32 m. ago GHIB and Vista Bank Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost African Trade Finance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghib-and-vista-bank-forge-strategic-alliance-to-boost-african-trade-finance/Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has teamed up with Vista Bank Group in a landmark partnership aimed at transforming trade finance access across West Africa. The collaboration, unveiled at London’s CNVERGE ’25 conference, designates GHIB as the primary correspondent bank for Vista’s operations in Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. The alliance will leverage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghib-and-vista-bank-forge-strategic-alliance-to-boost-african-trade-finance/

Politics

45 m. ago Ghana’s Inflation Crisis Pushed 800,000 into Poverty, World Bank Finds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-inflation-crisis-pushed-800000-into-poverty-world-bank-finds/Skyrocketing inflation during Ghana’s recent economic crisis pushed over 800,000 citizens below the poverty line, a new World Bank report reveals. Households across the nation struggled as the cost of food, transport, and other essentials surged, rapidly eroding fragile incomes. The situation became so dire that even earning $3 a day wasn’t enough for many […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-inflation-crisis-pushed-800000-into-poverty-world-bank-finds/

Events

3 h. ago Commonwealth Secretariat refutes claims of letterhead misuse in Ghana

The Commonwealth Secretariat has dismissed suggestions of any misuse of its letterhead in Ghana, stressing that no such incident has taken place.

Politics

3 h. ago Absa Bank’s Inspire Me Conference strengthens support for women

Absa Bank has hosted the 2025 edition of its flagship Inspire Me Conference in Lusaka, Zambia.

Politics

3 h. ago Tension in Anlo robbing generations of development – TDC MD tells traditional authorities

The Managing Director of TDC Ghana Ltd has warned that the prolonged chieftaincy disputes and simmering tensions in Anlo, Volta Region, pose a threat to the area’s development and the prospects of future generations.

Events

6 h. ago Novelist Sally Rooney says she will support Palestine Action despite ban

Author Sally Rooney says she will continue to support Palestine Action, despite the group being proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.

Politics

8 h. ago Ghana Faces Tough Choices on Jobs as World Bank Urges Policy Shift

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-tough-choices-on-jobs-as-world-bank-urges-policy-shift/Ghana’s struggle with high unemployment and underemployment demands urgent, targeted policy action, according to a stark assessment from the World Bank. The institution warns that without decisive interventions in three critical areas, efforts to create sustainable jobs and attract vital private investment will fall short, stifling long-term economic progress. The findings come from the Bank’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-tough-choices-on-jobs-as-world-bank-urges-policy-shift/

Events

8 h. ago NPP Official Condemns Threats Against Mahama, Accuses NDC of Rewarding Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-condemns-threats-against-mahama-accuses-ndc-of-rewarding-abuse/Ellen Ama Daaku, a prominent NPP communicator, has denounced recent death threats targeting President John Mahama as “despicable” but insists Ghana’s ruling party fostered a culture of political vitriol now rebounding on them. Her sharp critique underscores a toxic cycle of verbal attacks poisoning the nation’s discourse. Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Daaku demanded accountability […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-condemns-threats-against-mahama-accuses-ndc-of-rewarding-abuse/

Events

9 h. ago EPL boss warns racist abuse will result in banning, possible prosecution after Semenyo incident

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters issued a warning on Saturday that anyone guilty of racist abuse would be banned from stadiums and could face prosecution.

Events

16 h. ago Families of late Omane Boamah and Peter Anala receive blessings at thanksgiving mass

The Central Regional Police command is hunting Armed Robbers who engaged in gun battle with Winneba police when the robbers attempted robbed Microfin Rural Bank at Gomoa Pomadze in the Gomoa Central of the Central Region.

