9 h. 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 […]

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24 h. ago ACPG president tours middle belt cashew factories, vows bold push for local processing

The president of the Association of Cashew Processors, Ghana (ACPG), has toured cashew processing factories across the country’s Middle Belt to engage stakeholders and craft strategies aimed at strengthening Ghana’s cashew value chain.

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24 h. ago Impact Investors Accelerate Ghana’s Research Commercialization Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/impact-investors-accelerate-ghanas-research-commercialization-drive/Impact investors are intensifying efforts to transform Ghana’s academic research into commercially viable products, addressing a persistent innovation bottleneck that has limited the country’s technology-driven economic growth. The 2025 Ghana Research Industry Collaborative Forum convened over 150 stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and international development at the British Council in Accra under the theme “Catalyzing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/impact-investors-accelerate-ghanas-research-commercialization-drive/

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29 h. ago ‘We must dismantle systemic barriers holding young women back’ – Plan International Ghana

The Country Director of Plan International Ghana, Mr. Constant Tchona, has urged bold and deliberate measures to ensure girls and young women are given equal opportunities to participate in political leadership at all levels of governance.

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34 h. ago Building homegrown instant payment systems to drive financial inclusion in Africa

Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and the steady growth of digital public infrastructure such as interoperable payment systems and digital ID frameworks. These trends are laying a critical foundation for inclusive economic growth.  Yet, a staggering 400 million Africans remain financially […]

Economics

36 h. ago The irony and suspense in the suspension and removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice

‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold (invigorating, refreshing) nor hot (healing, therapeutic); I wish that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm (spiritually useless), and neither hot nor cold, I vomit you out of my mouth [rejecting you with disgust]’ – Revelation 3:15-16 (AMP). Ghana is a country of many ironies and suspense. Some of the country’s political leaders are swift to execute matters that serve their interests. They, however, drag their feet when it comes to national issues that would serve Ghana’s interests. The country’s major political parties often criticise the shortcomings of some state institutions when they are in opposition, but only turn around to praise every action and inaction of these institutions when they are in government.  Besides, a governing party usually does the very thing it used to criticise when in opposition. A number of leaders in Ghana preach virtues but tend to practise vices. Furthermore, the perspectives of some leaders...

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55 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

3 d. ago Ghana’s Biggest Trade Fair Opens, Championing Local Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-biggest-trade-fair-opens-championing-local-innovation/The 10th edition of the “This is Ghana” Exhibition opened Saturday at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra, drawing thousands of visitors to Ghana’s largest showcase of locally manufactured products and services. Powered by Channel One TV and Citi FM, the two-day event runs through Sunday, September 7, positioning itself as the country’s premier platform […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-biggest-trade-fair-opens-championing-local-innovation/

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3 d. ago From the Continent, For the Continent: Building Homegrown Instant Payment Systems to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and the steady growth of digital public infrastructure such as interoperable payment systems and digital ID frameworks. These trends are laying a critical foundation for inclusive economic growth. Yet, a staggering 400 million Africans remain financially […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/

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4 d. ago Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana: Residency by investment is the solution

As an Experienced Real East developer and a Multiple Award winner, who has been at the investment tables over the past 10 years across the world, discussing how our country Ghana can get huge benefit from investors around the world.  Recently,  it was amazing to see my President John Dramani Mahama step up and  has […]

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4 d. ago Kofi Adams urges envoys to position Ghana as global Sports and Recreation hub

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP), has charged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to actively market the country as a prime destination for sports and recreation investment.

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4 d. ago Promote Ghana as investment destination for sports and recreation – Sports Minister urges Ghana envoys

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to project the country as a leading destination for sports and recreation investment.

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4 d. ago Making the case for Africa’s leadership in responsible AI development

Whether we like it or not, the age of artificial intelligence (AI) is already here, and accelerating. And Africa stands at a unique yet precarious juncture.

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5 d. ago COCOBOD Settles GH¢2 Billion Debt Arrears as Cocoa Sector Regains Financial Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/Ghana’s cocoa industry achieved a significant financial milestone as the state cocoa marketing board cleared GH¢2 billion in coupon arrears to bondholders, signaling renewed fiscal discipline in one of the country’s most critical export sectors. The Ghana Cocoa Board paid GH¢2 billion to holders of its restructured cocoa bills, now classified as bonds under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Agricultural Revolution Hinges on Strategic Implementation of Major Deals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/Ghana’s two landmark agricultural investment agreements could catalyze the country’s transformation from subsistence farming to industrial powerhouse, but success depends entirely on strategic implementation that prioritizes domestic value addition, according to policy analysts. IMANI Center for Policy and Education praised Qatar’s $1.5 billion irrigated farming investment and Aljadad Group’s $5 billion fertilizer plant at Atuabo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/

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5 d. ago Digital Reforms Could Add US$3.4 Billion to Ghana’s Economy by 2030

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/Ghana’s economy could gain an additional $3.4 billion by 2030 through strategic digital transformation reforms, according to a new report launched by the GSMA at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday. The comprehensive study reveals that mobile technology already contributes GH¢94 billion to Ghana’s GDP, representing 8% of the country’s total economic output. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/

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5 d. ago Rwanda’s Aviation Hub Strategy Delivers US$160M Economic Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/Rwanda’s strategic aviation investments have generated $160.1 million in economic output while supporting 42,000 jobs, positioning the country as a model for African aviation development according to new IATA data released during the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit. The International Air Transport Association analysis reveals that Rwanda’s aviation sector contributes 1.1% to the country’s GDP, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/

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5 d. ago Mahama to New Envoys: Carry Ghana’s story to the world as a land of opportunity

President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly appointed envoys with the task of projecting a renewed image of the country one that goes beyond political stability to highlight Ghana’s readiness for business, innovation, and inclusive growth.

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6 d. ago Ghana Food Basket Region Records Highest Inflation at 21.7 Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-basket-region-records-highest-inflation-at-21-7-percent/Western North Region, one of Ghana’s primary agricultural production areas, recorded the country’s highest food inflation rate at 21.7 percent in August, creating a paradox where a major food-producing region experiences the steepest food price increases. The Ghana Statistical Service data reveals the ironic situation where Western North, known for fertile soils and production of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-basket-region-records-highest-inflation-at-21-7-percent/

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6 d. ago New CEO Takes Helm at Ghana’s Payment Infrastructure Authority

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-ceo-takes-helm-at-ghanas-payment-infrastructure-authority/Clara B. Arthur has assumed leadership of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited, the institution overseeing the country’s electronic payment infrastructure, as Ghana seeks to strengthen its position as a regional digital finance hub. Arthur officially began her tenure as Chief Executive Officer this week, taking charge of the organization responsible for managing Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-ceo-takes-helm-at-ghanas-payment-infrastructure-authority/

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