43 m. ago Commercial transport operators threaten protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and other commercial transport operators have issued a one-week ultimatum to the Ministry of Roads and Highways to repair the deteriorating Pokuase–Nsawam road or face a nationwide protest.

Sport

49 m. ago Keep politics out of presidential planes and helicopter procurement – Asantehene tells politicians

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned political actors against turning the procurement of presidential planes and helicopters into partisan propaganda, stressing that such acquisitions are matters of national security rather than political convenience. He issued the caution when the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, paid a courtesy call on him at the […]

Politics

75 m. ago We support Bawumia because he is a unifier, experienced and not corrupt – NPP youth

NPP youth organisers from nearly all 276 constituencies across the country have unanimously endorsed former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and also eulogised him as the best candidate to lead the NPP.

Politics

2 h. ago Ghana’s Rights Champion to Lead West Africa’s Voice at Nairobi Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rights-champion-to-lead-west-africas-voice-at-nairobi-summit/Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, founder of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), will represent Ghana and West African civil society at a pivotal Pan-African security conference in Nairobi. The high-level gathering, hosted by HAKI Africa at the Argyle Grand Hotel from August 18–19, 2025, aims to reshape Africa’s security frameworks around human rights. Handpicked to deliver […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rights-champion-to-lead-west-africas-voice-at-nairobi-summit/

Politics

2 h. ago Don’t go chasing mourners at state funeral of 6 helicopter crash victims– Stan Dogbe counsels media

Deputy Chief of Staff, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has issued a pointed reminder to members of the media and all accredited personnel to uphold decorum and refrain from disruptive behaviour particularly the chasing of mourners.

Events

2 h. ago NPP’s Nana B Accuses IGP of “Selective Justice,” Demands Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accusing him of politicizing law enforcement and undermining the service’s integrity. Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), the party’s National Organiser, declared the IGP “unfit for purpose” during a press briefing in Accra, citing alleged bias in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/

Politics

3 h. ago NPP Official Vows Unflinching Criticism Despite Activists’ Arrests

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former communications manager for ex-Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign, has defiantly declared that opposition criticism will continue despite recent arrests of New Patriotic Party (NPP) activists. Speaking on Accra’s OKAY FM, Aboagye slammed the Mahama administration’s use of security agencies, calling it intimidation. “You cannot prevent us from talking. Arrest me—I’ll […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/

Politics

3 h. ago Ghana Military Awaits Experts to Examine Crashed Helicopter’s Recorder

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-awaits-experts-to-examine-crashed-helicopters-recorder/Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has confirmed the armed forces are preserving the anti-crash recorder recovered from the August 6 helicopter crash site while awaiting specialized aviation experts and manufacturers to determine how to analyze its data. The device—critical to understanding why the Z-9 helicopter plunged near Bamako, killing eight including […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-awaits-experts-to-examine-crashed-helicopters-recorder/

Events

3 h. ago Mohammed Kudus can be a real asset for Tottenham – Glenn Hoddle

Former Tottenham manager Glenn Hoddle believes Mohammed Kudus can be a real asset for Spurs if he keeps his head up when dribbling. The former England international made the remarks during the 2025 UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night in Italy, where Spurs surrendered a 2-0 lead before losing on penalties. Kudus remained a threat […]

Politics

4 h. ago GHIB’s financing blueprint aims to unlock billions in lost export revenue

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has set out a financing blueprint to shift Africa’s commodity trade from raw exports to value-added products, arguing that the current export model is leaving billions of dollars in potential earnings on the table. He said Africa’s share of global trade remains under three […]

Economics

8 h. ago We didn’t know he was traveling – Tanko Computer on Omane Boamah’s final hours

Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Rashid Tanko-Computer, has revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah, never informed close colleagues about his trip on the day of the tragic military helicopter crash.

Sport

10 h. ago South Africa’s auto sector hit by job losses and company closures

Low domestic sales of locally made cars, an influx of imports and low levels of local content have led to 12 company closures and over 4,000 job losses in the South African motor industry over two years, the trade minister said on Wednesday.

Events

15 h. ago BoG urges financial institutions to maintain a robust credit risk management framework

It continued that RFIs with NPL ratios exceeding the prudential limit shall, from 1st January 2027, be restricted from the payment of dividends and bonuses, as well as growing their loan portfolio lending to related parties and sectors of the RFI’s credit portfolio with NPL ratios above the prudential limit etc., except for cash-backed facilities.

Politics

16 h. ago Fire officers contain inferno at Nogora commercial enclave at Ho Technical University

Fire officers moved in swiftly to contain a ravaging fire at a commercial enclave, known as Nogora Junction at Ho Technical University in the Volta Region. The officers numbering about 20, under the lead of the Ho Municipal Fire Officer, Divisional Officer II Seth Tey brought the fire under control to prevent further damage. The […]

Events

17 h. ago Ghana Sets 2025 Deadline for Landmark Islamic Finance Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/Ghana is accelerating plans to become West Africa’s Islamic finance hub with comprehensive regulations for banking, insurance, and capital markets due by year-end 2025. Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, adviser to the Bank of Ghana, confirmed the joint framework developed by the central bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, and National Insurance Commission will cover non-interest banking, Sukuk bonds, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/

Events

17 h. ago Technip Energies Backs MSGBC Energy Conference as Regional Projects Advance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/Technip Energies will serve as a Gold Sponsor at December’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, reinforcing its commitment to West Africa’s energy sector. The event, supported by Senegal’s Energy Ministry, Petrosen, COS-Petrogaz, and the African Energy Chamber, aims to foster partnerships under the theme “Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/

Politics

17 h. ago Komenda Sugar Revival Offers Blueprint for Ghana’s Ailing Factories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/Ghana’s push to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory signals a potential turning point in industrial strategy. Rather than rushing production, the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee will first conduct comprehensive technical, financial, and operational reviews. This evidence-based approach contrasts sharply with past failures, prioritizing accountability before restarting machinery. The factory’s history mirrors Ghana’s broader […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/

Politics

18 h. ago NPP activists Sir Obama Pokuase, Fante Comedy granted bail but remain in custody

NPP activist Daniel Adomako, popularly known as Sir Obama Pokuase, and TikTok personality Prince Ofori, alias Fante Comedy, have been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court but will spend the night in police custody.

Politics

18 h. ago Ghana’s Road Safety Crisis Demands Urgent Overhaul After Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-road-safety-crisis-demands-urgent-overhaul-after-tragedies/The recent helicopter crash that killed Ghana’s Defence and Environment Ministers, Omane Boamah and Murtala Mohammed, alongside six others, has exposed deeper systemic failures in national safety protocols. Yet even as investigators probe the air disaster, a deadlier crisis unfolds daily on Ghana’s roads, where neglect and corruption have turned commutes into lethal gambles. Road […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-road-safety-crisis-demands-urgent-overhaul-after-tragedies/

Events

18 h. ago Ghana Grapples with Infrastructure and Economic Crises Amid Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-infrastructure-and-economic-crises-amid-reform-push/Ghana faces mounting pressure to address systemic failures in infrastructure safety and state enterprise efficiency, following a deadly helicopter crash that killed two ministers and exposed gaping holes in crisis preparedness. The tragedy coincides with alarming road safety statistics: 3,674 crashes claimed 752 lives in early 2025 alone, driven by overloaded “trotro” vans carrying up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-infrastructure-and-economic-crises-amid-reform-push/

Economics