10 h. ago Africa50 Tops US$1.4 Billion as Infrastructure Deals Accelerate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/Africa50 has surpassed $1.4 billion in managed assets, channeling fresh capital into critical power, digital, and trade infrastructure projects across the continent. The investment platform, founded by African governments and the African Development Bank (AfDB), leverages this growth to tackle Africa’s vast infrastructure funding shortfall. Its portfolio companies now represent over $8 billion in value, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/

Economics

28 h. ago Ghana Grapples with Infrastructure and Economic Crises Amid Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-infrastructure-and-economic-crises-amid-reform-push/Ghana faces mounting pressure to address systemic failures in infrastructure safety and state enterprise efficiency, following a deadly helicopter crash that killed two ministers and exposed gaping holes in crisis preparedness. The tragedy coincides with alarming road safety statistics: 3,674 crashes claimed 752 lives in early 2025 alone, driven by overloaded “trotro” vans carrying up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-infrastructure-and-economic-crises-amid-reform-push/

Economics

60 h. ago Africa’s reparations demand grows louder: AU launches decade of action

Africa’s call for reparations from former colonial powers has transcended activist circles and diplomatic murmurs. It is now a resonant, insistent demand echoing through the halls of the African Union and reaching the heart of Europe, forcing a reckoning with a painful past and an unsustainable present. The message is clear: the status quo is […]

Politics

3 d. ago Africa’s Solar Surge Passes 20 GW Milestone as Global Growth Slows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-solar-surge-passes-20-gw-milestone-as-global-growth-slows/Africa now hosts over 20 gigawatts peak (GWp) of operational solar capacity, a landmark achievement signaling the continent’s accelerating clean energy transition. This figure will soon look modest, with more than 10 GWp currently under construction across utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and off-grid projects. While regions like Europe and the US report slowing solar installations, Africa […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-solar-surge-passes-20-gw-milestone-as-global-growth-slows/

Politics

7 d. ago Mastercard Projects Africa’s AI Market to Triple, Urges Inclusive Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mastercard-projects-africas-ai-market-to-triple-urges-inclusive-growth/Africa’s artificial intelligence sector is poised for explosive growth, with Mastercard forecasting the market will surge from $4.5 billion in 2025 to $16.5 billion by 2030. A new whitepaper from the payments giant outlines how responsible AI deployment could transform key industries while warning that fragmented data and regulatory gaps risk widening the digital divide. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mastercard-projects-africas-ai-market-to-triple-urges-inclusive-growth/

Politics

8 d. ago NPP’s Isaac Jay Hyde elected vice chair of International Young Democracy Union

In a landmark moment for Ghana and Africa’s growing imprint on global politics, Isaac Jay Hyde, Deputy National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been elected Vice Chair of the International Young Democracy Union (IYDU). His election was confirmed at the IYDU Election Council Meeting held from July 30 to August 3 […]

Politics

8 d. ago Africa’s Growth Revised Downward Amid External Shocks, Afreximbank Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-growth-revised-downward-amid-external-shocks-afreximbank-warns/Africa’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been lowered to 3.9%, as global trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and capital costs intensify pressure on the continent. The African Export-Import Bank’s July 2025 report highlights slowing merchandise trade, elevated U.S. tariffs, and monetary divergence as key drags. Despite this, 21 African economies are still projected to exceed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-growth-revised-downward-amid-external-shocks-afreximbank-warns/

Events

1 week ago Global CS Education Grows as Africa Grapples With Infrastructure Gaps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-cs-education-grows-as-africa-grapples-with-infrastructure-gaps/Computer science education is expanding rapidly worldwide, with two-thirds of countries now offering or planning K-12 programs doubling since 2019 yet Africa faces significant implementation barriers due to infrastructure deficits, according to Stanford University’s 2025 AI Index report. While Africa and Latin America show the strongest policy momentum for integrating digital skills into national curricula, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-cs-education-grows-as-africa-grapples-with-infrastructure-gaps/

Politics

4 w. ago Global Summit Series Africa 2025 unveils bold speaker lineup to drive ‘Africa on Purpose’

Amid Africa’s growing wave of infrastructure investment and innovation, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is convening the continent’s most influential voices at the Global Summit Series Africa, driving urgent, collective action to redefine how projects deliver impact and value.

Politics

4 w. ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to address innovation and education at University of Ghana today

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today deliver a landmark lecture at the University of Ghana, focusing on the pivotal role of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship in driving global growth and fostering UK-Africa partnerships. The event, hosted in partnership with Imperial College London’s Accra-based hub, Imperial Global Ghana, will convene university students, faculty, and […]

Culture

last month South Sudan joins African Paralympic family as IPC grants provisional membership

The Paralympic Movement in Africa has grown even stronger, with South Sudan officially welcomed as a new member of the African Paralympic community. The country’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has been granted provisional membership by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), effective 30 June 2025. This landmark development follows the formal approval of South Sudan’s application […]

Politics