44 h. ago Asantehene Demands End to “Petty Politics” Over Ghana’s Aircraft Fleet

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-end-to-petty-politics-over-ghanas-aircraft-fleet/Ghana’s Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a sharp rebuke to political leaders bickering over presidential and military aircraft, declaring their partisan squabbles a risk to national safety. Speaking at Manhyia Palace on August 13, the monarch urged urgent investment in modern jets and helicopters after the deadly August 6 crash that killed eight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-end-to-petty-politics-over-ghanas-aircraft-fleet/

Politics

49 h. ago Ghana Mineworkers Demand Halt to Core Operation Outsourcing, Warn of Sector Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/Ghana’s mineworkers have launched a sharp critique against mining firms outsourcing core operational tasks, calling the practice a threat to job security, safety standards, and industry stability. At a high-level meeting in Tarkwa, Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) General Secretary Abdul-Moomin Gbana accused companies of exploiting local content policies to replace permanent roles with precarious contract […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/

Events

3 d. ago Sustainability of Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery hinges on elevated gold prices – Fitch Solutions

In its analysis of the Ghanaian economy, it said a substantial decline in gold prices would drive a sharp rebound in inflation. This will prompt the Bank of Ghana to maintain a tighter policy stance than currently anticipated.

Economics

6 d. ago Ghana Sees Sharp Drop in Public Cash Holdings as Inflation Eases

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sees-sharp-drop-in-public-cash-holdings-as-inflation-eases/Currency circulating outside Ghana’s banking system fell to GH₵58.1 billion in June, the lowest level this year, signaling shifting monetary behavior amid cooling inflation. Bank of Ghana data reveals a notable decline from the GH₵62 billion monthly average maintained between January and May 2025. Economists link the trend to the central bank’s earlier tight monetary […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sees-sharp-drop-in-public-cash-holdings-as-inflation-eases/

Economics

7 d. ago Ghana Sees Sharp Drop in Bounced Cheques After BoG Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sees-sharp-drop-in-bounced-cheques-after-bog-crackdown/Ghana’s banking sector is witnessing a turnaround in payment discipline, with bounced cheques plunging over 15% year-on-year in 2024. ‘ The Bank of Ghana’s latest report reveals only 45,136 dud cheques were recorded down from 53,522 in 2023 attributing the decline to aggressive enforcement and public education campaigns. “A dud cheque isn’t just inconvenience it’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sees-sharp-drop-in-bounced-cheques-after-bog-crackdown/

Politics

7 d. ago Issuance of dud cheques decreased by 15.19% in 2024 – BoG report

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Credit Reporting for 2024 has shown a reduction in the issuance of dud cheques. A dud cheque is a cheque that a bank or financial institution refuses to honor because the account holder does not have enough money to cover the cheque’s value. It is a criminal offense under the […]

Politics

8 d. ago Ghana Health Service Cracks Down on Infant Formula Promotion in Hospitals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-health-service-cracks-down-on-infant-formula-promotion-in-hospitals/Ghana’s health authorities issued a sharp rebuke to medical facilities promoting infant formula over breastfeeding, vowing disciplinary action for violations. At Thursday’s World Breastfeeding Week launch, Dr. Brightson, Director of the GHS Family Health Division, revealed Greater Accra’s exclusive breastfeeding rate sits alarmingly low at 42% the nation’s weakest. “Formula promotion in Ghanaian health facilities […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-health-service-cracks-down-on-infant-formula-promotion-in-hospitals/

Sport

8 d. ago Ghana Banks to Lower Lending Rates as Key Benchmark Falls Below 20%

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reference-rate-drops-to-19-67-banks-to-cut-lending-rates-credit-relief-expected-for-borrowers/Commercial banks in Ghana will reduce lending costs for borrowers following a sharp decline in the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR), offering potential relief to businesses and households. The benchmark rate dropped from 23.69% in June to 19.67% this month, the Ghana Association of Banks confirmed today. This shift comes after the Bank of Ghana cut […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reference-rate-drops-to-19-67-banks-to-cut-lending-rates-credit-relief-expected-for-borrowers/

Politics

8 d. ago Ghana Remittances Show Steady Growth Despite Central Bank Alarm

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-remittances-show-steady-growth-despite-central-bank-alarm/Recent claims by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor suggesting a sharp 50% decline in remittance inflows have sparked economic concerns. However, official BoG data reveals a contrasting trend of seasonal stability and year-on-year growth, contradicting the assertion. Quarterly figures from the central bank’s Summary of Economic and Financial Data show remittances under “Private Transfers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-remittances-show-steady-growth-despite-central-bank-alarm/

Politics

9 d. ago Ghana Business Confidence Soars Despite Output Dip as Cedi Strengthens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-confidence-soars-despite-output-dip-as-cedi-strengthens/Ghana’s private sector slashed selling prices at the second-fastest pace on record in July, capitalizing on a historic drop in purchase costs driven by the cedi’s sharp appreciation. The S&P Global Ghana Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged down to 50.2 from June’s 51.3, signaling near-stagnation and the weakest improvement in six months. Paradoxically, business optimism […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-confidence-soars-despite-output-dip-as-cedi-strengthens/

Politics