7 h. ago This Saturday on Newsfile: CJ removal, Gbinyiri crisis, and Akwatia by

This Saturday on Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel take on three major issues shaking Ghana’s democracy and security.

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28 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/

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30 h. ago Ghana’s Agricultural Revolution Hinges on Strategic Implementation of Major Deals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/Ghana’s two landmark agricultural investment agreements could catalyze the country’s transformation from subsistence farming to industrial powerhouse, but success depends entirely on strategic implementation that prioritizes domestic value addition, according to policy analysts. IMANI Center for Policy and Education praised Qatar’s $1.5 billion irrigated farming investment and Aljadad Group’s $5 billion fertilizer plant at Atuabo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/

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57 h. ago Ghana Food Basket Region Records Highest Inflation at 21.7 Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-basket-region-records-highest-inflation-at-21-7-percent/Western North Region, one of Ghana’s primary agricultural production areas, recorded the country’s highest food inflation rate at 21.7 percent in August, creating a paradox where a major food-producing region experiences the steepest food price increases. The Ghana Statistical Service data reveals the ironic situation where Western North, known for fertile soils and production of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-food-basket-region-records-highest-inflation-at-21-7-percent/

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68 h. ago Samini Signs Major Brand Ambassador Deal with Somoco Ghana Limited

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/samini-signs-major-brand-ambassador-deal-with-somoco-ghana-limited/Ghanaian reggae-dancehall superstar Emmanuel Andrews Sammini, popularly known as Samini, yesterday signed a comprehensive brand ambassador agreement with Somoco Ghana Limited at the company’s headquarters on Dadeban Road, North Industrial Area, Accra. The signing ceremony, which took place on Monday afternoon, was witnessed by company staff and several of Samini’s enthusiastic fans who gathered to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/samini-signs-major-brand-ambassador-deal-with-somoco-ghana-limited/

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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 Top Business Leaders to Gather for Prestigious Awards Ceremony

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-business-leaders-to-gather-for-prestigious-awards-ceremony/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will headline a major business awards ceremony recognizing excellence across Ghana’s private sector. The 2025 Africa Best Business Awards is scheduled for October 24 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The annual event brings together corporate executives, government officials, and entrepreneurs under the theme “Honouring Business Brilliance, Shaping Africa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-business-leaders-to-gather-for-prestigious-awards-ceremony/

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Lands Minister heads to Australia to dialogue with investors at major mining conference

The Minister for Lands and Natiral Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), is set to participate in a crucial international mining conference in Australia, starting Wednesday September 3.

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4 d. ago Minister Warns All Major Projects Must Complete Environmental Reviews

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-warns-all-major-projects-must-complete-environmental-reviews/Acting Environment Minister Armah-Kofi Buah has declared that no significant development project will proceed without comprehensive environmental impact assessments. The directive aims to strengthen protection of Ghana’s natural resources amid growing development pressures. Buah delivered the warning while inaugurating new governing boards for the Environmental Protection Authority and Ghana Atomic Energy Commission in Accra. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-warns-all-major-projects-must-complete-environmental-reviews/

Events

4 d. ago IMANI Calls for Fiscal Discipline in Constitutional Review Process

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-calls-for-fiscal-discipline-in-constitutional-review-process/Think tank IMANI Africa has submitted proposals for constitutional amendments focused on preventing government financial recklessness and legislative overreach, as Ghana considers its first major constitutional changes in nearly three decades. Franklin Cudjoe, president of IMANI Africa, disclosed that his organization has made two formal submissions to Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh’s constitutional review committee. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-calls-for-fiscal-discipline-in-constitutional-review-process/

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4 d. ago Nigeria Sets 2026 Launch for Major Telecom Cybersecurity Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-2026-launch-for-major-telecom-cybersecurity-overhaul/Nigeria’s telecoms regulator is preparing to deploy a sweeping cybersecurity framework by 2026, aiming to shield the country’s digital backbone from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The Nigerian Communications Commission announced the comprehensive initiative following its second stakeholder consultation in Abuja on Friday. The framework addresses mounting security risks as Nigeria’s digital economy expands rapidly, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-2026-launch-for-major-telecom-cybersecurity-overhaul/

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6 d. ago Ghana Link Assures Stakeholders of Major ICUMS Upgrade to Address System Downtimes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-link-assures-stakeholders-of-major-icums-upgrade-to-address-system-downtimes/Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has reassured importers, exporters, and freight forwarders that ongoing challenges with intermittent system downtimes are being resolved through a comprehensive upgrade of the platform. In a statement, the company acknowledged recent concerns raised by stakeholders over disruptions in the system, which is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-link-assures-stakeholders-of-major-icums-upgrade-to-address-system-downtimes/

