65 m. ago Ghana Mineworkers Demand Halt to Core Operation Outsourcing, Warn of Sector Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/Ghana’s mineworkers have launched a sharp critique against mining firms outsourcing core operational tasks, calling the practice a threat to job security, safety standards, and industry stability. At a high-level meeting in Tarkwa, Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) General Secretary Abdul-Moomin Gbana accused companies of exploiting local content policies to replace permanent roles with precarious contract […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/

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13 h. ago HORDS PLC Deepens Losses Amid Cost Surge Despite Revenue Jump

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hords-plc-deepens-losses-amid-cost-surge-despite-revenue-jump/Ghanaian manufacturing firm HORDS PLC reported a widened net loss of GH¢657,053 for the first quarter of 2025, deepening last year’s GH¢571,777 deficit despite a fivefold revenue surge. The unaudited results show sales climbing to GH¢1.36 million from GH¢249,713 in early 2024, but crippling production costs of GH¢1.81 million erased gains, triggering a GH¢457,722 gross […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hords-plc-deepens-losses-amid-cost-surge-despite-revenue-jump/

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17 h. ago AI Companion App Revenue Nears US$120 Million as Loneliness Market Grows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-companion-app-revenue-nears-us120-million-as-loneliness-market-grows/Digital companionship is becoming big business. Revenue from AI “companion” apps hit $82 million in the first half of 2025 and is projected to surpass $120 million by year-end, according to app intelligence firm Appfigures. The niche now includes 337 active revenue-generating apps worldwide, with 128 launching this year alone. Unlike general chatbots, these apps […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-companion-app-revenue-nears-us120-million-as-loneliness-market-grows/

Economics

26 h. ago US deficit grows to $291bn in July despite tariff revenue surge

 The U.S. government's budget deficit grew nearly 20% in July to $291 billion despite a nearly $21 billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump's tariffs, with outlays growing faster than receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

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34 h. ago Telecel Winners’ Disbelief Turns to Joy as GH¢20k Prizes Land

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-telecel-2moorch-money-promo-winners-react-to-gh%c2%a220000-wins/Skepticism gave way to screams and frantic verification when two ordinary Ghanaians won life-changing sums in Telecel’s 2Moorch Money promo. For Paul Owusu, a Tema Port clearing agent, the GH¢20,000 call seemed like a scam. “I wasn’t interested how could I win?” he recalled. His disbelief sparked a forensic mission: texting fraud lines, calling helplines, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-telecel-2moorch-money-promo-winners-react-to-gh%c2%a220000-wins/

Politics

36 h. ago Ghana Grapples with GH₵5 Billion Tax Exemption Cost Amid Jobs Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-gh%e2%82%b55-billion-tax-exemption-cost-amid-jobs-crisis/Ghana is sacrificing nearly GH₵5 billion in potential tax revenue annually through exemptions, even as the nation struggles with high unemployment and urgent fiscal pressures. The government forfeited roughly GH₵4.6 billion in 2023 under the Ghana Exemptions Act, 2022 a slight dip from GH₵4.8 billion in 2022 but still equivalent to about 3.9% of GDP, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-gh%e2%82%b55-billion-tax-exemption-cost-amid-jobs-crisis/

Economics

42 h. ago Standard Player Contract is the best gift to the Ghanaian game – Kurt Okraku

Okraku announced the formal approval of the initiative during the 31st GFA Ordainary Congress in Prampram on Tuesday, August 12.

Sport

59 h. ago Helicopter crash: Seeking forensic support from South Africa was for reaffirmation, says Benjamin Quashie

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders Chair for South Africa, Mr Benjamin Quashie, has addressed the controversy over Ghana’s decision to seek forensic investigations in South Africa to identify the remains of the eight victims of the military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom, whose bodies were burnt beyond recognition.

Events

2 d. ago Ghanaian Activist Joins President in Urging Restraint After Deadly Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-activist-joins-president-in-urging-restraint-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/Ghanaian lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has called for a disciplined approach to investigating Wednesday’s military helicopter crash that killed ten people, including senior government officials. The Convener of the Fix the Country Movement stressed that determining the cause must rely on rigorous inquiry, not speculation or emotional reactions. “Investigating the causes of the accident, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-activist-joins-president-in-urging-restraint-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/

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3 d. ago Ghana Gender Minister Faces Fire Over Delayed Response to Child Deaths

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gender-minister-faces-fire-over-delayed-response-to-child-deaths/Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, is under intense public pressure following her ministry’s slow reaction to a tragic accident that claimed the lives of 15 children. Critics accuse the ministry of neglecting its core mandate after failing to issue any public statement of concern for nearly two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gender-minister-faces-fire-over-delayed-response-to-child-deaths/

