66 m. ago Galamsey forces Ghana Water to demand higher tariffs, as ECG and others also ask for more

The destructive impact of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, is now weighing heavily on Ghanaian consumers as major utility providers press for steep tariff increases.

Politics

67 m. ago African CFOs to convene in Accra for landmark conference in November

Ghana’s capital, Accra, will host the continent’s top financial leaders as the Conference of African Chief Finance Officers (CACFO) comes to the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, on 3–4 November 2025. Organised by CACFO in collaboration with the International CFO Alliance, the University of Ghana Business School, and KPMG, the gathering is expected to draw chief financial officers, government leaders, multinational finance executives, and policy experts from across Africa and beyond.

Politics

75 m. ago Assembly Member killed, 2 injured as clash between Mpatuam youth and Asanko Mine escalates

One person is dead, with two others receiving treatment after sustaining gunshot wounds in a military clash with some residents of Mpatuam in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region.

Events

86 m. ago Takeover of Black Volta and Sankofa mining projects: CSO lauds local participation in mining sector

The Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE), a civil society organization (CSO) Benjamin Nsiah, has lauded the takeover of the Black Volta and Sankofa mining projects by Engineers & Planners. He has appealed to government to introduce reforms that will reorient stakeholders in Ghana’s mining industry to enable Ghanaians […]

Politics

94 m. ago Leadership in the Brand Economy: Why Influence Outweighs Authority

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leadership-in-the-brand-economy-why-influence-outweighs-authority/By Jannice Tagoe, (Brand Marketing Thought Leader | Speaker | Humanitarian | Digital Brand Strategist) Leadership today is transforming before our eyes. The old model of leadership, defined by titles, hierarchy, and formal authority, is no longer enough to carry you forward in the brand economy. Instead, leadership is now about influence, authenticity, and creating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leadership-in-the-brand-economy-why-influence-outweighs-authority/

Politics

1 hour 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

1 hour 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

1 hour ago Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, The United Bank for Africa, and Other to receive Appeal of Conscience Award at 60th Annual Gala in New York

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tony-elumelu-chairman-of-heirs-holdings-the-united-bank-for-africa-and-other-to-receive-appeal-of-conscience-award-at-60th-annual-gala-in-new-york/Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, The United Bank for Africa, and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, to Receive Appeal of Conscience Award at 60th Annual Gala in New York. He will receive the award along with Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation announced on September 4, 2025 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tony-elumelu-chairman-of-heirs-holdings-the-united-bank-for-africa-and-other-to-receive-appeal-of-conscience-award-at-60th-annual-gala-in-new-york/

Politics

1 hour ago ICEG rejects ECG’s 225% tariff hike proposal as unjustifiable

The Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has opposed a proposal by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to increase its Distribution Service Charge (DSC) by 225% for the 2025–2029 regulatory period. It has described the move as unfair and unsustainable. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ICEG said while it recognizes the need […]

Politics

1 hour ago GoldBod to commence domestic gold refining from October 2025

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to begin local processing and refining of gold in October 2025, as part of major reforms aimed at boosting the country’s gold production. Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention in Accra, Mr. Gyamfi explained that the move forms part of the board’s broader expansion strategy […]

Politics

2 h. ago CIPA Holdings group founder calls for innovative financing models to Unlock Ghana’s green transition

The 2025 Energy Sustainability and Leadership Conference (ESLC), held on 25th August at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, convened policymakers, private sector leaders, and climate finance experts to discuss Ghana’s pathway to a sustainable energy future.

Politics

3 h. ago MTN Group’s Ralph Mupita commends Ghana’s ongoing telecom reforms, calls for closer collaboration

MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has underscored MTN’s commitment to accelerating digital and financial inclusion across Africa, highlighting Ghana’s critical role in the Group’s strategy and operations.

Politics

3 h. ago MTN Group CEO reaffirms commitment to digital and financial inclusion in Africa

MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has underscored MTN’s commitment to accelerating digital and financial inclusion across Africa, highlighting Ghana’s critical role in the Group’s strategy and operations.

Politics

3 h. ago United Nations Appoints First Ghanaian To Arms Control Panel

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/united-nations-appoints-first-ghanaian-to-arms-control-panel/Source: Samuel M. Obuobi Ghana has recorded a significant milestone on the international stage as Samuel Williams Yeboah becomes the first Ghanaian appointed to the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on the UN Register of Conventional Arms (UNROCA). Mr. Yeboah, who also serves as President of the Global Arms Control Advocates (GACA), played […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/united-nations-appoints-first-ghanaian-to-arms-control-panel/

Politics

3 h. ago Trump Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Foreign Aid Freeze

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-seeks-supreme-court-intervention-on-foreign-aid-freeze/The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to withhold $4 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, escalating a constitutional confrontation over presidential spending authority that could reshape U.S. international assistance. The Justice Department’s emergency petition follows a federal district court order requiring the administration to distribute the funds as Congress […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-seeks-supreme-court-intervention-on-foreign-aid-freeze/

Politics

3 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

4 h. ago Nasdaq Hits Fresh Record as Rate Cut Speculation Intensifies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nasdaq-hits-fresh-record-as-rate-cut-speculation-intensifies/The Nasdaq Composite surged to unprecedented heights Monday, driven by technology stocks and mounting investor confidence that the Federal Reserve will pivot toward monetary easing next week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq finished up 0.45% at 21,798.70, a record high after hitting a new all-time intraday high in the session, while the S&P 500, meanwhile, settled up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nasdaq-hits-fresh-record-as-rate-cut-speculation-intensifies/

Events

4 h. ago World Athletics Championships 2025: Azamati and Joe Paul lead Ghana’s eight

Veteran Ghanaian sprinters, Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Paul Amoah, will lead team Ghana’s contingent to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, after being included in the eight-athlete squad for the competition later this month. Azamati, 28, will compete in the 100m, as well as the 4x100m, while Joe Paul will only compete in the […]

Sport

4 h. ago NPP Tano North Secretary bribed to lie against against Dr Bawumia – Gideon Boako

The Member of Parliament for Tano North and spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Gideon Boako, has hit back strongly at claims made by the Tano North Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and staff of the Ghana Revenue Authority in Sunyani, Stephen Ntiamoah, accusing him of spreading falsehoods about his support for the former Vice President.

Politics

4 h. ago Ghana’s Achimota Mall Marks Decade Milestone with Customer Rewards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-achimota-mall-marks-decade-milestone-with-customer-rewards/Achimota Retail Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary this month with a two-month festival of shopping deals and giveaways culminating October 29. Located near St. John’s SHS on the Accra-Nsawam Highway, the mall opened on October 29, 2015, as a $60 million investment covering 35,790 square meters. The facility now serves as a major retail hub […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-achimota-mall-marks-decade-milestone-with-customer-rewards/

Economics