62 m. ago Ambassador Kojo Choi reveals ‘indirect support’ to major political parties

Ghana's Ambassador to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has openly stated that his business ventures have, over the years, provided significant "indirect support" to multiple political parties.

Politics

85 m. ago Ghana Doctors Champion Local Foods in Childhood Cancer Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-doctors-champion-local-foods-in-childhood-cancer-fight/Nutrition and breastfeeding could prove decisive weapons against rising childhood brain cancer cases in Ghana, according to specialists at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Neurosurgeon Dr. Teddy Totimeh and paediatric oncologist Dr. Ernestina Schandorf shared this urgent message during a national radio interview, revealing that brain and central nervous system tumours—once considered rare—now rank as Ghana’s second […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-doctors-champion-local-foods-in-childhood-cancer-fight/

Society

1 hour ago Kumawood Aspirant Claims Portia Asare’s Bullying Crushed Acting Dreams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumawood-aspirant-claims-portia-asares-bullying-crushed-acting-dreams/A Ghanaian TikToker known as Cutie Juliet alleges veteran actress Portia Asare Boateng systematically bullied her out of Kumawood’s film industry. In a viral video, she recounted joining the Actors Guild in the early 2000s after high school, introduced by veteran Gloria Agyeman. “Everyone welcomed me warmly—Nana Ama McBrown, Mr. Afrane—except Portia,” she claimed. “Anytime […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumawood-aspirant-claims-portia-asares-bullying-crushed-acting-dreams/

Politics

1 hour ago Ghana’s Power Utility Faces US$2.2 Billion Gap, Cocoa Board Strains Finances

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/Ghana’s state-owned enterprises risk derailing national finances, the World Bank warns. Without urgent reform, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a $2.2 billion funding gap by late 2025. This shortfall could spiral to $9 billion by 2026. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, sounded the alarm at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/

Economics

1 hour ago Phyna Accuses Dangote Group of Mishandling Sister’s Truck Accident

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/phyna-accuses-dangote-group-of-mishandling-sisters-truck-accident/Nigerian reality star Josephina “Phyna” Otabor has publicly confronted billionaire Aliko Dangote over her sister’s alleged injuries from a Dangote Group truck accident. The Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner claims the company instructed police to remove the truck’s license plate instead of addressing her sister’s medical needs. In a heated social media post, Phyna described how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/phyna-accuses-dangote-group-of-mishandling-sisters-truck-accident/

Politics

1 hour ago Ghana Fixed Income Trading Heats Up as Cocoa Board Bonds Dominate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-trading-heats-up-as-cocoa-board-bonds-dominate/Ghana’s fixed income market saw concentrated activity in state-backed corporate paper on Wednesday, with a single Ghana Cocoa Board bond drawing 77.7 million cedis in trades. The 2028-maturity debt instrument overshadowed sovereign trading as investors navigated fiscal headwinds flagged hours earlier by the World Bank. You’d find the Cocoa Board’s 13% note maturing August 2028 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-trading-heats-up-as-cocoa-board-bonds-dominate/

Politics

2 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

Sport

2 h. ago Ghana’s Growth Path Tests Reform Resolve as World Bank Urges Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to expand by 5.7% last year and maintain 5.3% growth early in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest assessment. But this resilience now faces its sternest test as fiscal pressures mount. The institution projects growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering, warning that delayed debt restructuring and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/

Politics

2 h. ago Bloomberg Sets Johannesburg Summit as Africa Business Takes Global Stage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bloomberg-sets-johannesburg-summit-as-africa-business-takes-global-stage/Bloomberg will host its first Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg on November 18, 2025, timed alongside South Africa’s landmark B-20 presidency. The event, an official sideline to the B-20 Summit, aims to gather CEOs, policymakers, and investors to dissect Africa’s accelerating economic influence. South Africa’s role as the first African host of the B-20 injects […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bloomberg-sets-johannesburg-summit-as-africa-business-takes-global-stage/

Politics

2 h. ago Photos: Ag. Chief Justice signs Book of Condolence for victims of tragic helicopter crash

The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has signed the Book of Condolence opened in Parliament in honour of the eight Ghanaians who lost their lives on August 6 tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti region.

