22 h. ago Ghana Launches Solar Irrigation Initiative to Transform Agricultural Productivity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/Ghana will deploy solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide to modernize agriculture and eliminate seasonal farming limitations, officials announced at a continental renewable energy summit that also unveiled a $200 million financing facility for African solar projects. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed the initiative at the 7th International Solar Alliance Regional Committee Meeting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/

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22 h. ago Ghana Plans Tougher Cybercrime Laws After GH₵14.9 Million Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/Ghana lost GH₵14.9 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, prompting government commitments to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and improve digital accountability as internet adoption accelerates nationwide. Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the losses during the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/

Events

25 h. ago Ghana is committed to implementing AML/CFT/CPF Policy to combat money laundering, others – Ato

He said over the years, Ghana continues to demonstrate that combatting money laundering and terrorist financing is a national priority with the view to protect not only Ghana, but also to lend Ghana’s experience with the global community in dealing with these activities, including its effective implementation of prevention and detection mechanisms in the context of Ghana, the West African sub-region, Africa and the international community.

Sport

32 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: ‘I’m happy for him’ – Otto Addo on Derrick Kohn’s first Ghana call

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says he is delighted to hand Derrick Kohn his maiden invitation to the national team ahead of Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali.

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33 h. ago Basil David Anthony, Modern Floors & Walls sweep top awards at National Business Honours

The National Business Honours, Ghana’s flagship platform celebrating excellence, innovation, and transformative impact across the country’s business landscape, has recognised both Basil David Anthony, CEO of Modern Floors & Walls Ghana, and his company with two prestigious honorary awards at its 5th edition held at the Marriott Hotel, Accra, on Friday, August 29, 2025. This […]

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35 h. ago Government set to introduce solar irrigation pumps across the country – Energy Minister

Government has announced plans to introduce solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide in a bid to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector and ensure year-round farming.

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36 h. ago Ghana Calls for United Front Against Persistent Youth Unemployment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/Ghana’s unemployment crisis demands coordinated intervention across government, private sector and development agencies, according to new labour statistics revealing persistent challenges despite economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service released quarterly data showing national unemployment declined from 14.9 percent in early 2023 to 13.1 percent by end-2024, yet structural problems remain deeply entrenched. Youth unemployment continues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/

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49 h. ago New Vegetable Varieties Double Ghana Tomato Yields to 20 Tons Per Hectare

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-vegetable-varieties-double-ghana-tomato-yields-to-20-tons-per-hectare/High-yielding vegetable varieties developed through a research partnership are delivering yields of up to 20 tons per hectare, more than doubling Ghana’s national tomato average and transforming prospects for farmers and agribusiness operators. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research–Crop Research Institute and World Vegetable Centre launched the initiative in Volta Region’s Agortime-Ziope District under […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-vegetable-varieties-double-ghana-tomato-yields-to-20-tons-per-hectare/

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50 h. ago NPP Accuses NDC Leaders of Death Threats Against Party Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-accuses-ndc-leaders-of-death-threats-against-party-officials/The New Patriotic Party has formally accused National Democratic Congress officials of issuing death threats against senior party figures, calling for police intervention to preserve Ghana’s democratic stability. In a statement released Wednesday and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP alleged that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-accuses-ndc-leaders-of-death-threats-against-party-officials/

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55 h. ago Your savings as your launchpad for a better financial future

Building financial resilience requires good financial planning, which will in turn help you meet your financial goals. However, this also comes with the responsibility of being disciplined and being prepared to unlearn and relearn what you know about finances and money management.  The Head of Retail Banking at First National Bank Ghana, Akweley Laryea explains […]

Economics

60 h. ago The watchdogs have gone unwatched: It’s time for a Financial Control Authority (FCA)

Ghana’s financial system is supervised by four independent regulators: the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Insurance Commission (NIC), and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Each is mandated to safeguard its sector, banking, capital markets, insurance, and pensions, respectively. Despite this regulatory framework, Ghana has experienced significant financial instability in recent years. Between 2017 and 2019, over 420 financial institutions collapsed, costing the state more than GH¢21 billion in bailouts.

