19 m. ago Republic Bank celebrated as sole financier of a historic breakthrough in Ghana’s mining sector

In a landmark achievement for Ghana’s natural resource development, Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Ltd (AEMG), a solely owned Ghanaian exploration company has successfully concluded the drilling phase of the country’s first-ever Mineral Resource Estimation (MRE) for iron ore, conducted at the Gyamurume Iron Ore Block in the Oti Region. This pioneering initiative, fully financed […]

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14 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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14 h. ago EU Grant Powers Digital Skills Revolution at Bolgatanga Technical University

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-grant-powers-digital-skills-revolution-at-bolgatanga-technical-university/Bolgatanga Technical University has secured a €100,000 European Union grant to launch a pioneering digital skills initiative aimed at boosting graduate employability. The 30-month project, backed by the UN Capital Development Fund under the EU-Ghana Pact for Skills, will establish an Integrated Digital Skills and Employability Hub on campus. Starting this year, the hub will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-grant-powers-digital-skills-revolution-at-bolgatanga-technical-university/

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14 h. ago Leadership Beyond Sorrow: Dr. Frank Amoakohene’s Unwavering Resolve in the Face of Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leadership-beyond-sorrow-dr-frank-amoakohenes-unwavering-resolve-in-the-face-of-tragedy/Ghanaians are in awe of the young leader, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, for his exceptional leadership in the aftermath of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Dr. Amoakohene’s crisis management skills, empathy, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leadership-beyond-sorrow-dr-frank-amoakohenes-unwavering-resolve-in-the-face-of-tragedy/

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17 h. ago Royal Council Petitions IGP, Demands Overhaul of Accra Regional Police Command Over Alleged Unlawful Palace Raid

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Boadi Dickson, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/royal-council-petitions-igp-demands-overhaul-of-accra-regional-police-command-over-alleged-unlawful-palace-raid/  The Chairman of the Abola Piam Royal Council, Nii Ayitey Anumle Oyanka, has filed a formal petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as a “frightening and unlawful assault” on his palace by armed officers believed to have acted without proper authorisation. The petition, lodged with the Police Intelligence and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Boadi Dickson, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/royal-council-petitions-igp-demands-overhaul-of-accra-regional-police-command-over-alleged-unlawful-palace-raid/

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17 h. ago MTN Ghana Donates GH¢20,000 to Support 2025 Mepe Afenorto Festival

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-donates-gh%c2%a220000-to-support-2025-mepe-afenorto-festival/MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and cultural preservation with a donation of GH¢20,000 in cash, airtime worth GH¢1,000, and assorted drink hampers to support the 2025 Mepe Afenorto Festival in the Volta Region. The presentation, held at a brief but colourful ceremony, was led by Mawuli Katehena, Sales and Distribution Team […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-donates-gh%c2%a220000-to-support-2025-mepe-afenorto-festival/

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17 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities. In a statement issued by Ghana Country Director of AGRA, Dr. Betty Simawua Annan, to mark World Youth Day, she called on “government and local authorities to integrate youth priorities into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/

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17 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth

AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities.

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20 h. ago ‘They’re not registered with us’ – GMet questions source of weather data for VRA helicopter after series of forced landings

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is questioning how a Volta River Aviation helicopter has been making flight decisions after a spate of emergency landings, despite not being registered with the agency.

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21 h. ago Austria Eyes Ghana’s Education Disruptor in Bid to Foster African Talent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/Accra’s Academic City University welcomed Austrian Ambassador Jürgen Heissel this week, signaling potential partnerships to reshape higher education in Africa. The visit spotlighted Ghana’s push for innovation-driven learning as the envoy toured labs and discussed entrepreneurial training with university leadership. President Fred McBagonluri underscored Academic City’s mission to cultivate “job creators, not job seekers,” citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/

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21 h. ago GFA open to partnership with betting companies over matches – Kurt Okraku

According to Okraku, no company has been given the rights to include matches from the Ghana Premier League, Division One League or any of the games from the country on their sites.