Events

2 h. ago Plateau State Trains Officials in Peacebuilding Through Land Dispute Mediation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/Government workers from four key Plateau State agencies transformed into certified peace mediators this week after intensive training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. The Plateau MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), backed by Swedish funding through the Norwegian Refugee Council, equipped 35 officials to tackle explosive housing and land conflicts fueling community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/

Politics

3 h. ago COCOBOD, Banks Chart Path for Successful 2025/26 Cocoa Season

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-banks-chart-path-for-successful-2025-26-cocoa-season/The Management of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has met with commercial banks in Ghana to discuss key issues affecting the cocoa industry and the role of the banking sector in the 2025/2026 cocoa season, which opened on August 7, 2025. Discussions at the meeting, which was attended by senior executives of COCOBOD and the Cocoa […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-banks-chart-path-for-successful-2025-26-cocoa-season/

Politics

3 h. ago Minister, NIA Explore Collaboration to Boost Efficiency and Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-nia-explore-collaboration-to-boost-efficiency-and-accountability/The Minister responsible for Public Sector Reform, Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba has paid a working visit to the National Identification Authority (NIA) to explore areas of collaboration aimed at improving service delivery, transparency, and accountability in the public sector. Speaking during the visit, the Minister said the engagement was to gain first-hand knowledge of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-nia-explore-collaboration-to-boost-efficiency-and-accountability/

Politics

3 h. ago Asante Gold Secures US$350 Million to Boost Ghana Mining Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/Asante Gold Corporation has completed the first stage of its $500 million financing package, receiving $350 million to advance its mining projects in Ghana. The Vancouver-based company confirmed the funds include proceeds from a $125 million mezzanine facility, a $50 million gold stream agreement, and a $10 million private placement with Appian Capital. An initial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/

Economics

3 h. ago West Africa Forges Water Strategy as Regional Tensions Simmer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/Dakar buzzed with technical experts days before the high-profile water council relaunch, as national coordinators and basin authorities gathered for critical roadmap talks. The July 9 meeting saw Senegal’s water ministry lead assessments of climate finance projects and youth training programs, building on 2024 commitments. Delegates sharpened focus on cross-border data sharing through a new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/

Politics

3 h. ago West Africa Revives Regional Water Council to Boost Cooperation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-revives-regional-water-council-to-boost-cooperation/Dakar hosted the first extraordinary session of the Sub-Regional Water Resources Consultation Council (CRCRE) this week, uniting ECOWAS and UEMOA states, basin authorities, and civil society groups. The July 10–11 talks focused on accelerating drinking water access, youth training programs, and preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Dr. Boluwaji Onabolu of Nigeria’s FEMinWASH was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-revives-regional-water-council-to-boost-cooperation/

Politics

3 h. ago Ghana seeks help from U.S. forensic experts to unravel helicopter crash

The government has officially invited U.S. forensic experts to assist in the ongoing investigation into the August 6 military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers.

Events

3 h. ago GFA President Kurt Okuraku expresses gratitude to MTN for investing in Ghanaian youth through football

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Edwin Simeon Okuraku has expressed heartfelt gratitude to MTN Ghana's CEO, Stephen Blewett, for investing in the country's youth through football.

Politics

4 h. ago Ghana Embassy in Washington holds memorial service for helicopter crash victims

The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., has held a solemn memorial service for the victims of the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other officials on Wednesday, August 6.

Events

4 h. ago GJA sets August 19 for rerun of Ashanti Regional Chairman Election

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has officially announced that a rerun of the Ashanti Regional Chairman Election will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Electoral Commission Regional Office in Kumasi.

Politics