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60 h. ago Ghana Must Invest in Mental Health for True National Development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Christian Aboagye, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-invest-in-mental-health-for-true-national-development/Mental health is one of the least prioritised areas of health care in Ghana, yet it is also one of the most important. A nation that neglects the mental wellbeing of its people cannot truly progress. According to the World Health Organization, about 13 percent of Ghanaians live with a mental disorder. This figure is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Christian Aboagye, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-invest-in-mental-health-for-true-national-development/

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63 h. ago India Launches Academic Partnership to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-launches-academic-partnership-to-address-ghanas-economic-challenges/India has initiated a comprehensive research collaboration with Ghana aimed at tackling shared developmental challenges through joint academic programs and faculty exchanges between the two nations’ universities. The partnership emerged following the elevation of India-Ghana relations to a comprehensive bilateral framework, with Indian academics now conducting research at Ghanaian institutions to identify collaborative opportunities. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-launches-academic-partnership-to-address-ghanas-economic-challenges/

Culture

66 h. ago Ghana Road Safety Authority Threatens Legal Action Over Billboard Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-road-safety-authority-threatens-legal-action-over-billboard-violations/Ghana’s National Road Safety Authority has warned it will sue municipal assemblies that permit illegal billboards on road medians, following a major enforcement operation in Accra. The authority conducted a clearance exercise in the Ayawaso West Municipality on Tuesday, removing several illegal structures that officials said obstructed motorists’ vision and heightened crash risks. Acting Director-General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-road-safety-authority-threatens-legal-action-over-billboard-violations/

Events

68 h. ago Ghana Scraps Management Team Bonuses for National Football Squads

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-scraps-management-team-bonuses-for-national-football-squads/The Sports Ministry has eliminated winning bonuses for Black Stars management committee members as part of broader cost-cutting measures affecting Ghana’s national team operations. Sports Minister Kofi Adams revealed Tuesday that management officials previously received $10,000 for each Black Stars victory, a practice his ministry has now discontinued. The decision affects all national team management […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-scraps-management-team-bonuses-for-national-football-squads/

Sport

3 d. ago Mobile Money Agents Meet NCA Leadership Over Industry Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobile-money-agents-meet-nca-leadership-over-industry-challenges/The National Communications Authority Director General Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko has met with executives from the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana to discuss operational challenges affecting agents nationwide. The Association, led by General Secretary Evans Otumfuor, represents over 12,000 agents across the country. The delegation emphasized the crucial role agents play in Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobile-money-agents-meet-nca-leadership-over-industry-challenges/

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana’s Black Stars travel to Chad seeking World Cup qualification boost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-black-stars-travel-to-chad-seeking-world-cup-qualification-boost/Ghana’s national football team will fly to N’Djamena today as they prepare for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad, with coach Otto Addo taking his full 24-man squad on the trip. The Black Stars have been fine-tuning their preparations at the Accra Sports Stadium, where twelve players trained on Monday ahead of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-black-stars-travel-to-chad-seeking-world-cup-qualification-boost/

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4 d. ago Foreign Minister Sets Ambitious Trade Benchmarks for Ghana’s New Diplomatic Corps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-minister-sets-ambitious-trade-benchmarks-for-ghanas-new-diplomatic-corps/Ghana’s freshly appointed ambassadors will carry economic targets alongside their diplomatic credentials as the government introduces performance metrics tied directly to trade expansion. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that envoys must achieve minimum annual trade increases of 10% with their host nations. The performance framework marks a fundamental shift in how Ghana evaluates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-minister-sets-ambitious-trade-benchmarks-for-ghanas-new-diplomatic-corps/

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4 d. ago Ghana’s National Youth Delegate of the Commonwealth Youth Council Rallies Ghanaian Students for Sustainable Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-national-youth-delegate-of-the-commonwealth-youth-council-rallies-ghanaian-students-for-sustainable-action/The National Youth Delegate Ghana of the Commonwealth Youth Council Ms Bridget Nana Yaa Wilson, in partnership with the All-Africa Students Union (AASU), the National Youth Authority (NYA), and Penyman Group Limited, successfully organised the 2025 International Youth Day celebration at Accra High School on August 28, 2025. The event was observed under the theme […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-national-youth-delegate-of-the-commonwealth-youth-council-rallies-ghanaian-students-for-sustainable-action/

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4 d. ago Ghana Card Security Features Position National ID Among Africa’s Most Secure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-card-security-features-position-national-id-among-africas-most-secure/Ghana’s national identification card has emerged as one of Africa’s most secure identity systems, with advanced fraud-prevention technology making duplication nearly impossible. National Identification Authority officials highlighted the card’s sophisticated safeguards during a stakeholder engagement in Accra. NIA Board Chairman Moses Afetsi Positive praised technology partner Margins ID Group for embedding features that ensure credibility […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-card-security-features-position-national-id-among-africas-most-secure/

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