8 h. ago Ghana to host maiden Space Conference as Africa’s Space economy is projected to skyrocket to $22.6bn by 2026

Accra is set to make history as it welcomes the Maiden Ghana Space Conference (GSC 2025) from October 6–8, 2025 at the University of Ghana’s Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER).

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10 h. ago African CFOs to convene in Accra for landmark conference in November

Ghana’s capital, Accra, will host the continent’s top financial leaders as the Conference of African Chief Finance Officers (CACFO) comes to the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, on 3–4 November 2025. Organised by CACFO in collaboration with the International CFO Alliance, the University of Ghana Business School, and KPMG, the gathering is expected to draw chief financial officers, government leaders, multinational finance executives, and policy experts from across Africa and beyond.

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32 h. ago Transforming Volta Lake Transport Limited: A Catalyst for Ghana’s 24

Introduction                  Ghana is taking concrete steps to turn the “24-Hour Economy” from a slogan into a pipeline of bankable projects. One of the most consequential is the Volta Economic Corridor, an integrated effort to make Lake Volta a backbone for around-the-clock logistics, industrialisation, and export growth. The programme, launched by the government this year, […]

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38 h. ago Global Health Experts Gather in Abidjan for Critical Lassa Fever Conference

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-health-experts-gather-in-abidjan-for-critical-lassa-fever-conference/Leading scientists, public health advocates, and policymakers from around the world are convening in Abidjan this week for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference, addressing one of West Africa’s most persistent health threats. The four-day conference, running from September 8-11, 2025, brings together hundreds of experts at the Radisson Blu Hotel to tackle a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-health-experts-gather-in-abidjan-for-critical-lassa-fever-conference/

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39 h. ago October, here we come: Ghana to host Zonta International District Conference

All flights and roads will lead to Accra, Ghana, in mid-October as the Zonta Clubs in Ghana jointly host a three-day Zonta International District 18 Conference from 16th to 18th October, 2025.

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65 h. ago Africa’s security inseparable from Europe’s – Dr. Afua Yakohene warns at Accra forum

Dr. Afua Boatemaa Yakohene, Senior Research Fellow at the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), has cautioned that Africa’s security challenges are deeply tied to those of Europe, stressing that in today’s interconnected world, “security is borderless.” She made the point while addressing a security conference on the theme “Security is Borderless: How Africa and Europe’s Security are Connected”, organised by LECIAD in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISSER).

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4 d. ago Over 30K people expected for 2025 breast cancer walk in Kumasi

Kumasi is set to host thousands of people from across Ghana and beyond for the 2025 Breast Cancer Walk for Cure.

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4 d. ago Africa Oil Week 2025: AOW CEO Paul Sinclair on Ghana’s strategic role and Africa’s future

Ahead of the summit, Paul Sinclair, CEO of AOW Energy, shared insights with JoyBusiness’ Daryl Kwawu on why Ghana was chosen as host, key themes for the event, and the future of Africa’s upstream sector.

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5 d. ago Africa Prosperity Network Sues Oil Week Organisers Over Unpaid Fees

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-prosperity-network-sues-oil-week-organisers-over-unpaid-fees/The Africa Prosperity Network has filed a lawsuit against UK-based Sankofa Advisory Group seeking $300,000 in unpaid service fees for work related to relocating the Africa Oil Week conference from Cape Town to Accra. The legal action, filed through Ghana’s High Court, stems from a partnership agreement signed in July 2024 that APN alleges was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-prosperity-network-sues-oil-week-organisers-over-unpaid-fees/

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6 d. ago Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III to host Women Allying Women Conference in Cape Coast

Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, will host the Women Allying Women Conference in Cape Coast, Ghana, a side event to the annual Fetu festival by the people of the Central region of Ghana. As Founder, Olori Atuwatse III has created this platform to unite women across industries, borders, […]

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6 d. ago Ghana Sets Ticket Prices for World Cup Qualifier Against Mali

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/Sports Minister Kofi Adams has announced ticket pricing for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali, scheduled for Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium, with premium seats priced at 1,000 Ghana cedis. The Black Stars will host Mali on September 8 following their away fixture against Chad on Thursday in N’Djamena. Coach Otto Addo’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/

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8 d. ago Africa Needs Investment Partnerships to Unlock Youth Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-needs-investment-partnerships-to-unlock-youth-potential/Ghana’s Labour Minister has called for increased investment and strategic partnerships to transform Africa’s young population into drivers of economic growth. Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo highlighted the continent’s demographic advantage while addressing persistent skills mismatches. Speaking at a human capital development conference in India, Pelpuo emphasized that Africa’s youth represent both opportunity and challenge for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-needs-investment-partnerships-to-unlock-youth-potential/

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8 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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8 d. ago UN Climate Week Kicks Off in Addis Ababa to Boost Solutions and Speed Up Real

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-climate-week-kicks-off-in-addis-ababa-to-boost-solutions-and-speed-up-real-world-climate-actions/Outcomes to feed into Africa Climate Summit and COP30 UN Climate Conference in the Amazon this November Today marks the start of Climate Week – a milestone United Nations event to boost real-world climate solutions, and advance crucial climate issues, ahead the COP30 global climate conference in Brazil, this November. Climate Week will bring together […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-climate-week-kicks-off-in-addis-ababa-to-boost-solutions-and-speed-up-real-world-climate-actions/

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8 d. ago SDG Advisory Unit and NDPC host workshop to validate Ghana’s sustainable ocean plan

The SDG Advisory Unit and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) organised a workshop for key stakeholders to validate Ghana’s Sustainable Ocean Plan (SOP).

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8 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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8 d. ago Leukaemia Project Foundation to host Captain’s Cup Polo Tournament in support of Ghana’s first blood cancer centre

The Leukaemia Project Foundation (LPF) will host the Captain’s Cup Polo Tournament from 3rd to 7th September 2025 in collaboration with the Accra Polo Club, as part of efforts to raise funds for Ghana’s first Centre for Haematology and Clinical Genetics at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

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1 week ago Livestream: JoyNews National Dialogue on Ghana’s opioid crisis underway

JoyNews will today, Thursday, August 28, 2025, host a crucial national dialogue under the theme “Breaking the Chains: Ghana’s Opioid Crisis” as the country grapples with rising concerns over opioid misuse.

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1 week ago Countdown begins to Africa’s landmark Digital Assets Summit in Accra

The countdown is officially on. In exactly one month, Ghana will take centre stage as the host of the inaugural Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2025, scheduled for 29–30 September at the Ghana–India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT.

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1 week ago JoyNews hosts National Dialogue on Ghana’s opioid crisis today

JoyNews will today, Thursday, August 28, 2025, host a crucial national dialogue under the theme “Breaking the Chains: Ghana’s Opioid Crisis” as the country grapples with rising concerns over opioid misuse.

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