4 h. ago State Owned Enterprises Exceed Dividend Targets by Forty Six Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/state-owned-enterprises-exceed-dividend-targets-by-forty-six-percent/Ghana’s State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are on track to deliver dividends significantly above projections for 2025, marking a potential shift in performance for entities long criticized for persistent losses and fiscal drains on the national treasury. According to data from the 2026 Budget Statement analyzed by The High Street Journal, government collected GH¢1.35 billion in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/state-owned-enterprises-exceed-dividend-targets-by-forty-six-percent/

Events

5 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.

Sport

9 h. ago Less than 1% renewables: Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah calls for legal and policy reset

Dr Richard Obeng Mensah has spent his life chasing answers to questions that affect every Ghanaian. One of such questions is as follows: ‘Why is reliable energy supply so hard to come by in Ghana’? From selling kerosene as a teenager in Techiman to advising on national energy law, Dr Mensah’s journey has been deeply […]

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16 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/

Politics

21 h. ago Reform without data is a gamble – Constitution Review Chair warns against rushing Supreme Court changes

The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee has warned against rushing reforms to Ghana’s judicial structure without firm data to justify the changes, particularly proposals affecting the Supreme Court.

Events

22 h. ago Attack on Kyiv shows ‘Russia doesn’t want peace’, Zelensky says

An intense Russian attack on Kyiv overnight shows Moscow "doesn't want peace", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday as he prepared for a fresh round of peace talks.

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30 h. ago Tema Oil Refinery resumes crude refining after years of shutdown

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has officially resumed crude oil refining operations after several years of inactivity.

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42 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.

Politics

51 h. ago Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend, as talks continue ending Russia's full-scale war.

Politics

55 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.

Sport

58 h. ago Alliance of Sahel States Forms a Military Bloc to Confront Destabilization Efforts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alliance-of-sahel-states-forms-a-military-bloc-to-confront-destabilization-efforts/These three West African countries are under pressure by Neo-Colonialism and Imperialism Geostrategic Analysis Three West African countries which comprise the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have now created a 5,000-person military force to fight the threats of terrorism aimed at reinstituting a neo-colonial framework of governance dominated by France and the United States. Since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alliance-of-sahel-states-forms-a-military-bloc-to-confront-destabilization-efforts/

Politics

59 h. ago Open Letter To The Law Enforcement Agencies And Parliament Of Ghana Demanding Truth, Justice And National Healing In The Death Of Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba)

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/To: The Inspector–General of Police – Ghana Police Service The Criminal Investigations Department – Ghana Police Service The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice The Speaker of Parliament and Honourable Members of the Republic of Ghana All constitutionally mandated institutions tasked with law enforcement, justice, and public accountability   CC: support@police.gov.gh (Ghana Police Service – General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/

Events

60 h. ago Selective Justice Eroding Trust in Anti Corruption Efforts, Says Prempeh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh has warned that perceived selective enforcement of anti corruption laws is steadily undermining public trust in Ghana’s justice system, weakening institutions meant to protect accountability and the rule of law. Speaking on JoyNews on Thursday, December 26, 2025, after the committee submitted its final report […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/

Politics

60 h. 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/

Politics

62 h. 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/

Politics

4 d. ago Working Institutions Key to Private Sector Growth, CDD Fellow Argues

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/working-institutions-key-to-private-sector-growth-cdd-fellow-argues/Dr. Hene Aku Kwapong, a Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has argued that a thriving private sector cannot be created through government announcements, policy launches or ribbon cutting ceremonies, insisting that it emerges only when institutions actually work. In an article titled “Re-imagining Ghana from the Bottom-Up” cited by The High […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/working-institutions-key-to-private-sector-growth-cdd-fellow-argues/

Politics

4 d. ago IMF Fifth Review Examines Whether Ghana Building Economy That Can Withstand Shocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-fifth-review-examines-whether-ghana-building-economy-that-can-withstand-shocks/Although Ghana passed the fifth review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, with the Executive Board completing the review on December 17, 2025, it is emerging that the assessment took a hard, practical look at whether the country is truly fixing the roots of its economic troubles or merely buying time. The IMF described […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-fifth-review-examines-whether-ghana-building-economy-that-can-withstand-shocks/

Events

4 d. ago Digital Payments Surge as Ghana Embraces Cashless Christmas Season

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-payments-surge-as-ghana-embraces-cashless-christmas-season/The holiday rush is underway across Ghana, marked not by the sound of sleigh bells but by the ping of mobile wallets, the click of online transfers, and the steady rhythm of digital payments. This Christmas, Ghanaians are sending money to loved ones, paying bills, and keeping businesses running faster, smoother, and more reliably than […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-payments-surge-as-ghana-embraces-cashless-christmas-season/

Economics

4 d. ago Ghana Requires Licensing for Crypto Influencers Under New Virtual Asset Law

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-requires-licensing-for-crypto-influencers-under-new-virtual-asset-law/Ghana has formally approved a licensing regime for virtual asset services following Parliament’s passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill on December 19, 2025. The legislation provides Ghana’s first comprehensive legal framework for regulating virtual assets and establishes shared oversight between the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-requires-licensing-for-crypto-influencers-under-new-virtual-asset-law/

Technology

4 d. ago IMF Urges Bank of Ghana to Maintain Caution on Policy Rate Cuts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-maintain-caution-on-policy-rate-cuts/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to exercise restraint in further lowering its policy rate, emphasizing that any additional monetary easing must be gradual and data-driven. The guidance emerged from the IMF’s latest Staff Review of Ghana’s bailout programme, which evaluated recent macroeconomic trends and policy measures. “With […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-maintain-caution-on-policy-rate-cuts/

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