11 m. ago World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars ‘were not good enough’ against Chad – Otto Addo

Ghana’s Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is not satisfied with the performance of his players in the draw with Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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34 m. ago Andy Dosty gets top nomination in 2025 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 

Celebrated broadcaster Andy Dosty has been nominated in the 7th Ghana Entertainment Awards USA to be held in New Jersey.

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39 m. ago World Cup 2026Q: ‘We should have killed the game’ – Otto Addo on Chad draw

Head Coach of Ghana’s Black Stars, Otto Addo, has bemoaned his side’s wastefulness in front of goal in the frustrating 1-1 draw with Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Marshal Idriss Deby Itno Olympic Stadium.

Sport

75 m. ago 2026 WCQ: Madagascar, Mali secure wins to blow Group I wide open

Madagascar and Mali revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes on matchday seven, blowing Group I wide open with just three rounds left to play. Ghana began the round with a three-point cushion over nearest challengers Comoros and had the chance to double that gap. But a frustrating draw away to Chad allowed the […]

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1 hour ago Some GES officials took GH¢60 to aid cheating in 2025 BECE – JoyNews exposé 

Some officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) colluded with invigilators, accepting as little as GH¢60 to allow candidates to cheat in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE).

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3 h. ago Lekzy DeComic, Foster Romanus pay courtesy call on Sam George

Two of Ghana’s top comedians, Lekzy DeComic and Foster Romanus paid a visit to the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George (MP), on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

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3 h. ago Zabzugu MP says Chief Justice’s dismissal key to restoring judicial credibility

The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar, has welcomed the dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, insisting the move will help rebuild confidence in Ghana’s judicial system.

Sport

3 h. ago Ghana can’t continue spending $15m annually on renting missions’ properties – Mahama

President John Mahama had stated that Ghana cannot continue to spend over $15 million annually on renting properties abroad for its diplomatic use.

Society

8 h. ago Korle Bu Renews Call for Organ Harvesting Laws to Cut Medical Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korle-bu-renews-call-for-organ-harvesting-laws-to-cut-medical-costs/The Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has reiterated urgent calls for Parliament to pass comprehensive organ harvesting legislation, arguing that current gaps force Ghanaian patients to spend thousands of dollars abroad for treatments available locally. Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam told Parliament’s Health Committee Wednesday that the absence of legal frameworks for organ donation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korle-bu-renews-call-for-organ-harvesting-laws-to-cut-medical-costs/

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8 h. ago Ghana Slashes Courier Licensing Fees, Extends Compliance Deadline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-courier-licensing-fees-extends-compliance-deadline/Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George has announced significant reductions in courier rider licensing fees and extended the enforcement deadline to April 2026, following public outcry over a controversial crackdown on unlicensed delivery operators. The fee reductions, announced Thursday during a meeting with rider associations and the Ghana Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission, slash registration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-courier-licensing-fees-extends-compliance-deadline/

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8 h. ago Bank of Ghana Suspends Major Fintech Players for Forex Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/The Bank of Ghana has suspended the remittance licenses of nine financial institutions, including Nigerian fintech unicorn Flutterwave, for unauthorized foreign exchange activities that violated national remittance guidelines. The one-month suspensions, effective September 18, affect three payment service providers (PSPs), five money transfer operators (MTOs), and United Bank for Africa Ghana. The action follows what […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/

Politics

8 h. ago Former NPP Chairman Afoko Reflects on Turbulent Party Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/Former New Patriotic Party National Chairman Paul Afoko has revealed details about the intense opposition he faced during his rise to party leadership, including vote-buying allegations and personal attacks that continued even after his decisive victory. In a recent interview with Starr FM, Afoko reflected on the challenges that marked his tenure as NPP chairman […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/

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8 h. ago Guyana’s President Ali Secures Second Term Amid Oil Wealth Debates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guyanas-president-ali-secures-second-term-amid-oil-wealth-debates/Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has secured a decisive second five-year term after his People’s Progressive Party won eight of ten electoral districts in Monday’s general election, according to official results released by the Guyana Elections Commission. The PPP/C secured 242,498 votes, capturing majorities in Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Eight and Nine, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guyanas-president-ali-secures-second-term-amid-oil-wealth-debates/

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9 h. ago Fruit Price Surge Challenges Ghana’s Declining Inflation Trend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fruit-price-surge-challenges-ghanas-declining-inflation-trend/Ghana’s fruit prices soared to extreme levels in August, with coconut leading at 130.9% year-on-year inflation, even as overall consumer price growth continued its eighth consecutive monthly decline to 11.5%. Ghana’s overall inflation rate fell to 11.5% in August from 12.1% in July, marking the lowest level since October 2021. However, fresh produce dominated the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fruit-price-surge-challenges-ghanas-declining-inflation-trend/

Economics

9 h. ago Ghana Clears US$77M Road Debt to Accelerate Highway Completion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/The Ghanaian government has settled $77 million in outstanding debts to contractors working on the crucial Ofankor-Nsawam highway, clearing financial obstacles that had stalled construction for months. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza announced the debt clearance Wednesday, stating that all contractor certificates raised before the current administration took office have been fully paid. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/

Economics

9 h. ago BoG suspends remittance partnership of three Payment Service Providers

The Bank of Ghana in the notice stated that, the action was due to breaches of its updated guidelines for inward remittance services by Payment Service Providers.

Economics

9 h. ago BoG suspends remittance partnership of 3 Payment Service Providers

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the suspension of the remittance partnership of three Payment Service Providers for one month, effective September 18.

Economics

9 h. ago Ghana Onion Farmers Push for Import Restrictions Amid Market Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/Local onion farmers in Ghana’s Asante Akyem North District are demanding government intervention to regulate foreign imports that they claim are devastating domestic markets despite a strong local harvest. The farmers argue that despite producing sufficient onions to meet national demand this season, cheaper imports from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger continue to dominate consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/

Politics

9 h. ago Egypt Slashes Rates Amid Growth Surge as North Africa Attracts Major Investments

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/Egypt’s central bank delivered its most aggressive monetary policy move of 2025, cutting interest rates by 200 basis points as economic growth exceeded expectations and regional neighbors secured major international investments. The Central Bank of Egypt reduced its overnight deposit rate to 22% and lending rate to 23% on August 28, marking the third rate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/

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9 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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