5 h. ago Ghana’s Gig Economy Revolution Demands Digital Skills Training, UNICEF Study Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/Young Ghanaians are transforming the nation’s employment landscape through gig work, but lack the digital and financial literacy skills needed to turn side hustles into sustainable businesses, according to a new UNICEF study. The assessment, funded by UNICEF Ghana, reveals a critical mismatch between the skills employers require and those that job seekers possess in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/

Events

5 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

12 h. ago Counting inflation wrong: When the math doesn’t add up in Ghana’s CPI report

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has conducted a critical review of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for August 2025. While the report is detailed and comprehensive, IERPP has identified several shortcomings that call into question its accuracy, neutrality, and clarity. These concerns raise important issues about the integrity of official statistics and their communication to policymakers and the public. The key findings are outlined below.

Politics

15 h. ago Karim Zito welcomes introduction of minimum wage in Ghana Premier league

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito says he is “very happy” with the newly introduced minimum wage for players in the Ghana Premier League, though he feels the initial amount is low. On Wednesday, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced that players in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) will earn a minimum monthly net […]

Sport

20 h. ago UNICEF Report Exposes Agriculture Training Gap in Ghana’s Farming Heartland

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/Ghana’s Ashanti Region faces a critical skills paradox where agricultural mechanization training is virtually non-existent despite farming being the area’s economic backbone, according to a new UNICEF-commissioned study. The “Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report” for the Ashanti Region reveals that only one institution offers agricultural mechanization training among 43 different trades offered across public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/

Culture

21 h. ago Otto Addo criticises ‘very hard’ pitch at Chad’s Olympic stadium

Ghana coach Otto Addo has criticized the Confederation of African Football for approving the Stade Olympique Marechal Idriss Déby Itno for international matches. The newly constructed stadium, will host Thursday’s Group I Match Day six World Cup Qualifier between Chad and Ghana at 1 PM local time. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Black Stars […]

Politics

21 h. ago GFA doesn’t take club licensing seriously – Club Licensing chairman, Kwame Baah Nuakoh

Chairman of the Ghana Football Association’s Club Licensing Committee, Dr. Kwame Baah Nuakoh has questioned the association’s commitment to the committee’s work. The Club Licensing Committee was set up by the GFA to vet the license application of clubs to ensure compliance with legal, administrative, finance, technical, medical and security requirements of the provisions of […]

Politics

25 h. ago Ghana’s BECE Grading System Fuels Malpractice as Officials Debate Reform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-bece-grading-system-fuels-malpractice-as-officials-debate-reform/Ghana’s Basic Education Certificate Examination faces mounting criticism over a grading system that educators argue incentivizes cheating while penalizing high-achieving students through predetermined grade distributions. The West African Examinations Council has confirmed several cases of examination malpractice in the ongoing 2025 BECE, with officials warning numbers may rise as examinations progress. The developments have reignited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-bece-grading-system-fuels-malpractice-as-officials-debate-reform/

Politics

26 h. ago Opposition Politician Condemns Chief Justice Removal as Premeditated

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/New Patriotic Party stalwart Dennis Miracles Aboagye has sharply criticized President John Dramani Mahama over the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, calling the entire process politically motivated. President Mahama signed a warrant for Torkornoo’s removal on Monday, September 1, 2025, following an Article 146 Committee investigation that found evidence of stated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/

Politics

31 h. ago Black Stars budget declaration in line with transparency – Kwabena Agyepong

The Minister, Kofi Adams, speaking to the press on Tuesday, September 2, announced a huge cut of the Black Stars’ budget proposed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to realize significant savings.

Politics

32 h. ago Mahama Demands June 2026 Completion for Delayed Ghana Highway

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-june-2026-completion-for-delayed-ghana-highway/President John Dramani Mahama has pressed contractors to complete the long-stalled Ofankor–Nsawam Road by June 2026, addressing mounting public frustration over the project’s repeated delays. During a Wednesday site inspection accompanied by the Roads Minister, Mahama emphasized accountability for the critical highway that serves thousands of daily commuters. The President warned contractors that his administration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-june-2026-completion-for-delayed-ghana-highway/

Politics

33 h. ago Ghana FA Delays Ministry Response Until World Cup Qualifiers End

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-delays-ministry-response-until-world-cup-qualifiers-end/The Ghana Football Association will postpone addressing budget disputes with the Sports Ministry until after crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Mali this week. The GFA announced Wednesday it would provide a comprehensive response to ministry statements only after Monday’s qualifier against Mali concludes, prioritizing team focus over administrative conflicts. Ghana’s Sports and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-delays-ministry-response-until-world-cup-qualifiers-end/

Politics

33 h. ago Africa Financial Summit Returns to Casablanca Targeting Continental Financial Independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-financial-summit-returns-to-casablanca-targeting-continental-financial-independence/The fifth Africa Financial Summit will convene over 1,250 financial leaders in Casablanca this November, with organizers positioning the event as a critical step toward reducing Africa’s dependence on external capital markets. The Casablanca Stock Exchange announced the November 3-4 summit during a press conference Tuesday, bringing together representatives from Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-financial-summit-returns-to-casablanca-targeting-continental-financial-independence/

Politics

34 h. ago Zenith Bank Tackles SME Fuel Fraud Through Digital Payment Cards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zenith-bank-tackles-sme-fuel-fraud-through-digital-payment-cards/Zenith Bank has launched digital fleet management solutions targeting Ghana’s small and medium enterprises, addressing persistent fraud and inefficiencies that plague cash-based fuel purchasing systems across the country’s business sector. The bank’s new Visa Commercial Fleet Solutions aims to digitize fuel and vehicle management for SMEs, many of which continue relying on manual cash systems […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zenith-bank-tackles-sme-fuel-fraud-through-digital-payment-cards/

Politics

38 h. ago Fire guts shops at Ofankor Market; traders count massive losses

Several traders at the Ofankor Market in the Ga North Municipality have been left in tears after a midnight fire ravaged parts of the market, destroying goods and properties worth thousands of cedis.

Sport

38 h. ago KATH targets critical stalled legacy projects to improve care delivery

Management of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has launched intensive lobbying and pursuing Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to upgrade equipment and revive critical stalled legacy projects.

Events

40 h. ago FIFA WCQ: We’re not responsible for Black Stars budget expenditure – GFA

The Ghana Football Association has said it is not responsible for Black Stars related expenditure.

Sport

40 h. ago FIFA WCQ: Paintsil and Djiku to miss Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Black Stars duo Alexander Djiku and Joseph Paintsil will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad but will be available for the clash with Mali. Both players were initially named in Otto Addo’s 24-man squad but could not join the team in Accra before their […]

Sport

40 h. ago GFA Delays Response to Minister’s Budget Comments Amid World Cup Qualifiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gfa-delays-response-to-ministers-budget-comments-amid-world-cup-qualifiers/The Ghana Football Association has postponed addressing recent comments by Sports Minister Kofi Adams regarding alleged budget discrepancies, prioritizing national team unity ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. In a statement released Wednesday, the GFA acknowledged Adams’ remarks made during a Tuesday press briefing but emphasized the need to maintain focus on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gfa-delays-response-to-ministers-budget-comments-amid-world-cup-qualifiers/

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Don’t expose your ignorance’ – Oduro Sarfo fires back GFA critics over $5k fuel saga

Executive Council member of the Ghana Football, Oduro Sarfo has defended the proposal to allocate $5,000 for fuel related expenses, despite existing protocol for such. Along with a proposal to pay management committee members an amount of $10,000 each, the proposed amount for fuel was rejected as government approved $1.3 million for Ghana’s World Cup […]

Events