3 h. ago Afreximbank Unveils US$1 Billion Trade Company to Transform African Commerce

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-unveils-us1-billion-trade-company-to-transform-african-commerce/The African Export-Import Bank launched the African Trade and Distribution Company Tuesday in Algeria, pledging $1 billion to shift continental trade from raw material exports toward value-added products and regional distribution networks. The initiative was unveiled during the ongoing Intra-Africa Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers, with Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah officiating the launch ceremony in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-unveils-us1-billion-trade-company-to-transform-african-commerce/

Economics

4 h. ago Retired Officials Face Scrutiny Over Dual Salary Entitlements

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-officials-face-scrutiny-over-dual-salary-entitlements/Ghana grapples with constitutional questions as debate intensifies over whether retired public officers should receive full compensation when appointed to new positions, potentially earning combined monthly payments exceeding ₵115,000. The controversy centers on retired Chief Justices who collect ₵65,000 monthly pensions while earning ₵50,000 as Council of State members, creating what critics call an unsustainable […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-officials-face-scrutiny-over-dual-salary-entitlements/

Politics

8 h. ago I look for passion, not just talent, at auditions – Ebo Whyte

Renowned playwright and CEO of Roverman Productions, Uncle Ebo Whyte, has revealed that when it comes to auditions, passion and determination matter more to him than raw talent.

Politics

9 h. ago Audit uncovers over 1,000 babies on National Service Authority payroll

Corruption at the National Service Authority (NSA) has taken a staggering turn, with an audit revealing that more than 1,000 babies, some less than a year old, were listed on its payroll, draining resources meant for actual service personnel.

Politics

10 h. ago Pressure mounts on GES to overhaul code of conduct after BECE malpractice scandal

Pressure is mounting on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reform its Code of Conduct for teachers following a JoyNews investigation that exposed widespread malpractice during this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

Events

11 h. ago Gifty Oware’s living expenses were covered under her husband’s scholarship – Registrar reveals

The Registrar of the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, has raised concerns about questionable practices in the management of scholarship funds during the tenure of his predecessor, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang.

Events

12 h. ago Several blasts heard in Qatar’s Doha, Israeli media says Hamas leadership targeted

 Israeli army radio said Israel tried to attack Hamas officials in Qatar on Tuesday.

Politics

12 h. ago Retired SC judge Atuguba dismisses claims that Chief Justice’s removal was premeditated

Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has rejected suggestions that the removal of the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office was part of a pre-planned move to purge or reset the judiciary. In a yet-to-be-aired interview with JoyNews’ Elton Brobbey, Justice Atuguba argued that the action taken by the President was consistent with constitutional […]

Events

12 h. ago GoldBod exports 66.7 tonnes of gold worth $6.3bn in 8 months

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Samuel Gyamfi, has revealed that the country exported a total of 66.7 tonnes of gold between January and August 2025 under the government’s new gold export framework with small scale mining companies. The exports, carried out by the Board in partnership with the Bank of […]

Politics

12 h. ago Office of Diaspora Affairs endorses Chef Abbys to foster global connections

The Diaspora Affairs Office of the Presidency has officially endorsed culinary content creator Chef Abbys’ brand and its Diaspora Culinary Initiatives. This endorsement spearheaded by the Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) aims to celebrate Ghana’s culinary excellence while fostering deeper connections with the global diaspora. In recognition of Chef Abbys’ craft, the […]

Politics

13 h. ago Atuguba slams NPP over Chief Justice’s removal, dismisses ‘payback’ claims

Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for condemning the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the party’s position as hypocritical and lacking moral basis. In a yet-to-be-aired interview with JoyNews’ Elton Brobbey, Justice Atuguba said the NPP cannot credibly accuse President John Mahama […]

Economics

14 h. ago Ghana Think Tank Leader Backs Police Action in Political Corruption Case

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-leader-backs-police-action-in-political-corruption-case/Policy think tank president Franklin Cudjoe has endorsed police action against a prominent opposition politician while demanding substantiation of serious corruption allegations against Ghana’s top law enforcement official. Cudjoe, who heads IMANI Africa, responded to the arrest of New Patriotic Party Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye, by Ghana Police Service for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-leader-backs-police-action-in-political-corruption-case/

Politics

17 h. ago Ghana’s MCC Exclusion Reflects Legal Technicality, Not Policy Failure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mcc-exclusion-reflects-legal-technicality-not-policy-failure/Ghana’s exclusion from United States Millennium Challenge Corporation funding for fiscal year 2026 represents a procedural constraint rather than a governance failure, according to analysis of the recently released MCC Candidate Country Report submitted to Congress. The West African nation is ineligible to receive foreign assistance pursuant to the debt default restriction in section 7012 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mcc-exclusion-reflects-legal-technicality-not-policy-failure/

Events

17 h. ago Ghana’s McDan Reveals Entrepreneurial Journey’s Hidden Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mcdan-reveals-entrepreneurial-journeys-hidden-struggles/Ghana’s business mogul Dr. Daniel McKorley has pulled back the curtain on entrepreneurship’s harsh realities, sharing candid reflections about failure, regret, and the lonely path to success that challenges social media’s glossy portrayal of business ownership. McKorley, who was recently crowned “Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time” at the 2025 Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana Awards, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mcdan-reveals-entrepreneurial-journeys-hidden-struggles/

Politics

26 h. ago WAEC to blacklist corrupt exam officials exposed in JoyNews’ ‘Dark World of BECE’ documentary

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says officials implicated in acts of corruption during the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be blacklisted from ever taking part in its activities again.

Politics

27 h. ago BECE scandal: ‘Most BECE decisions rest with GES’, says WAEC’s John Kapi

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on September 8, he explained that while WAEC administers the BECE, key aspects of the process are directly under the control of the Ghana Education Service.

Politics

27 h. ago GES Director requests copy of Joy News’ Dark World of BECE documentary, says John Kapi

The Director of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says that the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially requested copies of Joy News's Dark World of BECE documentary.

Politics

30 h. ago No scandal at Scholarship Secretariat will be left unattended – Registrar

The Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat, Kwaku Asafo Agyei, has revealed Ghana owes more than one billion cedis in scholarship commitments to the United Kingdom.

Politics

32 h. ago Computer Vision Syndrome Affects 69% Globally After Pandemic

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/computer-vision-syndrome-affects-69-globally-after-pandemic/Nearly seven in ten people worldwide now suffer from computer vision syndrome following the shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a comprehensive systematic review of 103 studies. The research reveals that 69% of the global population meets the criteria for computer vision syndrome, a collection of eye and vision problems resulting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/computer-vision-syndrome-affects-69-globally-after-pandemic/

Politics

33 h. ago My first two productions failed when I entered commercial theatre – Uncle Ebo Whyte

Celebrated Ghanaian playwright and marriage counselor, Uncle Ebo Whyte, has revealed that his first two attempts at commercial theatre ended in failure, costing him both money and time. Sharing his experience with Irene Adubea Aning on The Career Trail programme, he said his debut production was financed with a loan from his boss at the time. “The […]

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