3 h. ago Prophets should pray first before delivering prophecies – Cardinal Appiah Turkson

His Eminence Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences at the Vatican, has called on prophets and members of the clergy to seek God’s guidance through prayer before making public any prophecy, particularly those predicting tragedy or national distress.

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3 h. ago Oguaa Traditional Council fines radio presenter GH30K, 3 sheep for unguarded utterances

The Oguaa Traditional Council, on Monday, imposed a fine of GHC30,000, three male white sheep and a carton of schnapps on Ato Trustworthy, a radio presenter with Elmina-based Ahomka FM, for making a misguided statement against the Council.

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5 h. ago Nearly 600 killed in Nigeria airstrikes in eight months, air force says

Nigeria's military has killed 592 armed militia members in the northeastern state of Borno in the past eight months, after stepping up air strikes in a region hit by years of violence, the air force said.

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6 h. ago South Africa’s auto sector hit by job losses and company closures

Low domestic sales of locally made cars, an influx of imports and low levels of local content have led to 12 company closures and over 4,000 job losses in the South African motor industry over two years, the trade minister said on Wednesday.

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9 h. ago Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of potential strike

Canada's largest airline will begin suspending flights on Thursday after the union representing its flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice.

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10 h. ago Melcom donates medical refrigerators to 25 facilities to enhance healthcare delivery

The Melcom Group of Companies, a leading retail company in Ghana, Tuesday donated medical refrigerators worth US$125,000 to 25 health facilities in the country to augment the storage of medicines, vaccines and blood to improve healthcare delivery.

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12 h. ago Ghana Police Arrest Social Media Figure in Weapons Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/Ghanaian authorities have detained social media personality Daniel Adomako, known online as “Sir Obama Pokuase,” following an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal weapons possession. The arrest comes after weeks of investigation into videos showing individuals brandishing sophisticated firearms, which Adomako allegedly circulated on his platforms. Assistant Commissioner Grace Ansah-Akrofi confirmed security forces recovered “a substantial number” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/

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13 h. ago Ghana’s SOEs Bleed Billions as Water Losses, Cocoa Deficits Deepen

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-soes-bleed-billions-as-water-losses-cocoa-deficits-deepen/Ghana Water Company Limited wastes over half the treated water it produces daily for Greater Accra residents. Managing Director revealed the utility loses 73 million gallons each day through theft, illegal connections, and crumbling pipes, despite producing roughly 140 million gallons. Only about 67 million gallons are properly accounted for and billed. This massive leakage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-soes-bleed-billions-as-water-losses-cocoa-deficits-deepen/

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13 h. ago Ghana’s Road Safety Crisis Demands Urgent Overhaul After Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-road-safety-crisis-demands-urgent-overhaul-after-tragedies/The recent helicopter crash that killed Ghana’s Defence and Environment Ministers, Omane Boamah and Murtala Mohammed, alongside six others, has exposed deeper systemic failures in national safety protocols. Yet even as investigators probe the air disaster, a deadlier crisis unfolds daily on Ghana’s roads, where neglect and corruption have turned commutes into lethal gambles. Road […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-road-safety-crisis-demands-urgent-overhaul-after-tragedies/

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16 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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16 h. ago Ghanaian Creators Amplify Global Push for Clean Water Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-creators-amplify-global-push-for-clean-water-access/Ghana’s YouTube stars Wode Maya and Gisela Amponsah have joined forces with American creators MrBeast and Mark Rober in a $40 million campaign to bring safe water to two million people worldwide. The #TeamWater initiative, uniting over 3,000 creators reaching two billion viewers, partners with WaterAid to install sustainable water systems in climate-vulnerable regions. Since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-creators-amplify-global-push-for-clean-water-access/

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17 h. ago Volta River Authority denies ownership of helicopter in Nkawkaw emergency landing

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm denial over recent media reports that wrongly attributed a helicopter emergency landing in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, to the Authority. The incident, which occurred on Monday, August 11, involved a helicopter that was forced to land due to poor visibility caused by bad weather. In a statement […]

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19 h. ago Jomoro chiefs praise government for commitment to Petroleum Hub project, but seek clarity from Mahama on land

The Western Nzema Traditional Council (WNTC) has expressed great appreciation and excitement to President Mahama for his call to “expedite” action on the development of the petroleum and petrochemical industry at Jomoro. They are, however, ambivalent about the government’s plan to redesign the 20,000-acre land allocated for the Hub. According to the council, the government’s […]

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19 h. ago Jomoro chiefs praise gov’t for commitment to Petroleum Hub project, but seek clarity from Mahama on land size

The Western Nzema Traditional Council (WNTC) has expressed great appreciation and excitement to President Mahama for his call to “expedite” action on the development of the petroleum and petrochemical industry at Jomoro. They are, however, ambivalent about the government’s plan to redesign the 20,000-acre land allocated for the Hub. According to the council, the government’s […]

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19 h. ago Money Expo India Returns to Mumbai as Finance Hub Accelerates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/Mumbai prepares to host the fourth Money Expo India on 23–24 August 2025, cementing its status as the country’s premier finance and investment gathering. The event at Jio World Convention Centre will convene over 10,000 attendees, 100+ exhibitors, and 80+ speakers spanning brokerage, fintech, crypto, and regulatory sectors. Now a cornerstone of India’s financial calendar, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/

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20 h. ago Gov’t engages international experts to probe August 6 military helicopter crash – Brogya Genfi

The government has confirmed that it has formally requested international assistance in investigating the August 6 Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which killed all eight people on board, including two cabinet ministers.

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20 h. ago Ghana Military Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Reporting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has publicly appealed to media outlets and commentators to halt the spread of unverified speculation concerning the fatal crash of an Air Force Z-9 helicopter. All eight personnel aboard died when the aircraft went down in the Ashanti Region. Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain VA Arhin, issued a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/

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21 h. ago Retired Air Force officer urges patience as Adansi helicopter crash black box undergoes analysis

A retired Air Force Officer has called for calm and patience from the Ghanaian public as investigations continue into the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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21 h. ago Retired Air Force officer downplays severe weather as possible cause of helicopter crash

Former Air Force officer Wing Commander Nelson Patrick Sorgbordzor has downplayed suggestions that adverse weather played a decisive role in a recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished individuals.

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22 h. ago Ghana Cocoa Farmers See Little Gain from Price Surge, IMANI Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-see-little-gain-from-price-surge-imani-reveals/Record cocoa prices won’t automatically rescue Ghana’s struggling farmers, policy think tank IMANI Africa warns. Despite the government hiking producer prices, most smallholders still earn as little as GHC 5.90 daily per hectare barely enough to cover costs. The problem isn’t prices but productivity, IMANI stresses. With 70% of farmers tending plots under two hectares, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-see-little-gain-from-price-surge-imani-reveals/

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