43 h. ago Easing Inflation Offers Ghanaian Traders Festive Sales Boost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/Ghanaian traders are preparing for a potentially profitable Christmas season as easing inflation creates favorable market conditions with improved pricing flexibility and stronger consumer purchasing power. November 2025 data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows headline inflation dropped to 6.3 percent, down from 8.0 percent in October, marking the eleventh consecutive month of declining price […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/

Economics

66 h. ago Ghana’s Dr Bernard Appiah appointed to WHO Technical Advisory Group on alcohol and drug epidemiology

The World Health Organization has selected KNUST alumnus Dr Bernard Appiah as a proposed member of its Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology, marking a major global recognition for the Ghanaian public health communication scholar. The appointment places the Syracuse University-based researcher and former KNUST pharmacy student among leading international specialists advising the WHO on evidence and strategies to curb alcohol and drug-related harm. It also reinforces KNUST’s growing contribution to global health leadership and research expertise.

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana’s parliament wins top honour at PICCASO awards Africa for data protection leadership

Efforts to strengthen data protection and digital rights across the continent have received renewed attention as the PICCASO Awards Africa honoured individuals and organisations championing privacy and responsible technology use.

Politics

4 d. ago Fresh SIM Registration Set For 2026 Amid Data Integrity Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-sim-registration-set-for-2026-amid-data-integrity-concerns/Accra, December 2025 — Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that a new nationwide SIM registration exercise will begin in the first quarter of 2026. He argued that the previous registration under the former administration was invalid, citing weak biometric verification and a lack of legal backing. George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-sim-registration-set-for-2026-amid-data-integrity-concerns/

Politics

4 d. ago Africa risks ‘Data Colonisation’ without urgent reforms – Sam George warns

Ghana has joined growing global calls for stronger data governance as experts warn that Africa’s digital future could be compromised without swift and coordinated action.

Events

7 d. ago AI takes centre stage as global experts converge in Accra for 7th ISWAS

The 7th International Symposium on West African Studies (ISWAS) was recently held at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a bold charge: move Artificial Intelligence (AI) from theory to a tool for equity, empowerment, and resilience across West Africa.

Politics

8 d. ago Banking Sector Total Assets Decline Marks First Notable Drop After Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-sector-total-assets-decline-marks-first-notable-drop-after-expansion/Ghana’s banking sector has recorded its first significant asset contraction in months, with total assets falling by 5.3 billion cedis in October 2025, according to banking sector data. The decline brought total assets from 428.6 billion cedis in September to 423.3 billion cedis in October, marking a reversal after sustained expansion throughout most of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-sector-total-assets-decline-marks-first-notable-drop-after-expansion/

Politics

1 week ago CBCR urges stronger regional collaboration and investment in biodiversity monitoring

The Director for Research at the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR), Kofi Amponsah Mensah, has called for greater regional cooperation, improved funding, and stronger policy support to enhance biodiversity monitoring and protected area management across West Africa.

Sport

1 week ago University of Ghana hosts regional dialogue on strengthening biodiversity conservation

The University of Ghana, Legon, played host to a two-day regional workshop from Thursday, 27th November to Friday, 28th November, under the theme “Sharing Lessons and Best Practices in Biodiversity Monitoring for Protected Area Management in West Africa.”

Politics

1 week ago 71 Major cases under full probe, driven by a 148% surge in 2025 – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has significantly ramped up its fight against corruption in 2025, with internal data revealing an expansion of its core investigative work.

