13 m. ago Ecobank Signs Partnership with Bank of China to Boost Africa Trade Flows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecobank-signs-partnership-with-bank-of-china-to-boost-africa-trade-flows/Ecobank Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bank of China (Mauritius) Limited to deepen cooperation in trade, payments, and financial services supporting economic activity between China and Africa, the pan-African banking group announced December 22. The memorandum builds on a partnership established in 2010 and follows renewed engagement earlier this year, including a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecobank-signs-partnership-with-bank-of-china-to-boost-africa-trade-flows/

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83 m. ago British Opposition Leaders Demand Deportation of Egyptian Activist Over Historic Posts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/british-opposition-leaders-demand-deportation-of-egyptian-activist-over-historic-posts/Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called for the deportation of British Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah following the emergence of historic social media posts containing antisemitic and racist content, declaring she does not want people who hate Britain coming to the country. Abd El Fattah, 44, arrived in Britain on December 27 after […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/british-opposition-leaders-demand-deportation-of-egyptian-activist-over-historic-posts/

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1 hour ago INSTEPR says BoG’s gold purchase losses stem from structural challenges, not politics

The Institute for Energy Policies and Research (INSTEPR) has attributed the reported GH¢2.4 billion losses incurred by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) under its gold purchase programme to structural and operational weaknesses, rather than political interference or corruption.

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2 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong has what it takes to defeat NDC if he wins NPP primaries – Aide

A law lecturer and aide to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed confidence that the former Assin Central MP stands a strong chance of defeating the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) should he emerge victorious in the party’s flagbearership contest.

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15 h. ago Agricultural cooperatives emerging as climate champions in rural Ghana

In the Assin Central District of Ghana’s Central Region, cocoa farmers gather not just to discuss yields and prices, but to collectively chart survival strategies against a climate that no longer follows familiar patterns.

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16 h. ago Government Pledges Support for Diaspora Entrepreneurs at Accra Expo

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-support-for-diaspora-entrepreneurs-at-accra-expo/  Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting diaspora and local entrepreneurs, with Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie describing small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) as central to Ghana’s economic and cultural advancement. Speaking at Ahaspora’s Aha Ye De Diaspora Festival and Made-in-Ghana Expo held at the CAL Bank Head Office at Ridge, Accra, the Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-support-for-diaspora-entrepreneurs-at-accra-expo/

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26 h. ago US Remains Safe Haven Despite Dollar Weakness, Analysts Note

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/Despite growing discussion about a weakening dollar and shifting global power dynamics, the United States continues to attract substantial foreign investment from wealthy individuals and institutions in developing countries and emerging economies. Market data from the United States Department of Treasury shows that after a brief selloff in April 2025 during the so called Liberation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/

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26 h. ago Ghana Gold Board Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Sustainability Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is at the center of intense debate over its financial operations and risk management as the Bank of Ghana prepares to exit artisanal gold trading on January 1, 2026. The controversy intensified following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fifth Review report on Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme, which disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/

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26 h. ago Africa Must Industrialise Commodities to Capture Value, Afreximbank Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-industrialise-commodities-to-capture-value-afreximbank-says/African nations must move beyond exporting raw commodities to unlock higher value through processing and manufacturing, according to the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) Commodity Bulletin Number 2 for 2025. The report analyzes global markets for wheat, rubber and cotton, finding sharply diverging trends that offer both opportunities and challenges for African economies seeking to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-industrialise-commodities-to-capture-value-afreximbank-says/

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27 h. ago Cedi Maintains Stability Against Dollar During Christmas Week

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/The Ghanaian cedi held steady on the interbank foreign exchange market during the Christmas week, trading around GHS 11.10 to the US dollar, according to data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The relative stability comes as the festive season draws to a close, offering a reprieve from the currency volatility experienced earlier in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/

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53 h. ago DeThompsonDDT earns six major nominations at 2025 Western Music Awards

Ghanaian musician and producer DeThompsonDDT has emerged as one of the leading nominees at the 9th edition of the Western Music Awards, earning six nominations across major categories.

