46 m. ago Poorly performing SOEs pose fiscal risks to economic stability – World Bank warns  

On debt, it pointed out that Ghana’s public debt is assessed as sustainable in the medium term, contingent on completing external debt restructuring and maintaining strong fiscal discipline.

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87 m. ago Funds management sector: Assets Under Management increased by 31% to GH₵71.97bn in 2024

Pension funds accounted for 72.0% of the total AUM, amounting to GH₵51.96 billion, based on marked-to-market values and adjusted data from custodians. This represented a 32.0% year-on-year increase, highlighting the resilience and sustained growth of pension investments in the current economic climate

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2 h. ago Military officers killed in helicopter crash posthumously promoted

President John Mahama has announced the posthumous promotion of eight Ghana Armed Forces personnel who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash.

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2 h. ago Military officers killed in helicopter crash posthumously promoted – Mahama

President John Mahama has approved the posthumous promotion of the three Ghana Armed Forces personnel who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash.

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2 h. ago GSE Composite Index increased by 11% in July 2025 to record 43.03% year

Trading activity on the Ghana Fixed Income Market surged during the month, recording a total volume of 21.42 billion. This represented an impressive 81.56% increase from the previous month's volume of 11.80 billion.

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3 h. ago I was hoping to welcome you, now I am in Ghana mourning you – Wife of Samuel Aboagye

The widow of the late Deputy Director General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Samuel Aboagye, Mrs. Abigail Aboagye, has recounted how she had been anticipating their reunion in the United States only to hear the news of her husband's death.

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4 h. ago Though your wings were clipped too soon, your spirit soars – GAF pays tribute to Manaen Twum Ampadu

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has paid tribute to the late Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, describing him as “a brilliant and promising young officer whose light was extinguished far too soon” in the tragic helicopter crash of Wednesday, 6 August. During the solemn State burial of the eight fallen heroes at the Black Star […]

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5 h. ago Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis coming to Ghana

This October, and the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO) will make a landmark visit to Ghana as part of their first-ever African tour.

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6 h. ago Helicopter crash: Samuel Aboagye was a promising staff – NADMO pays tribute

Staff of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) have paid heartfelt tribute to the late Samuel Aboagye, one of the eight victims of the Wednesday, August 6, military helicopter crash.

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7 h. ago World Bank flags weak labour demand as key challenge in Ghana’s job market

The World Bank has identified weak labour demand in Ghana’s productive sectors as one of the major challenge to job creation, warning that it continues to limit economic opportunities for many workers. In its latest Ghana Economic Update launched in Accra, the World Bank noted that high-quality job creation in higher productivity sectors such as […]

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7 h. ago Ghana’s growing youth population can drive growth if jobs follow, says World Bank

Ghana’s rapidly expanding youth population presents a major opportunity for economic growth, but only if the country can create the jobs to absorb new entrants into the labour market, the World Bank has warned.

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10 h. ago Equip Armed Forces to deal with disasters – Former National Security Minister

A former National Security Minister, Francis Poku, has called for support for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for it to handle disasters of large magnitude effectively.

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11 h. ago African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size

The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size. Created by cartographer Gerardus Mercator for navigation, the projection distorts continent sizes, enlarging areas near the poles like North America and […]

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13 h. ago CDS explains use of cocoa sacks in helicopter crash recovery

Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, has explained that cocoa sacks were used to transport the remains of eight helicopter crash victims due to severe heat damage.

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17 h. ago Prices of petrol and LPG to go up; Diesel to fall from August 16

The price of petrol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) are expected to go up marginally from August 16, 2025. However, that of diesel is expected to go down from this weekend.  

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20 h. ago Ghana Fixed Income Trading Heats Up as Cocoa Board Bonds Dominate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-trading-heats-up-as-cocoa-board-bonds-dominate/Ghana’s fixed income market saw concentrated activity in state-backed corporate paper on Wednesday, with a single Ghana Cocoa Board bond drawing 77.7 million cedis in trades. The 2028-maturity debt instrument overshadowed sovereign trading as investors navigated fiscal headwinds flagged hours earlier by the World Bank. You’d find the Cocoa Board’s 13% note maturing August 2028 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-trading-heats-up-as-cocoa-board-bonds-dominate/

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20 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

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21 h. ago Plateau State Trains Officials in Peacebuilding Through Land Dispute Mediation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/Government workers from four key Plateau State agencies transformed into certified peace mediators this week after intensive training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. The Plateau MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), backed by Swedish funding through the Norwegian Refugee Council, equipped 35 officials to tackle explosive housing and land conflicts fueling community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/

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21 h. ago West Africa Forges Water Strategy as Regional Tensions Simmer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/Dakar buzzed with technical experts days before the high-profile water council relaunch, as national coordinators and basin authorities gathered for critical roadmap talks. The July 9 meeting saw Senegal’s water ministry lead assessments of climate finance projects and youth training programs, building on 2024 commitments. Delegates sharpened focus on cross-border data sharing through a new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/

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21 h. ago West Africa Revives Regional Water Council to Boost Cooperation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-revives-regional-water-council-to-boost-cooperation/Dakar hosted the first extraordinary session of the Sub-Regional Water Resources Consultation Council (CRCRE) this week, uniting ECOWAS and UEMOA states, basin authorities, and civil society groups. The July 10–11 talks focused on accelerating drinking water access, youth training programs, and preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Dr. Boluwaji Onabolu of Nigeria’s FEMinWASH was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-revives-regional-water-council-to-boost-cooperation/

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