1 hour ago PA System and Borehole Hydrants Could Transform Kantamanto Fire Safety

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pa-system-and-borehole-hydrants-could-transform-kantamanto-fire-safety/The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the installation of a Public Address system and dedicated borehole hydrants at Kantamanto market, saying those measures would drastically improve the prevention and management of fire outbreaks. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Rashid Kwame Nisawu told traders on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, that the absence of a central […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pa-system-and-borehole-hydrants-could-transform-kantamanto-fire-safety/

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35 h. ago GPL Unveils Record GH₵2m Winner’s Prize in Groundbreaking Revamp

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gpl-unveils-record-gh%e2%82%b52m-winners-prize-in-groundbreaking-revamp/Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku announced a transformative funding model for the 2025/26 Premier League season, headlined by a record GH₵2 million prize for champions. The landmark decision, revealed at the GFA’s Ordinary Congress in Prampram, dramatically overhauls club financing—with every top-flight team guaranteed GHC 1 million upfront before kickoff. Winners will receive the GH₵2 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gpl-unveils-record-gh%e2%82%b52m-winners-prize-in-groundbreaking-revamp/

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37 h. ago Nana Kwame Bediako calls for unity and reflection after helicopter crash

Leader of The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called for national unity and renewed commitment to service following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and seven others.

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43 h. ago South Africa’s healthcare xenophobia crisis ‘A drop in the ocean’ – MSF

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has raised alarm over what it describes as growing and strategic xenophobic blockages preventing both South Africans and foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services. Communication Specialist for MSF, Jane Rabothata, said their recent assessment revealed that more than half of the 15 health facilities visited in and around Johannesburg were blocking […]

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58 h. ago Ghana Launches Free Mental Health Support After National Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-mental-health-support-after-national-tragedies/Ghana’s Mental Health Authority has activated nationwide psychological services for citizens reeling from recent tragedies, including the helicopter crash that killed high-profile officials and multiple fatal accidents. Acting Head of Communications Dr. Josephine Stiles-Darko announced the immediate, free support Monday, urging Ghanaians overwhelmed by grief to seek help without hesitation. “Grieving is normal, but its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-mental-health-support-after-national-tragedies/

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3 d. ago GAF mourns Squadron Leader Bafemi Anala, calls loss irreplaceable

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described the late Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala as an “irreplaceable loss” to both the service and the nation, following the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed his life and those of seven others, including two cabinet ministers.

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4 d. ago Former NPP Chair Proposes GH¢1 Donation Drive for Military Aircraft

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chair-proposes-gh%c2%a21-donation-drive-for-military-aircraft/Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Paul Afoko has urged Ghanaians to contribute GH¢1 each toward purchasing new aircraft for the military following last week’s fatal helicopter crash. Speaking ahead of a state memorial service, Afoko argued the nation’s 30 million citizens could collectively fund at least two aircraft to bolster Ghana Armed Forces operations. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chair-proposes-gh%c2%a21-donation-drive-for-military-aircraft/

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4 d. ago Let the sacrifice of the eight inspire a united and safer Ghana – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Presidential Spokesperson and Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has called on Ghanaians to let the sacrifice of the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash inspire a renewed commitment to unity, integrity, and national service.

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4 d. ago Fire Service, GES working on fire safety syllabus for basic schools – Chief Fire Officer 

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Ulster University in Northern Ireland, are working on a fire safety syllabus for basic schools.  The Acting Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, said the initiative is to help the children learn fire safety in school, grow up […]

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4 d. ago Tropo Farms Ltd mourns the tragic loss of Ghanaian leaders and servicemen

We are deeply saddened by the news of the tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, 6th August 2025, which claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two distinguished Ministers of State and valiant members of the Armed Forces, who were on duty in service of our nation.

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5 d. ago Ghana Launches First National Awards for Customer Experience Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-first-national-awards-for-customer-experience-excellence/Customer Experience Professionals Ghana (CXP Ghana) and KPMG Ghana have unveiled the country’s inaugural Customer Experience Excellence (CXX) Awards, creating a cross-industry platform to honor brands and individuals transforming service standards nationwide. The initiative responds to Ghana’s accelerating business landscape, where customer expectations often outpace organizational delivery. CXP Ghana President Esther Dokuwaa Ofosuhene called the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-first-national-awards-for-customer-experience-excellence/

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5 d. ago These gallant men each served Ghana with distinction – Mahama eulogises helicopter crash victims

President John Mahama has paid glowing tribute to the eight victims of Wednesday’s fatal military helicopter crash, describing them as patriots who gave their lives in service to the nation.

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6 d. ago How Muntaka escaped helicopter crash that claimed 8 lives – NSA Dep. Dir. reveals

The Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Fuseini Donkor, has revealed how Minister for the Interior and MP for Asawase, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, narrowly escaped being on board the ill-fated helicopter that crashed near Sikaman in the Ashanti Region.

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7 d. ago Fire Service joins probe into helicopter crash that killed 2 ministers

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says it is working in close collaboration with other security agencies to investigate the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two senior government ministers. The military aircraft went down on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, killing Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, […]

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7 d. ago Ghana Pushes Football Museum and Broadcast Revamp to Elevate Sport Heritage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-football-museum-and-broadcast-revamp-to-elevate-sport-heritage/Ghana’s Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has challenged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to establish a national football museum, positioning it as a cultural imperative to preserve legends and inspire youth. At the unveiling of a new Premier League broadcast deal, Debrah urged GFA President Kurt Okraku to pursue the project, citing iconic artifacts like […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-football-museum-and-broadcast-revamp-to-elevate-sport-heritage/

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8 d. ago Military assault on JoyNews journalist: Security expert blames poor soldier training

Dr. Ishmael Norman, President and CEO of the Institute for Security, Disaster and Emergency Studies (ISDES), has criticised the training protocols of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), blaming them for the recent assault on JoyNews journalist Carlos Calony.

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9 d. ago NIA Resolves Staff Strike with Full Payment of Operational Allowance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nia-resolves-staff-strike-with-full-payment-of-operational-allowance/The National Identification Authority (NIA) confirmed full settlement of a 20% Operational Support Allowance for staff, covering arrears from January to July 2025, ending a nationwide strike that disrupted registration services. Head of Corporate Affairs Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas announced the resolution, crediting staff patience and stakeholder support after protests over the Finance Ministry’s delayed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nia-resolves-staff-strike-with-full-payment-of-operational-allowance/

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9 d. ago Ghana Revamps National Service with Military Training and Agribusiness Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-national-service-with-military-training-and-agribusiness-focus/Ghana will launch a six-week Basic Military Orientation Programme for national service personnel starting August 31, targeting 10,000 graduates in pilot cohorts before scaling to 100,000. Youth Minister George Opare Addo clarified the initiative—developed with the Ghana Armed Forces—aims to instill “discipline, national pride, and leadership,” not militarization. The reforms align with the National Service […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-national-service-with-military-training-and-agribusiness-focus/

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9 d. ago Gas explosion behind Madina Ritz Junction Fire – Fire commander confirms

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has confirmed that a gas cylinder explosion was the cause of Sunday’s devastating fire outbreak at Madina’s Ritz Junction, near the Redco down washing bay area.

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9 d. ago Madina Ritz Junction fire caused by gas explosion – Fire Commander confirms

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has confirmed that a gas cylinder explosion was the cause of Sunday’s devastating fire outbreak at Madina’s Ritz Junction, near the Redco down washing bay area.

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