2 h. ago GRTCC urges urgent road repairs after fatal crash on Accra–Kumasi highway

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to improve the country’s road network to curb the rising carnage.

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2 h. ago Macroeconomic stability must translate into growth – BoG Governor tells Banks

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is urging commercial banks to leverage the stability in the financial sector to drive economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama emphasised that the gains made in stabilising the banking system must now translate into tangible […]

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2 h. ago GEPA to Lead Ghanaian Agribusiness Charge at Africa Trade Fair 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/Ghana’s Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) will spearhead a delegation of over 50 agribusiness and agro-processing SMEs at the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria, CEO Dr. Francis Kojo Kwarteng announced today. The move aims to leverage the event’s projected $44 billion trade deals to boost non-traditional exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/

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3 h. ago Ghana Military Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Reporting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has publicly appealed to media outlets and commentators to halt the spread of unverified speculation concerning the fatal crash of an Air Force Z-9 helicopter. All eight personnel aboard died when the aircraft went down in the Ashanti Region. Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain VA Arhin, issued a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/

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16 h. ago Ghana Football Boss Sidesteps Third Term Talk, Urges Focus on League Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-boss-sidesteps-third-term-talk-urges-focus-on-league-growth/Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed current speculation about a potential bid for a third term, labelling such discussions as premature. His comments follow the recent controversial amendment approved by the GFA Congress extending the presidential term limit from two to three terms. Speaking to journalists, Okraku emphasized the substantial time remaining in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-boss-sidesteps-third-term-talk-urges-focus-on-league-growth/

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16 h. ago Ghana Armed Forces cautions media over speculative reports on helicopter crash

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has urged media practitioners, commentators, bloggers, and content creators to exercise caution and avoid speculative or unverified reports about the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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19 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Urged to Build Skills, Shun Drugs for National Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/Margaret Ansei, CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has called on young Ghanaians to harness their potential as drivers of economic transformation. In an International Youth Day statement themed “Voice to Impact: Youth Building Sustainable and Inclusive Futures,” she described the youth as indispensable to national development but warned against the corrosive impact of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/

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25 h. ago GSAA Mourns Helicopter Crash Victims, Urges Public to Uphold Dignity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gsaa-mourns-helicopter-crash-victims-urges-public-to-uphold-dignity/The Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association (GSAA) has expressed its deepest condolences to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of the victims of the recent helicopter crash that has shaken the nation. In a communiqué issued and signed by Professor William Boateng, GSAA National Convenor, at the close of its 9th Annual Conference at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gsaa-mourns-helicopter-crash-victims-urges-public-to-uphold-dignity/

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26 h. ago Abuakwa South MP Urges National Galamsey Action with the Gravitas of Mourning

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-urges-national-galamsey-action-with-the-gravitas-of-mourning/In a deeply poignant statement following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives — including the Ministers for Defence and Environment — Dr. Kingsley Agyemang (MP, Abuakwa South) has called for a resolute and unwavering response to illegal mining (galamsey), grounded in the same urgency as national mourning. Dr. Agyemang, who mourned the loss […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-urges-national-galamsey-action-with-the-gravitas-of-mourning/

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27 h. ago Ghana Business Leaders Push for Bold Investment Shift in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/Ghana’s leading business association is urging the government to pivot from economic stabilization to aggressive growth through capital investments. The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) made the call following the Finance Ministry’s invitation for stakeholder input on the 2026–2029 budget framework. GNCCI President Stephane Miezan acknowledged the government’s “sterling” success in restoring […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/

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27 h. ago Deputy Interior Minister urges restraint in debate over Police helicopters

Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has urged restraint in the ongoing public debate over the Ghana Police Service’s helicopters, following concerns raised after last Wednesday’s fatal military helicopter crash.

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28 h. ago Helicopter crash: Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association mourns victims, urges respectful conduct

The Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association (GSAA) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent helicopter crash that has claimed multiple lives, extending heartfelt condolences to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of the victims.

