3 h. ago John Jinapor calls for bold action on Africa’s energy inequity

Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has urged global and regional stakeholders to take decisive steps to tackle Africa’s deepening energy inequities. 

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5 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

7 h. ago West African Economies Face Mixed Fortunes Amid Recovery Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/Afreximbank highlights uneven growth as Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal confront sector challenges West African economies are experiencing divergent pressures despite some sectoral improvements, according to the African Export-Import Bank, which warned of widening economic strains across member states. Ghana confronts mounting unrest as over 300,000 cocoa farmers protest government pricing policies. Authorities announced only a 4% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/

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11 h. ago Ghana’s Vehicle Authority Sets Ambitious Revenue Growth Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-vehicle-authority-sets-ambitious-revenue-growth-target/Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been directed to achieve a 60 percent revenue increase by mid-2026, with targets rising from a projected 649 million cedis this year to at least 1.038 billion cedis. Board Chairman George Spencer Quaye announced the ambitious target during the conclusion of DVLA’s 2025 Mid-Year Review Conference in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-vehicle-authority-sets-ambitious-revenue-growth-target/

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22 h. ago New AfDB Chief Faces Infrastructure Crisis and Climate Financing Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-afdb-chief-faces-infrastructure-crisis-and-climate-financing-challenges/The African Development Bank’s newly installed president confronts massive infrastructure gaps and capital shortfalls that threaten to undermine continental trade ambitions, according to financial analysts assessing Dr Sidi Ould Tah’s leadership priorities. Toma Imirhe, a financial analyst speaking on Tuesday’s Asaase Breakfast Show, outlined the scale of challenges facing Tah following his formal assumption of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-afdb-chief-faces-infrastructure-crisis-and-climate-financing-challenges/

Economics

22 h. ago Togo Trains 250 Cybersecurity Professionals to Combat Rising Digital Threats

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/togo-trains-250-cybersecurity-professionals-to-combat-rising-digital-threats/The Togolese government has launched an ambitious cybersecurity training program targeting 250 professionals as West African nations scramble to defend against escalating cyber attacks threatening public and private sector operations. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation, working through the National Cybersecurity Agency, initiated the large-scale program to strengthen digital resilience across Togo’s government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/togo-trains-250-cybersecurity-professionals-to-combat-rising-digital-threats/

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23 h. ago African Credit Ratings Show Signs of Recovery as Market Access Returns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-credit-ratings-show-signs-of-recovery-as-market-access-returns/African governments are experiencing a gradual return to financial stability, with improving credit ratings and renewed access to international capital markets signaling a potential turning point for the continent’s economic prospects. The African Export-Import Bank’s latest macroeconomic report for August 2025 documented this encouraging trend, highlighting several countries that have successfully restored investor confidence after […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-credit-ratings-show-signs-of-recovery-as-market-access-returns/

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23 h. ago Global Market Turmoil Sends Warning Signals for Ghana Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-market-turmoil-sends-warning-signals-for-ghana-economy/World financial markets opened September with unprecedented volatility that could have far-reaching consequences for Ghana’s economic recovery efforts under its International Monetary Fund program. The unusual combination of surging gold prices, a strengthening U.S. dollar, and rising government bond yields created confusion across trading floors from New York to London. Gold climbed above $3,500 an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-market-turmoil-sends-warning-signals-for-ghana-economy/

Events

23 h. ago Africa’s Economic Growth Faces Headwinds Despite Inflation Cooling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-economic-growth-faces-headwinds-despite-inflation-cooling/Africa’s economic recovery is hitting speed bumps as trade challenges and commodity volatility dampen growth prospects, according to the latest assessment from the African Export-Import Bank. The bank’s August 2025 macroeconomic report reveals a more cautious outlook for the continent. GDP growth expectations have been scaled back to 3.9% for 2025, down from the previously […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-economic-growth-faces-headwinds-despite-inflation-cooling/

Economics

23 h. ago Former Finance Minister Disputes Government’s Debt Reduction Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-finance-minister-disputes-governments-debt-reduction-claims/Ghana’s former Finance Minister has challenged the current government’s assertion that public debt has fallen significantly, arguing that the national debt burden has actually increased by $10 billion when measured in dollar terms. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who served as Finance Minister under the previous administration, disputed the methodology used in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-finance-minister-disputes-governments-debt-reduction-claims/

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24 h. ago Ghana Banks Face Mounting Bad Debt Crisis Following Sovereign Default

