6 h. ago MultiChoice requested 30 days, but 14 is enough – Sam George on subscription price cuts

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices but is seeking a 30-day window to determine the percentage cut.

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10 h. ago World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Kwasi Sibo earns late Black Stars call

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has received a late call-up to the Black Stars squad ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Mali on September 8. His inclusion comes as head coach Otto Addo seeks to strengthen his midfield options following Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on September 4 at the Stade […]

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24 h. ago Ghana’s Gig Economy Revolution Demands Digital Skills Training, UNICEF Study Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/Young Ghanaians are transforming the nation’s employment landscape through gig work, but lack the digital and financial literacy skills needed to turn side hustles into sustainable businesses, according to a new UNICEF study. The assessment, funded by UNICEF Ghana, reveals a critical mismatch between the skills employers require and those that job seekers possess in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/

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50 h. ago WHO Seeks US$4M for Afghanistan Earthquake Response as Death Toll Exceeds 1,400

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/who-seeks-us4m-for-afghanistan-earthquake-response-as-death-toll-exceeds-1400/The World Health Organization has appealed for $4 million in emergency funding as it scales up humanitarian response to a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 1,457 people in eastern Afghanistan on August 31. The earthquake struck Afghanistan’s eastern provinces, injuring over 3,394 people and destroying more than 6,782 homes across Kunar, Nangarhar, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/who-seeks-us4m-for-afghanistan-earthquake-response-as-death-toll-exceeds-1400/

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59 h. 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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64 h. ago Northern Ghana Artisans Seek Equipment to Boost Farm Mechanization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/Local innovators across northern Ghana are calling for machinery support to expand production of agricultural implements, arguing that investment in indigenous technology could reduce import dependence and strengthen food security. Artisans who design and manufacture farming tools report that limited access to modern equipment constrains their ability to scale production and meet growing demand from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/

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2 d. ago IOC Opens Global Medal Design Competition for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ioc-opens-global-medal-design-competition-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/The International Olympic Committee has launched a worldwide competition seeking creative designs for medals that will be awarded at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Artists and designers have until October 7 to submit entries through a dedicated platform on Olympics.com, with submissions opening September 2. The competition seeks designs for the obverse […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ioc-opens-global-medal-design-competition-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/

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3 d. ago Ghana Seeks Investment Balance as Volta Region Eyes Regional Hub Status

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-seeks-investment-balance-as-volta-region-eyes-regional-hub-status/Ghana’s investment concentration problem has a potential solution brewing in the country’s eastern region. New figures reveal 115 of 140 registered projects in 2024 landed in Greater Accra, leaving other regions scrambling for their share of economic development. The upcoming Volta Investment Summit aims to change that equation. Set for November 26 to December 8, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-seeks-investment-balance-as-volta-region-eyes-regional-hub-status/

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3 d. ago Ghana’s SIGA seeks punitive powers to tackle underperforming state companies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-siga-seeks-punitive-powers-to-tackle-underperforming-state-companies/Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority wants stronger legal powers to punish poorly performing state-owned enterprises, citing mounting concerns over chronic inefficiencies that continue to drain public resources. The authority’s 2024 State Ownership Report describes the persistent financial losses across major SOEs as a “clarion call for urgent action” that threatens both individual company viability […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-siga-seeks-punitive-powers-to-tackle-underperforming-state-companies/

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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 Presidential Panel Submits Chief Justice Torkornoo Investigation Report

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/presidential-panel-submits-chief-justice-torkornoo-investigation-report/President John Dramani Mahama has received the findings of a five-member constitutional inquiry committee investigating allegations against suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The formal submission concludes months of proceedings that began when petitions alleging judicial misbehavior reached the President’s office earlier this year. The constitutional process required Mahama to seek guidance from the Council of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/presidential-panel-submits-chief-justice-torkornoo-investigation-report/

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4 d. ago Ghana seeks investment in the agricultural sector at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025

The Ghana Government and AGRA will on Wednesday host a Deal Room session at the ongoing Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal to seek investment in the country’s agricultural sector.

