3 h. ago Bank of Ghana to Issue Revised Cybersecurity Directive for Financial Institutions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/The Bank of Ghana plans to issue a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive early next year, introducing tougher governance standards and expanding sector-wide monitoring systems as rising digital payments expose banks and fintechs to sophisticated attacks. Officials announced the measures at a cybersecurity summit in Accra, emphasizing the need to match regulatory frameworks with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/

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4 h. ago Cybersecurity Must Be Shared Social Responsibility, CSA Manager Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cybersecurity-must-be-shared-social-responsibility-csa-manager-says/Senior Manager at the Cyber Security Authority Isaac Socrates Mensah has stressed that cybersecurity in Ghana must be treated as a shared social responsibility rather than a purely technical issue as criminals continue to evolve tactics at a rapid rate. In an interview with The High Street Journal, Mensah explained that the purpose of awareness […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cybersecurity-must-be-shared-social-responsibility-csa-manager-says/

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42 h. ago Ghana Shippers Authority Urges Spare Parts Dealers to Lower Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-urges-spare-parts-dealers-to-lower-prices/The Ghana Shippers Authority has called on spare parts dealers to reduce prices following the cedi’s recent appreciation, saying consumers must benefit from ongoing economic improvements. Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the GSA, made the appeal during a courtesy visit by leaders of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association to the Authority’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-urges-spare-parts-dealers-to-lower-prices/

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49 h. ago “Political Gimmicks Won’t Work’: Ashaiman Chief Fires MP Over IDA Land Issues

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-gimmicks-wont-work-ashaiman-chief-fires-mp-over-ida-land-issues/The Chief of Ashaiman, Nii Annang Adzor, has openly challenged the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Hon. Ernest Norgbey, accusing him of dishonesty and a lack of respect for the traditional authority over matters concerning the Ashaiman Irrigation Development Authority (IDA) lands. He made the call during the 41st Farmers’ Day celebration held at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-gimmicks-wont-work-ashaiman-chief-fires-mp-over-ida-land-issues/

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9 d. ago Cyber Security Authority Warns Shoppers Of Black Friday Scams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-authority-warns-shoppers-of-black-friday-scams/The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public to exercise extreme caution when shopping online during Black Friday, citing a surge in fraudulent schemes targeting consumers as Ghana recorded 266 cases of online shopping fraud with monetary losses exceeding GH¢600,000 between January and October 2025. In a public alert issued on Thursday, November 28, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-authority-warns-shoppers-of-black-friday-scams/

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1 week ago Cyber Security Authority reports over GHS 600,000 lost to online shopping scams

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) says Ghanaians lost more than GHS 600,000 to online shopping scams in the first ten months of 2025, with 266 cases officially recorded between January and October. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 28, the authority warned that the upcoming Black Friday season could see a surge in online shopping fraud, urging citizens to exercise caution when making purchases online.

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2 w. ago Ghanaian Shoppers Warned As Black Friday Scams Surge Globally

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-shoppers-warned-as-black-friday-scams-surge-globally/Ghanaian consumers planning Black Friday purchases are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance as cybersecurity experts report an unprecedented wave of fraud targeting online shoppers worldwide. The warning comes as Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) continues to battle rising cybercrime that has already cost the nation millions in financial losses this year. Black Friday 2025 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-shoppers-warned-as-black-friday-scams-surge-globally/

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3 w. ago NYA CEO calls for stronger action against drug importation and abuse

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga Esq., has called on all Ghanaians—particularly the Ghana Immigration Service, the Customs Division, and the Ghana Police Service—to intensify efforts in combating substance abuse among the youth.

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3 w. ago Deloitte Webinar: Cyber Security Authority calls for continued vigilance, collaboration to reduce cybercrime in Ghana

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana is calling for the continued vigilance, collaboration and coordinated incident response capabilities across all sectors of the economy to reduce cybercrime in the country Data from the National Computer Emergency Response Team shows that as of September 2025, Ghana has recorded 3286 confirmed incidents of cybercrime and cyber […]

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3 w. ago COP30: EPA, GMeT push for expanded weather stations to boost early warning systems.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cop30-epa-gmet-push-for-expanded-weather-stations-to-boost-early-warning-systems/The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMeT) are calling for a major expansion of weather monitoring stations across the country to strengthen Ghana’s early warning and climate prediction systems. Both institutions say the lack of adequate infrastructure and limited access to localized climate data continue to undermine accurate forecasting and national […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cop30-epa-gmet-push-for-expanded-weather-stations-to-boost-early-warning-systems/

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4 w. ago Ghana Intensifies Regional Cooperation Against Human Trafficking

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-regional-cooperation-against-human-trafficking/Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor has disclosed that Ghana recently engaged Nigeria in high level discussions to strengthen cross border efforts against human trafficking and cybercrime. COP Donkor, who serves as Director General of Ghana’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID), indicated that the discussions focused on coordinating operations and intelligence sharing between the two West […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-regional-cooperation-against-human-trafficking/

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4 w. ago Ghana Education Sector Suffers Major Cyber Breach with 505 Credentials Exposed

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-education-sector-suffers-major-cyber-breach-with-505-credentials-exposed/Ghana’s education sector has suffered a significant cybersecurity breach after authorities discovered 505 employee credentials from public educational institutions exposed on the dark web. The National Cyber Security Emergency Response Team identified the compromised credentials through surveillance operations conducted since January 2025. Between January and October 2025, the team identified over 5,000 stealer logs belonging […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-education-sector-suffers-major-cyber-breach-with-505-credentials-exposed/

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last month Cybersecurity Authority Proposes Expanded Powers Under Draft Amendment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cybersecurity-authority-proposes-expanded-powers-under-draft-amendment/Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has introduced proposed amendments to the 2020 Act that would significantly broaden its regulatory reach and enforcement capabilities. The draft legislation establishes clearer responsibilities for service providers and professionals while expanding registration requirements and granting new investigatory powers to combat cybercrime. The proposed changes signal a substantial shift toward stricter […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cybersecurity-authority-proposes-expanded-powers-under-draft-amendment/

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