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6 d. ago Ghana Cocoa Sector Eyes US$80 Million from Carbon Credits Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-sector-eyes-us80-million-from-carbon-credits-deal/Three companies have joined forces to transform Ghana’s cocoa industry into a major source of carbon credits, potentially generating tens of millions of dollars while helping farmers adapt to climate change. The partnership between Afarinick, CJ Commodities, and Oman Carbon aims to create what they call “high-integrity carbon projects” across Ghana’s cocoa-growing regions. The deal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-sector-eyes-us80-million-from-carbon-credits-deal/

Economics

6 d. ago Ghana’s Customs System Operator Promises Major Overhaul After Service Disruptions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-customs-system-operator-promises-major-overhaul-after-service-disruptions/Ghana Link Network Services has pledged to fix persistent technical problems plaguing the country’s customs management system after weeks of complaints from importers and freight forwarders. The company operates the Integrated Customs Management System that handles trade transactions at Ghana’s ports and borders. Recent disruptions have frustrated businesses trying to clear goods through customs, prompting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-customs-system-operator-promises-major-overhaul-after-service-disruptions/

Politics

7 d. ago African Leaders Push for Major Data Investment to Drive Economic Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-push-for-major-data-investment-to-drive-economic-growth/International officials gathered in Accra this week called for massive new investments in Africa’s data infrastructure, warning that weak information systems are blocking the continent’s development progress. The appeal came during a high-level meeting preparing for Kenya’s 2026 Global Data Festival, where leaders from Ghana, Kenya, Colombia and the United Nations stressed that better data […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-push-for-major-data-investment-to-drive-economic-growth/

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8 d. ago London Set to Host Major African Investment Summit with $1 Trillion in Assets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/london-set-to-host-major-african-investment-summit-with-1-trillion-in-assets/Africa’s premier investment gathering returns to London next month with institutional investors managing over $1 trillion in assets expected to attend the two-day event. AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025 will convene more than 1,300 executives and fund managers on October 14-15. The summit enters its 12th year as the continent’s leading investment gateway, connecting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/london-set-to-host-major-african-investment-summit-with-1-trillion-in-assets/

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9 d. ago AI Delivers Major Time Savings as Companies Report 90% User Satisfaction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-delivers-major-time-savings-as-companies-report-90-user-satisfaction/Business leaders are discovering significant efficiency gains from artificial intelligence integration, with nine out of ten users reporting time savings in their daily work routines. The technology is reshaping how companies handle everything from lead generation to data analysis across multiple departments. Vahan Poghosyan, CEO of AI link-building software company Linkee, shares his company’s experience […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-delivers-major-time-savings-as-companies-report-90-user-satisfaction/

Politics

9 d. ago Foreign Control of Key Sectors Threatens Ghana’s Economic Independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-control-of-key-sectors-threatens-ghanas-economic-independence/Ghana’s major industries have slipped into foreign hands, leaving local businesses scrambling for survival as policymakers consider further liberalization that could accelerate the trend. The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations warns that banking, telecommunications, insurance, oil and gas, and mining sectors now operate under predominantly foreign ownership, raising questions about the country’s economic sovereignty. “We […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-control-of-key-sectors-threatens-ghanas-economic-independence/

Events

9 d. ago African Nations Prioritize Debt Over Citizens as Crisis Deepens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-debt-over-citizens-as-crisis-deepens/African governments are channeling more resources into debt servicing than critical social programs, starving education and healthcare systems while millions face deteriorating public services across the continent. The stark reality emerged as trade union leaders prepare for a major debt cancellation rally in Ghana’s capital this week. Continental debt levels reached $2.14 trillion in 2024, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-debt-over-citizens-as-crisis-deepens/

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1 week ago Investment Firm Posts Major Loss Despite Portfolio Gains as Ghana Market Challenges Persist

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investment-firm-posts-major-loss-despite-portfolio-gains-as-ghana-market-challenges-persist/Mega African Capital Limited recorded a substantial net loss of GH¢33.74 million in 2024, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing Ghana’s investment sector amid difficult economic conditions. The loss widened from GH¢30.78 million the previous year, driven primarily by massive finance costs and declining rental income. The Accra-based investment company’s struggles reflect broader market pressures affecting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investment-firm-posts-major-loss-despite-portfolio-gains-as-ghana-market-challenges-persist/

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