12 h. ago Ghana Pension Assets Cross GH¢86 Billion on Enforcement Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pension-assets-cross-gh%c2%a286-billion-on-enforcement-push/Ghana’s pension industry shattered records in 2024, reaching a total of GH¢86.23 billion in assets under management. This marks a substantial 39.5% increase from the GH¢61.8 billion recorded just a year earlier, as detailed in the latest Financial Sector Report. The surge stems from multiple factors working in concert. Authorities intensified enforcement against employers dodging […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pension-assets-cross-gh%c2%a286-billion-on-enforcement-push/

Economics

21 h. ago Ghana Ministers Lead National Mourning for Crash Victims as Election Debate Intensifies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ministers-lead-national-mourning-for-crash-victims-as-election-debate-intensifies/Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlarbi led a somber delegation to honor eight victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, visiting memorial sites across government institutions. At the Flagstaff House Ceremonial Gardens, Terlarbi accompanied by ministry directors praised the deceased as “gallant patriots” while signing condolence books at the Defence, Environment, and NADMO headquarters. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ministers-lead-national-mourning-for-crash-victims-as-election-debate-intensifies/

Events

3 d. ago Helicopter Crash Ignites Renewed Calls to End Ghana’s Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/A devastating military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians, including two government ministers, has intensified demands for decisive action against illegal mining. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the aircraft vanished from radar en route from Accra to Obuasi last Wednesday, with eyewitnesses reporting the wreckage burned beyond recognition. Among the victims were Defence Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/

Events

3 d. ago Ghana Bolsters Tourism Leadership with Dual Board Inaugurations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-bolsters-tourism-leadership-with-dual-board-inaugurations/Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has inaugurated governing boards for the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), signaling intensified efforts to position Ghana as a premier cultural and investment destination. The move aims to drive innovation and stakeholder collaboration in a sector critical to economic diversification. “Your leadership must embody integrity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-bolsters-tourism-leadership-with-dual-board-inaugurations/

Politics

4 d. ago Ghana Intensifies Child Labor Crackdown to Protect Cocoa Exports

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-child-labor-crackdown-to-protect-cocoa-exports/Ghana is racing to secure its vital cocoa exports to Europe by eliminating child labor and ensuring full farm-to-port traceability before new EU regulations take effect in December 2025. The world’s second-largest cocoa producer faces high stakes: over 60% of its beans feed European chocolate markets now governed by strict EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) rules […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-child-labor-crackdown-to-protect-cocoa-exports/

Politics

5 d. ago Ghana Intensifies Cybercrime Crackdown with 65 Arrests in Joint Operation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-cybercrime-crackdown-with-65-arrests-in-joint-operation/Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have dismantled major cybercrime networks in a three-month nationwide sweep, arresting 65 suspects across four hotspots. The operation, spanning May to July 2025, revealed 72% of those detained were foreign nationals, with human trafficking victims identified among the accused. Acting CSA Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-cybercrime-crackdown-with-65-arrests-in-joint-operation/

Events

5 d. ago Ghana Faces Sports Piracy Threat as DStv Fee Dispute Intensifies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-sports-piracy-threat-as-dstv-fee-dispute-intensifies/A regulatory ultimatum threatening DStv’s operations in Ghana could trigger a surge in illegal streaming days before the English Premier League season begins. The Communications Ministry demanded MultiChoice, DStv’s parent company, cut subscription fees by 30% by August 7, citing unfair regional pricing. Failure risks license suspension, potentially leaving football fans without legal broadcasts when […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-sports-piracy-threat-as-dstv-fee-dispute-intensifies/

Sport

6 d. ago NPP Flagbearer Race Intensifies as MPs Reveal Candidate Loyalties

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-flagbearer-race-intensifies-as-mps-reveal-candidate-loyalties/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is navigating a pivotal phase in its flagbearer contest, with parliamentarians publicly aligning with candidates ahead of a fiercely competitive primary. Endorsements have begun reshaping internal alliances, exposing early frontrunners and strategic divisions within the party. Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia holds a significant lead in declared MP support. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-flagbearer-race-intensifies-as-mps-reveal-candidate-loyalties/

Politics

6 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

6 d. ago Ghana Central Bank Slashes Policy Rate to 25% in Major Easing Move

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-central-bank-slashes-policy-rate-to-25-in-major-easing-move/Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut its benchmark interest rate by 300 basis points to 25%, delivering its most aggressive reduction since 2025’s disinflation trend began. The decision, reached by majority vote during July 28-30 meetings, signals the Bank of Ghana’s intensified focus on stimulating economic growth while maintaining price stability. This marks the ninth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-central-bank-slashes-policy-rate-to-25-in-major-easing-move/

Politics

6 d. ago Ghana Intensifies Crackdown on Fraudulent National ID Guarantees

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-crackdown-on-fraudulent-national-id-guarantees/Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) will prosecute citizens who illegally vouch for foreign nationals seeking Ghana Cards, authorities announced Monday. Head of Corporate Affairs Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas declared such guarantees a criminal offense undermining the integrity of the national identity system during an August 4 press briefing. Authorities revealed 20 individuals are currently facing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-crackdown-on-fraudulent-national-id-guarantees/

Politics

9 d. ago Economist Urges Competition Watchdog to Curb DSTv Pricing in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-urges-competition-watchdog-to-curb-dstv-pricing-in-ghana/Economist Dr. Theo Acheampong has intensified calls for Ghana to establish an Independent Competition Authority following a pricing dispute between the government and satellite TV provider DSTv. The political risk analyst argues that DSTv’s subscription fees currently under scrutiny after Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful demanded a 30% reduction may reflect “monopoly rent extraction” rather than […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-urges-competition-watchdog-to-curb-dstv-pricing-in-ghana/

Politics

3 w. ago Cedi Gains 42.6% Against Dollar in 2025, Easing Import Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-gains-42-6-against-dollar-in-2025-easing-import-costs/Ghana’s currency has strengthened significantly against the US dollar this year, with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) reporting a 42.6% appreciation by mid-2025. Central bank data attributes this rebound to strong gold and cocoa export revenues, sustained remittance flows, and improved investor confidence reinforced by fiscal discipline. The cedi’s recovery has reduced exchange costs for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-gains-42-6-against-dollar-in-2025-easing-import-costs/

Politics

4 w. ago Volta Region leads Ghana’s next green industrial revolution with strategic Kenaf breakthrough

As Ghana intensifies its search for sustainable economic solutions, the Volta Region is boldly stepping forward with a strategic blueprint to revive and scale up the Kenaf industry—an ambitious agro-industrial initiative with the potential to transform local economies, generate millions in foreign exchange, and position Ghana as a hub for green manufacturing in West Africa.

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