6 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral

Ghana will be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

Sport

6 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral today

Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

Sport

39 h. ago AI Startup Perplexity Bids US$34.5B for Google’s Chrome in Power Play

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/Silicon Valley buzzed Tuesday as AI search disruptor Perplexity stunned markets with an unsolicited $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser. The audacious bid targets Chrome’s three billion users, aiming to vault Perplexity into direct competition with AI giants like OpenAI. CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed the move, echoing his firm’s failed January push to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/

Technology

66 h. ago Austria Eyes Ghana’s Education Disruptor in Bid to Foster African Talent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/Accra’s Academic City University welcomed Austrian Ambassador Jürgen Heissel this week, signaling potential partnerships to reshape higher education in Africa. The visit spotlighted Ghana’s push for innovation-driven learning as the envoy toured labs and discussed entrepreneurial training with university leadership. President Fred McBagonluri underscored Academic City’s mission to cultivate “job creators, not job seekers,” citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/

Politics

3 d. ago Michael Jackson Concert Sock Sells for US$8,800 in French Auction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/michael-jackson-concert-sock-sells-for-us8800-in-french-auction/A single crystal-studded sock worn by Michael Jackson during a 1997 concert in Nice, France, fetched €7,688 ($8,822) at an auction in Nîmes. The rhinestone-adorned athletic sock, discovered by a technician near Jackson’s dressing room after his HIStory World Tour performance, was dubbed a “cult object” by auctioneers. Specialist Aurore Illy confirmed bidding surpassed initial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/michael-jackson-concert-sock-sells-for-us8800-in-french-auction/

Economics

3 d. ago Ghana Turns to Gold in Bid to Stabilise Economy, Central Bank Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-turns-to-gold-in-bid-to-stabilise-economy-central-bank-says/The Bank of Ghana is leveraging its domestic gold resources as a cornerstone strategy to rebuild foreign reserves, stabilise the cedi, and restore investor confidence following the nation’s exclusion from international capital markets during its recent debt crisis. First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni outlined the central bank’s approach, calling it critical for hedging sovereign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-turns-to-gold-in-bid-to-stabilise-economy-central-bank-says/

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana Advocacy Group Pushes Parliamentary Term Limits and Gender Quotas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-pushes-parliamentary-term-limits-and-gender-quotas/A prominent civil society organization is demanding sweeping constitutional changes to overhaul Ghana’s political landscape. The New Ghana Social Justice Forum has called for a two-term limit for Members of Parliament and mandatory gender-balanced candidate lists, arguing current systems enable corruption and exclude women. In a forceful statement, the Forum condemned Ghana’s “highest bidder” political […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-pushes-parliamentary-term-limits-and-gender-quotas/

Politics

5 d. ago Ghana FA Faces Court Injunction Over Presidential Term Extension Bid

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-faces-court-injunction-over-presidential-term-extension-bid/A member of Ghana’s Football Association (GFA) has secured a High Court injunction to block a controversial motion seeking to extend the president’s term limit. The motion, set for discussion at Tuesday’s GFA Congress, aims to change presidential terms from two to three years a move critics argue violates post-scandal reforms. King Faisal representative Prosper […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-faces-court-injunction-over-presidential-term-extension-bid/

Politics

5 d. ago Napo Urges Lasting Support for Families of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-urges-lasting-support-for-families-of-helicopter-crash-victims/At a solemn wreath-laying ceremony in Jubilee House gardens, New Patriotic Party stalwart Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (“Napo”) called for unity and sustained compassion toward families of Ghana’s recent helicopter crash victims. The former Energy Minister framed the tragedy which killed two cabinet ministers and six others as a moment for “sober reflection” beyond partisan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-urges-lasting-support-for-families-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

Events

1 week ago NIA vows to prosecute Ghanaians who vouch for foreigners in Ghana Card registration

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a stern warning to Ghanaians who unlawfully vouch for foreign nationals in their bid to acquire Ghana Cards, announcing that such individuals will face prosecution.

Politics

1 week ago MTN partners Absa Bank and Nova Business School to empower SME business owners

In a bid to support the growth and development of Ghana's business landscape, MTN Ghana and Absa Bank have partnered with Nova Business School Africa to offer a 6-month training program for top business owners.

Culture

3 w. ago Ghana’s Treasury Bills See 286% Surge in Demand Amid Falling Interest Rates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-treasury-bills-see-286-surge-in-demand-amid-falling-interest-rates/Investor appetite for government treasury bills rebounded dramatically last week, with bids exceeding targets by 286% the first oversubscription in eight weeks. The Bank of Ghana’s auction report confirms total bids reached GH¢20.9 billion, far surpassing the GH¢5.4 billion target. This surge follows prolonged undersubscriptions that strained government financing. Analysts had cited declining interest rates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-treasury-bills-see-286-surge-in-demand-amid-falling-interest-rates/

Politics

3 w. ago Activist Questions Bawumia’s Integrity Despite Historic Muslim Candidacy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-questions-bawumias-integrity-despite-historic-muslim-candidacy/Prominent social justice advocate Oliver Barker-Vormawor has acknowledged the symbolic importance of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid as Ghana’s first openly Muslim major-party candidate, while expressing deep skepticism about his leadership credentials. In a detailed Facebook post, the #FixTheCountry convener rejected religious or ethnic prejudice against Bawumia, calling such opposition “uncultured” and reminiscent of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-questions-bawumias-integrity-despite-historic-muslim-candidacy/

Politics