5 h. ago Ghana Reports Sharp Rise in Mpox Cases as Infections Hit 494

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/Ghana has confirmed 27 new Mpox cases, bringing the country’s total infections to 494 as health authorities continue monitoring the ongoing outbreak across all 16 regions. The Ghana Health Service announced the latest figures as of Monday, September 1, 2025, representing a steady increase from recent weeks as the viral infection spreads throughout the West […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/

Events

53 h. ago MultiChoice agrees to reduce DSTV fees, pricing committee established – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Sam George, has confirmed that MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices, following intense regulatory pressure. This comes after MultiChoice finally provided the data requested by the government regarding comprehensive pricing data, specifically including a breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and pricing comparisons with at least six other […]

Politics

3 d. ago IATA Study Confirms Rwanda Aviation Model Generates US$160M Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/The International Air Transport Association released comprehensive data quantifying Rwanda’s aviation sector contribution to economic development, showing $160 million in total economic activity supporting 42,000 jobs across the country. The Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda, published September 4, 2025, during the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, demonstrates that aviation contributes 1.1% to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/

Politics

3 d. ago German Development Agency Graduates 30 Green Businesses in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-agency-graduates-30-green-businesses-in-ghana/GIZ Ghana has graduated 30 small and medium enterprises from its second Green Business Competitions incubation programme, bringing the total number of climate-focused businesses supported to 59 since the initiative launched. The six-month programme, implemented in partnership with Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, provides participating SMEs with up to €10,000 grants alongside technical advisory […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-agency-graduates-30-green-businesses-in-ghana/

Politics

4 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Paintsil and Djiku to miss Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Black Stars duo Alexander Djiku and Joseph Paintsil will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad but will be available for the clash with Mali. Both players were initially named in Otto Addo’s 24-man squad but could not join the team in Accra before their […]

Sport

5 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry cuts GFA budget for Chad, Mali games from $2m to $1.3m

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed the approval of an $860,000 budget for the Ghana Black Stars’ clash against Chad in N'Djamena for the World Cup qualifier.

Sport

9 d. ago COCOBOD’s US$4 Billion Inflow Plan Aims to Bolster Ghana’s Currency Reserves

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobods-us4-billion-inflow-plan-aims-to-bolster-ghanas-currency-reserves/Ghana Cocoa Board is preparing to channel over $4 billion into the economy before year-end through a revamped financing structure that central bank officials say will strengthen international reserves and support the cedi. Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama confirmed the expected inflows during a Joy Business interview, explaining that the funds will flow from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobods-us4-billion-inflow-plan-aims-to-bolster-ghanas-currency-reserves/

Economics

1 week ago Deadly violence mars Ghana’s Homowo festival as two shot dead in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deadly-violence-mars-ghanas-homowo-festival-as-two-shot-dead-in-accra/Two men were shot and killed during violent clashes that erupted at a traditional ceremony in Ghana’s capital on Tuesday, local authorities confirmed. Eddy Blessing, 30, and Patrick Maamah Martey Fio, 27, died from gunshot wounds after rival groups disrupted the Homowo Kpokpoi sprinkling ceremony in Teshie. Both victims were declared dead upon arrival at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deadly-violence-mars-ghanas-homowo-festival-as-two-shot-dead-in-accra/

Events

1 week ago 2025 school placement to begin September 17 – GES announces key dates and measures

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the 2025 school placement exercise will officially begin on 17th September, 2025, following the release of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) provisional results.

Politics

1 week ago No casualties recorded at Suame Post Office fire – GNFS confirms

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that no lives were lost in the fire that swept through parts of the Suame Post Office area in Kumasi on Tuesday night.

Events

1 week ago No casualties recorded in Suame Post Office fire – GNFS confirms

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that no lives were lost in the fire that swept through parts of the Suame Post Office area in Kumasi on Tuesday night.

Events

1 week ago GFA confirms Kwasi Sibo on Black Stars radar, explains Issahaku’s exclusion

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that midfielder Kwasi Sibo remains firmly in the plans of the Black Stars technical team and is likely to earn a call-up in the near future.

Politics

1 week ago Fire destroys Akosombo home as blaze reignites hours after being quelled

A fire that broke out at a residential property in Community 1, Akosombo in the Eastern Region, on Saturday, August 23 led to the complete destruction of a living room and partial damage to other parts of the house, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed.

Events

1 week ago Ghana Clears GH¢9.7bn Debt Payment in Confidence Building Move

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-gh%c2%a29-7bn-debt-payment-in-confidence-building-move/Ghana has cleared GH¢9.7 billion in coupon arrears under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, a move economists view as crucial for rebuilding investor trust and paving the way for future bond market access. The payment brings total debt service for 2025 to GH¢19.4 billion as the country works to restore credibility following its debt restructuring. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-gh%c2%a29-7bn-debt-payment-in-confidence-building-move/

Economics

2 w. ago Court Ruling Stands — Numo Kofi Anum Family Dismisses Regimanuel Gray’s Claims Over East Airport Lands

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-ruling-stands-numo-kofi-anum-family-dismisses-regimanuel-grays-claims-over-east-airport-lands/The Numo Kofi Anum Family of Tesa has dismissed as false claims by Regimanuel Gray Limited that the family’s court victory over the East Airport lands has been suspended, emphasizing that the Supreme Court judgment remains valid and enforceable. The family insists that the Supreme Court ruling, which confirmed their ownership of over 918 acres […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-ruling-stands-numo-kofi-anum-family-dismisses-regimanuel-grays-claims-over-east-airport-lands/

Events

2 w. ago Ghana’s Tema Port Goes 24/7 to Speed Up Trade and Revenue Collection

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-tema-port-goes-24-7-to-speed-up-trade-and-revenue-collection/Tema Port is now operating around the clock as part of a government push to clear goods faster and boost domestic revenue. The move is designed to support trade, encourage industrial growth, and create a more predictable environment for businesses. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, confirmed the full rollout of 24-hour […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-tema-port-goes-24-7-to-speed-up-trade-and-revenue-collection/

Politics

2 w. ago One Arrested in Ridge Hospital Assault, Second Suspect Flees

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/one-arrested-in-ridge-hospital-assault-second-suspect-flees/Ghana’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an arrest following a violent assault on staff at Accra’s Ridge Hospital. Authorities are still searching for a second suspect who escaped the scene before police could apprehend him. Ministry spokesperson Tony Goodman provided the update during a radio interview. He detailed how Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh intervened […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/one-arrested-in-ridge-hospital-assault-second-suspect-flees/

Events

2 w. ago Thousands of Ghanaian Students Begin Critical WASSCE Exams Amid Tight Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/thousands-of-ghanaian-students-begin-critical-wassce-exams-amid-tight-security/The written phase of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination commenced today for over 461,000 students across Ghana. This high-stakes testing period marks a pivotal moment for secondary school leavers, with their results directly influencing university admissions and future opportunities. The West African Examinations Council confirms it is fully prepared to manage the nationwide […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/thousands-of-ghanaian-students-begin-critical-wassce-exams-amid-tight-security/

Politics

2 w. ago Creativity and commitment; the springboard for education – Obomenghene

Brain Hill International School, one of Accra’s steadily growing private institutions, has inaugurated a new annex at Weija Gbawe, along the western corridor of the Greater Accra Region. This expansion brings the school’s total campus count to three, complementing its existing branches in East Legon. The opening ceremony, held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, was […]

Sport

3 w. 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/

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