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31 h. ago Bellview CEO Urges Parents: Make Time Count for Children’s Future

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bellview-ceo-urges-parents-make-time-count-for-childrens-future/Bellview International School’s graduation ceremony transformed into a heartfelt appeal as CEO Nana Yaa Barnie Asanso Nkosoꓛ Hemaa of Bekwai Municipality addressed parents. Amidst celebrations, she spotlighted a growing crisis: children deprived of parental time and guidance due to demanding jobs, financial strains, or family conflicts. “Your child needs you present—truly present,” the CEO stressed. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bellview-ceo-urges-parents-make-time-count-for-childrens-future/

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39 h. ago Ghana Advocacy Group Demands Mining Crackdown After Ministerial Deaths

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-demands-mining-crackdown-after-ministerial-deaths/Ghana’s Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has urged the government to declare a state of emergency on illegal mining following a helicopter crash that killed two cabinet ministers and six officials. The group was en route to launch rCOMSDEP, a community mining program targeting galamsey (illegal mining), when the tragedy struck on August 11. In a forceful […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-demands-mining-crackdown-after-ministerial-deaths/

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42 h. ago Bagbin Urges Respect for Credible Prophecies After Deadly Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-urges-respect-for-credible-prophecies-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on Ghanaians to treat genuine prophecies from credible religious leaders with seriousness, warning against dismissing spiritual guidance that may have national implications. He made the remarks during a visit to the family of the late former Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, who was buried […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-urges-respect-for-credible-prophecies-after-deadly-helicopter-crash/

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43 h. ago Ghana Urged to Seize AfCFTA Edge Ahead of Critical Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-seize-afcfta-edge-ahead-of-critical-trade-fair/Ghana’s business leaders are sounding the alarm: the nation isn’t capitalizing on hosting the AfCFTA headquarters. With the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers just months away, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) met Algeria’s ambassador to push for a stronger export push. “There’s an opportunity situated in Ghana, and we’re […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-seize-afcfta-edge-ahead-of-critical-trade-fair/

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43 h. ago Ghana’s Local Miners Urge Support After Historic Iron Ore Find

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-local-miners-urge-support-after-historic-iron-ore-find/When Ghanaian geologists began surveying iron ore deposits in Gyamruame last year, few expected a wholly local team would reach this milestone. African Exploration Minerals Group (AEMG) has now completed the first phase of exploration in the Oti Region entirely with domestic expertise – a first for Ghana’s mining sector. This breakthrough marks a shift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-local-miners-urge-support-after-historic-iron-ore-find/

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44 h. ago Methodist Leader Urges Prophecies That Heal After National Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/methodist-leader-urges-prophecies-that-heal-after-national-tragedy/Ghana’s former Methodist presiding bishop, the Most Reverend Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, has endorsed the presidency’s call for restraint in prophetic declarations following insensitive visions shared after last month’s fatal helicopter crash. Speaking on Asaase Radio Monday, the respected cleric stressed that true prophecy should comfort the grieving, not deepen their pain. “Some declarations are […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/methodist-leader-urges-prophecies-that-heal-after-national-tragedy/

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45 h. ago MTN CEO Urges Girls to Drive Ghana’s Digital Future at Tech Mentorship Event

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett rallied 100 young tech finalists to embrace fearlessness and curiosity as digital architects of Ghana’s future. At a mentorship session in Accra on August 11, partnering with the Ministry of Communications, Blewett declared: “Your boldness will define our digital landscape. Seize this moment—ask questions, experiment relentlessly.” The girls, top performers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/

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54 h. ago Ghana’s Poultry Industry Urges National Rescue Plan Amid Import Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-urges-national-rescue-plan-amid-import-crisis/Ghana’s poultry sector faces collapse under the weight of 400,000 metric tonnes of annual imports, primarily from the EU, Brazil, and the US. Domestic producers are being squeezed out despite local demand, mirroring South Africa’s past crisis—until it implemented a transformative Poultry Sector Master Plan (PSMP) in 2019. Industry stakeholders now urge Ghana to adopt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-urges-national-rescue-plan-amid-import-crisis/

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