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4 d. ago Ghana’s Chief of Staff Vows Support for Helicopter Crash Families

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-chief-of-staff-vows-support-for-helicopter-crash-families/Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has pledged unwavering government support to families of the eight victims killed in last week’s military helicopter crash, assuring a thorough investigation into the tragedy. Speaking at a somber memorial service in Accra, Debrah addressed grieving relatives directly: “To the wives, children, parents, and comrades of our fallen heroes, know […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-chief-of-staff-vows-support-for-helicopter-crash-families/

Events

4 d. ago Frequent coaching changes leave Ghana U17 chasing stability ahead of WAFU B test

The appointment of Prosper Narteh Ogum as head coach of Ghana’s U17 men’s national team has raised mixed reactions, mainly about the players available for him to work with. Ogum replaces Frimpong Manso, who held the position for seven months, during which he scouted talent across the country for upcoming competitions. But just a month […]

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4 d. ago South African Government Unsettled by Zuma’s Endorsement of Morocco’s Sahara Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-government-unsettled-by-zumas-endorsement-of-moroccos-sahara-plan/Former South African President Jacob Zuma, now head of the opposition Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, visited Morocco on July 15, 2025, to meet with officials, including Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. During this visit, Zuma openly expressed his support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. This stance irritated the authorities in Pretoria, who reacted […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-government-unsettled-by-zumas-endorsement-of-moroccos-sahara-plan/

Politics

4 d. ago Screams & Skepticism: How Telecel 2Moorch Money Promo winners react to GH20K wins

From frantic verification missions to ear-piercing screams, weekly winners in the ongoing Telecel 2Moorch Money promo are reacting in unforgettable ways as they discover they have won GH¢20,000 in cash rewards.

Politics

6 d. ago Deloitte Warns Ghana Insurers Over Rising Fraud and Cyber Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-insurers-over-rising-fraud-and-cyber-risks/Ghanaian insurance firms are losing significant revenue to fraud, with occupational fraud alone draining approximately 5.0% of company income annually. This stark warning came from Dr. Kwabena Situ, Partner, Assurance at Deloitte Ghana, during a firm-hosted webinar titled “Insurance Fraud Awareness and Mitigation.” He urged insurers to adopt comprehensive, proactive strategies to combat escalating internal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-ghana-insurers-over-rising-fraud-and-cyber-risks/

Events

6 d. ago Armed Forces to conduct full, transparent investigation into helicopter crash – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the nation that the Ghana Armed Forces will undertake a full and transparent investigation into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several military personnel. 

Events

6 d. ago GRA disputes NIA’s indebtedness claim, reacts to disconnection from NIA system

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted claims made by the National Identification Authority (NIA) that it owes fees, leading to its disconnection from its Identity Verification System.

Politics

6 d. ago Ghana Midfielder Thomas Partey Joins Villarreal Amid Pending Rape Trial

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-midfielder-thomas-partey-joins-villarreal-amid-pending-rape-trial/Ghanaian international Thomas Partey has signed a two-year contract with La Liga side Villarreal CF, departing Arsenal FC effective immediately. The Spanish club announced the transfer on social media Wednesday, confirming the 32-year-old midfielder will join training at their Sports City complex on August 8. Villarreal’s statement acknowledged the ongoing legal proceedings against Partey, who […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-midfielder-thomas-partey-joins-villarreal-amid-pending-rape-trial/

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6 d. ago Ghana’s Mega African Capital Reports Widening Losses Despite Asset Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mega-african-capital-reports-widening-losses-despite-asset-growth/Mega African Capital Limited recorded a net loss of GH¢33.7 million for 2024, deepening its financial strain as operating expenses outpaced declining revenues. The Accra-based investment firm’s latest audited statements reveal a third consecutive year of losses despite a 26% expansion in total assets to GH¢339.2 million. Revenue fell sharply to GH¢320,080—a 31% year-on-year drop—while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mega-african-capital-reports-widening-losses-despite-asset-growth/

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7 d. ago GRA Challenges NIA Over Tax Verification System Disconnection

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gra-challenges-nia-over-tax-verification-system-disconnection/Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has rejected claims of unpaid fees by the National Identification Authority (NIA), calling its sudden disconnection from the Identity Verification System (IVS) “unexpected” and the alleged debt “questionable.” The move disrupts Ghana Card-linked taxpayer authentication, a cornerstone of the country’s digital tax infrastructure. In a formal statement, GRA acknowledged “legacy debt” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gra-challenges-nia-over-tax-verification-system-disconnection/

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