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65 h. ago Philip Ayesu emerges as the 2025 Achimota Champion after beating Percival Kwadjo Ampoma

Philip Ayesu has been crowned 2025 Achimota Club Champion after a commanding 4&2 victory over Percival Kwadjo Ampoma in a thrilling match-play final on Tuesday 23rd Dec.

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68 h. ago Ghana EXIM Bank repositioned to reduce import bill on rice, poultry – CEO assures

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export–Import Bank (Ghana EXIM Bank), Mr Sylvester Mensah, has assured that the bank has been fundamentally repositioned to play a leading role in reducing Ghana’s heavy import bill on rice and poultry, while driving export-led growth under the new administration. Addressing Ghanaian journalists at the Bank’s end-of-year gathering […]

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69 h. ago Gold Surges Seventy Percent in 2025 as Global Uncertainty Drives Record Rally

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-seventy-percent-in-2025-as-global-uncertainty-drives-record-rally/Gold and silver posted their strongest annual gains since 1979 as geopolitical tensions, anticipated United States interest rate cuts and central bank purchases drove both precious metals to record highs throughout 2025, according to the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC). The Mumbai based trade organization released its annual bullion market review December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-seventy-percent-in-2025-as-global-uncertainty-drives-record-rally/

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2 d. ago Accra Mayor Commends Security Agencies for Peaceful Christmas Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-commends-security-agencies-for-peaceful-christmas-operations/The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has commended the Metropolitan Security Council (METSEC) and emergency agencies in the city for what he described as strong performance in fire safety and general security as festive operations continue across the capital. The Mayor commended the security agencies on Christmas Eve during a meeting as part of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-commends-security-agencies-for-peaceful-christmas-operations/

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2 d. ago Deputy Finance Minister Commends ADB’s Historic Turnaround Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-commends-adbs-historic-turnaround-performance/Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has praised the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC for its remarkable financial recovery, attributing the turnaround to strong collaboration between management and staff. Speaking at the opening of the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the ADB Local Union of the Union of Industry, Commerce and Finance (UNICOF) of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-commends-adbs-historic-turnaround-performance/

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3 d. ago Civil Society Leader Says Gold Programme Loss Claims Miss Bigger Picture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/Civil society activist Dr. Steve Manteaw has challenged the narrative surrounding reported 214 million dollar losses in the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) domestic gold purchase programme, arguing that focusing solely on operational costs while ignoring macroeconomic benefits distorts the programme’s actual impact. The natural resource governance expert maintains that critics and some analysts are fixating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/

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3 d. ago Nkrumah’s Son Blames Father’s Government for Bawku Chieftaincy Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nkrumahs-son-blames-fathers-government-for-bawku-chieftaincy-crisis/Sekou Nkrumah has attributed the origins of the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict to deliberate political interference by his father’s government shortly after independence, making a rare and emotionally charged admission that challenges conventional narratives about the dispute. Speaking on Asaase Radio, the son of Ghana’s first President argued that the Mamprusi Kusasi conflict emerged not […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nkrumahs-son-blames-fathers-government-for-bawku-chieftaincy-crisis/

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3 d. ago Ghana and Afreximbank Settle Three Year Dispute Over Trade Facility

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-afreximbank-settle-three-year-dispute-over-trade-facility/Ghana and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have resolved a three year dispute over a $750 million loan facility, both parties announced on Christmas Day. The Ministry of Finance and Afreximbank said the matter had been settled to the satisfaction of both parties, paving the way for continued engagement on Ghana’s development agenda. The resolution […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-afreximbank-settle-three-year-dispute-over-trade-facility/

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3 d. ago 4 banks including one state bank remain severely undercapitalised – IMF

The Fund report added that capital support from the GFSF to two of these banks has tipped state-ownership interest into a majority position, highlighting that state interest is expected to revert to a non-majority status on completion of these banks’ respective negotiations with investors for their recapitalisation.

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