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4 d. ago Traditional Leaders Seek Monument for Navy Helicopter Crash Site

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traditional-leaders-seek-monument-for-navy-helicopter-crash-site/The Adansi Traditional Council is urging government to transform the site where eight military personnel died in a helicopter crash into a national memorial and tourist destination. Ghana Armed Forces lost all eight occupants when their helicopter crashed in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru-Sikaman on August 6. The tragic incident claimed the lives […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traditional-leaders-seek-monument-for-navy-helicopter-crash-site/

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5 d. ago Ghana Hosts 172 Ivorian Asylum Seekers Fleeing Election Tensions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-hosts-172-ivorian-asylum-seekers-fleeing-election-tensions/Ghana has received 172 asylum seekers from Côte d’Ivoire over the past fortnight as political tensions escalate ahead of the neighboring country’s presidential election scheduled for October. The Ivorians crossed into Ghana citing fears of potential violence surrounding the electoral process and are currently housed at the Ampain Refugee Camp in the Western Region’s Ellembelle […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-hosts-172-ivorian-asylum-seekers-fleeing-election-tensions/

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6 d. ago Ghana Football Supporters Hold Prayer Session Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-supporters-hold-prayer-session-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers/Ghana’s organized football supporters gathered at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday for a special prayer ceremony as the Black Stars prepare for crucial World Cup qualifying matches next month. Members of the Ghana Sports Supporters Union conducted Islamic prayers and Quran readings, seeking divine intervention for the national team’s qualification hopes. Three Islamic clerics led […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-supporters-hold-prayer-session-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers/

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7 d. ago Ghana introduces new electronic waste recycling standards with German support

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-introduces-new-electronic-waste-recycling-standards-with-german-support/Ghana has launched updated standards for electronic waste management as authorities seek to address environmental and health risks from poor disposal practices. The Environmental Protection Agency partnered with German Development Cooperation to establish new requirements for companies handling electronic waste. Training sessions held from August 12 to 15 introduced domestic recycling companies to requirements under […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-introduces-new-electronic-waste-recycling-standards-with-german-support/

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7 d. ago Southern Africa Seeks Investment to Power Global Energy Shift

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/southern-africa-seeks-investment-to-power-global-energy-shift/A new assessment reveals that Southern Africa’s mineral wealth remains largely untapped despite containing resources essential for worldwide renewable energy development. The region holds nearly 30 percent of critical minerals needed for clean technology but attracts less than 10 percent of global exploration investment. The World Economic Forum report examines investment barriers across 10 countries […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/southern-africa-seeks-investment-to-power-global-energy-shift/

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8 d. ago Mahama Rules Out 2028 Presidential Bid, Cites Fiscal Discipline Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-rules-out-2028-presidential-bid-cites-fiscal-discipline-focus/President John Mahama has categorically ruled out seeking re-election in 2028, declaring his commitment to Ghana’s constitutional two-term limit while positioning the decision as key to maintaining economic stability. The declaration came during a three-day state visit to Singapore, where Mahama held bilateral discussions with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Speaking from the Asian city-state, the Ghanaian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-rules-out-2028-presidential-bid-cites-fiscal-discipline-focus/

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8 d. ago Ghana seeks Turkish backing to upgrade national stadia, construct world

Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, engaged with Turkish authorities at the 13th World Cooperation Industries Forum in Istanbul, to collaborate with local companies in addressing Ghana’s stadia challenges and developing world-class sports facilities.

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1 week ago Africa Seeks Homegrown AI Rules at Upcoming Continental Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-seeks-homegrown-ai-rules-at-upcoming-continental-summit/Continental leaders will push for Africa-specific artificial intelligence regulations during September’s inaugural Pan-African AI Summit in Accra, emphasizing locally-trained models over Western-designed systems. Summit organizer Felix Donkor argues that Africa must abandon “blind adoption” of foreign AI technologies that fail to reflect African languages, cultures and contexts. He advocates for machine learning models trained exclusively […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-seeks-homegrown-ai-rules-at-upcoming-continental-summit/

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