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-mounting-bad-debt-crisis-following-sovereign-default/Ghana’s banking sector continues struggling with deteriorating loan portfolios more than two years after the country’s sovereign debt restructuring, highlighting the persistent challenges facing the financial system. Non-performing loans reached 21.8 percent of total bank lending by December 2024, reflecting ongoing stress from the government’s 2022 debt crisis. The situation has worsened significantly from pre-default […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-mounting-bad-debt-crisis-following-sovereign-default/

Events

29 h. ago Tesla’s India launch draws modest response with just 600 orders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/teslas-india-launch-draws-modest-response-with-just-600-orders/Tesla has secured approximately 600 orders in India since launching sales in mid-July, a figure that falls below the electric vehicle maker’s internal projections for the world’s most populous market. The company plans to deliver between 350 and 500 vehicles this year, with the first shipment from its Shanghai facility scheduled to arrive in early […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/teslas-india-launch-draws-modest-response-with-just-600-orders/

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29 h. ago Prampram chief demands permanent solution to water crisis during Homowo festival

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prampram-chief-demands-permanent-solution-to-water-crisis-during-homowo-festival/The traditional leader of Prampram has called on government to permanently address the area’s chronic water shortage, which left most parts of the town without supply during last week’s Homowo celebrations. Nene Tetteh Wakah III made the appeal during a colorful durbar that marked the end of weeklong festivities in the traditional area. The event […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prampram-chief-demands-permanent-solution-to-water-crisis-during-homowo-festival/

Sport

35 h. ago Committee ignored judiciary travel policy we tendered – Ayikoi Otoo defends removed CJ

Former Attorney General and counsel for the removed Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has accused the committee that recommended her dismissal of ignoring key evidence, including the judiciary’s own travel policy.

Events

43 h. ago Electric Aircraft Maker FlyNow Prepares Saudi Exhibition Debut

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electric-aircraft-maker-flynow-prepares-saudi-exhibition-debut/FlyNow Aviation is set to display its eCopter at the Saudi Drone Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh, marking another milestone in the growing electric aerial vehicle sector. The company recently completed untethered flight tests as it advances toward commercial operations. The aviation startup established FlyNow Arabia Ltd. in Riyadh last year, positioning itself strategically in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electric-aircraft-maker-flynow-prepares-saudi-exhibition-debut/

Transport

44 h. ago Luxury crossovers dominate affordable car safety rankings in new study

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luxury-crossovers-dominate-affordable-car-safety-rankings-in-new-study/American car buyers searching for reliable vehicles under $22,000 can find surprisingly safe options among luxury brands, with the Lexus NX topping a comprehensive safety analysis of budget-friendly models. Research conducted by Dolman Law examined crash data and safety ratings across popular affordable vehicles to identify which models offer the best protection without premium pricing. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luxury-crossovers-dominate-affordable-car-safety-rankings-in-new-study/

Politics

46 h. ago Crude Rally and Currency Decline Set to Drive Ghana Fuel Costs Higher

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crude-rally-and-currency-decline-set-to-drive-ghana-fuel-costs-higher/International oil markets staged a recovery on Monday as Brent crude approached $68 per barrel, ending weeks of declining prices and threatening to reverse potential fuel savings for Ghanaian consumers. The rebound coincides with significant cedi weakness that could amplify domestic price pressures. Global crude had offered hope for relief after Brent dropped nearly 7% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crude-rally-and-currency-decline-set-to-drive-ghana-fuel-costs-higher/

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46 h. ago Beloved South African Star’s Final Years Highlight Entertainment Industry’s Financial Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beloved-south-african-stars-final-years-highlight-entertainment-industrys-financial-crisis/The recent passing of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe has triggered widespread mourning across South Africa, but her death has also exposed a troubling reality about the nation’s entertainment sector. The 75-year-old performer, who captivated audiences for decades through memorable television roles, spent her final months publicly appealing for financial assistance through wheelchair-bound video messages. Nyembe’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beloved-south-african-stars-final-years-highlight-entertainment-industrys-financial-crisis/

Sport

50 h. ago Gbenyiri Conflict: Thousands displaced as humanitarian crisis deepens in Savannah Region

A deepening humanitarian crisis has engulfed the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba and Bole districts in Ghana’s Savannah Region, as makeshift camps struggle to accommodate thousands of victims of the Gbenyiri conflict.

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50 h. ago Bilateral Trade Opportunities: Ghana and Peru strengthen investment ties

Ghana and Peru are taking decisive steps to deepen trade and investment cooperation, with a focus on agribusiness, sustainable mining, and technology transfer. At the Peru-Ghana Trade and Investment Webinar, business leaders, government officials, and policymakers from both countries reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral partnerships. Peru’s Ambassador to Ghana, Liliana Gómez, emphasized that the […]

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