83 m. ago Pay teacher allowances to improve student performance – Ntim Fordjour urges gov’t

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged the government to urgently release funds to the Ministry of Education and clear all outstanding teacher allowances, saying these steps are vital to improving student performance nationwide.

Society

2 h. ago Legal Green Association launches scholarship scheme for law students

The Legal Green Association (LGA) has launched a scholarship scheme aimed at supporting financially disadvantaged students at the Ghana School of Law. The launch took place on Sunday, 7th December, 2025, at Maison Français, University of Ghana.

Society

2 h. ago Simon Madjie writes: Oti Region: Ghana’s emerging growth frontier

Introduction Nestled along Ghana’s eastern borders is a region brimming with untapped opportunities. The Oti Region, one of the country’s youngest, is fast emerging as a promising frontier for growth in Ghana’s investment landscape. Carved out of the Volta Region in 2019, Oti spans 11,070 square kilometres, has an estimated population of 786,142 and is […]

Politics

2 h. ago World Bank’s new outcome bond supports clean cooking initiative in Ghana

The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD has priced its latest outcome bond, a US$200 million Clean Cooking Outcome Bond maturing on 31st March 2032. The bond aims to make cleaner cooking accessible to more than one million people in Ghana. Under the terms of the bond, an amount equivalent to some […]

Politics

2 h. ago NACOC nabs 3 in connection with 1,158kg suspected cocaine shipment to Belgium

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three individuals in connection with a 1,158-kilogram consignment of a substance suspected to be cocaine, shipped from Ghana to the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.

Politics

3 h. ago Sister Sandy set to host Medikal’s BYK Concert at the Accra Sports Stadium

Adom TV’s vibrant presenter and award-winning master of ceremonies, Sister Sandy — affectionately known across Ghana as Sandy Bi Yɛ Guy — is gearing up to take center stage as the official host of Medikal’s BYK Concert on December 13, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Sport

3 h. ago AfroFuture Ghana 2025 adds Rema, KiDi and more to its December festival lineup

Organisers of AfroFuture Ghana have unveiled the second wave of confirmed artists for the 2025 edition of the festival, with Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema headlining the expanded lineup.

Politics

3 h. ago Africa Unites in Unprecedented Acts of Generosity for GivingTuesday 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-unites-in-unprecedented-acts-of-generosity-for-givingtuesday-2025/The Continent Adopts a Global Movement and Transforms it into a uniquely African Celebration of Care and Shared Humanity Millions across the world’s most generous continent by percentage of income donated came together on December 2, 2025, with unprecedented continental coordination to celebrate GivingTuesday, honouring giving traditions that have sustained communities for centuries and transforming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-unites-in-unprecedented-acts-of-generosity-for-givingtuesday-2025/

Politics

4 h. ago GEA boss terminates appointments of district coordinators nationwide

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Margaret Ansei, has terminated the appointments of all district coordinators across the country, affecting 218 officers.

Politics

4 h. ago Explainer: Why electricity and water tariffs have surged to 9.86% and 15.92%, respectively

Ghana’s utility landscape entered a phase of steady and cumulative pricing adjustments in 2025, with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approving a combined 18.34% increase in electricity tariffsand 4.02% for water. These increments were spread across quarterly reviews.

Politics

4 h. ago Mafi Traditional Council launches 77th Hogbetsotso Festival, celebrating heritage and unity

The Mafi Traditional Council has officially announced the 77th edition of the Mafi Hogbetsotso Festival, a week-long celebration that will bring together chiefs, community members, and guests from across Ghana and the diaspora to commemorate one of the most significant events in Ewe history.

Politics

4 h. ago Alumni support essential to educational progress – Former GES Director

A former director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Enoch Hemmans Cobbinah, has charged old students of secondary cycle institutions to work together as partners of development in Ghana's educational sector.

Politics

5 h. ago Mahama pushes for joint ventures with China to boost Ghana’s economy

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Chinese industries to deepen their engagement with Ghana by establishing strategic partnerships with local businesses to process raw materials within Ghana for direct export back to the Chinese market.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘We will be ready’ – Mohammed Kudus welcomes England clash at 2026 World Cup

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has shared his thoughts on the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup group following last Friday’s draw in Washington DC. The four-time African champions were placed in Group L, where they will face European heavyweights England, 2022 World Cup semifinalists Croatia, and CONCACAF side Panama — a lineup widely considered one […]

Politics

5 h. ago GTA responds to viral videos alleging kidnapping of tourists

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has reacted to a video circulating on social media in which a group of visiting Black Americans claim they were kidnapped and extorted by people they believed to be police officers.

Events

5 h. ago Otumfuo–Newmont AI for youth center launched in Sankore, Ahafo Region

The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, in partnership with Newmont, has officially commissioned the Otumfuo Newmont AI for Youth Center in Sankore the fourth of six Smart Labs being rolled out across Ghana to expand access to cutting-edge digital and future-ready education.

Politics

6 h. ago Ghana Tourism Authority Confirms Investigation Into Alleged Kidnapping of Black American Tourists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-kidnapping-of-black-american-tourists/The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has confirmed that it is collaborating with the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority to investigate a viral social media video in which visiting Black American tourists claim they were kidnapped and extorted by individuals posing as police officers. In a statement issued on Monday, the GTA said […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-kidnapping-of-black-american-tourists/

Events

6 h. ago We have players who can stand any challenge – John Painstil backs Ghana ahead of 2026 WC

Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s ability to advance from the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a challenging draw. Ghana has been placed in Group L alongside England, 2022 World Cup semifinalists Croatia, and Panama – a lineup many have described as one of the […]

Sport

6 h. ago Celebrating Kufuor at 87: Arthur Kennedy hails statesman’s legacy

Four score and 7 years ago, a child was born. He has been very consequential to Ghana, Africa and the world.

Culture

6 h. ago Adidome Opens First Community Library in Central Tongu, Sets a New Standard for Education

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adidome-opens-first-community-library-in-central-tongu-sets-a-new-standard-for-education/In a historic move to enhance education in the North Tongu district, the office of the Dufia and Landlord of Adidome, Togbe Kwasnyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, has officially inaugurated the Adidome Community Library. This marks the district’s first public library, providing a hub for reading, research, and literacy advancement. The library building was donated by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adidome-opens-first-community-library-in-central-tongu-sets-a-new-standard-for-education/

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