1 hour 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

2 h. ago Fiscal sustainability hinges on debt management, restructuring and consolidation – World Bank Group

Ghana's path to fiscal sustainability is on solid ground due to its successful debt management and restructuring efforts, according to the World Bank Group's 9th Economic Update on Ghana for June 2025.

Sport

3 h. ago International Legal Bodies Question Suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-bodies-question-suspension-of-ghanas-chief-justice/The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have jointly raised “serious concern” over the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning the move risks undermining judicial independence. In an August 14 statement, the groups emphasized that an impartial judiciary forms the bedrock of any rule-of-law society and noted Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-bodies-question-suspension-of-ghanas-chief-justice/

Economics

3 h. ago Bolgatanga Technical Institute Shut Indefinitely After Student Unrest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/Authorities have closed Bolgatanga Technical Institute indefinitely following violent student protests that saw the housemaster’s office and library set ablaze. The Upper East Region school’s shutdown, ordered Thursday, aims to protect students, staff, and property while investigations unfold, confirmed Ajono Martin Adonis, local secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers. No injuries were reported, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/

Society

3 h. ago GaDangme Association Honors Fallen Officials in Washington Embassy Tribute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gadangme-association-honors-fallen-officials-in-washington-embassy-tribute/The GaDangme Association of Washington DC signed a condolence book at Ghana’s embassy this week, joining a nation in mourning eight officials killed in a military helicopter crash. Chairwoman Rowina Naa Odarkai Lamptey Moses led the delegation, penning heartfelt tributes to Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gadangme-association-honors-fallen-officials-in-washington-embassy-tribute/

Politics

3 h. ago India’s Growth Story Strong Despite Global Strains, Says President

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/indias-growth-story-strong-despite-global-strains-says-president/President Droupadi Murmu struck an optimistic note on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, highlighting the nation’s robust economic performance and social progress despite challenging global conditions. In a televised address, she affirmed India’s status as the fastest-growing major economy, pointing to 6.5% GDP growth last year fueled by reforms, prudent management, and the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/indias-growth-story-strong-despite-global-strains-says-president/

Politics

3 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

3 h. ago Ghana Grapples with Quality Jobs Crisis as Only 13% of Workers Secure Good Positions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-quality-jobs-crisis-as-only-13-of-workers-secure-good-positions/Ghana’s workforce faces a stark reality: 87% of workers cling to low-quality jobs that barely sustain them, while just 13% hold positions offering fair pay, stability, and skills matching. This sobering data, from the World Bank’s 9th Ghana Economic Update, exposes a critical mismatch between education and opportunity, leaving graduates disillusioned and human capital wasted. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-quality-jobs-crisis-as-only-13-of-workers-secure-good-positions/

Events

3 h. ago Ghana’s economy showed resilience in 2024 – World Bank Group

Ghana’s economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth reaching 5.7 per cent, according to the World Bank Group’s 9th Economic Update for the country in June. The report, titled “Addressing Labour Market Challenges and Opportunities in Ghana’s Economic Landscape,” highlights a strong rebound driven primarily by the industrial sector […]

Politics

3 h. ago Ghana Farmers Demand Mandatory Training to Lift Agriculture Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/Ghana’s Concerned Farmers Association is pushing for a nationwide licensing system that would require formal training and certification before anyone can operate a farm. The group argues treating agriculture as a regulated profession is essential to curb dangerous practices, protect public health, and secure Ghana’s position in global food markets. Unregulated pesticide use and outdated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/

Politics

3 h. ago Africa50 Stakeholders Target US$7 Trillion Market with Mozambique Infrastructure Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/Maputo hosted Africa50’s 2025 General Shareholders Meeting, where leaders sealed three strategic deals to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure revolution. Mozambique President Daniel Chapo positioned his nation as Southern Africa’s energy and logistics gateway, urging deeper public-private collaboration to leverage the country’s resources. High-voltage electricity transmission took center stage. Africa50 and Mozambique’s EDM signed an agreement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/

Economics

4 h. ago Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse, Imperiling Sustainability Targets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/A critical round of UN negotiations aimed at finalizing the world’s first legally binding plastic pollution treaty ended without agreement in Geneva. This failure jeopardizes global efforts to tackle a crisis poisoning ecosystems, threatening health, and undermining key UN sustainability goals. Over 1,000 delegates from governments, industry, and civil society failed to bridge deep divides […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/

