3 h. ago Joy Prime launches first edition of Prime Insight this Saturday

oy Prime is set to roll out the maiden edition of its new current affairs programme, Prime Insight, this Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am.

Politics

5 h. ago Madina MoMo Vendors Get Cash Flow Lifeline to Grow Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/madina-momo-vendors-get-cash-flow-lifeline-to-grow-businesses/A new initiative in Madina is tackling the cash crunch facing mobile money vendors head-on. The INSTABUSINESS program, launched by the Madina Job Centre and Precept Advisory, offers weekly loans and financial training to help entrepreneurs maintain float, serve more customers, and create jobs. For vendors like Salamatu Fuseini at Ritz Junction, limited capital means […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/madina-momo-vendors-get-cash-flow-lifeline-to-grow-businesses/

Economics

5 h. ago Sales Consultancy Launches Precision Framework Amid Market Shifts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sales-consultancy-launches-precision-framework-amid-market-shifts/Ghana-based EXPOSURE, an integrated marketing and executive coaching firm, has unveiled a new sales acceleration framework after identifying persistent industry gaps. The “REV Selling Strategy Catalyst” aims to modernize revenue generation tactics as evolving buyer behavior and technology reshape commerce. Over 18 years, the consultancy observed critical weaknesses: misleading competitor moves, inadequate coaching budgets, irrelevant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sales-consultancy-launches-precision-framework-amid-market-shifts/

Economics

7 h. ago Ghana Establishes Support Fund for Children of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-establishes-support-fund-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/President John Mahama has launched a national fund to secure the education, healthcare, and welfare of eight children orphaned by the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrufuom. The initiative begins with a GH₵500,000 contribution from Stanbic Bank, bolstered by government seed funding. “The Fund for the children of the victims of August 6 will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-establishes-support-fund-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

Events

7 h. ago Ghana Pushes Diplomats to Champion Regional Investment Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/Ghana is calling on foreign diplomats to help tackle stark regional investment imbalances across the country. Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), made the direct appeal during a high-level meeting with the diplomatic corps in Accra. Madjie highlighted a critical challenge: roughly 80% of investments currently flow only into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/

Sport

8 h. ago Ghana’s Komenda Factory Revival Risks Repeating Costly Failures, Think Tank Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-komenda-factory-revival-risks-repeating-costly-failures-think-tank-warns/Ghana’s latest bid to revive the defunct Komenda Sugar Factory could cement a cycle of abandoned projects or finally prove industrial policy works, warns IMANI Africa. The Accra-based think tank calls the effort a critical test: success might transform manufacturing ambitions, but failure risks deepening public distrust and wasted resources. Years of false starts left […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-komenda-factory-revival-risks-repeating-costly-failures-think-tank-warns/

Events

14 h. ago Zuma’s Visit to Morocco: A Bold Step toward African Unity and a Just Resolution in Western Sahara

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zumas-visit-to-morocco-a-bold-step-toward-african-unity-and-a-just-resolution-in-western-sahara/In a move that many observers consider historic, former South African President Jacob Zuma paid an official visit to Morocco earlier this month, where he publicly and unequivocally endorsed the kingdom’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara. Far from a symbolic gesture, Zuma’s action reflects a growing African and international consensus: that Morocco’s initiative is the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zumas-visit-to-morocco-a-bold-step-toward-african-unity-and-a-just-resolution-in-western-sahara/

Events

17 h. ago Funds management sector: Assets Under Management increased by 31% to GH₵71.97bn in 2024

Pension funds accounted for 72.0% of the total AUM, amounting to GH₵51.96 billion, based on marked-to-market values and adjusted data from custodians. This represented a 32.0% year-on-year increase, highlighting the resilience and sustained growth of pension investments in the current economic climate

Politics

18 h. ago Mapping opportunities to drive Ghana’s economic growth: The case of GIPC

The plan also takes investment promotion closer to the people. Through regional forums, communities will showcase their business potential directly to decision-makers and potential partners. This approach is supported by in-depth assessments of each district’s strengths, resources, and infrastructure, ensuring that opportunities are matched with the right type of investor.

Politics

18 h. ago Military officers killed in helicopter crash posthumously promoted

President John Mahama has announced the posthumous promotion of eight Ghana Armed Forces personnel who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash.

Events

18 h. ago Military officers killed in helicopter crash posthumously promoted – Mahama

President John Mahama has approved the posthumous promotion of the three Ghana Armed Forces personnel who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash.

Events

19 h. ago First edition of ‘Bike Your Trotro’ launched to promote cycling and climate action

The first edition of the ‘Bike Your Trotro’ initiative under the Youth Climate Action Fund II (YCAF II) has been held at the University of Ghana’s main campus, bringing together 59 cyclists in a biking fun fair aimed at promoting cycling among young people as a sustainable mode of transport.

Politics

24 h. ago World Bank flags weak labour demand as key challenge in Ghana’s job market

The World Bank has identified weak labour demand in Ghana’s productive sectors as one of the major challenge to job creation, warning that it continues to limit economic opportunities for many workers. In its latest Ghana Economic Update launched in Accra, the World Bank noted that high-quality job creation in higher productivity sectors such as […]

Politics

24 h. ago Star Oil launches investigation into Asukawkaw fuel tanker accident

Star Oil Ltd has commenced an internal inquiry into a fatal accident involving one of its Bulk Road Vehicles (BRVs) near Asukawkaw in the Oti Region on Thursday, August 14.

Events

25 h. ago AG contests suspended CJ’s court action against Shining Stars petition

The Office of the Attorney-General has moved to strike out a second judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who is seeking to have one of three removal petitions against her dismissed.

Events

37 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

Sport

37 h. ago Ghana’s Growth Path Tests Reform Resolve as World Bank Urges Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to expand by 5.7% last year and maintain 5.3% growth early in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest assessment. But this resilience now faces its sternest test as fiscal pressures mount. The institution projects growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering, warning that delayed debt restructuring and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/

Politics

38 h. ago West Africa Forges Water Strategy as Regional Tensions Simmer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/Dakar buzzed with technical experts days before the high-profile water council relaunch, as national coordinators and basin authorities gathered for critical roadmap talks. The July 9 meeting saw Senegal’s water ministry lead assessments of climate finance projects and youth training programs, building on 2024 commitments. Delegates sharpened focus on cross-border data sharing through a new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/

Politics

39 h. ago Abuakwa South MP works farms during recess, promoting farming over destructive galamsey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-works-farms-during-recess-promoting-farming-over-destructive-galamsey/While some persist in recklessly degrading Ghana’s forests, Abuakwa South MP Dr. Kingsley Agyemang is setting a markedly different example this parliamentary recess by trading the comforts of political office for the grit of farm work. Hailing from a constituency with deep agricultural roots, Dr. Agyemang owns large farms of his own. But this recess, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-works-farms-during-recess-promoting-farming-over-destructive-galamsey/

Sport

40 h. ago AI Africa Project Launches 20 Labs, Unveils Localized AI Solutions to Transform Ghana – Dr. David King Boiso

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-africa-project-launches-20-labs-unveils-localized-ai-solutions-to-transform-ghana-dr-david-king-boiso/LIn a groundbreaking move to revolutionize Africa’s technological landscape, Dr. David King Boison, Maritime & Port Expert and Lead Consultant for the AI Africa Project, has announced the launch of 20 AI Africa Labs alongside the graduation of AI Platinum Trainers. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Communication and key partners, aims to democratize […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-africa-project-launches-20-labs-unveils-localized-ai-solutions-to-transform-ghana-dr-david-king-boiso/

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