Politics

19 h. ago Satirist KSM Demands Facts Over Prophecies in Ghana Crash Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/satirist-ksm-demands-facts-over-prophecies-in-ghana-crash-probe/Veteran commentator Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has urged Ghanaians to await forensic findings on the August 6 helicopter crash, pushing back against parliamentary Speaker Alban Bagbin’s recent endorsement of prophetic warnings. In a new YouTube episode, the satirist emphasized international experts are analyzing the wreckage to determine if mechanical, technical, or human error caused the tragedy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/satirist-ksm-demands-facts-over-prophecies-in-ghana-crash-probe/

Events

19 h. ago Ghana Pays US$1 Million to Keep Memphis Students from Deportation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pays-us1-million-to-keep-memphis-students-from-deportation/Nearly 200 Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis can breathe easier after Ghana’s government paid $1 million toward overdue fees, staving off eviction and deportation threats. The payment addresses part of a $3.6 million debt under the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (GSS) program, leaving $2.2 million still owed. The university had warned students faced scholarship […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pays-us1-million-to-keep-memphis-students-from-deportation/

Economics

19 h. ago Former Minister Condemns Political Protection of Offensive Remarks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-minister-condemns-political-protection-of-offensive-remarks/Ex-Deputy Health Minister Alexander Abban has slammed Ghana’s political establishment for shielding inflammatory conduct, warning such practices undermine the rule of law. Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum Saturday, Abban reacted to recent arrests of social commentators Sir Obama-Pokuase, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, and activist Fante Comedy over offensive statements. “The politicians are quick to rise to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-minister-condemns-political-protection-of-offensive-remarks/

Politics

19 h. ago Ghana Mother Charged for Burning Son With Iron Over Lost Pen

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mother-charged-for-burning-son-with-iron-over-lost-pen/A Ho Circuit Court has remanded 25-year-old cook Jemima Kwaku after she allegedly burned her 11-year-old son with a hot iron as punishment for losing a school pen. Presided over by Judge Abdul O. Hakeem, the court heard the brutal incident occurred on July 15th at their Ho Barracks–New Town residence. Prosecutor ASP Noah Amuzu […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mother-charged-for-burning-son-with-iron-over-lost-pen/

Events

19 h. ago Ghana Education Body Warns Doctor Over Professor Title Claim

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-education-body-warns-doctor-over-professor-title-claim/The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally instructed Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah to stop using the title “professor,” asserting she does not hold that rank. This follows a review of documentation submitted by Dr. Ayensu-Danquah’s representatives regarding her academic appointments. GTEC examined her claim of being appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-education-body-warns-doctor-over-professor-title-claim/

Events

20 h. ago Businesses Must Strategize to Maximize Rate Cut Benefits, Urges IMANI

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/businesses-must-strategize-to-maximize-rate-cut-benefits-urges-imani/Ghanaian firms should move swiftly to capitalize on the Bank of Ghana’s recent monetary policy rate cut rather than passively await lower borrowing costs, economic think tank IMANI Africa advised in a new analysis. While cheaper credit is expected, businesses must proactively reshape financing strategies to thrive amid persistent economic volatility. Three strategic imperatives stand […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/businesses-must-strategize-to-maximize-rate-cut-benefits-urges-imani/

Politics

20 h. ago Rate Cut Alone Won’t Drive Ghana’s Growth, Warns IMANI Think Tank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rate-cut-alone-wont-drive-ghanas-growth-warns-imani-think-tank/Ghana’s recent central bank rate cut offers limited economic relief without addressing deeper structural challenges, policy think tank IMANI Africa cautioned in a new analysis. While welcoming the Bank of Ghana’s 25 basis point reduction, IMANI stressed that five critical factors will shape the country’s economic trajectory through late 2025. Monetary policy easing means little […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rate-cut-alone-wont-drive-ghanas-growth-warns-imani-think-tank/

Events

21 h. ago Stop using ‘unearned’ academic title or face us in court – GTEC writes to Chief of Staff on Deputy Minister of Health Grace Ayensu

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), currently on a national campaign to prevent the use of unearned academic titles in Ghana and enforce the law on the abuse, has concluded that the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah does not hold the academic title "Professor in any capacity".

Politics

21 h. ago Central Regional Police hunt armed robbers after foiled bank attack

The Central Regional Police Command is pursuing a gang of armed robbers who engaged in a gun battle with Winneba Police after attempting to rob the Microfin Rural Bank at Gomoa Pomadze in the Gomoa Central District of the Central Region. According to police reports, the robbers tied up security officers at the bank around […]

Events

22 h. ago Luv FM, Komfo Anokye Blood Bank hold blood donation exercise in Kumasi

LUV 99.5 FM, in collaboration with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Blood Bank, has organised a successful blood donation exercise at the LUV–NHYIRA FM premises in Kumasi. The initiative, held under the theme “Donate a Pint of Blood to Save a Dying Soul,” sought to mobilise residents to support the urgent need for blood […]

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