign-minister-strengthens-ties-with-ghana-in-parliament-meeting/Serbia’s Foreign Minister, Marko Đurić, met with Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, during a three-day official visit aimed at bolstering bilateral relations. The discussions centered on enhancing cooperation through the Ghana-Serbia Parliamentary Friendship Association, a key platform for legislative collaboration and cultural exchange. Speaker Bagbin highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in advancing democratic governance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/serbian-foreign-minister-strengthens-ties-with-ghana-in-parliament-meeting/

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4 w. ago Respect Ghana laws and desist from divisive conduct – Okudzeto warns Igbo leader

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a direct caution to Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a Nigerian national who gained viral notoriety for claiming intentions to establish an "Igbo Kingdom" in Ghana.

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