Politics

1 week ago Ghana Remittances Rebound Strongly After Temporary Decline in 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-remittances-rebound-strongly-after-temporary-decline-in-2025/Ghana’s remittance inflows have rebounded strongly following an earlier warning by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) governor that transfers had declined by nearly half, according to the central bank’s November 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data. In August 2025, at the launch of the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-remittances-rebound-strongly-after-temporary-decline-in-2025/

Politics

1 week ago Active Mobile Money Agents Drop to 453000 Despite Transaction Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/active-mobile-money-agents-drop-to-453000-despite-transaction-surge/Ghana’s mobile money industry faces a structural challenge as active agent numbers decline sharply even while transactions reach record levels, according to new Bank of Ghana (BoG) data. Active mobile money agents fell to 453,000 in October 2025, down from previous peaks above 600,000, marking one of the steepest sustained drops since mobile money became […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/active-mobile-money-agents-drop-to-453000-despite-transaction-surge/

Politics

1 week ago Average lending rates fall sharply to 22.22% in October 2025

Average lending rates have fallen by more than 7.0 percentage points since the beginning of 2025. According to the Bank of Ghana’s November 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the average cost of borrowing stood at 22.22% in October 2025, from 30.07% in January 2025. From 30.07% in January 2025, the average lending rates […]

Politics

1 week ago PICCASO Awards Africa set to honour leaders in Data Protection, Privacy and Cyber Governance in Accra

Ghana will host one of the world’s most respected recognitions in data governance and privacy as the PICCASO Awards Africa makes its debut in Accra this December, celebrating institutions and individuals shaping the continent’s digital trust landscape.

Politics

1 week ago Cashew policies and regional trade opportunities: Ghana and West Africa at crossroads

West Africa’s cashew sector has vaulted from a niche crop to a regional economic powerhouse — supplying raw nuts to global processors, creating rural jobs and drawing investment. But policy choices now will determine whether West Africa captures more value, protects forests and secures reliable market access in an era of tighter European rules and shifting global demand.

Events

2 w. ago Nine Leading Stock Analysis Platforms Transform Investment Research

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nine-leading-stock-analysis-platforms-transform-investment-research/Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered stock analysis tools have fundamentally reshaped how investors research markets and make financial decisions in 2025, offering sophisticated data processing capabilities that once required teams of analysts. The evolution from rule-based systems in the 1970s to modern machine learning platforms has democratized access to institutional-grade financial intelligence. Today’s retail investors can […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nine-leading-stock-analysis-platforms-transform-investment-research/

Politics

2 w. ago Krif Foundation’s Regal Influence Summit a timely intervention for Africa – Dr. Kate Quartey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/krif-foundations-regal-influence-summit-a-timely-intervention-for-africa-dr-kate-quartey-papafio/Renowned industrialist and founder of Reroy Group, Dr. Kate Quartey-Papafio, has described the upcoming Regal Influence Summit by the Krif Foundation as a timely platform for Africa to re-examine its development path. The three-day summit, set for the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, will gather Heads of State, First Ladies, traditional rulers, policymakers, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/krif-foundations-regal-influence-summit-a-timely-intervention-for-africa-dr-kate-quartey-papafio/

Politics

2 w. ago Global Experts Urge Comprehensive Debt Relief Framework Ahead of G20 Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-experts-urge-comprehensive-debt-relief-framework-ahead-of-g20-summit/Leading international development experts have called for fundamental reforms to the global debt architecture, warning that developing nations face unprecedented fiscal pressures threatening healthcare, education and climate action investments. The experts delivered their assessments during a media briefing on November 13 ahead of the Group of 20 (G20) Global Leaders Summit in Johannesburg. Panelists emphasized […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-experts-urge-comprehensive-debt-relief-framework-ahead-of-g20-summit/

Politics

3 w. ago Leaders call for direct climate finance and stronger role for indigenous peoples in adaptation plans

The role of Indigenous peoples in national climate adaptation efforts is gaining stronger recognition, as global leaders and experts at COP30 stressed the need for direct support, land protection, and greater participation of Indigenous communities in climate decision-making.

Politics

3 w. ago Global experts to gather in Accra for 2025 Data Protection Africa Summit and PICCASO Awards

Experts in data protection, cybersecurity, and digital policy from across Africa and beyond will meet in Accra this December for the 2025 Data Protection Africa Summit and PICCASO Awards Africa.

Politics