36 h. ago Illegal Miners Threaten Ghana’s Energy Lifelines Amid Rescue Plan Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/Galamsey operators are digging perilously close to Ghana’s critical gas pipelines, risking catastrophic explosions that could cripple the nation’s power supply. Nana Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, Board Chairman of Genser Energy, warns miners prospecting beneath pipelines in Ashanti and Western regions are “playing with fire.” These high-pressure arteries carry flammable natural gas feeding thermal plants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/

Events

36 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

67 h. ago Inside Ghana’s cocoa: The pressure and the children caught in between

Just beyond the tree line that borders the forest reserve, Samuel Tobi stays on the farm alone while it rains, with his boots crunching over the wet, dead leaves on the ground.

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Palm Oil Farmers Battle Volatility Despite Pricing Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-palm-oil-farmers-battle-volatility-despite-pricing-gains/Ghana’s palm oil sector faces intensifying sustainability and market pressures, threatening thousands of smallholder farmers amid climate risks and low yields. While global sustainability standards increasingly exclude small producers from profitable markets, Ghana’s minimum pricing policy offers rare stability, according to Solidaridad’s 2024 Palm Oil Barometer. Enforced by the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA), the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-palm-oil-farmers-battle-volatility-despite-pricing-gains/

Events

6 d. ago Economist Slams MultiChoice’s “Mathematically Impossible” Cedi Claim

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-slams-multichoices-mathematically-impossible-cedi-claim/Ghana’s pay-TV giant MultiChoice faces intense scrutiny after an economist debunked its claim that the cedi depreciated 240% since 2017 a figure dismissed as “palpably false and mathematically impossible.” Dr. John Kwakye, Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), challenged the company’s justification for refusing to reduce subscription prices despite government pressure. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-slams-multichoices-mathematically-impossible-cedi-claim/

Politics

6 d. ago Ghana’s Oil Palm Farmers Struggle Amid Climate and Price Swings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-palm-farmers-struggle-amid-climate-and-price-swings/Ghana’s oil palm sector faces mounting sustainability pressures as climate change and extreme weather destabilize farmer incomes while global price volatility threatens industry growth, development organization Solidaridad warns. The group’s 2024 Palm Oil Barometer reveals smallholders increasingly squeezed between erratic harvests and shifting market demands, often locking them out of profitable value chains. Imagine harvesting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-palm-farmers-struggle-amid-climate-and-price-swings/

Society

7 d. ago Ghana Viewers Turn to Nigerian TV Bouquets Amid DStv Pricing Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-viewers-turn-to-nigerian-tv-bouquets-amid-dstv-pricing-dispute/Ghanaian consumers are exploring cross-border television alternatives as regulators escalate pressure on MultiChoice Ghana over DStv subscription costs. With the Premium bouquet priced at $82.40 locally nearly triple Nigeria’s $28 equivalent some dealers now offer Nigerian packages to circumvent the disparity. This workaround delivers major international sports and entertainment content but excludes Ghanaian channels like […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-viewers-turn-to-nigerian-tv-bouquets-amid-dstv-pricing-dispute/

Politics

8 d. ago Ghana Minister Sets Deadline for DSTV Price Cuts Amid Regulatory Standoff

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-sets-deadline-for-dstv-price-cuts-amid-regulatory-standoff/Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George has intensified pressure on MultiChoice Ghana, declaring August 7, 2025, as the deadline for DSTV to implement “fairer” subscription rates or face regulatory sanctions. The ultimatum follows failed negotiations over what George terms “exorbitant” pricing and inadequate anti-piracy measures. In a detailed Facebook post, George outlined his engagement timeline: initial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-sets-deadline-for-dstv-price-cuts-amid-regulatory-standoff/

Politics

8 d. ago Ghana Faces Pressure to Lock Lithium Stakes Against Investor Dilution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-pressure-to-lock-lithium-stakes-against-investor-dilution/Ghana’s government faces calls to fortify its shareholding in the pivotal Ewoyaa lithium project as renegotiations advance. The Natural Resource Governance Institute warns negotiators must guard against a technical loophole that could silently erode the nation’s future revenues from the strategic mineral. Denis Gyeyir, NRGI’s Country Manager, highlights dilution as a critical vulnerability needing immediate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-pressure-to-lock-lithium-stakes-against-investor-dilution/

Events

1 week ago US Market Divergence Poses Risks and Opportunities as Economic Rift Widens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-market-divergence-poses-risks-and-opportunities-as-economic-rift-widens/A stark divide in the U.S. economy is exposing investors to potential blind spots, with markets failing to price in the growing gap between soaring tech-finance profits and struggling consumer sectors. While S&P 500 giants in technology (+40% earnings growth) and finance (+12%) dominate headlines, consumer staples, industrials, and materials firms face margin pressures despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-market-divergence-poses-risks-and-opportunities-as-economic-rift-widens/

Economics

1 week ago Ghana Business and Finance Excellence Awards Honor Leaders Amid Economic Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-and-finance-excellence-awards-honor-leaders-amid-economic-pressures/The 18th Ghana Premier Business and Finance Excellence Awards and 8th Ghana Business Leaders Excellence Awards ceremony convened at Accra’s Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, organized by Top Brass Ghana. Under the theme “Business and Finance – Responding to the Challenges of Internal and External Pressures,” industry leaders addressed resilience strategies amid economic headwinds. Mr. Stephane […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-and-finance-excellence-awards-honor-leaders-amid-economic-pressures/

Economics

1 week ago Ghana Faces Fiscal Pressure as Strong Cedi Cuts Key Revenues, Deloitte Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-pressure-as-strong-cedi-cuts-key-revenues-deloitte-warns/Ghana’s significant currency appreciation is creating substantial revenue shortfalls that threaten fiscal stability, prompting Deloitte Ghana to urge immediate government action. The professional services firm warns that while the cedi’s 42.6% surge against the US dollar benefits consumers, it severely impacts dollar-denominated revenue streams vital to national finances. Deloitte’s mid-year budget review reveals robust performance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-pressure-as-strong-cedi-cuts-key-revenues-deloitte-warns/

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