41 h. ago West Mamprusi Adolescent Pregnancy Rate Hits 16 Percent Exceeding National Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/Adolescent pregnancy rates in West Mamprusi Municipality continue exceeding Ghana’s national target of 12 percent, reaching 16 percent by mid 2025 after registering 16.9 percent in 2024, prompting the National Commission for Civic Education to organize comprehensive stakeholder training on sexual reproductive health and gender based violence. The NCCE collaborated with Canada Affairs and the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/

Events

64 h. ago President Mahama Highlights High Farm Loan Costs, Promises Single

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-highlights-high-farm-loan-costs-promises-single-digit-rates/At the 2025 National Farmers’ Day celebration, President John Dramani Mahama sounded the alarm on the burden of high lending rates on Ghanaian farmers, saying many producers are unable to turn a real profit under current financial conditions. According to him, the situation leaves farmers “toiling for the financial institutions instead of reaping the rewards […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-highlights-high-farm-loan-costs-promises-single-digit-rates/

Politics

6 d. ago Christmas Market Prices Remain Uneven Despite Falling Inflation and Stronger Cedi

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/christmas-market-prices-remain-uneven-despite-falling-inflation-and-stronger-cedi/Ghana’s Christmas markets display highly uneven pricing as traders navigate a rare economic shift combining rapidly falling inflation with a strengthening cedi, creating complex pricing dilemmas for market women who form the backbone of the informal retail sector. Year on year inflation slowed to eight percent in October 2025, the lowest rate recorded in more […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/christmas-market-prices-remain-uneven-despite-falling-inflation-and-stronger-cedi/

Economics

6 d. ago Gold Surges Above 4200 Dollars on Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-above-4200-dollars-on-federal-reserve-rate-cut-expectations/Gold prices climbed Monday, trading comfortably above 4,200 dollars per troy ounce as investors positioned ahead of a potential United States interest rate cut in December. Markets now assign an 87 percent probability to a 25 basis point reduction following dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials and weakening economic data. The precious metal has traded […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-above-4200-dollars-on-federal-reserve-rate-cut-expectations/

Politics

6 d. ago CalBank Exceeds Capital Target with 1.164 Billion Cedi Raise

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calbank-exceeds-capital-target-with-1-164-billion-cedi-raise/CalBank PLC (Public Limited Company) has completed its renounceable rights issue and private placement, raising 1.164 billion cedis and surpassing the approved target of 900 million cedis by 29.4 percent. The offer, which closed on November 21, 2025, attracted 1,799 shareholders comprising institutional and individual investors. The capital raising program opened on November 3 with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calbank-exceeds-capital-target-with-1-164-billion-cedi-raise/

Events

8 d. ago Banking Sector Demonstrates Resilience Despite Asset Moderation in October

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-sector-demonstrates-resilience-despite-asset-moderation-in-october/Ghana’s banking sector continues to demonstrate resilience, with non-performing loans declining to 19.5 percent in October 2025 from 22.7 percent in October 2024, marking steady improvement in loan quality despite signs of asset moderation. The improvement represents a reduction of 3.2 percentage points within twelve months, signaling strengthening asset quality across the banking sector. Bank […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-sector-demonstrates-resilience-despite-asset-moderation-in-october/

Politics

9 d. ago Ghanaian Reggae Artist Black Prophet Releases Conscious Single

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-reggae-artist-black-prophet-releases-conscious-single/Ghanaian reggae musician Black Prophet has unveiled a new single titled “Man Shall Reap,” marking another entry in his catalogue of spiritually conscious music aimed at promoting accountability and personal growth. The track centers on the principle that individual actions produce corresponding consequences, drawing from the universal concept of sowing and reaping. Black Prophet uses […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-reggae-artist-black-prophet-releases-conscious-single/

Culture

1 week ago Ghana’s current account hits US$3,8bn, accounting for cedi stability

According to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana, the trade surplus increased to US$7.5 billion. This is on the back of a surge in gold and cocoa export earnings.