Events

4 h. ago Ghana Eyes 0.6% GDP Revenue Boost with Tax Enforcement, Says World Bank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-0-6-gdp-revenue-boost-with-tax-enforcement-says-world-bank/Ghana could increase government revenue by at least 0.6% of GDP next year if it fully implements tax measures in its 2025 budget, the World Bank stated in its latest economic update. World Bank Country Director Robert Taliercio presented the projection in Accra, linking it directly to fiscal targets under Ghana’s IMF-backed reform program. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-0-6-gdp-revenue-boost-with-tax-enforcement-says-world-bank/

Events

4 h. ago Ghana’s Sugar Revival Hinges on Three Fixes, Warns Think Tank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/Ghana’s latest push to restart the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory represents more than just reviving a single plant; it’s a critical test for the nation’s broader industrial ambitions. Policy think tank IMANI Africa sees this as a golden opportunity, but cautions that success hinges entirely on the government avoiding past mistakes. The factory, modernized with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/

Events

4 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

4 h. ago Homebuyer Regrets Surge: 82% Face Costly Pitfalls After Purchase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/homebuyer-regrets-surge-82-face-costly-pitfalls-after-purchase/Despite homeownership remaining a top aspiration, over 82% of 2024 buyers report significant regrets, reveals a Highland Cabinetry analysis. Experts pinpoint five critical missteps from hidden costs to location woes turning dream homes into financial stressors. 1. Renovation Budgets Explode Nearly half of homeowners (48%) face higher-than-expected purchasing costs, while 78% blow renovation budgets—44% by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/homebuyer-regrets-surge-82-face-costly-pitfalls-after-purchase/

Economics

4 h. ago Beyond the Uniform: Restore or Emphasize the Human Qualities, Dignity and Values, of The Ghanaian Soldier

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beyond-the-uniform-restore-or-emphasize-the-human-qualities-dignity-and-values-of-the-ghanaian-soldier/Honoring the Fallen, Confronting Political Indifference, and Restoring Dignity to the Armed Forces   In the quiet corridors of Ghana’s military history, countless reformers have served, sacrificed, and faded into anonymity. Their names are rarely etched in stone, their stories seldom told. Yet they are the backbone of the republic, men and women who have […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beyond-the-uniform-restore-or-emphasize-the-human-qualities-dignity-and-values-of-the-ghanaian-soldier/

Events

5 h. ago Cocoa Prices Whipsaw as Ivory Coast Slashes Exports, Demand Cools

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-whipsaw-as-ivory-coast-slashes-exports-demand-cools/Côte d’Ivoire’s shock decision to cut 2025/26 cocoa export contracts by 100,000 MT sent markets reeling this week, amplifying volatility in an already fragile sector. Prices swung from $9,300 to $8,600 per metric ton—still 36% below 2024’s peak but 50% higher year-on-year. The move by the world’s top producer reflects worsening crop health amid drought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-whipsaw-as-ivory-coast-slashes-exports-demand-cools/

Politics

5 h. ago UAE Markets Mixed as Dubai Gains, Abu Dhabi Slips Amid Oil Volatility

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uae-markets-mixed-as-dubai-gains-abu-dhabi-slips-amid-oil-volatility/Dubai’s stock market edged higher today, lifted by materials, financials, and industrials, though it remains on track for a slightly negative weekly close. Traze MENA Managing Director Osama Al Saifi notes the market may consolidate but could rebound if risk appetite strengthens. In Abu Dhabi, stocks dipped marginally as Q2 earnings season concludes, signaling limited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uae-markets-mixed-as-dubai-gains-abu-dhabi-slips-amid-oil-volatility/

Politics

5 h. ago Brave King Ignites Summer with Dance Anthem “I’ll Make You Hot”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/brave-king-ignites-summer-with-dance-anthem-ill-make-you-hot/Ghanaian-Belgian artist Brave King prepares to release his fiery new single, “I’ll Make You Hot,” on August 22. Distributed by Connected Vibes Media, the track blends Afrobeat rhythms with urban energy, targeting global dancefloors and playlists. Known for cross-cultural hits, Brave King’s latest work promises pulsating beats and bold lyrics designed to captivate listeners instantly. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/brave-king-ignites-summer-with-dance-anthem-ill-make-you-hot/

Politics