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21 h. ago Republic Bank Backs Ghana’s First Iron Ore Exploration Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-backs-ghanas-first-iron-ore-exploration-success/In Ghana’s Oti Region, a landmark drilling phase for the country’s inaugural iron ore resource estimation has concluded, funded entirely by Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC. The project, led by local firm Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Ltd (AEMG), unfolded at the Gyamurume Iron Ore Block and signals Ghana’s entry into the global iron and steel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-backs-ghanas-first-iron-ore-exploration-success/

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22 h. ago Adidome Health Kiosk Launch: Dr Apetorgbor urges traditional leaders to drive community

Adidome, the capital of Central Tongu, witnessed an extraordinary moment of hope and community spirit as leaders and residents gathered to commission the town’s first Health Kiosk, a project designed to bring preventive healthcare directly to the people. For Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, Volta Region’s representative to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and chairman […]

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23 h. ago Volta Regional Peace Council partners with GIZ to strengthen alternative dispute resolution capacity

The Volta Regional Peace Council, under the leadership of Regional Executive Secretary Dr David Normanyo, has partnered with the GIZ Rule of Law Programme to deliver a transformative 40-hour capacity-building workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The training, being hosted in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, brings together Peace Council members from the Volta and […]

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23 h. ago GIZ partners with Peace Council to boost ADR skills in Volta, Oti

The Executive Secretary of the Volta Regional Peace Council, Dr. David Esinu Normanyo, says a three-day training programme for members of the Volta and Oti Regional Peace Councils will significantly strengthen community-based conflict resolution efforts.

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24 h. ago Volta NDC chairman calls for national reflection at vigil honouring helicopter crash victims

The Volta Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has called for deep national reflection and responsibility in honour of the eight souls who perished in the recent helicopter crash.

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24 h. ago Marriage Governance Conference Returns with Legal Rights Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marriage-governance-conference-returns-with-legal-rights-focus/Former Justice Minister Betty Mould-Iddrisu will chair Ghana’s second Marriage Governance Conference on August 19. The event, hosted at the Ghana Shippers Authority in Accra, aims to reshape marital laws through inclusive dialogue. Organizers MarryRight Ghana Ltd. partner with the Attorney General’s office and Registrar General’s Department for this critical platform. This year’s theme, “Legal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marriage-governance-conference-returns-with-legal-rights-focus/

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27 h. ago Digital Cedi Backed By Gold, Cocoa Proposed to Boost Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-cedi-backed-by-gold-cocoa-proposed-to-boost-stability/Ghana could anchor a future digital currency to its gold and cocoa reserves, creating a more stable foundation for monetary policy and reducing reliance on foreign financial systems, according to Professor Yegandi Imhotep Paul Alagidede, the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana. Speaking at the launch of his […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-cedi-backed-by-gold-cocoa-proposed-to-boost-stability/

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29 h. ago Fake news can twist Parliament’s words, Hansard staff must keep up with high

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has urged the Hansard staff across Africa to try and upgrade their knowledge, skills, and competence required to meet the demands of the technology age and protect the integrity of parliamentary proceedings. The Hansard, which is a verbatim report of parliamentary debates, is normally handled by a special […]

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33 h. ago Ghana Christian Council Seeks Clarity on Prophecy Rules After Gov’t Directive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-christian-council-seeks-clarity-on-prophecy-rules-after-govt-directive/Ghana’s Christian Council has formally requested a meeting with the Presidency to discuss new protocols requiring prophets to share sensitive revelations about national figures with authorities first. The move follows a directive issued by Presidential Envoy Elvis Afriyie Ankrah last week, which the Council acknowledges amid ongoing national mourning after a helicopter crash killed eight. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-christian-council-seeks-clarity-on-prophecy-rules-after-govt-directive/

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