Events

1 week ago Gold Surges 53.5 Percent in 2025 as Ghana Reaps Export Windfall

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-53-5-percent-in-2025-as-ghana-reaps-export-windfall/Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels throughout 2025, with international and realized prices reaching heights not seen in years as global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions sustain demand for the precious metal. The Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial Developments highlights this remarkable rally. International benchmark prices began the year at 2,708 United […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-53-5-percent-in-2025-as-ghana-reaps-export-windfall/

Politics

1 week ago Ghana’s Lending Costs Plunge as Reference Rate Hits Lowest Level in Years

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-lending-costs-plunge-as-reference-rate-hits-lowest-level-in-years/Ghana’s lending landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) dropping to 17.86 percent in October 2025, marking its lowest point in more than two years and signaling relief for businesses and borrowers. The Ghana Association of Banks announced the reduction from 19.86 percent in September, representing a two percentage point […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-lending-costs-plunge-as-reference-rate-hits-lowest-level-in-years/

Events

1 week ago Gold Steadies Above Four Thousand as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Rise

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-steadies-above-four-thousand-as-fed-rate-cut-expectations-rise/Gold fell to 4,049.54 dollars per troy ounce on November 24, 2025, down 0.30 percent from the previous day, as investors paused ahead of crucial American economic data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next policy move. Markets focused on delayed September retail sales and producer price index (PPI) figures scheduled for Tuesday, alongside […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-steadies-above-four-thousand-as-fed-rate-cut-expectations-rise/

Events

1 week ago GoldBod to intensify crackdown on illegal Gold traders and smugglers – CEO Sammy Gyamfi

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced a tougher nationwide crackdown on illegal gold sourcing and smuggling, following a surge in arrests involving both local and foreign traders.

Events

1 week ago President Mahama Ordered The 20% TCS Waiver For Political Gain – Martin Amidu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-ordered-the-20-tcs-waiver-for-political-gain-martin-amidu/President Mahama ordered his Minister of Finance, Ato Forson, and the NDC super majority in Parliament to approve the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) former Commissioner-General Julie Essiam’s unlawful addendum granting Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) of India a 20 percent withholding tax exemption from 1 January 2025 until the end of the contract period because […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-ordered-the-20-tcs-waiver-for-political-gain-martin-amidu/

Politics

2 w. ago New GSS data shows bribery declining, but repeat payments surge as Police MTTD tops list

The Governance Series Wave Two report finds that 14.3 percent of respondents said they gave a gift or money to a public official between January and June 2025, down from 18.4 percent in the previous survey.

Events

2 w. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Posts Strong October Gains Amid Investor Confidence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-posts-strong-october-gains-amid-investor-confidence/The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded robust performance in October 2025, with the composite index gaining 2.66 percent as sustained investor confidence drove market activity across equities and fixed income segments. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) closed the month at 8,385.35 points, bringing its year to date return to 71.53 percent. Market capitalization reached GHS […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-posts-strong-october-gains-amid-investor-confidence/

Politics

3 w. ago Government targets GH¢268.1 Billion in total revenue and grants for 2026

The Government of Ghana has announced an ambitious total revenue and grants target of GH¢268.1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, representing a growth of over GH¢41 billion or an 18.3 percent increase over the 2025 outturn of GH¢226.5 billion.

Politics

3 w. ago Meta Appoints Scale AI Founder to Lead Superintelligence Labs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/meta-appoints-scale-ai-founder-to-lead-superintelligence-labs/Mark Zuckerberg has appointed Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old founder of Scale AI (Artificial Intelligence), to lead Meta’s newly established Superintelligence Labs. The move accompanies a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, representing one of the largest strategic partnerships in the artificial intelligence sector. Wang’s appointment in June 2025 came as Meta purchased a 49 percent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/meta-appoints-scale-ai-founder-to-lead-superintelligence-labs/

Politics

4 w. ago Passport Fees Cut by Over 25% from 13 November 2025 to Make Travel More Accessible

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/passport-fees-cut-by-over-25-from-13-november-2025-to-make-travel-more-accessible/In a bid to make passports more accessible to Ghanaians, the government has announced a reduction in the cost of the ordinary 32-page passport from GH₵500 to GH₵350, representing a decrease of more than 25 percent. The new fees will take effect from Thursday, 13 November 2025. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/passport-fees-cut-by-over-25-from-13-november-2025-to-make-travel-more-accessible/

Sport

4 w. ago Coalition Demands Dismissal of Officials Over Galamsey Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/coalition-demands-dismissal-of-officials-over-galamsey-surge/The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called for the dismissal and prosecution of District Chief Executives and Regional Ministers whose jurisdictions have seen a surge in illegal gold mining, warning that inaction amounts to complicity. Speaking on The Forum on Asaase Radio Saturday, Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, a member of the group, said illegal mining has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/coalition-demands-dismissal-of-officials-over-galamsey-surge/

Politics