36 h. ago CAC to shut down unregistered PoS operators from January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced that all unregistered Point of Sale operators in Nigeria will be shut down effective January 1, 2026. The Commission also placed financial technology firms enabling illegal transactions under strict surveillance in a statement released on Saturday, December 6. The CAC described the growing number of unregistered PoS terminals as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/

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37 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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65 h. ago Nigeria Tightens Cash Withdrawal Limits Starting January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/Nigeria’s central bank has removed all limits on cash deposits while introducing stricter withdrawal caps in what represents the most sweeping overhaul of cash management rules since 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the changes on Tuesday in a circular to banks and financial institutions, marking the latest push toward reducing the economy’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/

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4 d. ago TUC rejects New Year tariff hikes, warns of nationwide resistance

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has fiercely rejected the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) latest announcement of higher utility tariffs—a 9.86% increase in electricity and a 15.92% rise in water—set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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4 d. ago Gov’t to make education free for all persons with disabilities from January 2026 – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has told Parliament that the government will make education completely free for all persons with disabilities from January 1, 2026.

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5 d. ago South Africa’s Matric Reform Vote Sparks Global Education Debate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africas-matric-reform-vote-sparks-global-education-debate/South Africa’s Parliament is poised to vote on a landmark education reform that could redefine the country’s academic standards and reshape its future workforce. At the heart of the debate is a proposal to raise the minimum pass mark for the National Senior Certificate (Matric) from 30% to 50% — a move that has ignited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africas-matric-reform-vote-sparks-global-education-debate/

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5 d. ago Electricity tariffs up 9.86%, Water by 15.92% effective January 2026 –  PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments to electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO).

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5 d. ago Half of MPC members want policy rate cut in January 2026 meeting

Three out of six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana have indicated that they will support a further cut in the policy rate at the next meeting in January 2026. These members gave the assurance in the official decision submissions report released by the Bank of Ghana after the […]

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6 d. ago Ghanaian students face uncertainty over UK gov’t scholarships as fee deadline looms

The education of Ghanaian undergraduate students on government scholarships in the United Kingdom is hanging in the balance as universities issue a final ultimatum for the settlement of outstanding tuition fees by 26 January 2026, or risk removal from their academic programmes and possible repatriation.

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6 d. ago NPP race: January 31 election isn’t a joke; Bawumia is our best bet – Otchere Baafi to delegates

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Otchere Baafi, has urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates to rally firmly behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s pivotal flagbearer election scheduled for 31 January 2026. Addressing delegates in Koforidua, Otchere Baafi underscored the significance of the upcoming primary, describing it […]

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8 d. ago Zimbabwe Implements New Gold Royalty Structure Targeting High Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zimbabwe-implements-new-gold-royalty-structure-targeting-high-prices/Zimbabwe has introduced a tiered gold royalty system that will charge producers 10 percent when bullion prices exceed 2,501 dollars per ounce, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced during the 2026 national budget presentation on Thursday. The new structure takes effect on 1 January 2026 and forms part of broader revenue measures aimed at boosting state […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zimbabwe-implements-new-gold-royalty-structure-targeting-high-prices/

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1 week ago NPP releases operational guidelines for January 31, 2026 presidential primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally released the full operational guidelines that will govern its presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

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1 week ago NHIA Projects 120 Percent Average Tariff Increase from January

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhia-projects-120-percent-average-tariff-increase-from-january/Ghana’s healthcare sector is set for a major financial turnaround from January 2026, as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) projects an average 120 percent increase in tariffs to strengthen service delivery, improve provider liquidity and stabilize the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The adjustment, which awaits the Minister of Health’s statutory approval, represents one […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhia-projects-120-percent-average-tariff-increase-from-january/

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1 week ago Bawumia maintains lead in NPP 2026 presidential primaries – Global InfoAnalytics Poll

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, continues to lead the field ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for January 2026, according to a new survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics.

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2 w. ago NPP Urged to Hold Flagbearer Debate Before January Primaries

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-urged-to-hold-flagbearer-debate-before-january-primaries/The New Patriotic Party (NPP) should organize a public debate among its five presidential aspirants to help delegates make informed choices ahead of the 31 January 2026 primaries, a campaign spokesperson has urged. Yaw Opoku Mensah, speaking for Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum’s campaign on The Forum program broadcast on Asaase Radio, called for party leadership […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-urged-to-hold-flagbearer-debate-before-january-primaries/

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2 w. ago AfroFuture Launches New Concert Series With Asake South Africa Debut

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afrofuture-launches-new-concert-series-with-asake-south-africa-debut/AfroFuture has unveiled Curated by Culture (CBC), a new event property debuting with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake performing live in South Africa for the first time on 3 January 2026 at The Goldrush Dome in Johannesburg. The announcement from Culture Management Group LLC (CMG) marks a bold expansion for the pioneering brand, which already operates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afrofuture-launches-new-concert-series-with-asake-south-africa-debut/

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2 w. ago Free education, expanded support coming for special needs learners – Education Minister

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced major plans to expand government support for learners with special needs across the country, including a proposal to introduce free education in all special and integrated schools from January 2026.

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2 w. ago GRA eyes January 1, 2026, rollout for VAT reforms as Parliament races to approve bill before Christmas

He added that the GRA has been engaging the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to ensure that the full set of reforms, ranging from adjustments to the VAT structure to enhanced digital invoicing systems, can be implemented without delays.

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2 w. ago Ghana Launches Nationwide Gun Amnesty to Combat Rising Violence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-nationwide-gun-amnesty-to-combat-rising-violence/Ghana has launched a six week gun amnesty program allowing citizens to surrender unregistered firearms without facing prosecution, as authorities confront escalating gun violence that has claimed hundreds of lives this year. The initiative runs from 1 December 2025 through 15 January 2026, with officials warning that anyone found with illegal weapons after the deadline […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-nationwide-gun-amnesty-to-combat-rising-violence/

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2 w. ago Kennedy Agyapong Says Leadership Requires Job Creation Not Handouts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kennedy-agyapong-says-leadership-requires-job-creation-not-handouts/New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong has declared that genuine leadership involves creating sustainable employment opportunities rather than distributing money to voters on election day. The former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central made the statement as he campaigns ahead of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. Agyapong emphasized […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kennedy-agyapong-says-leadership-requires-job-creation-not-handouts/

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